The purpose of this article is to describe a successful group counseling project in which communications games were used in hopes that readers will consider games and exercises as a part of their group counseling effort. (Author)

The author examines the principle findings of several coalition game studies designed to test Caplow's theory of coalitions. Alternative theoretical explanations of these findings are noted. A means by which the research findings in this field may be integrated into a more comprehensive theory of coalition choice behavior is suggested. (SM)

Looks at the use of simulations and games as research instruments in education. Examines two applications of simulations as research instruments and a major problem that stands in the way of their use. (Author/DN)

Describes secret messages'' using codes suitable for any level; examples. (SP)

Excerpts reprinted from Teach Nutrition with Games''

Games provide the teacher with another classroom strategy for attaining various objectives, cognitive and affective. Describes the objectives and method of play for several games related to science education. (DF)

Author presents a representative sampling of worthwhile materials that are available and which were chosen to show variations in the tools used in environmental education programs. (Author/CB)

Description of an elaborate economic system in an experimental elementary school program that also includes student-run legislative and judicial systems. In effect a miniature simulated society, the project is called the Society School. (Author)

Consists of 10 articles dealing with such topics as why children play, which particular variables instigate play, does play make a difference, and do games and sports make a difference. (NQ)

Suggestions on incorporating children's chants, games, riddles, and songs into the language arts program. (SP)

Article describes a game to help elementary school children master the teen addition and subtraction facts through the use of flash cards. (Author/MM)

Article focuses on neologisms, one illustration of teaching basic language concepts without textbooks and utilizing materials found all about us. (MB)