This unit on fire safety teaches students how to act in or during a fire and presents fire prevention measures that students can implement at home. Two reproducible masters concerning fire safety and prevention are presented along with class activities, student reading resources, and organizations and companies that offer classroom materials about…

Stresses the importance of involving senior citizens in school activities for young children and the elderly, reviewing program efforts made toward establishing communication between these two groups. (MP)

One hundred thirty-three secondary school teachers were asked to describe their jobs using a teaching activity checklist. Responses were analyzed in terms of subject, sex, scale, and special responsibility. Resultant patterns reflect a three-tier hierarchy in school activities and prevalence of the concept of exclusivity. (SK)

Five different art activities, using different media, are described: (1) "mystery molds," using plaster and discarded packaging materials; (2) "calico cottages," using boxes and fabric; (3) "foam friends," using plastic foam packing pieces; (4) "bauble boxes," using spray can tops and papier mache; and (5) "soft stuff," using old clothing. (CJ)

Describes development and implementation of authentic sound documents in foreign language classes including use of transcripts, recording tapes, background materials, listening aids, and follow-up and expansion activities such as student booklets. (BK)

Described are 16 rainy day activities which can be played in the classroom or adapted to the outdoors when the rain clears. The material for this article was taken from the book "Galaxy of Games, Stunts, and Activities for Elementary Physical Education." (KC)

Listed separately by grade level (K-6) are activities for promoting National Library Week. Included are sewing projects, puppetry, murals, wood projects, bumper stickers, and pairing older with younger students. (KC)

Presented is a journalism primer, with activities designed to get elementary school students involved in all journalistic processes--observing, interviewing, recording, planning, and writing the final product. Journalism terms are defined. (KC)

Emphasizes the seriousness of language play, especially when it is used in classrooms that contain students with learning disabilities. (RL)

Reports an interview with two teachers who provide instruction in sign language to 3- to 6-year-old children attending the Otter Creek School in Vermont. Children at the school use sign language while singing and to converse at snack times. (Author/RH)

Presents strategies to increase the flow of writing so that students become more attuned to the usefulness of words in capturing thoughts, feelings, and impressions. (RL)

Step-by-step instructions are given for constructing terrariums as a class project. (SJL)

Presents simple instructions for 15 mixed media art projects for the elementary grades. Part one of this series, listing 18 other techniques, appeared in the September 1979 issue of Instructor on pages 145-49. (SJL)

A class diary helps kids remember--and parents learn about--what goes on at school. (Editor)

The theory and practice of analyzing jokes, with implications for class discussions. (RL)