A computer program for PET users is presented that simulates a probability machine. (MP)

Discusses ways of teaching the mole concept in high school chemistry classes. Provides resource information on the mole and Avogadro's Number. Includes an explanation of four methods for measuring Avogadro's Number and instructions on how to use the mole. (MA)

Discussion on the proper use of the chemistry terms "dissociation, hydrolysis, ionization, oxidation and reduction" is presented. (CP)

Provided is an activity for student-constructed dichotomous keys that requires nothing more than a pile of shoes. Examples and directions are given. (MA)

This simulation game is intended to help secondary students understand the complexities of the international oil trade. Students represent nations involved in trading oil and other commodities. The game takes about five classroom periods to teach. The article includes all essential materials. (Author/RM)

Describes approximately 15 hours of activities in the Sellicks Beach Area suitable for high school students interested in studying sedimentary and structural geology, geomorphology, and human land use patterns. (CP)

Objectives of a study were to (1) identify office documents that could be used to prepare business student reading materials and (2) evaluate the materials. Classroom use with over 260 high school business students indicates that such materials can help students improve reading skills in verifying and comprehending detail. (Author/CH)

Examines the use of pretournament workshops and instruction packets as means of eliminating errors made by uninformed debate judges. Offers suggestions to judges which are intended to help them develop more articulate and educationally valuable student critiques. (Author/GEA)

Discusses the importance of being aware of new curriculum and materials in business education. Suggests and describes the Vocational Education Curriculum Materials database as a resource for locating new materials. (JOW)

Explores use of fiction in the classroom as a tool for enhancing the self-understanding of adolescents. Two novels by S.E. Hinton are used as examples. Discusses theoretical consideration as well as practical classroom activities. (Author)

Presented are examples from geometry that are designed to investigate whether situations fit Euclidean geometry. Diagrams and activities are provided for examples. (RH)

Described is a method of teaching geometric constructions. The method relates five basic constructions to the properties of a rhombus. (RH)

Presents three complete lesson plans for class activities that teach youths about the writ of habeas corpus, procedural justice, and due process, through the use of role playing, a criminal law mock trial, and case study techniques. (JDH)

Presents five complete lesson plans for activities that teach high school students about search and seizure, due process, freedom of assembly, right to counsel, and other individual liberties, through the use of case study techniques, a jury simulation, the analysis of historical material, and discussions. (JDH)

Defines the predominate classifications of economic systems: traditional, command, market, capitalism, socialism, and communism. Considers property rights, role of government, economic freedom, incentives, market structure, economic goals and means of achieving those goals for each classification. Identifies 26 print and audio-visual sources for…