The mission of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is space exploration and research in space and aeronautics for peaceful purposes and for the benefit of all mankind. The organization and programs which have been established to carry out this mission are described. Full color illustrations for the book were selected from the…

The many scientific activities and experiments performed during the Apollo 14 Mission are presented in a descriptive, non-technical format. Content relates to experiments on the lunar surface and to those performed while traveling in space, and provides a great deal of information about the flight. Many photographs from the journey, a map of the…

Presented in this quarterly publication are reviews, highlights, and 402 annotated bibliographic references from current and international literature in the area of science and public policy. The term "science" is used here to denote both engineering and technology as well as science. The literature reviewed includes books, reports, and…

Intended for teachers, the user manual for computer assisted planning to individualize instruction for normal and handicapped children describes computer based resource units and gives instructions for obtaining a computer based resource guide. Computer based resource units are described as consisting of objectives, content statements, activities,…

Presented in this final issue of a quarterly publication are reviews, highlights, and 391 annotated bibliographic references from current and international literature in the area of science and public policy. The literature reviewed includes books, reports, and periodical articles and focuses on matters of broad public policy. In addition to the…

An instructional plan for kindergarten involving learning or interest centers is presented. The plan involves the development of stations for individual interest and skill development, including testing of readiness tasks. The teacher must plan the activities for each station. In classsrooms with only one teacher, only one station should be set up…

Data relating to population and family planning in eight foreign countries are presented in these situation reports. Countries included are China, El Salvador, Hong Kong, Japan, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. Information is provided where appropriate and available, under two topics, general background and family planning…

The concept of learning resources in higher education has historically been identified with and limited to books and libraries and been thought of as an aid to teaching. The new, individualized approach to education stresses the importance of student learning, regards the faculty as managers of learning rather than as teachers, and assumes that…

Materials described in this bibliography were selected from those acquired as the result of a national search for career education instructional materials. They include curriculum units, teacher guides, handbooks, and career related instructional materials. The resumes are arranged in accession number order and include the following information:…

This report of proceedings includes numerous speeches, grouped in four topical areas: (1) systems for career education, (2) career development and systems at the American Institutes for Research, (3) current status of other career development systems, and (4) career education and the technology of career development. The Career Education Program's…

Data relating to population and family planning in three foreign countries are presented in these situation reports. Countries included are Ghana, India, and South Africa. Information is provided under two topics: general background and family planning situation, where appropriate and if it is available. General background covers ethnic groups,…

Out-of-doors instruction and the use of outdoor classrooms to allow children to learn directly from the natural environment, as well as about it, are encompassed in this pamphlet. It is intended as a source of ideas for developing and using outdoor classrooms on school sites of any size wherever they are located. Included is an explanation of how…

With emphasis on Canadian Indians, approximately 180 articles, books, research documents, films, newspapers, and periodicals are cited in this bibliography of resource materials for teachers of American Indian children. The 4 major categories represented by the materials are Indian education (background), cultural differences, history and…

This report, one in a series of three, is designed for school administrators to familiarize them with the field of environmental education. Following a general orientation, specific problems and needs are identified and research related to these is noted. Current practices concerning environmental education programs and materials are summarized…

To help teachers plan instruction in spelling, this book focuses upon spelling as a refinement of writing. The eight chapters of the books are: I. Spelling Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow; II. What Words Should We Teach?; III. Techniques for Directing Effective Learning of Spelling; IV. Using a Spelling Textbook or Workbook; V. Spelling Games and…