Describes activities for earth science students from grades 7 and 8. Game questions, rules, and game boards are included for two folder funs. (MA)

Describes and illustrates the structure of different versions of Mobius bands called prismatic rings or twisted prisms. Different forms are mentioned, such as the one bent into circular shapes and the toroidal polyhedrons. (GA)

Suggests that using the game of finding answers to mystery clues can encourage children, particularly reluctant readers, to use the library. (JC)

Argues that calculator activities, even in the early grades, can present situations in which basic mathematical thinking processes come into play. The activity described involves developing efficient calculator guess-and-test strategies and requires only an introductory notion of the four basic operations of arithmetic. (PK)

Describes pilot study conducted with fifth grade non-readers or poor readers which uses a child's physical activities in the outdoors to lead to, direct, and develop the printed word. Provides eight reading lesson ideas using interaction with objects in nature to create reading materials. (LFL)

A game simulating a probability problem is described. Modifications of the game are discussed. (DT)

A game for working on number skills is described. (DT)

Noting that parents can capitalize on the opportunity to enhance their child's brain growth during the first 5 years, this book guides parents in actively promoting the motor, cognitive, and social skills that will enhance their child's readiness for later formal, academic learning. Presented in 4 parts, the book provides more than 75 activities…

MOCO, a game intended to improve the players' ability to identify the forces in the members of pin-jointed trusses, has been developed and tested. The paper describes the game and the test results. (Author)

Described is a game which is designed to facilitate small group discussion, encourage introspection, and provide the counselor with the opportunity to spot children who need individual counseling. (CJ)

Describes three classroom games for elementary school mathematics. Two are geoboard activities using a coordinate system; the third combines a knowledge of number facts with a game of tag. (RS)

Three different simulation and gaming techniques are described in detail as examples of exercises that provide education through science, demonstrating how science and technology fit into the broad political, social, and environmental context. These games and simulations also cultivate useful skills and desirable attitudes. (Author/JN)

Multivision is designed to practice simple multiplication and division with one-digit numbers, and is played similarly to Sorry. Fraction Monopoly was designed to assist in practicing addition and subtraction skills with fractions, along with recognizing basic parts and matching numerals with pictorial representations, and is similar to Monopoly.…

Six versions of the card game "Concentration" are described using cards from a teacher-made deck. (MP)

Concludes that, as yet, there is no theoretically based taxonomy of games with clear theory about what aspects of games are expected to have what sorts of distinct effects on what sorts of students, for what reasons. Forty-five references are listed. (Author/LLS)