Suggests using an ultraviolet or "black" light as a tool for storytelling and reading aloud, and describes four black light activities which bring an extra measure of excitement to books. (JM)

Discusses ways in which business communication students can create their own letterheads. (KS)

Demonstrates a realistic situation in which supply and demand schedules are generated and the equilibrium price is determined. Illustrates the concept by using imaginary concert tickets in which 1/2 of the class supplies tickets and 1/2 of the class demands tickets. Specific graphs illustrate the supply-demand schedule. (BR)

A collection of activities is presented for teachers to help students explore the schooling process, from the overall organization of the school district to the daily aspects of learning in the classroom. (CB)

Discusses problems in finding appropriate projects for an economics fair. Offers guidelines for planning such projects, focusing particularly on the selection of topics. Concludes by stressing the importance of establishing a good start for continued motivation and high quality projects. (BR)

Art lessons can teach concepts and develop students' self-confidence when they are encouraged to discuss their work. Activities and suggested questions are offered. (DF)

Teachers can help students become better problem solvers when they introduce several problem solving strategies. Activities for classroom use are offered. (DF)

Claims careful planning in developing activities for history lessons will motivate students. Offers several examples of motivating devices which can be used in teaching U.S. history. (RKM)

This section from a forthcoming book is designed to help students with hearing-impaired, mainstreamed peers in their classes gain an understanding of various aspects of hearing loss. A true/false quiz introduces the material. Detailed answers to the questions provide teachers with necessary background information, appropriate classroom activities,…

Explains why earthworms are fascinating and important animals whose study should be expanded. Describes how to collect earthworms and their castings and how to demonstrate their tunneling activity. Stresses animal's uniqueness and how it is interrelated with other animals, plants, and non-living parts of the world. (NEC)

Presents program to enhance outdoor experiences through 35mm photography. Outlines lessons on introductory nature photography, including review of photography basics, lighting, weather conditions, landscapes, night photography, and themes. Suggests exercises: low viewpoints, tree studies, word illustration, shadow composition, photo treasure…

Plastic Easter eggs are useful devices for teaching basic mathematics skills, from counting activities to graphing. Eggs are used to reinforce addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills; column addition, estimation, statistics, and other topics are introduced. Sample activities are described. (JL)

A teacher recalls how an entire elementary school became involved in the planning of a school-wide celebration and reenactment of the Constitutional Convention. Resource tips and activities are described. (CB)

Ways in which to use literature to teach science are suggested, with examples given of reading materials for teaching about spiders and eyeglasses. Selected books about seasons, nature, and other scientific themes are listed. (CB)

A unit plan for providing support to nondisabled siblings of disabled children features such activities as guest speakers, lectures, discussion groups, and role playing. The program helps siblings to understand the disabilities and develop positive feelings toward their disabled sibling. (CB)