Six new experiments are described for use in elementary school classrooms. Phenomena explored include friction, mass of air, kinetic energy, air condensers, and hot-air balloons. Instructions are explicit. (PS)

The concept of energy consumption can be learned by role playing, using jelly beans as units of energy with children as primary, secondary, and tertiary consumers. Follow-up questions are suggested for further discussion. (PS)

Describes activities for learning the metric system of measurement in elementary school classrooms. (PS)

Presents oddball contraptions designed to stimulate and nurture whatever creative talents children have. (DF)

The author advocates the incorporation of a science program designed to recognize cultural differences and to develop process skills in children in developing countries. (CP)

The first of two short articles describes the American Association for the Advancement of Science elementary school program; the other describes an experimental school-based testing program for the assessment of biology students in England for the award of certificate offered by an external examinations' board. (AL)

The Science Curriculum Improvement Study program is meeting its own objectives. There were significant differences between cognitive performance of SCIS and control classes related to materials studied. (AL)

The approach used in North Carolina for bringing about changes in science instruction in elementary schools was based mainly on the idea that teachers and local administrators should participate fully in making curricular decisions. A bulletin was produced which provided detailed outlines, examples and procedures for evaluating curriculum…

Reports on the progress of an inter-consultant program involving Indiana University and the Monroe County Schools, Indiana. In this program a doctoral student in science education works during the course of an academic year with teachers of a particular school. The program appears to be effective in bringing about change in elementary school…