"Solve a simpler problem" is the strategy illustrated, with suggestions on other strategies included. (MNS)

Two procedures--a consensual procedure and an independent procedure--for measuring personality, and a demonstration designed to help students understand which is more accurate and why, are described. Independent ratings are found to be more valid than group consensus. (RM)

Two strategies for teaching elementary students to distinguish relevant from irrelevant material are described. The word associates strategy provides students instruction in writing or stating a generalization that expresses the criteria for relevance. The defending a point of view strategy provides instruction in developing relevant arguments to…

Materials used to teach economics to junior high school students must be concrete, people-oriented, and activity-oriented; the curricula must cause students to manipulate information and link new knowledge to old. A textbook--"Our Economy: How It Works"-- that fits these criteria is described and two sample economics lessons are provided. (RM)

This activity designed for secondary students provides extensive background on the differences between the executive, the judicial, and the legislative branches of government. Through the case study method, students learn how the powers of the three branches co-exist and conflict. (BSR)

Offers a learning activity in which secondary students are given background on Supreme Court jurisdiction. Students are then presented with various situations in which they must decide "if the court would hear the case" or not. (BSR)

A history teacher describes an activity which involved her seventh grade class in researching, learning, and displaying a colonial craft, in order to learn more about life in colonial America. (AEM)

Describes purpose, materials, and approach for several science-related lessons designed to teach library media skills to elementary school children: (1) Nonfiction Versus Fiction; (2) Desk Dictionaries and Specialized Dictionaries; (3) The Library as a Communication Storehouse; (4) Conducting a Survey; (5) Interpreting Graphs; and (6) Plastics,…

Presents four fully developed library media activities designed to be used in conjunction with specific curriculum units in reading/language arts and science. Objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activities and procedures for completion, evaluation, and followup are described for each activity. (MES)

The article describes creative activities to use in history instruction to recognize women's accomplishments. The activities involve oral history, contests, and class discussions about stereotyping. (CB)

Describes commercial examples of computerized adventure games that have much to offer language learning. Features for such a program are suggested, and the means by which these programs can be modified for instructional purposes are discussed. (Author/CB)

Eight computer-oriented teaching activities are presented. Although all require some computer expertise, they can be easily adapted for students in any grade. Included are various programs using LOGO (drawing insects, fruits, and stars), a LOGO speller, a computer club activities, and others. (JN)

Reviews how a sophomore class of gifted students selected a subject for their learning logs; tells how to write a learning log; offers ideas on evaluating learning logs; presents student reflections on the use of learning logs. (JK)

The problem-solving strategy of using a drawing is highlighted, with two problems discussed. Tips on classroom climate and other teaching ideas are also given. (MNS)

Empty food containers can be used to have students devise mathematical problems. Sample questions that might be asked about two food boxes are included. (MNS)