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50 Years of ERIC
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Wurzelbacher, Thelma M. – Science and Children, 1979
Provides teaching tips for a visit to the zoo. Includes zoo manners, background information on vertebrates, and activities to do during and after the field trip. (MA)
Descriptors: Animal Facilities, Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Field Trips
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DeRose, James V.; And Others – Science and Children, 1979
Reports the findings of three National Science Foundation studies: (1) a survey of school administrators, supervisors, and teachers; (2) a literature search; and (3) a number of in-depth case studies conducted in a variety of school systems. (MA)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
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Whipple, Cynthia; And Others – Science and Children, 1979
Provides suggestions for an outdoor nature experience. Includes a table of the day's events and a listing of activities. (MA)
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Discovery Learning, Ecology, Elementary Education
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Kurner, Marian – Science and Children, 1979
Describes the activities of a school district in establishing an Outdoor Education Center. Includes information on budget, resource organizations, and community involvement. (MA)
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Ecology, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
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Calhoun, Michael J. – Science and Children, 1979
Contains a series of laboratory exercises students can do to introduce them to the basic concepts and techniques of water purification. (Author/MA)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Ecology, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
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Hampton, Carolyn H.; Hampton, Carol D. – Science and Children, 1979
Describes how to grow duckweed in the classroom. Includes a classification key, illustrations of the plants, and activities for the care and study of duckweed. (MA)
Descriptors: Botany, Culturing Techniques, Ecology, Elementary Education
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McIntyre, Margaret, Ed. – Science and Children, 1979
Provides instructions for planting a variety of common plants including avocados, and sweet potatoes, oranges, and onions. Discusses key concepts to develop. (MA)
Descriptors: Botany, Early Childhood Education, Horticulture, Learning Activities
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Switzer, Stephen E.; Wakeman, Barry – Science and Children, 1978
Discusses the study of rabbits as a science activity with live animals for elementary level students. (SL)
Descriptors: Animal Husbandry, Animals, Biological Sciences, Biology
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Hofman, Helenmarie – Science and Children, 1978
Discusses the study of the local community by elementary students by having local people visit the class. (SL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Community Education, Community Involvement, Elementary Education
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Duckrow, E. L. – Science and Children, 1978
Describes a technique of making microscope images viewable by a small group and for making pictures of the images without a camera. (SL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instruction, Microscopes
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Kazlov, Trudi – Science and Children, 1978
Discusses activities related to the kinesthetic sense, the perception of balance, and the perception of body position in space. (SL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instruction, Perceptual Motor Learning
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Almann, Dorianne – Science and Children, 1978
Discusses the role of the National Consortium on Testing (NCT) and the concerns over limitations, and misuse of standardized tests. (SL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Evaluation, Instruction
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Milkent, Marlene M. – Science and Children, 1978
Discusses activities with magnets and magnetism for elementary students. (SL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instruction, Magnets
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Esler, William K.; Midgett, Barry – Science and Children, 1978
Describes a method of teaching reading to third grade students which incorporated extensive handling of science material. (SL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instruction, Reading
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McIntyre, Margaret – Science and Children, 1978
Describes activities which utilized a child's curiosity about his body to stimulate scientific interest. (SL)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Body Image, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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