Supported by American University's chemistry department, once a week science classes are offered to elementary school children. (CB)

Author discusses science discovery lessons, presents a model of one, and offers suggestions for structuring other specific lessons. (Editor/MB)

Describes the educational advantages and disadvantages of a program in which high school biology students volunteer to present biology demonstrations in neighboring elementary schools. (AL)

SCIS materials are modified for use with acoustically handicapped pupils. (CP)

Dawes' ideas on the curriculum for elementary schools, and, in particular, on the contribution of science to education, were a seminal influence throughout the nineteenth century. (Author/MB)

The value of a marine aquarium as a learning source is discussed. Construction procedures and a list of supply and information sources are given. (CP)

Author discusses the development of scientific curiosity and of scientific attitudes through various British school programs, including one which teaches scientific principles to elementary school pupils using toys as instructional material. Hobbies which heighten an interest in science are detailed, for example, industrial archeology" and …

Compares and contrasts two general approaches to elementary science instruction and curriculum development--open-ended, flexible, teaching-unit approach versus total-package instructional programs based on only one approach--and describes teacher participation in developing the former. (JS)

Compared with teachers of "conventional" science courses, teachers who attended a summer workshop and then taught Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) materials tended to increase the amount of indirect verbal influence used at the beginning of the school year, becoming more direct later, and asking more high-level questions (hypothesizing…