Describes how to construct a bulletin board with a light that flashes when the correct answer is matched with a question. (JR)

Suggests that much can be done to improve the quality of science instruction in the elementary school, and by answering a series of questions about elementary science education, attempts to positively infleunce the primary teacher's outlook on the teaching of science. (JR)

Describes the development and testing of an instrument for use at the eighth grade level to measure four science processes: observation, inference, verification, and classification. Indicates that the two forms of the instrument are average in reliability and high in factor validity. (CC)

Studied the effects of the inquiry strategy method on the styles of categorization of 92 students, using results from the Sigel Cognitive Style Test administered in 1966, 1970, and 1971. Concluded that the inquiry-exposed groups were found to be significantly more analytical than the comparison groups. (CC)

Ten ideas are presented for classroom demonstrations in elementary schools. Topics covered include air pressure, siphons, electrostatics, melting point, and physiology of the human body. (PS)

Advocates the establishment of a field study center in South Australia for the training of primary and secondary school teachers in the methods of conducting field studies. (JR)

Instructional uses of paper are described. Some of these include tensile strength, water absorbtion, fish study, functioning of eye lenses, and flotation. (PS)

Elementary Science Study (ESS) materials provide ample opportunities for inquiry teaching in large number of content areas. List of some units is given with brief description of the scope of activities therein. (PS)

Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) units are suitable for Central American bilingual schools. Practical experience with physical objects seems to interest children more than does reading a textbook. Children learn a second language easily while engaged in activities as outlined in the SCIS materials. (PS)

Suggests a proper sequencing of learning activities in science teaching with the textbook used after child's completion of inquiry and acquisition of big ideas.'' (CC)

Experiences and experiments with mirrors will spark pupils' imaginations while providing insights into the nature and behavior of light. (Author/DF)

Describes the rationale for and the nature of the Environmental Studies materials, with special emphasis on their use by biology teachers. (AL)