Considering a fraction as directions for graphing a line through the origin of the x-y plane is suggested. Strengths and weaknesses of the idea are also discussed. (MNS)

Introductory exercises designed to increase high school students' awareness of conflict and of mediation and negotiation as conflict resolution skills are presented. When conflicts arise, students should have the skills to identify the issues and interests of the parties and to see the possibilities to be gained through collaborative…

Presents 101 questions in 12 categories (communicating effectively, expressing appropriate feelings, deferring judgment of others, listening, leading others, following others, making group decisions, cooperating, respecting human differences respecting human commonalities, trusting the group, closure) designed to assist experiential education…

Discusses the functions of composition titles, what makes a title attractive, and strategies for writing effective titles.(EL)

The article describes the use of dialogue journals with hearing impaired students. The approach allows teachers to engage students in the natural, purposeful use of written language in an immediately meaningful format. Examples of dialogue journal communication with children and college students are provided. (CL)

Presents activities designed to help children understand the notion of a sample in a homogeneous group, a concept essential to understanding "R times E" problems. Underscores the importance of children's understanding the situation in a problem so that they can solve it. (JN)

Presents three exercises that encourage active participation in cultural anthropology classes: (1) use of a puzzle to demonstrate focal issues about culture; (2) discussion of a specific piece of fieldwork to demonstrate the relationship among fieldwork, ethics, and cultural relativity; and (3) use of study questions in ethnographic films to allow…

Describes a technique for teaching cultural emotions (internal reactions to external stimuli that are learned and shared among the members of a social group) in college anthropology courses. A project that combines ethnographic materials and improvisation is used. Students explore the cultural emotions of a human society different from their own…

Presents a humorous technique for teaching students about apostrophes. (FL)

Describes a creative writing program in which second and fourth grade students wrote and read their poetry. (FL)

Approaches the topic of responsible pet care through the use of cartoon strips. Provides a two-page cartoon layout that can be duplicated for classroom use. Poses questions for possible discussions and investigations. (ML)

Discusses: (1) use of matrix techniques to write secret codes (includes ready-to-duplicate worksheets); (2) a method of multiplication and division of polynomials in one variable that is not tedius, time-consuming, or dependent on guesswork; and (3) adding and subtracting rational expressions and solving rational equations. (JN)

Background information, list of materials needed, instructional strategies, two student worksheets (with answers), and three overhead transparency masters are provided for a lesson designed to help students develop estimating skills when multiplying or dividing numbers near a power of 10. The lesson is teacher-directed and initiated with overhead…

Discusses the importance of both sides of the brain for the development of drawing skills but notes that the left brain can inhibit the action of the right brain. Provides a discussion of cerebral lateralization and child development. Suggests five drawing exercises to help develop hemispheric cooperation. (SB)

Discusses rationale for and provides examples of marine education programs that reflect the varies learning styles, rates, levels, agendas, and interests of families, enabling them to share experiences, knowledge, skills, and feelings. Includes a list of observations made while videotaping families during aquarium visits. (JN)