Provided are sources of commercial counters as well as directions and lists of materials needed for construction of an abacus wrist counter. (MC)

Films are often used in schools to illustrate geography, but doing so may favor mainly passive learning. An experiment with twenty-eight pupils aged thirteen years (a whole class) had the aim of using cinema to promote active geographical learning. First, it was ascertained what the dominant geographical stereotypes were among the pupils and the…

Project work has been a common feature of undergraduate degree programmes for many years. While it has been named in a variety of ways, it typically involves students undertaking a substantial learning activity that is partly self-initiated and managed. More recently, programmes organised around the idea of work-based learning partnerships have…

Established in 1880, the University Musical Society (U.M.S.) in Ann Arbor, Michigan is one of the most innovative venues for music and the performing arts in the United States. Each season, it offers performances by renowned American and international artists. Through the society's youth education program, performers entertain and educate…

This article looks at Year 9 (age 13) ESL learners in a secondary school in Hong Kong producing--with minimal input and support from their teachers--their own story books, these being the final task outcome in a series of lessons focusing on creativity. Over a period of two months, as an integral part of their ESL lessons, groups of students…

Step-by-step details are given for a classroom activity in which fifth and sixth graders construct original crossword puzzles. (SJL)

Suggested uses for videotape in the classroom include: (1) role playing, (2) speeches, (3) desk demonstrations, (4) in-service training, (5) field trips, (6) guest speakers, (7) news shows, (8) book reports, and (9) mini-reports. (Author/STS)

Two alternatives are suggested for a student filmmaker wishing to construct a film clip storage system in an attache case. (STS)

Describes a sixth grade project to build an observatory. (GB)

Some ideas on how to produce animated films for children, using characters created by the children. (AK)

Sensory environments built so that they can be easily transported are described. (DB)

Student-developed materials for decorating hallway bulletin boards are described. (DB)

The art of making interesting posters is discussed. (DB)

Having students write and publish their own newsletters is a great way to integrate reading and writing, infuse technology, and build home/school relationships. These newsletters can be used to keep parents informed of what is being taught in class, important test dates, homework and project due dates, and any other information you'd like to…