Describes a hands-on physics exercise, entitled "The Triangle of Science" designed to review math skills, estimating and approximating skills, and help to develop students' appreciation of the limits of scientific investigation. (ZWH)

This article describes games appropriate for teaching spelling skills to underachieving gifted students. One game involves players dribbling a ball to letters attached to sticks driven into the ground, in a particular order that spells a word. (DB)

Discussion of knowledge constructionism focuses on LEGO TC logo, a program that permits control of LEGO toys by means of a computer. A project for 9- and 10-year-old students that uses LEGO TC logo to develop concepts related to automatic control systems is explained. (three references) (LRW)

Explains how one teacher combined reciprocal teaching and cooperative learning to promote active learning and encourage students to assume a variety of responsibilities. (MG)

Provides tips for comic book writing that have been gathered from actual comic book authors and can be used in minilessons for writing workshops in the classroom. Focuses on five specific components of comic book writing: plot development, layout, drawing, narration, and the cover page. (MG)

This chapter from the book "A New View: Economics and the Zoo" makes use of a zoo setting to teach basic concepts of economics. The chapter presents zoo-related learning activities on the concepts of revenue, community support, and philanthropy. (DB)

Specific suggestions for teaching young children (ages 5-7) mathematical principles are offered, covering such concepts as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, arithmetical laws, and utilizing a story to teach various mathematical concepts and skills. (DB)

Offers information about music as a science and as a form of communication. Describes classifications of musical instruments and advances in electronic musical technology. Includes two design briefs (student learning activities). (JOW)

Because reading for pleasure faces such stiff competition from other activities, one Minnesota elementary principal instituted rewarding and enjoyable reading activities: DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) Time, principal's book club, "I love to read" month, RIOT (Reading Instead of Television) Time, celebrity readers, T-shirt logos, and…

Develops a framework for thinking about journalism and mass communication's "active learners" based on three major sources: D.A. Kolb's model for instructional design; the Harvard Assessment Seminars report; and, for assessment purposes, a manual outlining classroom assessment techniques by K.P. Cross and T.A. Angelo. (SR)

Describes a technique to make multistage cluster sampling easier for students to understand. Explains that students handle concrete objects that are analogous to the sampling units of a multistage cluster sampling procedure. Suggests that this method is inexpensive, easily organized, and stimulates the tactile senses in the learning process. (DK)

Successful technology education activities at the elementary level should meet these criteria: safety, high learning potential, emphasis on process not product, low cost, user friendliness, and active/manipulative content. (SK)

Defines technology assessment as a tool to look at the positive and negative consequences of technological change. Discusses the social and cultural impact of technology and offers a student learning activity. (JOW)

Suggests Kwanzaa activities for family members, students, teachers, and/or children related to the African tradition of Nguzo Saba (the Seven Principles): Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamma (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani (faith). (AC)

Discusses the Before and After School Clubs program at Vine Street School in Bangor, Maine, which allows students to come to school 30 minutes early or stay 30 minutes late on alternate days to participate in learning activities of their own choice. (MDM)