Describes a cooperative project developed between the Arlington (Virginia) Public Library and local middle schools to form a Teen Advisory Board (TAB), a group of students who read and review new young adult books. Highlights include expansion of the program; student involvement in other activities; and four lists of favorite titles. (LRW)

Discusses the use of literature in the whole-language approach. Examples show the integration of a second grader's experiences with the curriculum; integrating the language arts in the middle school via study of the author as well as the book; and the integration of literature into the study of history. Titles to use in each area are suggested.…

Presents annotations of 29 newly published trade books for children and adolescents that teachers find to be exceptional in curriculum use. Notes that many annotations include specific curriculum use suggestions. Groups annotations into primary (K-2), intermediate (grades 3-5), and advanced (grades 6-8). (RS)

This annotated bibliography is designed to assist Canadian educators in choosing a variety of appropriate resources to meet the needs of the grade 6 social studies curriculum, "Canada and Its Atlantic Neighbours." Those neighbors include the United States, France, Mexico, the Caribbean, Ireland, Brazil, and the nations of West Africa.…

This bibliography of selected fiction books is designed to reinforce creative growth, expand experience, and promote understanding and personal development for visually or physically disabled students between grade 4 and grade 6. All the books listed are available on disc, on cassette, or in braille in network library collections provided by the…

Reviews seven entertaining story collections which aim to keep readers reading rather than doing exercises. With reading levels well below interest levels, these stories lure reluctant readers with such topics as the outdoors, mystery, and science fiction. Two series, one with accompanying filmstrips, retell literary classics for below-grade…

Describes examples in children's literature dealing with the theme of perfection and discusses ways to engage middle school children in a discussion of this. Suggests four creative activities that can help children to realize they cannot always be perfect. Lists books and films on this topic. (AEF)

Discusses the need for integration of science and mathematics education with a history of curriculum activities related to integration. Provides a bibliography of 67 references chosen by the School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) Early Childhood and Middle School Science and Mathematics Integration Task Force. (YP)

Explains how a university teacher committed to the teaching of multicultural adolescent literature comes to discover her own ignorance of Hawaiian culture. Recounts her search for adolescent literature written by and about Hawaiians. Discusses four novels. (TB)

Discussion of historical events occurring worldwide within the general time frame of 1492 includes a bibliography of 95 books suitable for fourth to seventh graders. Techniques for teachers and librarians to use to present a more horizontal view of history are suggested. (LRW)

Presents an annotated list of Web site educational resources kindergarten through eighth grade. The Web sites this month cover the following subjects: countries (general); electricity; geography; health; children's literature; and plants. Includes a list of "Calendar Connections" to Web site sources of information on Earth Day in April…

Addressing the effects of rapidly escalating divorce rates on children, this 86-item annotated bibliography looks at using bibliotherapy individually, in designated groups, or for whole classes as a means of providing support and growth for preadolescents. Topics and specific problems addressed by the entries in the annotated bibliography include:…

Presented is a compendium of activities and reference materials in environmental education and energy education that was developed by participants in a year-long institute conducted by Tennessee Technological University and sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The manual is divided into three sections. The first consists of 111…

This bibliography presents annotations of 14 publications concerned with the general topic of middle schools. The selections are intended to give practicing educators easy access to the most significant and useful information about middle schools that is available through the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system. All of the…

Provided is an annotated listing of sound filmstrip programs and 16mm films for teaching social studies at the intermediate and secondary levels. Specific topics include money; interest rates; disarmament; and the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the US government. (RM)