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Peer reviewedAlusik, John – Science Activities, 1978
This elementary school science project involves making a car out of pegboard, spools, rubber bands, and dowel. (BB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instruction, Laboratory Procedures
Peer reviewedStellwagen, Carol E.; Stanton, Nancy – Science Activities, 1973
Several suggestions are made for using empty duplicating fluid containers in science experiments and activities. (JR)
Descriptors: Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Procedures, Resource Materials, Science Activities
Peer reviewedKeller, Elhannan L.; Aagaard, Stanley A. – Science Activities, 1978
Describes procedures that students can follow to develop latent prints. An introduction of chemistry of latent prints is also presented. (HM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Instruction, Laboratory Procedures, Printing
Peer reviewedDawson, Paul Dow – Science Activities, 1973
Describes methods and procedures for killing, preserving, mounting, and displaying insects. (JR)
Descriptors: Biology, Entomology, Instruction, Laboratory Procedures
Peer reviewedPark, John C.; Carter, Glenda S. – Science Activities, 1988
Introduces three demonstrations using rubber balloons: rate of reaction, air pressure, and solubility of gases in liquids. Provides the materials, procedure, questions, further investigation, and discussion in each demonstration. (YP)
Descriptors: Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures, Physical Sciences, Science Activities
Peer reviewedBrummond, Robert J. – Science Activities, 1973
Briefly outlines the theoretical basis of the phenomenon of photoconductivity and describes a simple experiment which demonstrates the photoconductive properties of cadmium sulfide. (JR)
Descriptors: Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures, Physics, Science Activities
Peer reviewedGeer, Ira W. – Science Activities, 1980
Describes a technique for the supercooling of water, for use in the science classroom, involving adding common salt to a mixture of ice and water. Several investigations are included for use during (and after) the process of supercooling. (DS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Laboratory Procedures, Science Activities, Science Education
Peer reviewedBrummond, Robert J. – Science Activities, 1973
Descriptors: Laboratory Procedures, Lasers, Light, Optics
Peer reviewedMcCormack, Alan J. – Science Activities, 1973
Describes the commercial applications of hydroponics, and then outlines ways in which this soilless plant culture method can be used in the science classroom and laboratory. Gives directions for making a suitable growth solution, and suggests appropriate student experiments involving hydroponics. (JR)
Descriptors: Biology, Horticulture, Laboratory Procedures, Plant Growth
Peer reviewedWard, Alan – Science Activities, 1972
Descriptors: Electric Motors, Elementary School Science, Instruction, Laboratory Procedures
Peer reviewedBryan, R. C. – Science Activities, 1974
Presents a series of activities which focus on the study of the physical characteristics of water, including temperatures, opacity, pH-values, oxygen concentrations, reagents, and free CO2 concentrations. Indicates that ponds can provide the students with opportunities to learn chemistry, geology, biology, botany, and the effects of weather. (CC)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Ecology, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedTatton, Hyrum W. – Science Activities, 1973
The use of 10cc. syringes in high school chemistry experiments can reduce the expense of equipment and lead to imaginative experimental designs. Describes the equipment and experimental procedures for four experiments utilizing syringes. (JR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Procedures, Science Activities
Peer reviewedMurphy, James E. – Science Activities, 1973
Describes some of the causes and consequences of particulate air pollution. Outlines the experimental procedures for measuring the amount of particulate materials that settles from the air and for observing the nature of particulate air pollution. (JR)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Procedures, Pollution
Peer reviewedMurphy, James E. – Science Activities, 1972
Using mosquito larva in the laboratory for studying the effectiveness of insecticides. (CP)
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Environmental Education, Insecticides, Instruction
Peer reviewedDawson, Paul Dow – Science Activities, 1972
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Enrichment Activities, Gifted, Individualized Instruction
