Presents strategies for getting organized and creating a classroom environment that promotes science learning for primary students. Teachers must first decide what topics they are going to cover and what materials they need. Next, they should determine how to organize the materials. Finally, they should identify and set up areas in the classroom…

A brief lesson is presented on ways in which things become clean or are cleaned. Two hands-on experiments are described: one in which students learn to sequence, and the other in which students learn about the differences between fact and opinion. (CB)

A learning unit about earthquakes includes activities for primary grade students, including making inferences and defining operationally. Task cards are included for independent study on earthquake maps and earthquake measuring. (CB)

Introduces a special report on elementary science curriculum reform; articles include a primer on science reform, a look at the new wave of science teaching materials, model lessons for putting theory into practice, and a profile of one pioneering teacher who successfully changed the way science is taught in her school. (SM)

This hands-on science unit includes a beginners' and an advanced activity involving tree sap, as well as a brief description of a maple sap harvest. (CB)

Some of the best recent films and videos for classroom use are described. Topics include the natural world, animals, self concept, safety, and maps. Addresses of distributors are listed. (MT)

Learning activities that introduce new twists to teaching such basic subjects as mathematics, social studies, reading comprehension, music, science, creative writing, and spelling are described. (CB)

There is a trend for girls to lose interest in mathematics, science and technology. Teachers must help reverse this trend. Suggestions to help reverse the trend include creating a girls only computer club; mentoring girls early; challenging gender stereotypes; demanding gender-fair materials; offering multiple ways to respond; enlisting parents as…

Sensory development, activities in language arts, problem solving, science, health, physical education, and art are listed along with resources for making students more aware of their senses and of visual impairments. (CB)

Presents a variety of educational resources with ordering information. Resources include reading programs, literacy posters and bookmarks, communication skills, integrated art activities, science books and hands-on activities, environmental activities, classroom management, disability awareness, mathematics contests, science contests, and…

Presents a list of World Wide Web sites that can help teachers with research assignments, curriculum boosters, and class activities. The sites include gateways to learning, mathematics references, social studies references, language arts references, and science references. Each listing includes the name, the Web address, and a brief description.…

Several winter activities and resources about winter activities are described for adaptation by teachers, regardless of the particular climate of the area. Included are descriptions of activities in language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, motor skills, and outdoor education. (CB)