Suggests using squids for classroom investigations. Background information about these marine animals and a dissection activity are included. (JN)

Children enjoy learning experiences that revolve around animals. Describes a course in which middle-grade students took a field trip to the zoo and sketched various animals. When the students returned to class, they had to do a highly detailed painting based on their favorite sketch. (RM)

Describes a project where teams of middle school students share their classroom pets and information about them with elementary students. Provides middle school students with experience in research skills and oral presentations. Provides elementary students with an opportunity to learn about the care and habits of the animals and to observe the…

Describes science activities related to endangered species designed to sensitize students to the process of extinction; learn of the human role in that process; and emphasize the importance of National Wildlife Week. Provides activities and games such as drift traps, webbing, making corrections, What animal am I?, and Noah's Ark. (JM)

The reorganization of the curriculum and the necessary assembling of proper materials of instruction attendant thereto are probably receiving more of the attention of educational leaders at the present moment than any other school problem. The Bureau of Education is endeavoring to be of assistance to those attempting a solution of this important…