Briefly presents research studies on efficacy of this method; discusses the teacher's role in inquiry; and provides guidelines for evaluation. A sample lesson plan on the Civil War concludes the article. (JB)

Lessons involve K-12 students in analyzing teacher-developed state and local thematic maps, identifying countries of the world with which their city has a linkage as indicated by local ethnic restaurants, discussing local companies involved in international trade, and learning about foreign-made products in their home and community. (RM)

High school students learn about city, county, and state government through field trips. Included are forms for debriefing and student and community agency staff evaluations, follow-up exercises, and lists of do's and don'ts for teacher planning. (SR)

A series of lessons designed to promote problem-solving skills by encouraging students to write programs is presented. All samples of solutions are written in BASIC. (MP)

Problem-solving activities of one form or another are encouraged at all times, with problem-solving lessons recommended at least every 10 to 12 days throughout the year. A number of ways to carry out such a heavy schedule are outlined. (MP)

An approach to problem solving broader than the traditional one most often used by instructors is described and recommended. Implementation of these ideas has the potential of increasing problem solving ability of students while promoting a fuller appreciation of the value of the process. (MP)

Preservice teacher education candidates need to learn a more flexible approach in teaching behavioral objectives. Modified behavioral objectives can be achieved through a creative teaching sequence. The creative teaching sequence, a set of lessons which promotes the development of students' problem solving abilities, attempts to unify the concepts…

In this series of studies, successful teaching practices in mathematics were identified through naturalistic study and an in-service program and model mathematics lesson developed. The in-service training, tested with 40 volunteer teachers in an urban school district, was effective in increasing student mathematics achievement. (SJL)

Discusses the beach and nearshore environment, including dune formation and ecology. Includes a lesson plan for dune and beach activities. (MA)

A plan used successfully in the classroom to introduce pupils in grades one through six to calculators is outlined. It comprises a sequence of activities designed to help teachers have a good start when they take the first steps introducing calculators to students. (MP)

The author states that the lecture is a valuable and necessary teaching method when used to help students synthesize information and understand relationships between concepts and to prepare them for discussion and practice. She offers ten suggestions for improving the effectiveness of the lecture. (MF)

The use of the computer in problem solving situations is profiled. Sample lessons for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students are presented along with possible programs for a variety of computers using BASIC. (MP)

Discusses the value of dialog, and presents criteria it must meet if it is to be useful in creating communicative skills. Cites a dialog from the school radio series "Let's Talk in English," and states conditions for its adoption in the seventh grade. Describes, in detail, a class hour. (IFS/WGA)

An exercise in applied mathematics that focuses on belt drives that is suitable for senior secondary pupils is presented. Some comments on classroom use and student reactions to this lesson are included. (MP)

Student interest in dinosaurs is used as a motivational aid in mathematical games and activities. (MP)