Examines the nature and use of open (divergent) questions with elementary school children. Includes the teacher's role, "think time," and the types of answers that students can be expected to give. (JN)

Presents some information regarding reader attitudes about the journal Science and Children. A profile of the respondents is given. (RH)

This article presents numerous limitations in present state guidelines in regards to elementary science education and suggests to satisfy the guidelines' spirit without being stalled by their logic. (Editors/JA)

The elementary teachers must guide children in applying reading skills in all curriculum areas, especially in science. (Author/NQ)

Field trips are useful learning experiences if planned properly. Every area offers some places where meaningful learning can take place. (PS)

An experimental group-control group investigation was designed to answer four questions concerning the curriculum. The conclusions are that it is a good program (concerning costs and value), and it is good education (concerning intellectual development and making contributions to academic growth in other areas). (DF)

Summarizes the work of the committee, lists its membership, and provides the addresses of (English) suppliers of microbiological equipment and (British) sources of microbial cultures, including bacteria, fungi, and freshwater plankton. (AL)

Illustrates the modifications needed to use Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives'' in providing cognitive level profiles of curriculum materials by reference to an elementary science project. Modifications take account of alternate teaching strategies and student background. (AL)

Provides instructions for making several miniature substitutes for more expensive supplies and science equipment. (CP)

Summarizes the result of a subjective evaluation of the Nuffield Primary Science Project, including teacher reaction and the progress of the students in later years of schooling. (AL)

The Fairfax County, Virginia, school system makes its own science kits in a program covering 63,000 elementary school youngsters in 2,100 classrooms. (Editor)

The education of children is compared to the growth and training of young octopi in regard to restriction limits levied by the trainer (teacher). (CP)