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)

Presents an extensive author and subject index. The subject index is categorized into Activities and Resource Information, Biology, Earth and Space Science, Measurement and Metric System, Professional Organization Activities, Physics and Chemistry, Curriculum and Science Education. (EB)

Diagrams a quick, improvised cardboard circuitry for battery holder, bulb socket, and switches. Materials include corrugated cardboard, paper clips, and rubber bands. Assembly useful in determining the electrical conductivity of substances. (CS)

Describes a school project on energy conservation, in which fifth and sixth grade students involved the town community in becoming aware of the extent of the energy shortage and considering modes of cutting down on energy usage. Included are ideas for projects and science fairs. (CS)

Lists materials and procedures for experimenting with detergents. Included are methods for determination of the densities of dry detergents, ph values of detergent solutions, and a discussion of the ability of detergents to remove iodine stains from cloth. (CS)

Gives examples of active learning experiences for children in an outdoor setting. Discussed are ideas for role-playing and active physical involvement. (CS)

Describes a sixth grade unit of study on metamorphosis using the silkworm (Bombyx mori). Included are techniques for care and feeding of silkworms; ideas for observations and experiments. (CS)

Suggests several public relations gestures that reinforce learning and offer opportunities for parents to become aware of and appreciate the teacher's point of view. (CS)

Included are instructions and diagrams for building weather instruments (wind vane, Celsius temperature scale, and anemometer) from simple tools and Tri-Wall, a triple-thick corrugated cardboard. Ordering sources for Tri-Wall are listed. Additional weather instruments that can be constructed are suggested. (CS)

Summarizes current knowledge regarding "Bigfoot". Included are questions relating to the existence of this creature. (CS)

Reports that a study by the author indicates that activity-oriented science significantly improved children's attitudes towards science and school. 154 second, third, and fourth grade students from a lower socioeconomic school were administered questionnaires before and after implementation of activity-oriented science materials. Analysis of data…

Suggests outdoor activities that involve small groups of children in discoveries about grasses and weeds. Included are activities with dandelions, plantains, chickweed, clover and fescue. (CS)

Fourth- and fifth-grade students' perceptions of scientists are depicted by drawings. (CS)

Abstracts the remarks made by the author at the 1977 NSTA meetings regarding ways in which every child in elementary school can participate in an understanding of what science means to the world. (CS)

Stresses that observation and information processing skills in young children may be enhanced by first hand contact with animals, freedom of time, and careful preparation by teachers for the experience. (CS)