Describes a unit used with sixth-grade students focusing on jazz and blues that taught improvisation. Discusses the different levels of improvisation that were used, providing the beginning activities, and describes activities that focus on the third level of improvisation called product-oriented improvisation. (CMK)

Describes an art lesson for middle school students that can be adapted for upper elementary or high school students. Explains that students compare two versions of the song "Anitra's Dance," a classical version by Edvard Grieg and a jazz version by Duke Ellington. States the lesson uses the Discipline-Based Music Education approach. (CMK)

Identifies and describes sublevels of novices using a database management package, clustering those whose interaction is effective, partially effective, and totally ineffective. Among assistance documentation, functional tree diagrams (FTDs) were more beneficial to partially effective users than traditional reference material. The results have…

This special section explains the latest developments in networking technologies, profiles school districts benefiting from successful implementations, and reviews new products for building networks. Highlights include ATM (asynchronous transfer mode), cable modems, networking switches, Internet screening software, file servers, network management…

The Magic Suitcase provides workshops for young children and teachers across Ontario, using their own schoolyards to explore the wonders of nature and science. Literature is used to explain concepts and make the experience memorable. Workshops are also train teachers to integrate the outdoors into their regular program. Nine picture books used in…

Describes various resources that will aid music teachers educating special needs students in their classrooms. Focuses on such resources as "Music for Special Education,""Reaching the Special Learner through Music," and "Music for the Hearing Impaired and Other Special Groups." (CMK)

Discusses the use of children's literature with young children for improving student understanding of music and language. Includes an annotated bibliography of books in three categories: (1) "Books that Sing;" (2) "Books with a Beat;" and (3) "Musical Stories." Presents a book list. (CMK)

Focuses on using music as a tool for teaching about the U.S. Civil War. States that music was integral to life in the United States and for the soldiers during this time period. Discusses why teachers should use music and how to integrate songs into instruction. Includes song lyrics. (CMK)

States that when students create rubrics, they have a better understanding of a music class assignment. Addresses how teachers can assist students in creating rubrics. Provides sample rubrics created by students and offers a list of resources related to creating rubrics. (CMK)

Presented is an activity that investigates the effect of sugar on teeth using cola, sugar solution, and water. Included are the materials, procedures, resources, and alternative lessons. (KR)

Highlights some current resources for teaching science-related social issues in elementary and secondary classrooms from the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database. Issues covered are varied and include population growth, environmental concerns, bioethical questions, hunger and food resources, water resources, nuclear energy, and…

Describes the origins of the Kinsey Institute for Sex Research, reference services and research tools offered by the institute, and the collection of materials relating to human sexual behavior. The materials described include books, journals, and magazines; art products; films; videocassettes; and photographs. (seven references) (CLB)

Presents excerpts from the books of Bernard Lewis on Arab culture and history; Islamic religion, history, and politics; Orientalism; and slavery in the Middle East. Includes an excerpt on historiography and the problems of historical scholarship. (RW)

Describes a project at the University of Guelph (Ontario) that combined both bibliographical and archival references in one large machine readable database to facilitate local history research. The description covers research tool creation, planning activities, system design, the database management system used, material selection, record…

Describes the search strategies and resources used to compile an annotated bibliography on Canadian author Timothy Findley. Materials referenced in the bibliography include television and radio shows, manuscripts, personal journals and correspondence, newspaper clippings, foreign language editions of novels, photographs, drawings, and works that…