Accounts from the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia can be integrated with materials from related scientific sources to help college students develop an understanding of the emerging geography of recently discovered diseases. Legionnaires' disease is used as an example. (RM)

A history of measurement systems is presented. Topics discussed include standardization of units, invention of means for weighing, evolution and international adoption of the metric system. A chart of the modernized metric system is included. (Author/DB)

This ERIC Digest is designed for teachers in grades K-12 to share a rationale for teaching about oceans and briefly introduce the kinds of resources available to assist with such efforts. Topics include: (1) Why teach about oceans?; (2) Where can I get resources for teaching about the ocean?; (3) Who is doing marine education in my area?; (4) What…

In 1992 the Professional Development Committee for the California Association for Counseling and Development (CACD) launched a Crisis Intervention Project. This guidebook is the outcome of that project, and it demonstrates the committee's efforts to provide support for and assist counselors and other helping professionals deal with crisis. The…

This paper briefly presents ideas and techniques that can facilitate effective whitewater kayaking instruction. Instructors often focus so much on the mechanics of specific skills that they overlook less obvious, but equally important, aspects of instruction. These aspects include the underlying purposes and guiding principles of kayaking…

The lesson plans in this book engage students by using a tool they enjoy--the Internet--to explore key concepts in algebra. Working either individually or in groups, students learn to approach algebra from a problem solving perspective. Each lesson shows learners how to use the Internet as a resource for gathering facts, data, and other…

This document is comprised of output from the Regional Clearinghouse on Population Education and Communication (RCPEC) computerized bibliographic database on reproductive and sexual health and geography. Entries are categorized into four parts: (1) "Population Education"; (2) "Knowledge-base Information"; (3) "Audio-Visual and IEC Materials; and…

The aim of this document is to raise the standards of educational resources designed to support education for sustainable development. In achieving this goal, the Code of Practice has two underlying objectives: (1) to promote and disseminate good practice in the development and production of resources relating to education for sustainable…

The aim of this document is to raise the standards of educational resources designed to support education for sustainable development. Ten principles of good practice are included which should be used when selecting and developing resource materials. Each principle is supported by a number of guidance statements that exemplify good practice and…

Realizing the great need for formal consumer education courses in schools, the California State Department developed a Consumer Survival Kit which is briefly described as a collection of suggested class activities, references and teacher aids. The Kit will be available in early 1974. (Author/RM)

Comments on some of the most recent developments and activities related to the slide, as reflected primarily in library literature. (Author/JB)

The community and the home can provide invaluable assistance to teachers in developing a meaningful career education program. The author lists nine suggestions concerning sources for people and places which can contribute to a career education program. Several research projects have designed materials which can be used to supplement the program.…

A description of the curriculum materials center of the Beaverton, Oregon, School District. (HB)

A discussion of how non-print materials can be placed in each school building for greater accessibility. (HB)