Provides suggestions for an archaeology activity for elementary school children. (PEB)

Presented is an introduction to the life history and interesting qualities of the golden beetle. Suggestions for activities and questions leading from an examination of this insect are given. (MR)

Describes on-site activities designed to help students learn how natural systems work. (PB)

The value of involving children in experiencing environmental phenomena and observing living organisms is advocated. Suggestions are presented for offering a richer set of science experiences for children. (SA)

Describes an outdoor science project for junior high students that deeply involves the observer with the natural environment he is observing. Lists teaching tactics that promote deep student awareness of the environment. Describes four introductory activities and an example of an investigation that might normally grow out of an introductory…

An eight-day trip segment of a science curriculum was spent in the outdoors for students who live in a potentially dangerous environment to learn to respect it and how to use it as an area for recreation and education. The design and high points of the curriculum are given. (EB)

Describes an elementary school's garden program, which attempts to integrate instruction in science and nutrition. Discusses some of the projects developed at the garden by the students. (TW)

Describes the planning of a nature trail on a 27-acre school site utilizing teacher, community, administration, and student input. Discusses student involvement in developing the trail and plans for future development. Also lists teaching sites identified on the trail and uses or topics of study suggested for each site. (JM)

Describes a two-day field trip, along with follow-up classroom activities and experiments which relate to water resources and water quality. Discusses how trips to a lake and water treatment facilities can enhance appreciation of water. (TW)