The author created learning kits for her third graders on painting, sculpture, and architecture, using magazine covers and travel brochures to create the appropriate picture files. (SJL)

Presents five math games designed to give students extra practice in basic math operations. Each game is easy to make and stores in a file folder. (SJL)

Presented are suggestions for instructional content for a teaching unit or individualized learning package designed to develop the knowledge all consumers need in order to obtain the safest, fastest, and lowest-cost mail service. (LRA)

Describes the rationale, format and procedures, unique features, and educational and instructional aims of "The Young Chemist," a simulation game model for the methodology of logical process to be used as a teaching device within the traditional high school chemistry curriculum. (Author/CMV)

The author provides teachers with ideas which will help them to write computer-assisted instruction modules in any subject area, using the BASIC programing language and Radio Shack's TRS-80 microcomputer. Hints include compressing print statements, setting timing loops, and adding video interest. Sample program listings are provided. (SJL)

This training module on the troubleshooting of an electromechanical system, The Westinghouse Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) controlling a pneumatic robot, is used for a troubleshooting unit in an electromechanical systems/robotics and automation systems course. In this unit, students locate and repair a defect in a PLC-operated machine. The…

This training module on MacDraft is part of a computer drafting skills unit on communications technology for grades 9-12. The objective is for each student to complete a drawing on the MacIntosh computer using the MacDraft software program. This drawing is to be dimensioned with a dual system and is to include a border and title block. This module…

This module was designed to allow students to build or increase their level of understanding of geometry. It helps students develop those skills necessary to successfully understand and use basic geometry skills that are necessary for many vocational jobs and that act as a basis for additional understanding. The seven units include: (1)…

Improving human relations through better interpersonal communications is the focus of this training module. It guides trainers through the activities and lessons necessary to teach the skills which lead to effective interpersonal communication. Eight activities are described and materials, including 14 transparency masters and 7 handouts, are…

These workshop exercises are designed to review the more effective techniques parents can use to comfortably discipline their children. Seven basic principles of discipline are discussed briefly. The principles are: (1) tell children what they can do instead of what they can not do, (2) protect and preserve children's feelings that they are…

This lesson plan is designed to enable a student, after 50 minutes of instruction, to define the single sample chi-square test and explain the three conditions necessary to its proper use and the purpose of using it. The student will also be able to calculate and apply the single sample chi-square test in class according to the five steps with the…

The Teenage Health Teaching Modules (THTM) program is a health education curriculum for adolescents. Each THTM module frames an adolescent health task emphasizing development of self-assessment, communication, decision making, health advocacy, and self-management. The central goal of this module is to encourage responsible teenagers to welcome and…

Describes the components of instructional modules (i.e., statement of purpose, prerequisites, objectives, pretest, materials and resources, activities or program, and posttest). Lists the advantages of their use in college teaching. Offers a sample module on teaching writing in the elementary school. (DMM)

Contends that the interactive authoring of microcomputer software is an appropriate service for community college libraries. Lists steps in the development of such a program. Provides a sample program authored in BASIC for a learning module on the use of figurative language. (DMM)

Describes a model for organizing research and development on educational applications of the information technologies. The development and evaluation of interactive video courseware using the model (an interdisciplinary team approach) for precalculus mathematics instruction is included. (JN)