Describes a study to determine if the physical presence of the instructor affects the learning processes of the student. The results indicate that live teaching may be educationally more valuable than taped instruction. (BR)

Twelve science activities involving the common paper food bag and the small plastic food bag are described. (DT)

Describes elementary school activities and questions which center on the life cycle of the woolly bear caterpillars. (MLH)

Describes a number of activities relating to the observation and study of trees. (SL)

Presented is a unit composed of activities for teaching weather. Topics include cloud types and formation, simple weather instruments, and the weather station. Illustrations include a weather chart and instruments. A bibliography is given. (MA)

Three activities for involving students in projects that incorporate writing, drawing and recording their findings are included. The discovery approach is emphasized. (EB)

Discusses the many benefits and advantages to be gained by including outdoor education in every facet of the school curriculum. (JR)

Discusses the value of outdoor education and describes several science activities that can be simply and inexpensively performed, using the school playground. (JR)

Methods by which teachers may be prepared to teach modern science curricula more effectively are discussed. (DF)