A computer program is presented that was written by an eighth grade student. It is capable of "writing" 16 bar melodies. A Project Solo module on set theory is also presented which is a tutorial computer-assisted approach to elementary set theory. (JY)

The assumptions behind open education, when applied to television, suggest that children should create their own television programs based on their interests and experiences and that these programs should be disseminated widely. The availability of videotape systems and the rapid development of community cable television (CATV) makes these ideas…

Describes a method for teaching programed instruction in which the instructor helps students translate their views of effective teaching into a suitable programing format. Programs are then written and edited. (VT)

A method of teaching introductory statistics using student-selected project topics is described. Several activities are noted, with a model for student research projects. (MNS)

In a four-day project, students designed an imaginary gallery based on works in the Carnegie Institute's two museums--the Museum of Art and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. (RM)

Programs are available which permit the computer to be used in the social studies classroom as an information-processing tool. For example, there are programs which allow students to create their own databases. Students can then use the computer to sort their recorded data in whatever ways they choose. (RM)

Recommends producing a slide show instead of the traditional print yearbook to commemorate a high school's annual activities and offers suggestions for such a production. (AEA)

Many methods of student-conducted research exist. Within these methods, four stages are evident: Presearch, Search, Interpret, and Report. This topical bibliography and commentary delineates and discusses each of these specific stages in turn. The bibliography/commentary points out that students can best learn about conducting research by having…

A look at Children's Video Theatre at the University of Massachusetts, where children are actively using television as a tool within the framework of their schools, to relate to their communities more concretely. (Author/HB)

Plans are given for the construction of a "counting frame." This device consists of beads strung on a wire and used as a counting aid. (JP)

Discusses a unit designed to develop students' insights into the poetic experience by comparing poetry and photography; includes several student written poems. (DD)