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Peterson, Suzanne; Tytler, Russell – Investigating, 2001
Presents a science activity focusing on student ideas about plants and builds a terrarium based on students' ideas about the conditions of plant growth and cycling. (YDS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Gardening, Plant Growth, Plants (Botany)

Alexander, Louise – Investigating, 2000
Presents ideas for teaching elementary school children about scientific inquiry methods. Recommends a Planning Board to scaffold students' thinking as they plan and conduct scientific investigations. (WRM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Inquiry, Instructional Materials