A rebuttle to the NSTA publication, "Safety in the Classroom" is given. Opinions of the author are substantiated by research and the references are included. (SA)

The elementary science teacher is encouraged to present students with exciting and satisfying learning experiences in order to develop positive attitudes towards science. (CS)

Suggested are feature topics for a regularly published classroom newspaper devoted to science. Reasons for such a newspaper include integration of more science into the curriculum and reinforcement of basic skills. (CS)

Discusses the phases in the learning process as described originally by David Hawkins. The aspect of choice is included as each phase is described. The intent of the activities planned according to this approach is a happy, curious, and inquisitive child. (Author/SA)

Instructions are given for working with a class on building kites. Included are the plans for a bullet kite, a section on the history of kites in America and spin-off activities from the kite exercise. (SA)

Simple laboratory investigations are given which expose elementary students to optical crystallography techniques. Procedures and materials are designed for sixth-grade students. (SA)

This essay is the first of a series of papers about historically important innovators in elementary school science. It presents a brief survey of Wilbur Samuel Jackman's life and describes his ideas about elementary school science and how he put them into practice. (HM)

Provides step-by-step instructions for constructing a simple, inexpensive microscope. Illustrated with photographs and a drawing. (MA)

Describes the care and maintenance of a freshwater aquarium in the classroom. Includes a chart indicating organisms, special uses, and care. (MA)

Describes a game format and procedures for developing teacher-prepared games in environmental education. Uses a game board, place markers, dice, and question and problem cards. Discusses development of learner objectives and preparation of evaluation procedures as well as follow-up tasks in revision. (CS)

Studied classroom behaviors and conservation ability of elementary school science students taught by either Student-Structured Learning in Science (SSLS) or Teacher-Structured Learning in Science (TSLS). Reports on how behavior of conservers and nonconservers differs in SSLS and TSLS with respect to observing, following directions, and inventing…

A total of 979 subjects from grades four, five, and six of 12 randomly selected urban and nonurban schools in Nigeria were administered an instrument to test their knowledge of 16 scientific concepts. Results showed that the children acquired knowledge incidentally and that the urban children scored higher. (MLH)

Presents a comparison of Thai and American fifth and eighth

A field-based program for elementary education majors is described. Details are given concerning the elementary science methods component of the program. (DT)

An overall teacher preparation program is described. The content of the elementary science methods component, a list of proposed student competencies, and five assignments given to students are discussed in detail. (DT)