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Petty, Carolyn A. – Science and Children, 1988
Describes some art activities for early childhood that also teach about science. Expresses concern that young children operating in a three-dimensional world are often expected to translate their world onto a flat sheet of paper. (TW)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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McIntyre, Margaret – Science and Children, 1977
Describes early childhood activities that stimulate a child's curiosity about the action of dropping on various objects. Discusses the concepts that are developed from simple experiments, suggesting objects, and methods that illustrate the different effects of dropping. (CS)
Descriptors: Child Development, Curiosity, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
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McIntyre, Margaret, Ed. – Science and Children, 1982
Describes eight learning centers/activities designed to promote tactile/sensory experiences in younger children. (JN)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Kinesthetic Methods
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McIntyre, Margaret – Science and Children, 1982
Suggestions are given for using sand play to teach science related vocabulary and concepts to preschool and primary age children by using dry sand, wet sand, different sizes and shapes of spoons and containers, sieves, and funnels. (DC)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Mathematical Concepts
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McIntyre, Margaret, Ed. – Science and Children, 1980
The activities for preschool through primary aged children identify ways in which teachers can encourage children to learn the functions of many everyday materials. (SA)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Early Childhood Education, Educational Equipment, Elementary Education
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McIntyre, Margaret, Ed. – Science and Children, 1981
Describes several elementary science learning experiences and activities concerning the concept of space. Activities described include tracing children's shadows at different times of day, moon observations, and planetarium activities. (DS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Early Childhood Education, Earth Science, Elementary Education
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Sunal, Cynthia; Sunal, Dennis W. – Science and Children, 1979
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)
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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McIntyre, Margaret, Ed. – Science and Children, 1980
Suggested are ways in which an elementary school teacher, through a take-home newsletter, may encourage parents to become involved in science learning through activities at home, out-of-doors, and on trips and science walks, through using picture books, and in selecting gifts. (CS)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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McIntyre, Margaret, Ed. – Science and Children, 1980
Discusses the variety of ways to explore sounds in the natural and man-made world with children. Activities are given for use in learning centers. (SA)
Descriptors: Acoustics, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewed
Science and Children, 1979
Activities are suggested for children following a neighborhood walk in search of autumn's nature collectibles. Simple and complex studies are suggested. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Classification, Conservation (Environment), Early Childhood Education
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McIntyre, Margaret, Ed. – Science and Children, 1979
Science learning experiences and activities for primary-aged school children, are suggested. They are intended to contribute to development of spatial conception in students. (SA)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education
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McIntyre, Margaret, Ed. – Science and Children, 1977
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)
Descriptors: Botany, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewed
McIntyre, Margaret – Science and Children, 1977
Provides twelve instructional objectives useful in structuring a woodworking center for young children. Suggestions for field trips and further activities are included. (CS)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials