Describes several activities using water as an investigative, manipulative, and highly sensory science material for young children. (Author/PEB)

Presents detailed teaching plans for activities with "rubberized" magnets as well as background information and alternative teaching-learning approaches. This activity may be used to develop student skills in inferring and in observing evidence of interaction. Includes instructions for equipment construction. (BR)

Describes the construction of a model to show circumpolar stars. (BR)

Describes springs as an inexpensive piece of science equipment to use in a first grade classroom. (BR)

Reviews two new curriculum materials kits, including the Wide World of Energy and the Playmobil System. (SL)

Making pickles developed from a laboratory lesson during a unit on solutions, suspensions, acids, and bases. The pickle lab has been used as a summation and application of these topics. Directions for setting up the lab experience and actually making the pickles are included. (MA)

Describes procedure to make electric circuit cards by using paper cards and aluminum foil. Detailed instructions and illustrations are included. (PS)

Describes use of a shoe box containing assorted elementary school science materials in grades one through six to motivate children and to encourage discovery learning. (JM)

Suggests several public relations gestures that reinforce learning and offer opportunities for parents to become aware of and appreciate the teacher's point of view. (CS)