Describes the use of Tinker Toys to construct three dimensional models of crystals useful in illustrating many concepts of crystallography. Space lattices representing all of the Bravais types can be constructed. Also discusses the use of appropriate models to demonstrate the various symmetry operations. Bibliography. (LC)

Surveys significant research in elementary school mathematics from World War II to the present time covering approaches to content, approaches to teaching, and materials. An extensive bibliography is included. (RP)

The study of viticulture (the growing of grapes) can illustrate the practical applications of geography: spatial orientation, focus on natural environment, human-land interaction, and concern with the properties and characteristics of regions. A suggested course outline is given, as well as a listing of resources about viticulture. (IS)

Provides a two-part list of selected books, audiovisual materials, and books on K-12 computer literacy. Part 1 focuses on computer awareness and part 2 focuses on use of computers. Individual citations include, when applicable, brief annotation, source, cost, grade level(s), and other information. Addresses for all sources are included. (JN)

"Ideas Into Dollars," one in the Small Business Bibliography series of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), is described to be a resource guide for inventors and innovative small businesses which provides steps such as determination of technical feasibility, assessment of market demand, commercialization, and sales. (MC)

Suggests basic guidelines for resource selection in multicultural classrooms focusing on defining goals and objectives and fostering cultural literary skills. Provides annotated list of sources and resources. (DMM)

The most effective approach for teaching multicultural education is through supplementary materials and nontraditional resources in which the community, in the broadest sense, is considered the prime source of curriculum. School system guides, individuals, organizations, and other resources are discussed. (SR)

Social studies courses which do not include a global dimension are not properly preparing students for effective participation in their communities or within their nation. Resources and materials for teaching with a global perspective are listed. The multidisciplinary goals of global education are also included. (SR)

Urges using resources from professional publications, scholastic journalism periodicals, and exchange publications from peer groups as primary teaching tools in the journalism classroom. (AEA)

Describes how a sulfate-iodide "clock reaction" experiment can be used to emphasize the importance of observations and hypotheses in revealing cause-effect relationships. Investigative steps, theory, experimental principle, procedure, and the experiment report are discussed. (CS)

Included are listings of important books, journals and newsletters; brief descriptions of the major professional societies in the program evaluation field (including membership information); a listing of resources for evaluation training materials; and a brief discussion of targeted research on evaluation. (Author/RL)