Describes a study designed to determine the effects of Science: A Process Approach (SAPA) on kindergarten children's ability to conserve on six tasks. It was concluded that the rate of attainment of conservation skills is affected at least in part by the experiences made possible by SAPA. (JR)

Discusses ways to let music add a new dimension to a science lesson on dinosaurs. (GB)

Examines the role of science in the curricula of British schools at the primary, middle and secondary levels and draws attention to certain problem areas. (JR)

Describes how to establish a colony of isopods (pill bugs) and suggests how these organisms may be used in teaching elementary school science. (JR)

Describes methods of developing and using cultures of microoganisms suitable for use in elementary school science classes. Emphasis is placed upon the characteristics and culturing of amoeba, paramecia, euglena, rotifers, and algae. (JR)

Presents the view that the use of behavioral objectives in the science curriculum may conflict with inquiry and violate the philosophy of investigation. (JR)

Three separate articles deal with issues involved in development of curriculum. Due to the importance of environmental issues, biological education should include topics of environmental management. Critical examination of a curriculum evaluation entitled Science 5/13: Report for Teachers on the Evaluation of the First Set of Units'' is made. (PS)

A basic curriculum design for teacher preparation in elementary science education is presented and a basic schema is illustrated. A Curriculum Resource Center and a Library Learning Center are stressed as important facilities in the training program. (EB)

This study was part of a doctoral dissertation, and reports science teaching practices, procedures, policies, and conditions in elementary public schools of the Central and Far West United States. Trends in teacher preparation and elementary school science practices over the last decade are reported. (JR)

Outlines a curriculum development program in elementary school science in progress at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in the North of Nigeria. Discusses the educational problems faced in this area, the philosophy and materials of the elementary science program, the difficulties of evaluation, and prospects for the future. (JR)

Describes several activities including directions for surveying and mapping the schoolgrounds, designed to help children comprehend the meaning and significance of contour lines. (JR)

Discusses the use of divergent questioning in the science classroom. This form of questioning is open-ended and encourages children to contribute to class discussion with a variety of responses. (JR)

Discusses the nature of the open classroom, and describes the behavior of students involved in science activities in an open classroom situation. (JR)