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Ward, Alan – School Science Review, 1987
Presents activities and experiments that can be performed with mirrors to illustrate the nature and behavior of light. Includes diagrams, directives and investigative questions. (ML)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Light, Optics
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Ward, Alan – Science Activities, 1974
Describes construction of a pinhole camera with simple materials and five experiments to be conducted, as well as instructions in creating a working camera obscura. (BR)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, General Science, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Experiments
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Ward, Alan – Science Activities, 1983
Several activities related to color are discussed. These include placing different colors on a disk which, while spinning, appears to be white. Also discusses complementary and primary colors. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Color, Higher Education, Optics
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Ward, Alan – School Science Review, 1983
Lists 25 energy activities and describes two experiments (materials needed and procedures used included) for secondary/middle school students. Like activities for younger children listed in part 1 (appearing in Vol. 65, No. 229), these activities are designed to provide concrete experiences for teaching various aspects of the energy concept. (JM)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
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Ward, Alan – School Science Review, 1983
Describes simple, electrical projects with dry cell batteries and lamps designed to teach children about conductors, insulators, and switches. Instructions for construction of circuits, the science ideas in each project, and suggestions for extending each of the investigations are included. (JM)
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Electric Batteries, Electric Circuits, Electricity
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Ward, Alan – Science Activities, 1979
Science activities with soap bubbles for primary school children are described in this article. Another activity involves children in determining the whereabouts of sugar as it dissolves in water. (SA)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Early Childhood Education, Educational Media, Educational Resources