Describes how to construct a water cycle demonstration. Presents a list of necessary materials and directions for construction. Recommends the model for other activities. (YDS)

Introduces camping as an outdoor classroom activity for elementary and middle school students. Explains what students learn from the camping experience. (YDS)

Describes an activity for primary students on bees. Demonstrates life in a beehive using students playing bees. Reports the effects of this activity on student learning. (YDS)

Describes a project in which students photograph animals overnight at an outdoor site. Presents directions for building the camera stand and integrates the activity with writing. Lists some photographic tips. (YDS)

Introduces the science activity project, "Find Out Why", which targets eight- and nine-year-old children and their parents. Includes two sample activities. (YDS)

Focuses on inquiry-based science instruction for third grade elementary school students. Presents an activity on analyzing data using a graph. Explains what students learn from inquiry-based instruction. (YDS)

Explains the purpose of preparing a portfolio and portfolio requirements, and makes suggestions on content. Defines analytical and holistic rubrics for the evaluation of portfolios. Provides preservice teacher portfolio samples. (YDS)

Recommends the use of meteor scenarios in the classroom and describes how to conduct this activity. Discusses how to integrate mathematics, language arts, and social studies into the science curriculum. (YDS)

Explains a leaf project on the classification of plants for fifth through eighth grade students. Integrates technology into the unit and studies the subject as an electronic file. Recommends incorporation of metacognitive strategies into students' learning processes. (YDS)

Uses multimedia to teach geology to fourth grade students. Explains the HyperStudio project and discusses students' reflections on this project. (YDS)

Explains the procedure of constructing a geological timeline pit for elementary and secondary science classes. Presents a follow-up activity and discusses the impact of fossil pits. (YDS)

Explores the ecosystem in Pacific Northwest Coastal America and investigates land management issues. Discusses the impact of canopy trees on temperature and the forest itself. Explains fungi's relationship with trees and presents activities on stream flow, wood, volcanoes, and plants for the classroom. (YDS)

Points out the motivating effects of puppets, books, and animals on children's learning. Warns against books that may include incorrect scientific concepts and suggests the use of puppets. Recommends puppets, prose books, and internet sites. (YDS)

Discusses a college science course designed for juniors and seniors who are going to be elementary teachers. Focuses on hands-on activities, understanding the nature of science, and conducting scientific research. Explores student misconceptions and conceptual changes on elementary science subjects. (YDS)

Lists outstanding science trade books for children in the categories of Biography, Earth and Space Science, Integrated Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and Technology and Engineering. Explains the book selection process. (YDS)