Presented are: (1) lists of materials needed and instructions for building insect traps, nets, and cages; (2) a list of 45 questions about insects (with answers); (3) a glossary with insect-related words; and (4) a bibliography, listing children's books, field guides, audiovisual aids, and articles appearing in "Ranger Rick" magazine. (JN)

Presents (1) American and Canadian sites to see dinosaurs; (2) a list of 35 questions about dinosaurs (with answers); (3) a chart with data on various types of dinosaurs; and (4) listing of resource materials, including field guides, children's fiction/nonfiction books, and items appearing in "Ranger Rick" magazine. (JN)

Presents background information and activities that focus on how birds are classified, how they are different from other animals, and the main characteristics of the class "Aves." Activities include an objective, recommended age level(s), subject area(s), list of materials needed, and procedures. Two ready-to-copy pages with bird illustrations are…

Provides (1) background information on ways birds affect humans and how humans affect birds; (2) student activities on this topic; and (3) ready-to-copy materials (crossword puzzle and worksheet). Each activity includes an objective, recommended age level(s), subject area(s), list of materials needed, and procedures. (JN)

Presents (1) a list of 27 questions about birds (with answers); (2) a glossary with bird-related words; and (3) a bibliography listing general reference books, field guides, references on attracting birds, children's books, audiovisual aids, records and videos, articles and related items appearing in "Ranger Rick" magazine, and other materials.…

Sixth graders participated in a long-term project involving archaeological processes. Activities included finding background information, site preparation, excavation, record keeping, cleaning artifacts, and classifying items. This pilot project was very successful in Arizona and will be expanded to include more grade levels and groups. (DH)

Data were collected from 293 fifth-grade students. Significant positive relationships were found between science achievement and all of the attitudinal tendencies tested. (MNS)

Presents background information and activities which focus on definition of a desert, locations of deserts, and factors influencing locations. Activities include objective(s), recommended age level(s), subject area(s), list of materials needed, and procedures. Two ready-to-copy pages with desert landforms and temperature/rainfall data are…

Presents a diversity of concrete experiences that can be used with eggs for young elementary age students. Includes procedures and material list for several activities that are hands-on and interdisciplinary in nature. (ML)

Provides examples of science experiments and demonstrations that are centered on the theme of eggs. Activity explanations include: (1) the floating egg; (2) egg-in-the-bottle; (3) walking on eggs; and (4) egg balancing. (ML)

Lists and explains the major characteristics of water. Compares water's molecular structure and its temperature-related properties with four other lightweight molecules. Discusses why water is considered the universal solvent. (ML)

Procedures for dying and mordanting wool fibers and for preparing dyes from red onion skin, purple cabbage, pine needles, and purple lilac are presented. Information on the history of dyes and on how dyes work is included. (JN)

Suggests using ring doves in the classroom for observing behavior patterns and the entire reproductive cycle. Requirements for space, food, and care are minimal and easily obtained. Students can observe: male participation in nest-building; care of young; and (using candlelight) embryos and heartbeats because of the thin egg shells these birds…

Describes elementary school science trade books written in Spanish. Topics considered in these books include: animal life; astronomy; biology; earth sciences; mathematics; general science; and general technology. (DH)

During the 1982-83 school year, 252 elementary science teachers were surveyed to determine the status of science teaching in their schools and to indicate what could be done to improve science education. Selected results from this survey are reported and discussed. (JN)