This is the second edition of Marvin N. Tolman?s bestsellingbook Hands-On Earth Science Activities for Grades K-6. Likeall the books in The Science Problem-Solving CurriculumLibrary series, this revised edition offers compellingactivities that help teach students thinking and reasoning skillsalong with basic science concepts and facts. The book?sactivities follow the discovery/inquiry approach and encouragestudents to analyze, synthesize, and infer based on their ownhands-on experiences. This new edition includes an expanded TeacherInformation section, inquiry-based models, and complex cooperativelearning projects using materials found around the home. Many ofthe activities easily become great science fair ideas as well asactivities that correlate with the national standards. Designed to be user friendly, the book includes easy-to-use,hands on activities and is organized into eight sections:   Air Water Weather The Earth Ecology Above the Earth Beyond the Earth Current Electricity