Describes how to build a Van de Graaff Electrostatic Generator for less than $25.00; includes information on experiments and demonstrations that can be performed with this piece of equipment. (BR)

Describes the construction and flying of kites for the purpose of monitoring meteorological conditions. (BR)

Describes a project in which students study plant life and the relationship of plants to one another in a meter quadrant. Information to be collected is edaphic data which is then graphed and interpretations made. (BR)

Described is a mouse cage that can be built, at a cost of about $15, by intermediate-aged elementary students. (BB)

Briefly discusses ten resource articles and books that may be useful to special education and elementary teachers who wish to provide science activities for slow learners and retarded students. (JR)

Describes an activity designed to stimulate elementary and junior high students to become actively engaged in thinking creatively rather than only analytically, convergently, or repetitively. The activity requires students to devise means of dropping an egg from a height without it breaking. (JR)

A series of activities for preservice teachers has been designed to illustrate differences and similarities in new curricular developments. (RH)

Describes a game for grades three-six designed to demonstrate the interdependence between living things and the physical factors of their environment. Although instructions (including preparing game cards) are provided related to a pond, the game adapts to other environments such as a field, woodland, or desert. (Author/JN)

Suggests that students are able to learn science processes and skills using microcomputers. Discusses a program (used in a research project) recording estimates students make of "popping balloons" and time taken to make estimates, and making presentation easy/difficult so skill processing could be varied. (JN)

Information is given on how to put together a learning center. Discusses information and activity packets for a complete learning center on tornadoes including objectives, directions, materials, photographs of physical arrangements, and posttest. (DC)

Describes a science laboratory experiment that can be done at home with the assistance of parents or older siblings. It is offered as an alternative to reading assignments or answering questions for homework. Parental assistance is encouraged. (SA)