To help counter the "throw-away society" the author says that home economists should include extending use of or recycling clothing in their classes or adult programs. She offers guidelines for altering garments, figuring costs, and determining what methods might be used. (MF)

An overview of Black dialects, with suggestions for teaching students who speak in Black dialects. (RL)

Describes a way to motivate reluctant children to create stories--coordinating puppetry and writing activities. (RL)

The author suggests using role playing to help students learn to handle awkward interpersonal situations. He gives guidelines for such a classroom role playing session and offers a sampling of interpersonal conflict scenarios. (SJL)

Described are projects and activities to interest children in leprechauns and in St. Patrick's Day. Stories and books for learning about and celebrating St. Patrick's Day are listed. (KC)

The use of simulation is discussed, including its effectiveness in generating environmental awareness and an environmental ethic in the student. Two simulation activities are described. (RE)

Described is the calculator's place in the classroom and its potential for reshaping our computationally oriented curriculum. Activities are suggested for ways calculators can effectively be used to develop four types of mathematical thought. (Author/DS)

The importance of career education for elementary special education students is noted, the process of goal development described, infusion approaches suggested for classroom activities, and the career clusters approach reviewed. Suggestions are also made for taking advantage of school jobs and establishing a class business. (CL)

Examines two viewpoints that secondary students can adopt when studying world people and issues. First is the insider perspective of the individual who lives and experiences a situation as a participant, and whose interpretations are subjective and practical. Second is the outsider perspective of the observer whose outlook is objective and…

Augments seven rules for teaching composition with suggestions for class activities. (RL)

Three games for diversion in the English as a foreign language classroom are described: (1) a spiral crossword, where students work clockwise on a grid, aided by clues; (2) the word ladder, where students progressively change one word into another; and (3) making shorter words out of a long word, with the aid of clues. (PJM)

Describes some of the techniques that can be used to exploit the radio news in the ESL classroom. The techniques do not follow the traditional listening comprehension format (text plus questions) and attempt, whenever possible, to integrate listening with other language skills. Techniques include listening for main and specific information and…

A list of teaching aids and activities suitable for honoring the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (SJL)

A school-based fluoride program promises to decrease the amount of dental decay among elementary school children. (JD)

Describes a simulation game designed to aid students in understanding the United States political pattern through a mock presidential nominating convention. Includes purpose, setting, time allotment, roles, game plan, and several speeches. (CK)