Rain observation activities are described for preschool and lower-elementary children. (BB)

Describes several activities using water as an investigative, manipulative, and highly sensory science material for young children. (Author/PEB)

Describes an exploratory activity leading preschool children to become acquainted with the concept of time. (Author/EB)

This is an activity suitable for preschool and lower-grade elementary children. It involves growing mold on bread, fruit, and vegetables. (BB)

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)

Suggests using food as a resource for the discovery and experimental methods of learning with preschoolers. (BR)

Describes exploratory activities for a young child seeking to become acquainted with the world in which he lives. (EB)

Young children are more comfortable in the light because they can more easily recognize their surroundings. In this article there are activities for preschoolers that include controlling a light source, playing with prisms, and shadow play indoors and outdoors. Each activity is described in detail and needed materials are simple. (MA)

Collections and classification activities are the topic of this article. Ways to structure an outdoor collecting venture are discussed. Once the materials have been collected, there are suggestions for introducing young children to the task of classifying their rocks, leaves, shells, and other collected items. (MA)

Described are science activities that can be incorporated into cloud watching by young children. (SL)

Provides twelve instructional objectives useful in structuring a woodworking center for young children. Suggestions for field trips and further activities are included. (CS)

Describes how children can learn fundamental concepts of measurement by using nonstandard measuring devices and simple comparisons. (MLH)

Presented are some science activities that children can perform using fallen leaves. (PEB)

Provides a series of learning center activities which demonstrate concepts about air. (CP)

Discusses the roll of playing with various materials as young children investigate their world. (SL)