Briefly describes learning activities in which ropes can be used as a stimulus material for teaching a variety of concepts. (JMB)

Describes the use of a maze to teach students how to construct the speech outline. Provides an example. (PD)

Describes an exercise designed to make students aware of the inferential process and its relevance in persuasion. (PD)

Kites allow teachers to illustrate wind patterns by calling on past experience and by present demonstration. Features of the wind illustrated by kites--the effect of surface friction on wind speed, change of wind direction with elevation, gust and lull sequence, and atmospheric stability and turbulence type--are discussed. (SR)

Suggests what to look for when evaluating software and its support literature; includes a software evaluation checklist. (Available from: Modern Learning Publishers, Inc., 6517 Liggett, Oakland, CA 94611, $14.) (AEA)

The article points out ways in which special education teachers can use advertising techniques to select curriculum materials. Suggested criteria include the product's design and image, testimonials, promise and benefits, newness and novelty, headlines, brand names and companies, and pricing. A checklist of nine questions for material evaluation…

Presents a list of teaching aids and class activity suggestions for honoring the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Editor/SJL)

The article recommends specific reference and other materials that would be helpful in a resource room for gifted children, including dictionaries and various periodicals. (DLS)

Presents several pages of stories, plays, songs, and activities that capture the spirit of the holiday season. (MP)

Suggestions for a set of ed-tech tools for the "low-tech" language teacher are presented. Items include scissors, knives, cutting board, square, compass, glues, and tapes. (LB)

Describes some of the thinking associated with the improvement of tasks, suggesting some guidelines for others to consider in producing written mathematics materials for young students. Provides examples of written mathematics materials. (ASK)

This paper offers guidelines for the selection of elementary and secondary education curriculum materials that properly recognize the variety of ethnic and cultural diversity within U.S. society. Two areas are addressed. The first is understanding the concept of culture when examining multicultural materials. The second is the determination of the…

This annotated bibliography of suggested materials is intended to assist program directors and classroom teachers in determining appropriate materials for teaching legalization and citizenship candidates. The bibliography is a selected list of materials on the subjects of citizenship, government, and United States history identified for use with…

This review is designed for use by teachers, trainers, and administrative designers of instruction in word and data processing at the secondary, postsecondary, and adult levels. The 76 items included in the review are presented in a format designed to aid in the curriculum decision-making process. Descriptions of the curriculum products are…

Discusses the conflicts and controversies associated with public acceptance of certain teaching materials and textbooks. Cites specific court cases and outlines the issues involved in the adoption process. Reviews efforts taken by different states in addressing the quality of instructional materials. (ML)