A diagrammatic climate key is presented as an attempt to simplify the teaching of climate classification. The chart emphasizes four critical temperatures in the Koppen classification and shows their relationships to various climate types. (Author)

Discusses uses of programmable pocket electronic calculators in the secondary level classroom. Uses discussed include: grading, laboratory, exercises, computing T-scores, and a quantitative approach to chemical equilibrium. (SL)

Describes six commercially available toys useful in demonstrating various chemical principles in the secondary school classroom. (SL)

Reviews a series of films entitled "Equal Justice Under Law" and suggests how the films might be used in secondary and college classes. The major objective of the films is to help students understand the role of the early Court in establishing the American system of government. (Author/RM)

Specific teaching strategies are provided which employ the use of popular music to reveal issues of social change. (SM)

Describes how to convert a bicycle pump into a vacuum pump by reversing the piston and replacing or removing the one-way valve. (MLH)

Lists suggestions which can serve as springboards for ideas on possible news and feature stories in student publications. (HOD)

Examines two recent books on the French chanson, and finds that the chanson is a desirable item in teaching French, specifically at Secondary Grade 2, for various reasons, including the students' interest in the subject. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Assesses the first National Geography Awareness Week that was held from November 15-21, 1987. Points out that there was much media coverage about how geographically ignorant the U.S. population was. Contends that this public relations event had little impact on improving the image of geography as a serious discipline. (GG)

Describes a game in which students practice process skills in the science classroom. (LS)

Stresses the importance of effective visual aids in physics instructions and the creation of motion pictures through animation. (CP)

The use of models in the high school drafting room eliminates the need for many drawings and demonstrates potential problems. (MW)

This book provides a brief and succinct introduction to AppleWorks and is designed for use by teachers who are already familiar with the three AppleWorks tools: the word processor, the database, and the spreadsheet. "Classworks" (developed for grades 8 and 9) emphasizes computer work in which the teacher serves as troubleshooter,…