This is a satire on students' ability to think. Children can in fact think, but teachers often don't give them a chance or encourage them to do so. Questioning techniques are very important in getting children to think. A good starting point for children's thinking is their observations. (BR)

Description of the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) includes: nature of program psychological bases, learning environment, instructional materials, evaluation, and role of the teacher. Orients the reader to the SCIS program and reviews related literature and research. Bibliography. (BR)

Describes Far West Laboratory for Educational Research and Development produced Science Information Unit," a multi-media package designed tooverview teaching/learning strategy, content, student prerequisites, cost, implementation, and evaluation of six elementary school projects. Package covers AAAS, COPES, ESS, IDP, MINNEMAST, and SCIS. (JM)

Discusses questioning techniques and problem solving approaches for a sixth grade elementary school physical science activity using dry ice. Sequential steps of analysis and synthesis and supportive science demonstrations necessary for closure on Why" type questions are emphasized. (JM)

Describes purpose and use of elementary school earth science field instruction sites. Scientific concept and methodology objectives are given. General principles for earth science site model selection and implementation are discussed. Operationof site model program in New York City is explained. (JM)