The following information is contained in this directory: Section 1 lists various national organizations with adult education concerns. For each listing, the presiding officer, address, telephone number, and a brief description of the organization's purpose and services are given. Section 2 lists adult education periodicals and includes several…

This bibliography, part of the Vocational Education Resource Materials system, is designed to: (1) Encourage and support curriculum development and instructional activities in vocational education and career development through collection and dissemination of appropriate materials, (2) supplement and complement efforts of the (Wisconsin) State…

This guide, developed in Canada, discusses the benefits of the metric system to industry and consumers. The major rationale offered for adopting the metric system is that uniformity in standards will facilitate the increasing trend toward worldwide communication and world trade and thus benefit both producer and consumer. Possible specific changes…

The social and personal importance of recordings to teenagers merits special consideration.

Describes over 20 inexpensive resources for use in the teaching of economics at the elementary and secondary level, including publications of the Joint Council for Economic Education. Addresses and prices of materials are included. (KC)

A list of previously published calculator articles with their publishers, date of publication, and page numbers is given. (MN)

In her description of how to use dyes directly onto fabrics the author lists materials to be used, directions for mixing dyes, techniques for applying dyes, references for additional reading and sources for dye materials. Preceding the activity with several lessons in design and other textile techniques with the dye process will ensure a…

For availability, see EC 104 061. Described are 26 curriculum/training guides relevant to instructional programs for the severely and profoundly handicapped. (CL)

Critical assessment, library management problems, sources in popular and scholarly literature, and commercial offerings are discussed in this overview of the acquisition and management of oral history materials. (MBR)

Discusses sediment drift patterns on the North Atlantic Ocean floor. Includes photographs and a discussion of the wide variety of sediment formations. (CP)

Provides photographs of some of the mud-dwelling creatures of the Atlantic Ocean. (CP)

A scope and sequence chart is presented for elementary and secondary education concerning aging and death, as well as (1) suggestions for integrating gerontology issues into commonly taught subjects, (2) selected issues for gerontology studies, and (3) resources for gerontology curriculum development. (MJB)

Should you have an artist in residence in your school? Yes! Here's how you go about it, what a visiting artist does, and why he is so valuable to you and your kids. (Editor)

Defining Social Biology with respect to education is debated in this article. Most of the editorial examines a number of publications relevant to the topic. The book reviews summarize content and relate the books to the previous statements on Social Biology. References are included. (MA)