Describes economic media materials for use in social studies classes in elementary and secondary schools. Entries include films, educational games, filmstrips with cassettes, duplicating masters, and simulation exercises. Ordering information is presented for each entry. (DB)

This article presents an eclectic approach to spelling instruction, combining ideas from two basic methods: phonetic and memorization. Teaching procedures, student activities, and materials are suggested. A chart of the most basic reading/spelling generalizations is included. (SJL)

Reviews some technological advances and classroom games which may be used to increase listening comprehension skills in the foreign language classroom. These include the Random Access Memory (RAM), the Sens-it-Cell, and the SCUCHO game. (AM)

Discovering 3 by 3 magic squares, using numbers 1 through 9, is presented as a learning activity on three different levels. (MP)

Describes a simulation for an introductory American government course. It was based on the Panama Canal treaties ratification process, a decision pending in the Senate which was due to culminate before the end of the course. By keying the simulation to a real event, participants obtained real-world feedback on how closely their roles approximated…

Using the idea of play as a model of social relations, two patterns of play are described: competition between Black and White teams and play in mixed-color teams. The differences in the process of play in these two contexts are discussed and their implications for cross-color relationships considered. (Author)

Describes the philosophy of intelligent instructional systems and presents an example of such a system, BLOCKS. The notion of BLOCKS as a paradigmatic system is explicated from both the system development and educational points of view. (Author/VT)

Describes a card game designed to help medical students learn to manipulate concepts fundamental to the functions of the cardiovascular system (CVS) and to understand the interrelationships between different controlled variables in the system. (Author/MA)

Topics covered include: a game involving dice, using curve stitching to teach number concepts, and an activity to introduce rectangular coordinate systems. (MP)

A BASIC program is given for a game that encourages the use of logical reasoning in solving number puzzles. (MP)

Describes an art museum program that attempts to test and evaluate various tour techniques, to involve schools in preparation and follow-up activities for museum visits, and to prepare and evaluate materials for the schools which could be incorporated into their curriculum. (Author/RK)

Suggestions for teaching writing to students in grades seven and eight range from student journals to spelling bingo and other writing games. (DD)

Described are three physical activity games designed to help young children develop a sense of mastery over their bodies: (which will in turn improve their self concepts): a poem to be acted out, Simon Says, and a story play to be acted out. (DLS)

Discusses an experiment involving a linear chain of falling dominoes. The time for a chain of N equally spaced dominoes to fall is measured and a plot is made between the time and N. The experimental data are compared with the predictions of theory. (Author/GA)

Describes games and activities requiring a minimum of time and effort from parents, through which parents can foster the reading ability of their primary grade children. (GW)