The article reviews theory and application of a reading program for hearing impaired students. The instructional procedures for the first unit are outlined and sample activities presented. (CL)

A teacher of primary grade gifted students describes the class's reactions to a six-week unit on the handicapped. Activities are said to have focused on the meaning of specific conditions, the range of careers in working with the handicapped, and observation of a preschool class for deaf students. (CL)

Presented is a teaching unit which acquaints students with the once-in-a-decade U.S. census. Included are ideas for activities which demonstrate how the census is crucial to the workings of a democracy. (KC)

Describes the processes involved when a class of fourth graders makes a film. (IRT)

Describes how one school system designed a flexible training program for teaching reading in the content areas. (RB)

The process of making cloth gives children new insights and new skills. (Editor)

Presented is a journalism primer, with activities designed to get elementary school students involved in all journalistic processes--observing, interviewing, recording, planning, and writing the final product. Journalism terms are defined. (KC)

Describes a simulation game designed to aid students in understanding the United States political pattern through a mock presidential nominating convention. Includes purpose, setting, time allotment, roles, game plan, and several speeches. (CK)

The author describes a learning center in which primary aged gifted students are encouraged to think creatively. Examples of three creative activities are given. (CL)

"Creating a superhero", a minicourse for gifted elementary children, is described. (CL)

Describes one preschool teacher's art classes and her approach to creativity and esthetic growth in children 4 to 6 years old. (SB)

Describes a management plan for thirty individualized learning studios in the general music class. (Editor/RK)

High school U.S. history students in New Jersey simulate city planning and construction. Students allocate available natural resources, designate population size, building types and locations, governmental structure, and future growth plans, and construct a scale model of their imaginary city. (AM)

On a scale of one to ten, children rate miniature making as a grand enterprise and a great way to learn. (Editor)

This article discusses the general use of simulation materials to enrich the classroom experience. It gives specific reference to developing simulation materials for the rehabilitation counseling curriculum. Two examples of simulation are offered. (Author)