Discusses logistic and educational preparations for a field trip to collect marine organisms, the return of those organisms to the classroom, and creative approaches to study and appreciation of the organisms collected. Includes a discussion of safety at the beach and several tips for care and maintenance of aquariums. (JM)

Provides references and addresses to obtain information to help in the purchase, care, and showing of guinea pigs (cavies). Includes line drawings of six common guinea pigs suitable for class use. (JM)

Suggests teaching a unit on use of tools and machines which are common around most households. Provides a list of tools with related activities, focusing on carpentry, electricity, and plumbing. Suggestions for including science principles involved, possible field experiences, and a list of resources are also provided. (JM)

Describes laboratory activities which encourage students to develop and test hypotheses related to the effects of changing environmental factors on plant growth. Uniform (fair) testing and careful observation and measurement, supplemented by graphing, are emphasized as important in reaching valid conclusions. (JM)

Discusses use of a concept map in developing, teaching, and assessing the concept of "away" (as indicated by physical/chemical changes or changes in energy/human perception). A copy of the map and an activity (using a flashbulb) to get children thinking about what it means to throw something away are included. (JM)

Science materials reviewed include "TOPS" (an inquiry-based physical science program for grades five-eight consisting of 22 modules and three books, each covering a single topic) and "Come With Me Science Series" (interdisciplinary science units for grades K-three). Describes and assesses student/teacher materials, typical activities, and overall…

Highlights the views and comments of Commander Dick Scobee of the space shuttle Challenger, and his wife on various aspects of the space mission. Provides responses to questions involving the goals, values, and tasks of the crew and of the total space shuttle program. (ML)

Describes an activity which simulates a trip to the moon. Explains the preparations, procedures, and tests involved in this culminating activity of an astronomy unit for the third grade student. Examples of student's assignments during the exercise are included. (ML)

Offers suggestions for activities that demonstrate the principles of osmosis. Explains how decalcified chicken eggs can be used to give students practice with measurement, experimental procedures, and science principles. (ML)

Presents a diversity of concrete experiences that can be used with eggs for young elementary age students. Includes procedures and material list for several activities that are hands-on and interdisciplinary in nature. (ML)

Provides examples of science experiments and demonstrations that are centered on the theme of eggs. Activity explanations include: (1) the floating egg; (2) egg-in-the-bottle; (3) walking on eggs; and (4) egg balancing. (ML)

Offers an approach for teaching a unit on classification that combines various software programs with traditional science teaching methods. Provides procedural directives for the activities and explains the objectives of each exercise. (ML)

Presents an annotated bibliography of children's science books that were selected as outstanding publications of 1985. Indicates each book's appropriate grade level and International Standard Book Number. Also discusses the criteria employed in the selection process. (ML)

Related how partner-learning is an effective means of individualizing instruction. Describes PLUS (Partner-Learning in Understanding Science), an activity-centered, fact-based approach to science instruction. Provides suggestions for this program's organization and implementation. (ML)

Provides information on recent science and technology books for children in Spanish. Lists and explains offerings in the areas of: astronomy; mathematics; technology; general science; and computers. The appropriate grade level and bibliographic information for each book are also indicated. (ML)