The definition of a microcomputer along with examples and resource information for such systems, the advantages of microcomputer kits, and the value of the microcomputers to the student are discussed. (MN)

A program involving the use of calculators for an eighth-grade class is described. Guidelines to assist those in the process of initiating a program involving the use of calculators are included. (MN)

This article describes a simulation designed to illustrate the electrical behavior of excitable membranes. The simulator, based on the Hodgkin-Huxley Model of the Membrane, is a simple devie that allows the student to see the consequences of changing equilibrium potentials and conductances. Numerous illustrations are included. (Author/MA)

Topics for student projects in geometry are discussed; useful references are included. (JT)

This article provides a manipulative demonstration of the relationship between the squares on the sides of a right triangle. Materials are listed and directions are given for the student. Illustrations are included. (Author/MA)

Explored is the problem of world population trends and food distribution. In discussing the need for a global ethic for the allocation of resources, numerous references are cited. (MA)

The theory of biorhythms is explained after which a sample program written in Fortran that will plot a person's biorhythms and a sample run are given. (MN)

Describes a slide rule which can be used to simplify the quantum mechanics of half-integral spin. (SL)

Derives relations between several different descriptions of optical polarization by analogy to the theory of spin one-half. (Author/SL)

Describes independent search techniques and various types of private and public employment agencies that students can use in finding jobs or job leads. (TA)

Lists titles and program descriptions of numerous government agencies at local, state, and federal levels which offer aid ranging from priced publications to developmental grants for career education activities. (BM)

In planning for the National Information and Resource Clearinghouse on Aging, scant attention has been paid to improving access to and utilization of foreign-language and foreign-source informational materials. This paper substantiates the fact that cross-national documentary exchange is a particularly weak link in the information transfer chain…

Literature chronicling the history of instruction of French as a second or foreign language is reviewed, and significant gaps and further research needs are noted. (MSE)

Primary source materials and excerpts from books concerning three types of autocracy--the divine right of kings, benevolent despotism, and totalitarianism--are provided for use with secondary students. Discussion questions are included. (RM)

Notes the importance of using documents in teaching social studies. Describes several sources which teachers can use to teach about the United States Constitution and the Northwest Ordinance in the bicentennial year of 1987. Describes and lists several organizations, programs, and materials. (RKM)