Provides step-by-step instructions for constructing a simple, inexpensive microscope. Illustrated with photographs and a drawing. (MA)

This article suggests the use of popular film clips in educating preservice teachers, inservice teachers, and graduate students about the characteristics, stereotypes, social-emotional needs, diverse populations, parenting issues, and characteristics of the gifted. Strategies and sample film clips are described. Listings of possible films and…

Describes common problems with signs used in school libraries and offers suggestions for improving their effectiveness. Techniques to be considered in designing legible signs are discussed, as well as developing a system of signs by evaluating their function in terms of instructional objectives. A list of suggested readings is provided. (CLB)

This article describes fundamental operating characteristics of videodiscs and their use in teacher training programs, discusses advantages and limitations of the medium for teaching instructional interaction techniques, and offers recommendations for integration of various training methodologies. (Author/PB)

This article offers suggestions for use of videocassettes in special education classrooms in ways which enhance reading and writing skills. Stressed is actively involving students through such strategies as use of graphic organizers, notetaking, and questions. Sources of videocassettes are identified. (DB)

This article describes a set of software programs designed to teach mathematics to all students including students with disabilities. The programs are based on the standards of the National Council of Teachers and Mathematics. The article reports on the effective use of one of these programs with four students with various disabilities. (Contains…

CNN Newsroom is a daily 15-minute commercial-free news program specifically produced for classroom use and provided free of charge to participating schools. This guide is designed to accompany the program for July 1997. Top stories include the following: Britain's hand over of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China; regulating business on the…

Intended to guide teachers, librarians, and administrators in meeting the educational technology needs of students at all grade levels and subject areas, this curriculum focuses on how computers, telecommunications, automated libraries, television, and satellite links, impact schools. The curriculum addresses both the teaching of technology and…

Describes the apparatus of a chemistry kit that also contains a pupil's manual and a teacher's guide. (LS)

Cites both advantages and disadvantages of using classroom games as science teaching aids. Includes suggested science games and suggested rules for devising science games. (MLH)

Illustrates how various common objects can be used in the classroom to demonstrate physical science concepts. Describes the use of toys, ice cubes, light bulbs, meter sticks, and wine bottles as teaching aids. (MLH)

An annotated bibliography and advisory list of instructional media for the social studies has been designed to identify competency goals for a new competency-based curriculum. The grade range is noted at the end of each entry and indicates the general interest grade level and the specific grades and competency goals to which the materials relate…

Entries in this annotated bibliography are presented in four sections. The first section includes studies which attempt to evaluate various approaches to humane education, providing educators with general guidelines on which of the approaches have been found to be the most and least effective for teaching young people about animals and animal…

Describes the procedure and materials of a game designed for teaching alimentary systems. One set is used to teach a whole class. (GS)