Activities and experiments are suggested for teachers who wish to introduce their students to the idea of "change." The activities are those which are common in many early childhood situations. (SA)

A solar project for sixth grade students is described and diagrams and photographs are included. Construction of four solar collectors is suggested as a valuable learning experience. (SA)

Activities and experiments with leaves are given for use with elementary students. Classifying and measuring are ideas which are suggested for involving children in some in-depth projects with leaves. (SA)

A program is described in which parent volunteers assist in science instruction at the kindergarten/first grade level. Examples of activities within the mini-units are given. (SA)

Presents an idea for insect study with live organisms. The life cycle of the common housefly and the behavior of the adult and larvae are discussed. Activities for young students are given along with information for the teacher on the fly's life history. (SA)

Provides criteria for elementary teachers for selecting materials for metric education. Some teaching aids and equipment lists are suggested that can be helpful to the classroom teacher. (SA)

The use of the planetarium as a device for teaching elementary level deaf students is presented. The problems involving preparation of slides in English and in sign language are discussed. (SA)

Describes a way in which elementary students can be guided in making observations of damage to plants in the out-of-doors. The process of gathering data to support an hypothesis is encouraged. (SA)

A teacher-sponsored science in-service model is described. The conditions of need, time, participants, and environment are presented as they relate to the model. (SA)

Describes the method to use in collecting freshwater algae for study in the classroom. Equipment lists are given as well as several illustrations. (SA)

Reviews a curriculum series entitled Examining Your Environment published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston of Canada, Ltd. Unit organizations, teacher's guides, activities, and materials are discussed. (SA)

Describes methods for collecting insects including a ground trap, a light trap, a kill jar, and a "pooter." Includes illustrations and directions for making the collecting instruments. (MA)

Describes activities done to help second graders learn about spring using their imaginations, curiosity, and body energies. Includes activities in science, reading, dramatics, and movement. (MA)

Describes an activity center where students work independently on problem-solving tasks. Participants keep records of their work and share ideas of activities with the class. Includes a list of tasks for the activity center. (MA)

Discusses the beach and nearshore environment, including dune formation and ecology. Includes a lesson plan for dune and beach activities. (MA)