Charts, games, role playing, stories, scientific devices and research projects are ways that a teacher helped his fifth graders to learn what to look for and where to look when exploring the sky. (Author/RK)

There are pros and cons in using simulation games to enhance social studies textbook content. Teachers should not assume that games accurately represent reality, although they do allow students to experience decision making. Research indicates that games do not promote increased learning or motivation; however, games are effective in teaching…

Contains excerpts from ASEP Newsletters on safety in the science room, making and using compost, energy, unified science, and a variety of other topics. (CP)

A special feature designed to be sent home to help parents help kids with their reading. Available in special class-size packages, it's jam-packed with information and methods for parents. (Editor)

Defines gaming simulation and considers its utility as a didactic approach. Analyzes available games that are relevant for teaching and learning various aspects of personnel administration, and discusses the process of game design, illustrating with a description of JOBS, a game currently being developed by the author. (Author)

Vocabulary development exercises for students who are able to communicate relatively well but need vocabulary enrichment are described. (MSE)

Classroom activities involving the semantics of novels' titles can also be used for studying historical or cultural information, playing word games, or learning more about the authors. Older or contemporary works can be used, and several print sources are available for ideas and relevant facts. (MSE)

The idea of mathematical camps for bright pupils is discussed. Some activities in such a camp include meetings with scientists, mathematical evenings, brain-teachers, semi-seminars, brainstorming, guiding texts, Olympian club, consultations, adventures, marches, and various games and competitions. These were evaluated by camp participants in…

Describes a project in which students research and describe a career using a book report format and then produce a videotape based on the "What's My Line?" television series. (CLB)

Designed to determine the number of business simulation game users in universities and the business community, this study is based on a survey of business school deans and faculty and business and consulting firms. Results indicate fairly high current usage with good potential for further growth. (LRW)

The article provides information on medical problems (including seizures, nutrition, atlantoaxia instability, and congenital heart disorders), and guidelines for training (including weight management, acclimation, heat related problems, and warm-up) for volunteers working with mentally retarded participants in Special Olympics. (DB)

Explains types of computers, components of the computer, and basic computing terminology. Reviews 12 types of software packages. Suggests uses for the computer in a camp setting. (CS)

Four ideas for French language instruction are described, including a class recording of a famous French poem, a contest about the French Revolution, study of the Declaration of the Rights of Man, and a list of 39 definitions forming the basis of instructional language. (MSE)

A summer school program in Britain which emphasizes social skill training for primary school pupils with social and behavioral difficulties is described. The program involved direct behavioral training, encouragement of problem solving skills, indirect learning through games, and experiential learning.(DB)

Assessment of the effectiveness of workstations teaching English-as-a-second-language content, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions through an adventure film found that the workstations were highly motivational and stimulating, while their effectiveness depended on the students' individual learning styles. (Author/CB)