Care and maintenance of snails are described. (BB)

Simple activities are described which use paper clips and straws or a board to demonstrate the properties of the lever. (BB)

The elementary school science curriculum program, Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS), was investigated to determine effects upon students' attitudes toward science and perception of the science instruction. The data show favorable results. (MP)

A series of simple activities not only illustrates how our eyes work but also dramatically shows how the brain interprets the eyes' information. Uses these activities to introduce a study of the eye to elementary students and to motivate their interest. (Author/RK)

In the Newark, Delaware, School District a special inservice/graduate course, Content Area Reading Enrichment (C.A.R.E.), has been developed in which teachers create kits of materials and activities to teach reading in particular content areas. Gives details of activities for each of five areas using C.A.R.E. science kits. Those areas: vocabulary,…

Shelve the textbooks the next time you conduct a study of magnetism and pull the concepts together with plenty of well-plotted discovery activities. Discusses a number of stimulating scientific experiments utilizing the magnet. (Author/RK)

The inventor's secret is a simple one--he sees applications for known materials that have occurred to no one else. Here are some suggestions for applying this secret to the elementary science program and thereby boosting motivation and creativeness in your students. (Author/RK)

Describes energy related investigations which can be performed in the elementary classroom utilizing the yo-yo. (SL)

Reviews two new curriculum materials kits, including the Wide World of Energy and the Playmobil System. (SL)

Primary teachers were surveyed regarding their years of training, teaching experience, and science background. They were also asked how much time they spent teaching science and about their attitudes toward the Primary Science Course. Results are shown in table form and are discussed. (AJ)

Describes an incident in an experimental school where use of children's imagination and creativity are utilized to overcome pupil boredom. (SL)

Points out the benefits of "sciencing"--helping children learn the methodology and processes of scientific investigation through the use of play experimentation. (SKC)

This experiment/demonstration provides elementary through high school science students with hands-on experience with polymer entropy. Construction of a simple machine for converting light into mechanical energy is described. (RH)

Relates information on the characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of praying mantises. Describes the distinctive anatomical features of mantids. Provides suggestions for the care and maintenance of captive mantids. (ML)

Describes appearance, longevity, and changes in each step of the mealworm life cycle. Guidelines for starting a classroom colony are given with housing and care instructions. Suggested observations, activities, and questions for students are included. (DH)