Provides criteria for elementary teachers for selecting materials for metric education. Some teaching aids and equipment lists are suggested that can be helpful to the classroom teacher. (SA)

Seven steps are given for identifying a rock or a mineral. (SA)

Provides suggestions for preparing, maintaining, and using a beehive. Includes addresses of bee supply companies and blueprints for constructing a hive. (MA)

Examines the periodical "Scienceland," a Panasonic light scope, and an astronomy light for quality, accuracy, and usefulness in the classroom. (MA)

Lists textbook series for children (either grades K-6 or 1-6) with teachers' editions, data supplied by publisher including copyright or revision dates of 1973 or later. Also listed are widely used teacher education texts, copyrighted after 1970. Books are coded as to specific focus: activities, content, or methodology. Useful for classroom…

Lists materials and procedures for experimenting with detergents. Included are methods for determination of the densities of dry detergents, ph values of detergent solutions, and a discussion of the ability of detergents to remove iodine stains from cloth. (CS)

Gives examples of active learning experiences for children in an outdoor setting. Discussed are ideas for role-playing and active physical involvement. (CS)

Introduces two trade books that can be used as an instructional tool to promote scientific thinking and science process skills among children. (YDS)

Ask any elementary teacher to discuss the obstacles they face when trying to implement inquiry-based science teaching and you?re sure to hear hands-on materials mentioned. Where to get supplies and how to pay for them, how to organize and store the materials, and how to distribute the materials efficiently during the lessons are constant…

Describes sensory boxes which are colorful, simple and inexpensive devices which stimulate skill of observation, communication and classification in lower elementary children. (BR)