This booklet contains word games and puzzles, designed for use as introductory exercises at school food service training workshops, nutrition education classes, community health meetings, or for use by students. Time needed to play the games ranges from 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the nutrition knowledge and experience of the participants.…

This review of recent literature which deals with simulation programs and materials used with school personnel cites several advantages which proponents of simulation claim for their technique and also gives detailed examples of the many purposes to which simulation can be put and the variety of modes by which it can be presented. In addition,…

Step-by-step details are given for a classroom activity in which fifth and sixth graders construct original crossword puzzles. (SJL)

A new type of instructional games that attempt to retain the strengths of the lecture format while replacing its passive nature is described. (Author/RAO)

The concept, construction, and procedure of three board games designed to teach mobility and orientation skills to handicapped children are described. (CL)

The author identifies cognitive learning styles of subjects who derived maximum knowledge from simulation game activities. (GW)

Examined effects of videogame play on older adults. Seven senior center participants had opportunity to play videogames at least two hours per week for eight weeks. Compared to seven control subjects, experimental subjects experienced a decrease in pleasure, increase in arousal, and no change in dominance. (Author)

Description of management games continues a previous article's discussion of how mathematical modeling and microeconomic concepts can be used by players. Highlights include an initial condition simulating a profit-maximizing monopoly; simulating the transition from monopoly to oligopoly; and how mathematical properties of the model affect final…

A personal view of simulation considers evaluation, game variables, reasons for using and not using simulations, producing organizations, and promoting greater use. (LS)

Simulation, Planning and Training Exercises (SPATE) was established to help youths 15 or older cope with the social world. SPATE is based on three essential ingredients: technical content, problem solving, and personal relationship. MAtching SKills (MASK) is a simulation in career selection and job-seeking. (Author/LS)

Described are the activities of a class which formed and operated their own business modeled on activities of Junior Achievement, which did everything a larger business does, but on a miniature scale. Some suggestions for other business teachers who might elect to organize their own corporation are given. (SC)

Unlike intramurals'' which are sports within the walls of institutions, intromurals'' cover sports, recreation, and games for everybody with everybody responsible for their own behavior as well as that of all players. (Author/JA)

A system of classifying and categorizing simulations and games is established as a guide for the beginner and provides a framework of procedures to help choose appropriate activities. (Author/KM)