Describes activities dealing with the surface tension of water designed to capture interest and raise questions in students. (BR)

This column reviews commercially produced science curricula and highlights "Individualized Science" by Imperial International Learning Corporation. A description of the program is given as well as specific aspects of the organization of units and materials used. (BR)

This is the final test for students in the sixth-grade science course offered in the Alberta (Canada) schools. Both English and French versions of the test are provided. Intended for administration during June 1986, it contains 60 multiple-choice questions. One hour is allowed for completing the test. An answer key is not included. (ML)

This study determined the quantitative and qualitative portrayal of females and minorities in the illustrations of seven contemporary elementary science textbook series. An evaluation instrument was devised to determine the current status of the targeted groups. Illustrations were evaluated on the basis of minority versus nonminority and male…

Describes activities involving the use of playground equipment (such as swings and seesaws) as a means of teaching elementary school children some basic principles of physics. (JR)

Describes activities using "Hot Wheels" cars as a means of introducing concepts of friction, inclined planes, and kinetic energy to elementary school children. (JR)

Describes the activities of the Esso company to promote the improvement of science education in the schools. (PEB)

Continuing the emphasis of this issue on elementary school science, this article presents information on the Minnesota Mathematics and Science Teaching (Minnemast) Project, the Conceptually Oriented Program in Elementary Science (COPES), and the Science 5/13 Project (which evolved from the Nuffield Junior Science Project). (PEB)

A number of activities are described by which a class can collect biological data about the students in the class. Brief instructions are given. (RH)

A discussion of the historical background of man's use of seeds is followed by an explanation of some of the basic concepts relating to seeds. Collecting seeds is discussed, and eight classroom activities are described. (DT)

The functions of the Institute for Science Education (IPN) at Kiel, West Germany, are described. The main activities of the IPN focus on development of curricula for science education and investigation of special problems arising in science teaching. (PEB)