The organization, development, and evaluation of the Project on Elementary School Mathematics and Science are described in detail in this document. Part I covers the five-year history of the project. Discussions concerning the nature of the curriculum materials, the development of the materials, and the publishing and field-testing are presented…

Sixty-one children's science books are rated and reviewed by children's librarians and science specialists. Price and age level are given for each book. Included is a cumulative author-title index for Volume 9, and a short essay of the existence of sexism in children's science books. (SL)

Discusses ten major current trends in science curriculum. The trends identify new issues and directions in science education, show that science education grows with the needs of time. Warns against the threat of economic and social forces causing retrenchment in the goals and standards of science education. (GA)

Reviews a two week teacher workshop addressing the problems associated with the science teacher's responsibilities and techniques to teaching basic reading skills in science classes. (SL)

Describes the operation of a two-week summer program for students in grades 5-12. The theory, building of models, and flying of airplanes and lighter-than-air craft are stressed in the course. (CP)

Described is the use of shadows in introducing elementary school students to such topics as movement of the earth, time, compass points. These ideas may be used at the secondary level, also. (MR)

Contains suggestions from educators concerning teaching methodologies and laboratory equipment in middle school science topics. (CP)

This article introduces the reader to Outdoor Biology Instructional Strategies (OBIS) materials. These materials are designed to teach children an understanding of basic ecological relationships. One teacher's use of OBIS materials with 7th graders is described. (MR)

Describes an attempt to study and map the development of children's conceptions of materials. Interviews with preschool, first-grade, fourth-grade, and seventh-grade students revealed a dramatic improvement during the years studied in children's abilities to talk and think about materials. (ML)

Describes an inservice training program for elementary and junior high school teachers that sought to enhance teachers' knowledge of physical science and skills of science instruction. Presents test data on participants' knowledge of science content, attitudes toward science, and beliefs about science teaching. (ML)

Reports the results of an in-depth examination of middle school children's graphing skills and misconceptions. Also discusses a study in which students learned graphing skills through microcomputer-based laboratory (MBL). (ML)

Reports on the results of a study of the effects of a popular children's nature magazine, "Ranger Rick," on increasing children's knowledge of animals and the natural world. Results indicate that the children who read the magazine increased their knowledge about animals, plants, and ecological principles. (Author/TW)

Discusses how teachers turn an idea into a meaningful lesson. Suggests class brainstorming, using community resources, library searches, and further classroom activities. (YP)

Reports two methods for interesting children in chemistry. Describes a method for producing large soap bubbles and films for study. Examines the use of simple stories to explain common chemical concepts with example given. Lists titles of available stories. (ML)

Describes an elementary school's garden program, which attempts to integrate instruction in science and nutrition. Discusses some of the projects developed at the garden by the students. (TW)