Outlines a suggested scheme for introducing young children to the subject of classification by using pets and an investigatory approach. General objectives and introductory, developmental and culminating activities are provided. (Author/CW)

Provides a game to help develop the skill of estimating and making educated guesses. Uses facts about cows to explain some problems associated with the dairy industry. Includes cards and rules for playing, class adaptation procedures, follow-up activities, and availability of background information on humane concerns. (RT)

Describes a consumer science fair to help students develop problem-solving skills and become savvy consumers. (MKR)

Learning styles of elementary education majors in biology were compared to learning styles of students in a general nonmajors biology course. A program which taught psychological type theory and matched and mismatched students' learning styles was incorporated into a biology course for elementary education majors. (LZ)

The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency with which elementary teachers taught science over a four-week period, and which teaching strategies they utilized during that time frame one year after extensive inservice training. Results show 61.5% taught science 16 or more times over the 4 weeks. (LZ)

Presents a simple, graphical method for tracking the apparent motion of the Moon through a seven-day phase. Describes the necessary equipment, and the daily procedure for making observations. Includes suggested open-ended questions along with an appropriate reference. (JJK)

The Learning Cycle as an instructional strategy in science consists of three phases: exploration, concept introduction, and concept application. The strategy's support of language development in students with deafness is noted, and three lessons are presented: force (primary level), physical properties of matter (older elementary), and properties…

Provides seven fully integrated library media activities to be used in connection with curriculum units in art, music, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Library media skills objectives, curriculum objectives, grade level(s), resources, instructional roles, activity and procedures for completion, evaluation, and follow up are…

Presented is a study of 16 female elementary teachers designed to provide insight into options for in-service education programs dealing with urban teachers and their unique needs. Significant positive relationships between science teachers' attitudes and beliefs about physical science are reported. (Author/CW)

Several hands-on whole science activities help elementary students learn about animals' diets and how they affect other animals. One activity involves identifying animals as carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores. Another has students construct food chains. Two across-the-curriculum ideas involve naming carnivores and preparing imaginary menus for…

This article presents data on Big Eight faculty involved with elementary science methods courses regarding their, rank, training, precollege teaching experience, college teaching experience, course load per year, publications, NSTA convention attendance, inservice presentations, and content of their methods courses. Concludes that these professors…

Presents low-cost learning activities to help teach elementary students about the earth's magnetic field. One project has students make a model of the earth's magnetic field. Another has them experiment with magnetism. (SM)

The article presents a video-based unit on camouflage for students in grades K-5, explaining how to make the classroom VCR a dynamic teaching tool. Information is offered on introducing the unit, active viewing strategies, and follow-up activities. Tips for teaching with video are included. (SM)

Students who are involved in hands-on science activities are enabled to learn the processes of science, and thus become scientifically literate. (DG)

The planning and organization of problem-solving workshops for teachers are discussed. Suggestions for activities and anecdotes of teacher participation at workshops are provided. (CW)