Identifies sources of free instructional materials, speakers, and work experiences for students in secondary level economics classes. (AV)

Discusses a self-paced individualized general chemistry laboratory, the Doctor of Arts program, the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system, and problems existing in chemistry education. (SL)

Introduces the concept of mutual inertia, analogous to mutual inductance, through the study of oscillations in a periodic linear chain of particles, on an air-track, joined by loaded strings. (SL)

Reviews the historical development of concepts of motion from the time of Aristotle to Newton. (SL)

By knowing the indicators, parents can spot special talents in their youngsters and, by taking a few simple steps, can start the process of bringing these gifts to flower. (Editor)

Illustrates the different types of curriculum materials available for K-12 speech communication and theatre teachers through examples selected from the ERIC system. (MH)

Cites various sources that provide ethnic research materials on the Slovenians and other Slavic ethnics. (Author/AM)

Described is the life cycle of the cellular slime molds Acrasiales. Experiments that can be used to explore the aggregation, migration, and culmination activities of the organism are suggested. Laboratory procedures for culturing these slime molds and listings of biological supply houses and literature references are also given. (MA)

This article discusses the first U.S. exchange for industrial wastes. In its first year of operation, the exchange listed 115 waste materials for sale or wanted, some of which resulted in sales. In the future, the exchange may become a clearinghouse for recycling and polluction control technology information. (MA)

Discusses the goals and content of a proposed workshop in "newsroom resources" at Northeast Louisiana University. (KS)

This exploration of reasons why historians do not take full advantage of government publications as sources of historical materials focuses on the difficulty of accessing information under current classification and indexing schemes. (CLB)

Presents 11 ERIC documents selected specifically for secondary and college-level history teachers. Six documents examine the role of history teachers, with materials ranging from a rationale for teaching history to practical classroom applications in the field. Five documents include resources for teaching about the U.S. Constitution. (GEA)

Provides a list of print and audiovisual instructional materials which may be used to teach about prejudice in elementary and secondary schools. Price and other ordering information are included. (JDH)

Proposes that environmental education must focus on the economic, political, social, and philosophical structures that direct human behavior and emphasize development of ecologically sound attitudes, values, and modes of operation. Reviews resource materials, projects, and programs that serve to challenge as well as inform youth. (ML)