Suggestions and tips for novice and experienced eclipse watchers are provided. Discussed are the mysterious shadow bands that occur just minutes before an eclipse. Directions for building a deluxe pinhole projector for observing the eclipse, a reading list, and a glossary of related terms are included. (KR)

A hands-on science project on watersheds helps elementary students understand the water cycle. The unit, which focuses on the fact that all living things need water and that watersheds are sources of water for rivers and streams, teaches students to observe, make inferences, predict, and draw conclusions. (SM)

Addresses Cuba's attempt to rebuild its tourism industry in an effort to combat its declining economy in the wake of reduced Russian aid. Provides a sketch of Cuban history and a discussion of the tourism highlighting contradictions between political rhetoric and economic policy. Reviews resource materials and ideas for classroom use. (DK)

Presents an annotated bibliography of eight items from the ERIC database about teaching economics in the elementary grades. (CFR)

Discusses the Canadian Film Distribution Center, an organization that assists teachers in selecting films and videos for classroom use by synthesizing responses of teachers and reactions of students to various materials. Explains how to order films and videos, and provides descriptions of representative films and videos. (DB)

Discusses Web-page design in schools and the software that is available, so students don't have to learn (hypertext markup language) HTML to create Web sites. A list of appropriate software is included, examples of integrating Web page design into the curriculum are given, and resources and educational sample Web pages are listed. (LRW)

Presents ideas and strategies to enhance digital reference services available via the Internet in public libraries. Describes print publications which include Web reference columns; subject guides, both print and online; and the resources of the Internet Public Library and other virtual reference desks. (LRW)

Describes the Flexible Learning Approach to Physics (FLAP) teaching resource and the project's implementation and evaluation at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom. Reports that FLAP delivers many of the expected benefits, with significant gains in the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning. Contains 21 references.…

Argues that, because intelligence is discovered, developed, and constructed, middle-school curriculum and teaching must change to embrace this cognitive revolution. Advocates that middle-school social-studies teachers redirect the rationale and focus of the curriculum to promote thinking, self-direction, making choices, solving problems and…

Explores how the CD-ROM "Tiree, Famine and Clearance 1840-1900" facilitates the development of inquiry skills. Recreates the history of Tiree (Scotland) between 1840 and 1900, and describes the experiences of Tiree emigrants in Canada. Features a range of historical sources including photographs, archival film, and personal…

Discusses how to incorporate dance into a music curriculum. Describes the different "levels" and commands to use when teaching dance. Specifies that in third through eighth grade, students are introduced to different types of dance, the history behind the styles, and the choreography. Lists selected recordings and videos for grades K-8. (CMK)

Describes the development of a curriculum page by preservice teachers at the University of Central Florida that uses the Internet's interactive potential to organize and create online information. Explains the organization of the Web page, and discusses outcomes of the assignment, including transfer of learning and real-life applications.…

Considers the role of cognition in language learning and explores constructivism and Bloom's taxonomy of higher-order thinking skills. Topics include four basic types of computer assisted language learning, cognitive development, and the Internet. Lists pertinent resources, including printed materials, journals, and Web sites. (Contains 90…

Provides an annotated list of books, articles, newsletters, and web sites that may be helpful to new and experienced administrators. Explains how some of the resources address financial aid and enrollment management from historical and structural perspectives. Demonstrates how financial aid and enrollment management function in tandem to maintain…

Describes the evolution of refugee and forced migration studies, identifies factors that render it a challenging field to research, and highlights a variety of Internet-based and other electronic resources that can be used to locate monographs, periodicals, grey literature, and current information. Provides a bibliography of reference materials in…