Describes a teaching method used to tackle a team project in which students may use every form of communication except speech. Students must analyze a problem and collaboratively develop and test possible solutions without talking. This process often changes preconceived ideas about themselves and others, and about scientific knowledge and problem…

Introduces an activity for making a wind vane for elementary grade students. Lists required materials and explains the process. (YDS)

Compares textbooks and trade books for elementary grade levels. Recommends integrating trade books into hands-on science during the introduction of terms and examples. Points out the role of book content on elementary students' concept formation. Makes recommendations for selecting the right books for teaching science. (YDS)

Introduces a list of trade books written in Spanish that can be used for science education. Categorizes the list under five headings for the very young, biology, general science, physical science, and technology. (YDS)

Lists outstanding science trade books published in 2000. Explains the selection process and places the books into categories including: (1) Archaeology, Anthropology, and Paleontology; (2) Biography; (3) Earth and Space Science; (4) Environment and Ecology; (5) Life Science; (6) Physical Science; (7) Science-Related Careers; and (8) Technology and…

Presents seven classroom practices for beginning and senior science teachers. Categories include community, curriculum, constructivist connections, confidence, competence, computers, and caring. (YDS)

Recommends using authentic science conferences as a way of teaching about critical issues in science, how scientists work, and the role of conferences. Includes classroom activities of inquiry-based investigations in which students present their collected data at a conference. (YDS)

Uses creative dramatics to introduce an exploration of the dynamics of pendulums. (YDS)

Investigates teachers' impressions of stereotypes of scientists and science. Uses the Draw a Scientist Test (DAST) for nonverbal assessment and makes recommendations for strategies to build more realistic and positive images. (Contains 12 references.) (YDS)

Introduces three science activities for elementary and middle school students on the concepts of heat transfer and temperature. Includes two learning cycles. The first learning cycle examines the effects of temperature on air movement, and the second learning cycle investigates heat movement in water. (YDS)

Discusses population growth in the U.S. and questions the appropriate time to teach about environmental protection to elementary school students. Introduces activities on conservation, natural resources, and endangered species. (YDS)

Summarizes the history of wild horses in North America and explains the social structure of horses. Discusses issues related to wildlife management. Presents activities for classroom use and includes a list of references and resources. (YDS)

Introduces a format for inquiry that uses a question wheel and allows students to ask questions driven by their curiosity. Explains an activity that relates to a chromatography experiment. (YDS)

Discusses the different varieties of rice and how these differences are important in cooking and health. Discusses the cultural and historical importance of rice. (YDS)

Uses two novels, "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" and "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch", to teach about the importance of leadership to 6th grade students. (YDS)