This article outlines strategies and describes resources for obtaining information in all areas of the field of foreign language learning and teaching. The specific sources mentioned include bibliographies; abstract series; conference reports; centers for research, documentation and dissemination of information (including ERIC); international…

This is one of a series of Resource Letters on different topics intended to guide college physicists, astronomers, and other scientists to some of the literature and other teaching aids that may help improve course contents in specified fields. (Author/CP)

Describes economic media materials for use in social studies classes in elementary and secondary schools. Entries include films, educational games, filmstrips with cassettes, duplicating masters, and simulation exercises. Ordering information is presented for each entry. (DB)

Reviews a number of books and films on behavior modification techniques in training and provides names and addresses of publishers. Presents information to give managers and trainers a choice of different reinforcement and feedback mechanisms. (MF)

Examples from almanacs are used to provide real-life problems that involve estimating, computing, and thinking. (MP)

This study evaluated the reactions of college students to two types of drug education pamphlets. One type was a lengthy textbookish pamphlet. The other consisted of four brief, illustrated pamphlets. Students rated the four-pamphlet set as more readable, informative, and worthy of wider distribution. (Author)

Presents an annotated bibliography of 65 items appearing in 1974 in seven areas: history and practice of argumentation, theory of argumentation, scholastic forensics, experimental studies; interpersonal conflicts, political campaign communication, and articles of general interest. (JMF)

This monthly column contains teaching suggestions on: using codes to convey information, flow proofs in geometry, and volleyball and probability. (MP)

Photograph of a land auction in Imperial, California, 1904, accompanied by a history of the federal government's policy on the distribution and development of publicly owned land. Suggestions for using the photograph as historical evidence are included. (KC)

Presents a chronology of events related to Jewish persecution in Europe from 1933-45. Events are listed by day and year and are described by a phrase or short sentence. (Author/DB)

Presents a guide of books related to the Jewish holocaust during World War II for use by students, teachers, and librarians at the secondary level. Books are listed in 20 categories including Hitler, Third Reich, Anti-Semitism, Ghettos, and World Reaction. (Author/DB)

Information from a limited school survey on local competency-based vocational education (CBVE) programs is presented in three tables for comprehensive CBVE programs, model CBVE examples, and promising CBVE examples. Some program features, addresses, contact persons, and phone numbers are included. (MF)

Coastal ecosystems are the most highly productive in the world. This article discusses seagrasses, major coastal producers, and provides information on their ecology, productivity, position in food chains, and role in sediment stabilization. Recent attempts to restore seagrasses in areas of massive kills are described. (MA)

Provides a derivation of the Arrhenius activation energy using modern collision theory and state-to-state cross-sections. (SL)

Certain chemical systems oscillate between one color and another. This article describes procedures for examining this phenomenon. (MA)