Paper presented at the conference on "Curriculum Development in a Changing World, Syracuse University, July 10-11, 1968.

This unit is designed to introduce the marine environment to those with little or no previous related background. Students define the marine environment, participate in group discussions, view movies, investigate oil spills, and write environmental impact statements. The first three sessions are designed to take three hours with the composition of…

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

Suggests using ring doves in the classroom for observing behavior patterns and the entire reproductive cycle. Requirements for space, food, and care are minimal and easily obtained. Students can observe: male participation in nest-building; care of young; and (using candlelight) embryos and heartbeats because of the thin egg shells these birds…

Describes elementary school science trade books written in Spanish. Topics considered in these books include: animal life; astronomy; biology; earth sciences; mathematics; general science; and general technology. (DH)

Suggests that educated persons should be exposed to a body of conceptual knowledge which includes basic principles of the biological and physical sciences. Practical examples involving force, sound, light, waves, and density of water are cited. A lesson on animal tracks using principles of force and pressure is also described. (DH)

Described is a method of rearing common house flies in a biology laboratory. Included are 16 suggested biological investigations utilizing the house-fly. (SL)

Described are activities that can be performed in the classroom by observing living hermit crabs. Tips for the care, feeding, and keeping of crabs in the classroom are also included. (SL)

Described are various activities for studying the behavior of pill bugs (isopods) in the classroom. Details for constructing an observation box are also included. (SL)

Described are techniques for studying spiders in the field. Included is a description of the spider's web building techniques with diagrams, and methods of photographing spider webs. (SL)

Evaluates three softback manuals for teachers (K-6)

Describes several simple activities to help children nurture their curiosity and order their experiences into simple understandings. These include: outlining familiar objects on paper; examining leaf patterns and flowers, moving water, and spiders; and touching and exploring various objects set up in learning centers. (JN)

The act of attributing human emotions to nonhuman animals (personification) may lead to misconceptions by young students who may not be able to distinguish fact from fiction. Three major types of personification (animism, anthropomorphism, and teleology) are briefly reviewed with related examples. (DS)