Discusses the atmosphere, the lithosphere, and the hydrosphere and how each of these affects the life of man and how man affects them. Of particular concern is the effect of each upon the weather. The author concludes that there is infinite variety in the earth's scenery, yet there is unit within this diversity; there is constant change; and there…

Presents the procedures, results, and conclusions of a study designed to investigate and analyze the teaching procedures of two groups of elementary science teachers. Observations of science lessons taught by 15 SCIS-trained teachers and 15 non-SCIS-trained teachers revealed significant differences in the number of "science experiences …

Suggests recording student science experiments on videotape for class analysis. Analysis includes examining the experiment's purpose, its components, and students' techniques in performing it. Furnishing students with a checklist of things to look for while viewing experiments is recommended. (Author/JN)

Skills necessary for scientific study that correspond to the cognitive development of the elementary age child, and specifically the gifted student, are discussed. Attention is directed to observation, problem finding and question asking, seeing relationships, note taking, sustaining interest and perseverance, and hypothesizing. (SEW)

Provided are recipes (with accompanying questions and activities) designed to help teachers and parents as they explore science and cooking with children. Recipes include those for orange soup, orange milk shakes, and yogurt. (JN)

Provides instructions for building a working model of a hot-air balloon, offering suggestions for a successful flight. Indicates that children can be involved in the projects, for example, by filling in colors in the panels of a balloon drawing. (JN)

Discusses development and presentation of a chemical demonstration show for grades 1-6 students. Includes major concepts presented and experiments used in the hour-long show. Concepts/experiments focus on the show's theme: the nature of chemical change. Safety factors involved when conducting demonstrations with children are addressed. (JN)

"Draw-A-Scientist Test" was administered to 4807 students (grades K-5) to determine age when children first develop distinct images of scientists. Also examined influence of population variables (socio-economic class, intelligence, sex, Anglophone/Francophone culture) on formation of the image and stereotype variations which may indicate…

A multi-institutional project was initiated to integrate findings of research studies directed toward major science education research questions. Overall operation of the project, research questions identified, and some rudiments of meta-analysis are described. (Author/JN)

Discusses ways for teachers and parents to help children learn science. These include asking questions to enhance both the child's attitude and his/her contact with the scientific method and providing resource materials for science investigation. A list of books and list of materials for self-observation exercises are provided. (JN)

Describes a science fair designed as a teaching tool rather than as a contest. Includes the fair's objectives and lists of possible science fair topics. Topics are organized under these areas: human body; animals and plants; earth and universe; physical principles, machines, and technology; and miscellaneous topics. (JN)

Various winter activities and experiences for young children are suggested. These include a getting ready for winter walk in the fall, winter birds, winter clothing, traveling in winter, winter sky watch, and others. (JN)

Discusses criteria used in selecting the 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education (SESE) exemplary elementary science, inquiry, science/technology/science programs. Includes lists of winners in these three areas. (JN)

Suggestions for organizing a science book fair are provided, focusing on planning activities, book displays, publications/publicity, and evaluation. Factors discussed related to book displays include: size and scope of selection, where to obtain books, and how they will be displayed. (JN)

Provides seven lists of supplies and equipment for teaching science methodology to preservice teachers. Although by no means complete, the list provides materials necessary for basic demonstrations and activities appropriate for engaging K-8 children in science. (Author/JN)