Uses current ecological research to explore the social nature of the classroom as it affects both teaching and learning. (FL)

Suggestions for teaching reading in ways that motivate students and help them to grasp new words and concepts are given. Presentation of background material and use of vocabulary games, audiovisual aids, role playing, tape recorders, and other learning activities are discussed. (PP)

Geometry should be a frequent and familiar part of the elementary school mathematics curriculum. Exercises to help children master basic terminology and visualize shapes and geometric relationships are described. They range from a "shape bag," which teaches simple identification of figures, to more complex activities involving polyominoes and…

Describes how a popular publication with a newspaperlike format and content geared to teenage interests can be used to motivate reluctant readers and teach critical reading skills. (AEA)

Argues in favor of teaching thesis and the forms of exposition by means of assignments such as personal narrative, autobiography, and observation out of direct experience. Describes one such assignment. (RL)

Discusses some advantages of using workbooks in programs of basic instruction in academic libraries, and compares the use of workbooks with the effectiveness of audiovisual instruction, group instruction, lectures, and library tours to present the same material. Twenty references are listed. (Author/CHC)

An activity designed as an opening-day lesson for a mathematics class is discussed. In practice, the activity is viewed as partly responsible for improving student and teacher rapport. The information gathered can be used in a variety of mathematical investigations, and suggestions for extensions are made. (MP)

Describes the development of a local studies project (focusing on conservation) and subsequent impressions of the three teachers involved in this middle school project. Includes comments about student activities/experiences and instructional strategies. (Author/JN)

Describes a unit on Ancient Greece designed to make social studies meaningful to fourth and fifth graders. Individual projects and group activities helped students learn about ancient Greek culture. (AM)

Provides insight into attitudinal change of teachers and administrators toward disabled individuals. Suggests several curriculum activities to sensitize adults and children to their fears about disability. (CM)

A description and evaluation of a detective story approach to the instruction of geometry to third graders is presented. (MP)

Contains outlines for K-12 resource units on global studies for use with the 1981 "California History/Social Science Framework." Presented in a chart format, the outline for each grade level includes a unit description, suggested resources, and teaching methods and activities. (AM)

Ways of teaching measurement in the elementary grades using concrete materials are presented. Lengths of flat screen molding and flat ceramic tiles are used to develop the concepts of linear and area measurement. The activity approach detailed is viewed to have many important payoffs as students achieve mastery. (MP)

Suggestions are given for ways to help students sharpen their mathematical skills and clarify the value systems that underlie their present and future consumer decisions. Focuses on determining costs, solving household problems involving measurement, reading and interpreting graphs and tables, and using concepts of average and percent. (MP)

Presents teaching techniques and ideas to motivate remedial and developmental students by relating mathematical concepts to real-world applications. Provides eight mathematical problems to be solved and discussed. Offers problems on such global issues as pollution, hunger, and war. Suggests ways of enhancing class interest. Lists resources for…