Described are ways in which a classroom teacher may recognize creativity's primary processes in the behavior of children. Suggestions are made for developing creative learning activities in the classroom. (CS)

Reviewed are teacher and student materials for Searching for Structure, an activity-oriented, process approach, science program for upper elementary and middle school students. The program's science content relates to matter, energy, interdependence of living things and environment, genetic and environmental effects on living things, and the…

Listed are criteria to be considered in selecting classroom organisms for suitability in observational studies. Organisms that lend themselves to basic biological principles are also listed. Potential difficulties (safety hazards, habitat replication, confinement, food requirements, teacher's attitude, conservation, escape of nonnative species)…

A technique is described whereby the center of an irregularly shaped object can be determined. Several activities are suggested that require the use of a piece of cardboard mounted at its center of gravity. (SA)

Activities for exploring the school yard with children are suggested. Emphasis is on development of the senses, studying relationships, and conducting experiments. (SA)

The Children's Television Workshop "3-2-1 Contact" project is a series of documentary programs on science and technology subjects aimed at 8- to 12-year-olds. Based on research on children's television viewing, the series attempts to pique children's interest, alter their stereotypes of scientists, and attract them to the experience of…

Directions are given for construction of an astrolabe capable of yielding two celestial coordinates: altitude and azimuth. Potential uses are included for both young and older children. Quantitative measurement activities related to celestial motion and position are given. (SA)

The importance of being able to read and draw conclusions from condensed numerical data is discussed. Four activities, most appropriate for primary students, are suggested. (MK)

Describes the collection, care, and maintenance of protozoa by elementary school students. Techniques for collecting and observing them are given. (SA)

Describes a creative art activity in ecology involving the creation of an aquatic environment using construction paper, pipe cleaners, yarn, tissue paper, felt-tip pens, and glue. (MA)

Describes life science activities for blind or visually impaired students including aquarium studies, plant germination, classroom animals, and outdoor activities designed with a multisensory approach. (MA)

Presents activities that can be done to help preschool and primary age children discover some of the properties of snow. Includes questions to ask the children during the activity. (MA)

Presents a mini-environment project as a valuable teaching tool for presenting ecology. The procedures for setting up a mini-desert in the classroom are presented as a model. Basic components of the mini-environment project are also included. (HM)

Supports inclusion of technological activities in science teaching programs. Lists and discusses three essential characteristics of school technology: it meets human or social purposes, it is a creative design process, and it relies on available resources. Argues that these characteristics bring extra opportunities for motivating students and…

Outlines a 10-day unit in oceanography for the primary grades. Suggest stories, chalkboard work, topics for discussion, coloring projects, experiments, films, reference books, and topics for research projects. (CS)