Argues for a more creative use of media and for a more personal involvement in media selection. Lists resources to help in this activity. (FL)

This article seeks to examine some basic concepts of "telling time" and to suggest a more effective way of teaching such a fundamental concept. (Author/MK)

Directed toward media specialists and social studies teachers, this article outlines a selection process and evaluation criteria for print and nonprint social studies materials. (SJL)

Summarized in chart form are data regarding published geologic maps for the 50 states and Puerto Rico. Information provided by state geologists includes scale, availability, and ordering instructions for both bedrock and surficial maps. (CS)

Money models that can be used in a group-instruction mode and a shorthand notation that allows students to demonstrate their ability to count out change by a written procedure are described and discussed. (MK)

Examples given for uses for the calculator exchange key include: generation of the Fibonacci sequence and geometric series, determination of square roots, and the chief use of the function, which is to interchange the numerator and denominator of a fraction. (MK)

Describes classroom activities which pair media related activities with reading and writing activities: poetry/photography, short story/slide show, literature/film or video, drama/audio collage, dialogue/film, free writing/records, and persuasive essay/video. (CMV)

Directions for making a device that parents can use to help children practice basic skills are given. (MK)

A version of the game lotto or bingo that is useful in learning geometric concepts is described. (MK)

Two posters that can be used to provide experience in recognizing patterns in sequences of numbers are provided. Suggested number sequences for different grade levels are given. (MK)

Discusses the use of two-way amateur radio contacts in language courses to provide personal contact with speakers of the target language. Pilot courses in German and Spanish are described as well as a curriculum-based, interuniversity German conversation course, and an activity utilizing CB radio equipment. (AMH)