Briefly describes the teaching method used in an outdoor education program at the Frederick County (Maryland) Outdoor School. (PEB)

Very briefly describes how the interest of children created an interest in soil conservation among the adults in an urban community. (PEB)

Presented are some science activities that children can perform using fallen leaves. (PEB)

Describes a method for introducing and teaching to junior high school students the concepts involved in constructing a dichotomous key. (JR)

Describes activities using "Hot Wheels" cars as a means of introducing concepts of friction, inclined planes, and kinetic energy to elementary school children. (JR)

Discusses the use of the "Science Journal" by elementary school children as a means of developing effective writing skills and in helping to individualize the science classroom. (JR)

Describes the programs developed for elementary school children at twelve of the nation's leading science museums. These programs are based on physical and life sciences, make use of visitor-participation exhibits, and demonstrate scientific principles and their applications in society and industry. (JR)

Discusses the use of museums as a teaching resource and the importance of previsit planning, the way in which the tour is conducted, and the follow-up activities. Describes several techniques using an inquiry approach designed to make the museum visit more exciting and of greater educational value. (JR)

Describes the polywater exhibit at the Worcester Science Center in Massachusetts. Curiosity and interest are stimulated in young people by allowing them to handle the materials in the exhibit and by providing them with instructions for making polywater. (JR)

Discusses the importance of the tactile sense in the learning process of young children. Describes a program in which children are able to handle natural history objects provided by a museum. (JR)

Describes an outdoor educational program at the University of California Botanical Garden in which children are encouraged to handle the plants and are provided with a taped commentary. By the use of an inquiry method, children learn how the Californian Indians used many of the native plants. (JR)