An activity in which children can learn the concept of the sizes of planets in comparison to the size of the earth is described. Activity questions are included. (SA)

Activities which can be used to integrate the teaching of reading with science instruction are presented. These activities are designed to develop encoding and short-term memory skills. (Author/SA)

An elementary science teacher's technique for stimulating children to think visually, is presented. Through the medium of magic, children are given opportunities to form mental images to explain certain phenomena in science class. (SA)

Mess Management is considered here as collective problem solving. Describes an example of a program for gifted elementary students emphasizing problem solving skills. A sample strategy is included. (MA)

Discusses some misleading statements found in elementary and secondary science materials concerning electricity and magnetism. (MLH)

The attitudes of 120 teachers using SAPA or SCIS in two different school districts were analyzed. Responses to questionnaires revealed a wide array of teacher reactions to implementation of newer elementary science programs. Recommends adequate in-service instruction in all areas of program implementation. (CS)

Even miles from the nearest wave young children can delight in seaside skills and subjects. (Editor)

A monthly exchange of tips, projects, ideas and resources. (Editor)

Investigated were operative comprehension differences between 239 sixth and eighth grade pupils in activity oriented science programs and 249 students in a textbook oriented science program. Results indicated no differences among sixth graders, but activity oriented eighth graders scored higher than textbook oriented students. (SL)

Two pilot studies with 22 mildly retarded children indicate that the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) Beginning unit aided development of I.Q. and reading readiness. (SL)

Science is everywhere in a young child's world. Relate concepts to reality and see the joy of discovery. (Editor)

Reports that a study by the author indicates that activity-oriented science significantly improved children's attitudes towards science and school. 154 second, third, and fourth grade students from a lower socioeconomic school were administered questionnaires before and after implementation of activity-oriented science materials. Analysis of data…

Suggests outdoor activities that involve small groups of children in discoveries about grasses and weeds. Included are activities with dandelions, plantains, chickweed, clover and fescue. (CS)

Presents teaching ideas for topics in aerospace education including: commemorating Robert Goddard Day on March 16th, commemorating Wright Brothers Day on December 17, utilizing newspaper clippings, and aerospace displays. Ideas are presented in notebook form for removal from the journal. (SL)

Describes a classroom lesson on comets that uses modeling and guided imagery to spark students' curiosity. Comet models are built using chunks of rock salt, polystyrene balls, and tinsel. Abstract ideas are made more concrete with a guided imagery story called Comet Ride! Includes an introduction to the use of parallax to measure the distance of…