Described are some of the physical and physiological scientific principles related to diving. The article is written as supplementary information for a teacher and includes suggested activities, a keyed test, and a bibliography. This article complements one on Sea Lab II in the same issue. (MA)

Outlined is an interdisciplinary program in Ecology and Oceanography for grades six through eight. Numerous student projects are suggested in the outline and the course requirements and the project system are explained. (MA)

Provides a listing of sources of literature and teaching aids to improve course content in the fields of: weak interactions, beta decay, orbital electron capture, muon capture, semileptonic decay, nonleptonic processes, parity violation in nuclei, neutrino physics, and parity violation in atomic physics. (SL)

Details a methodology to obtain resource information in marine education. In addition, an annotated bibliography of over 50 marine-related books is provided. (CP)

Provides an annotated bibliography of recent journal articles, books, audio-visual materials, laboratory materials, and further resources suitable for use in secondary school astronomy courses. (CP)

Some of the limitations of the lecture method for teaching analysis are discussed, some thoughts about the relevance of theories of personality type and learning style to the teaching of problem solving are offered, and a list of resources is given. (Author/MLW)

Reviews current resources (books and films) that are available for family life educators offering general parenting courses. Focuses on contemporary views of parenting, parenting and psychological theory, parenting strategies and techniques, changing family configurations, and developmental needs of children. (Author/ABB)

Presents an annotated bibliography of more than 30 sources of political cartoons from past and present cartoonists. Titles include "Comic Art in America"; "Herblock's Special for Today"; "Best Editorial Cartoons"; "The Cartoon History of the American Revolution"; "The Cartoon History of Britain";…

Discusses the development and assesses the value of historical works on radio news broadcasts during the 1930s. Examines two photograph collections from the Broadcast Pioneers Library, stating that they are an important resource in radio and television history that can be used for history teaching and research. Presents several of the photographs…

Describes the background, aims, and contents of courses offered in environmental education at the University of Bophuthatswana. Comments on the evaluation and potential value of courses. (RT)

Provides historical background on civil rights in the United States and reviews University Publications of America's microfilm collections of documents relating to civil rights drawn from the libraries of Presidents Truman, Kennedy, and Johnson. Cost, format, and other details about each publication are provided. (8 references) (MES)

This annotated bibliography lists a wide range of print and nonprint materials for teachers, administrators, counselors, and parents of gifted children. Included are bibliographies, dictionaries, and handbooks that cover research and resources for identifying, nurturing, educating, and managing stress in gifted children and for curriculum…

Examines the learning resources center cooperative as a tool for dealing with technological change and human resources development. Describes the Northern Illinois Learning Resources Cooperative as a model, highlighting benefits such as the cooperative purchase of supplies, equipment, and educational materials; resource sharing; staff development;…

A computer program that can be easily modified to offer individualized drill, practice, or remediation is presented. How the program operates is described, and how to modify it for numerical order, number sequences, number words, inequalities, basic operations, percents, decimals, fractions, and measurement is noted. (MNS)

Presents (1) a list of 31 questions about weather (with answers); (2) a glossary of weather-related words; and (3) a bibliography listing general reference books, children's books, other publications, audiovisual aids, radio/television programs, other activity sources, weather supplies, and items (articles, poems, and things to do) appearing in…