A possible use of toy gliders to introduce elementary school children to flight and to sharpen their skills of observation is given. (MR)

Provides a number of articles reviewing the use of the TV program Star Trek as a motivation for educational programs, and describes the Star Trek Educational Programs (STEP) program. (SL)

Describes specific educational programs for using the Star Trek TV program from kindergarten through college. For each grade level lesson plans, ideas for incorporating Star Trek into future classes, and reports of specific programs utilizing Star Trek are provided. (SL)

With observed physical phenomena, scientific inquiry, magic, or religious explanatory modes can be used. The educated world has chosen scientific inquiry. Within this mode, the author points out, are fruitful and also non-promising prescriptive conclusions regarding the teaching of science. (CP)

Cites ways in which elementary school science may foster the development of healthy self-esteem in children. (CP)

Reviews the Environmental Education Activities Manual series, edited by William B. Stapp and Dorothy A. Cox. Selected activities from each of the six volumes of the set are described. Volumes are organized according to age level. (CP)

Investigates the wait-time after each question, the number of questions asked per minute, and the cognitive levels of questions asked by 10 preservice teachers. After initial data collection to determine subjects question-asking practices, one-half of the sample underwent instruction to change their question-asking practices. Results revealed the…

Insinuates that science teachers, through material selection and methodologies, project viewpoints concerning the history and philosophy of science. Questions the practice of teaching science as problem solving within rigid frameworks in as much as this view of scientists is promoted. (CP)

Learning Science is a program with text materials for grades one through six. The program attempts to combine the strong points of a process oriented elementary program with a more traditional textbook format. The six books include the topics: Things, Changes, Systems, Variation, Action, and Models. (Author/MA)

Described is a field test of the NSTA "Project for an Energy Enriched Curriculum," entitled "The Energy We Use." The material was tested in Holly Springs, Mississippi. (MDR)

Describes a solar energy research project sponsored by the Energy Research and Development Administration and conducted at Timonium School in Maryland. Elementary student involvement in solar energy studies resulting from the project is noted. (MDR)

The books that appear in this annotated bibliography were selected as outstanding elementary science trade books published in 1977. The books were evaluated by a committee appointed by the National Science Teachers Association and the Childrens Book Council. Most books are for grades K through 6. (MDR)

Discusses practical aspects of utilizing games in the classroom. Included is a "It's Your Choice" game for promoting environmental awareness. (SL)

Provides a cumulative author index for all articles published in the SASTA journal from its initial issue in June, 1959, to April, 1976. (SL)

Second article in a series describing basic physics phenomena observed at home on an ordinary day. Described is a "pinhole" camera effect caused by a lowered window shade. (SL)