Since its formation in 1974, the renowned performing group, "From Scratch," has developed a distinctive style of music using sophisticated rhythmic language and unique sculptural instruments. The group's experiences have been transformed into the exercises and game forms presented in this workbook. The hands-on workbook uses a body-based…

This document contains issues of "Teachers Magazine" from September 1909 to June 1910, published monthly except July and August. Issues typically include sections with music, plays, songs, poems, and games; a calendar for the month; monthly plans; and sections on picture study; current-events classroom talks; grade work; books; and…

Describes the scientific use of a board game to train the three-dimensional observation ability and to illustrate the concept of space symmetry. Included are four methods of interpreting results in terms of crystallographic lattices. (CC)

Tac Tix is a board game for two players having a mathematical optimum strategy for play. The strategy can be discovered by application of general problem solving techniques. (JP)

This article points out that many students, even of college age, lack familiarity with and confidence about probability problems. Several examples are given, including a "fair game" situation which would probably cause many readers some initial concern. (LS)

A simulation game provides a highly versatile model suitable for use is economics, political science or sociology lessons, or in any situation in which conflict of groups or individual interests are being examined. (Author/KM)

Considered the value of educational simulations in instructional areas and situations. (Author/RK)

Career education is a renewed emphasis on the understanding that education which prepares students for social life should by definition prepare them for a career. Career education in the social studies is an idea whose time has come. (Author)

An outline of a systems approach to teaching science to non-specialists and to giving specialists an interdisciplinary view of science. It is concerned with the nature of science in terms of the basic concepts involved and the relationships between them. (Author)

Simulations for teaching environmental issues are described

Increased interest in the use of simulation and games as instructional techniques can motivate the teacher to create games which meet the students' needs at low cost. (JB)

Explains the effective use of paper bags to invite preschoolers' attention and participation in activities. Provides examples of the paper bag technique applied to language, science, and premath experiences as well as creative movement activities. (DP)

A simulation game designed for seventh grade students of New York history shows how the iroquois Confederacy was able to conquer much of present New York State. (Author/KM)