Describes a new career guidance publication, "Guide for Occupational Exploration." The guide contains 12 general interest areas that are broken down into 66 work groups. Typical duties are stated for each area. The guide is designed for use by both guidance counselors and job seekers. (CT)

This article consists of a list of books in linguistics and language relevant to French instruction, accompanied by a commentary on each book. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Described is a course in consumer education for elementary school pupils. Topics discussed are skills for young consumers, classroom activities, selected resources in elementary consumer education, and guidelines for evaluating consumer education media. (Author/DB)

Traces a pilot scheme to design, revise, and implement Looking After Children (LAC) materials. The project focused on two main sets of forms and how they could most effectively provide a solid framework for collecting and sharing key information of maximum benefit to children, parents, and carers, bearing in mind the requirements of the Children…

Discusses netiquette, or rules of etiquette when using computer networks, for online communications such as electronic mail and public online forums. Print and online sources for netiquette are given, and examples of poor communication are included. (LRW)

Offers web addresses for three different sources that might be useful to Catholic educators: (1) U.S. Government Printing Office, which provides educational information; (2) New Moon Magazine, which urges young people to focus on good works rather than good looks; and (3) Discover Nursing, which aims to recruit people interested in nursing…

Focuses on creating warm-up exercises for use with choral groups, offering tips for developing the exercises. Explains that a warm-up is useful for teaching students to sing, listen, and learn specific music concepts and activities. Provides a list of additional resources and example activities. (CMK)

Discusses the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and the role of the school library media specialist in keeping the school district informed about the new federal education legislation and funding opportunities. Suggests seven steps to become familiar with the law; describes the ten titles within the law; and lists additional resources. (LRW)

Introduces a list of outstanding science trade books for grade levels K-12 in the areas of Archaeology, Anthropology, Paleontology, Biography, Life Sciences, Integrated Science, Physical Science, Science Related Careers, and Technology and Engineering. Includes information on the selection process. (YDS)

Discusses using the Internet as a resource for professionals working with children with severe disabilities. The use of the World Wide Web and the videoconferencing features of the Internet are highlighted. A brief annotated list of Universal Resource Locators specific to severe disabilities is included. (Author/CR)

Describes how college librarians are working with professors and some courseware companies to add research aids to course Web sites. (EV)

Presents a brief biography of Peter Sis, an author and illustrator of children's books. Includes awards he has won; extension activities; and annotated bibliographies of books written and illustrated by Sis, selected books illustrated by Sis, audiobooks, videorecordings, sources for biographical information, and information on the Web. (LRW)

Discusses the importance of the adaptability and flexibility of instructional resource materials. Highlights one quality resource for young readers, "Bookshelf, Stage 1," and another for intermediate level students, "Reading beyond the Basal Plus." (MG)

Presents a hands-on activity for bridging the gap between the exposure to three-dimensional topography and contour mapping. This activity describes the use of a volcano-making activity and offers laboratory sheets that can be duplicated for student use. Argues that students learn the concept of contour mapping better in a guided fashion that holds…