Evaluates a method for teaching hypothesis formation to sixth-grade children. Results showed that hypothesis formation can be taught under the described conditions, and that the ability to hypothesize correlates with intelligence, sex, reading ability, and grade point average. (MLH)

This study investigated whether the familiarity of an object observed by an individual influences his responses on observation and comparison tasks. Results indicated no significant differences between the number of observations of ordinary objects and the number of observations of novel objects. (MLH)

Advocates the utilization of aerospace activities in elementary school classrooms to increase motivation, to integrate learning in meaningful patterns, and to foster true inquiry. (CP)

A brief article stressing the need for care and accuracy in selecting materials to be used in teaching metrication. Caution should be taken in readability and interpretable rulings. (Author/EB)

Describes the removal of venom glands of a poisonous snake by a herpetologist so the snake may be safely handled in a classroom. (BR)

Gives background material concerning solid waste pollution and describes 31 activities for students. Includes a list of films and references to be used, identified by grade-level use. (BR)

Preservice elementary teachers, enrolled in an inquiry oriented science and social science methods course, were given pre- and posttests concerning their preferences for memorized facts (M), applications(A), or questioning (Q) in true statements related to subjects studied; scores on M and A changed as predicted. The questionnaire is included. (SD)

Describes sensory boxes which are colorful, simple and inexpensive devices which stimulate skill of observation, communication and classification in lower elementary children. (BR)

Describes a demonstration for elementary school children which shows how sewage removes oxygen from water, killing life forms. (BR)

Describes how to construct an inexpensive microscope that uses a drop of water rather than a glass bead for a lens. (BR)

Reports on a national survey conducted to determine priorities in ocean science study as identified by oceanographers. The priority determinations gave equal weight to relevance and academic importance of ocean problems. (Author/GS)