A listing of mathematics laboratory material is organized as follows: learning kits, tape programs, manipulative learning materials, publications, math games, math lab library, and an alphabetized listing of publishers and/or companies offering materials. (MP)

Discussed are the mission of the ERIC system and its clearinghouse's responsibility for environmental education (EE). The extent of ERIC coverage of EE materials, reference compilations of EE titles, and other documents written by personnel associated with ERIC are discussed. A teaching activity excerpted from an ERIC document is provided. (RE)

A sample of a geometry word puzzle is presented as an enrichment and learning activity that has been used successfully in a mathematics classroom. (MP)

Presents a new version of the LHASA computer program specifically designed for use by students in an elementary organic chemistry course. This program presents a new method of teaching chemical synthesis and solving synthetic problems. (CS)

Reports results of a study examining reasons why scholastic science magazines for youth have developed only in a few countries and in small numbers. (CS)

Reviews 23 recent texts, supplements, and professional references for gifted and creative instruction at various grade levels, K-l2. Several of the titles concern education in the arts and the humanities. Appended is an index to other reviews of gifted materials which have appeared in this magazine. (SJL)

The use of solid cardboard geometric shapes as molds to make candles is presented as a possible mathematics enrichment activity. (MP)

Audiovisual aids as effective classroom supplements to instruction may be purchased, rented, or made in the school graphics and other departments. The author discusses various kinds of equipment, such as films, projectors, records, tapes, and recorders, in-house production and use, and lists free or inexpensive film rental sources. (MF)

Academics frequently require material resources and this leads to the use of ancillary staff. This empirically based study includes an examination of how resources shape academic activity and a consideration of the character of the relationship between academics and ancillary staff. (JMF)

Describes laboratory methods for synthesizing chrome yellow, prussian blue, and phthalalocyanine blue; reviews chemical properties of artists' pigments including chemical structure and light-scattering properties; and explains how pigments are classified. (CS)

Presents nine selected chemistry notes which could be used in school chemistry courses. Each includes the name of the author, a description of activities suggested and a list of references. (HM)

Seven suggested activities for use in biology classrooms are described. (HM)

Presents thirteen selected chemistry activities which could be used in school chemistry courses. (HM)

Presents five selected physics activities which could be used in school physics courses. (HM)

This annotated bibliography cites both theoretical works and works having application to language instruction from the field of sociolinguistics, in five main areas: general research tools, social stratification, ethnic groups, communication situations, and works concerning specific countries. (Text is in French.) (CLK)