This study examined whether a relationship existed between field-dependence-independence and scientific attitudes of sixth-grade students in SCIS. Findings indicated that such a relationship was not statistically significant. (Author/DS)

Summarizes representative research relating to the critical role of attention in concept formation in science. Topics discussed include curing, manipulation of symbols, and directions for focusing attention on particular aspects of concepts. (Author/DS)

Describes different ways plastic containers can be recycled for use in the science classroom. Uses of clear, opaque, and translucent plastic products in the science classroom are described. (DS)

Presents activities to be used by a class of fifth graders on a field trip to a stream. Photographs illustrate the techniques and the setting described. (HM)

Examined are teaching possibilities for developing learning activities to satisfy the objectives of global education. Included is a list of materials to aid teachers in instilling a sense of global awareness in their students. (CS)

Describes a summer science program for suburban upper-elementary and junior high students. The students are involved in field ecology experiences including stream studies, fossil collecting, and dissections of organisms. (SA)

Suggests that a variety of approaches to teaching science should be used so that concept development occurs. Sensory experiences alone may not be enough. It is suggested that the current trend towards "hands-on" learning may represent a reaction to overemphasis on the verbal and abstract in science. (Author/SA)

Discusses the applications of Piaget's theory of cognitive development to elementary and junior high school science teaching. Topics include planning concrete experiences, inductive and hypothetical deductive reasoning, measurement concepts, combinatorial logic, scientific experimentation and reflexive thinking. (SA)

Reports a study of the effects of teaching the Elementary School Sciences Program (ESSP) on attitudes towards science of elementary school teachers. (SA)

Presents the role of RECSAM, the Regional Center for Education in Science and Mathematics of Southeast Asia, in the production of low-cost teaching/learning aids and in training key educators at the elementary level. (HM)

Presented is a variety of tips for parents and teachers for exploring the outdoors with children. Activities are grouped according to appropriateness to the four seasons. Ideas presented relate to role playing, games, group problems, values, pollution, arts and crafts, science, record keeping, music, and classroom nature. (SA)

Described in this article is an energy conservation simulation game in which students participate in a space mission to Mars. Activities such as decision making, valuing, and problem solving occur during the game. (SA)

Activities are suggested for children following a neighborhood walk in search of autumn's nature collectibles. Simple and complex studies are suggested. (Author/SA)

This discussion of science teaching in general includes several specific examples of activities designed to be adapted to different grade levels or types of students. (MK)

Presents suggestions for helping children gain in spatial abilities. Activities are given which require that students use spatial concepts in order for them to be successful. (Author/SA)