Several suggestions are given related to the use of student-collected rocks in gaining understandings basic to the later mastery of concepts and principles of geology. Ideas related to language development, classification schemes, observation skills are suggested. (EB)

Provides twelve instructional objectives useful in structuring a woodworking center for young children. Suggestions for field trips and further activities are included. (CS)

Some ways in which a young child becomes involved in exploratory activities, seeking to become acquainted with his world, and how these experiences involve science concepts are presented. Piaget's philosophy of learning is discussed with emphasis on the child's need for interaction for an open learning environment. (EB)

Describes activities which utilized a child's curiosity about his body to stimulate scientific interest. (SL)

Some uses of fruits and seeds to facilitate problem solving and cognitive processes in young children are suggested. (MR)

Describes ways in which: (1) paintings, (2) crayon rubbings, and (3) clay modeling can be used to demonstrate science concepts. (CP)

This is an activity suitable for preschool and lower-grade elementary children. It involves growing mold on bread, fruit, and vegetables. (BB)

Rain observation activities are described for preschool and lower-elementary children. (BB)

Described are science activities that can be incorporated into cloud watching by young children. (SL)

Described is a science learning center for preschool children, some criteria for selecting materials for the center, and management procedures for the center. (SL)

Young children are more comfortable in the light because they can more easily recognize their surroundings. In this article there are activities for preschoolers that include controlling a light source, playing with prisms, and shadow play indoors and outdoors. Each activity is described in detail and needed materials are simple. (MA)

Suggests uses of hand tools and machines in teaching preschool and elementary school students the definition of energy. (MDR)

Provides a series of learning center activities which demonstrate concepts about air. (CP)

Collections and classification activities are the topic of this article. Ways to structure an outdoor collecting venture are discussed. Once the materials have been collected, there are suggestions for introducing young children to the task of classifying their rocks, leaves, shells, and other collected items. (MA)