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Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Special Education. – 1984
The manual was intended to help school personnel (either an educator of the visually handicapped and/or a certified orientation and mobility instructor) evaluate the functional use of residual vision. The manual is organized in three major sections, which cover the following: (1) the general areas addressed in functional vision evaluation (such as…
Descriptors: Vision Tests, Visual Acuity, Visual Environment, Visual Impairments
Epp, Dianne N. – 1995
From prehistoric times people have been fascinated with color; from cave paintings to the latest computers, color has been a constant companion. Textiles are made more beautiful by the alteration or application of colorants. This teaching resource investigates vat dyes, a colorant class which includes the oldest dyes known as well as important…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Materials, Chemistry, Color
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Parker-Jenkins, Marie; Parker-Jenkins, William – School Science Review, 1985
Provides information to identify and implement the key characteristics which contribute to an efficient and comfortable visual display unit (VDU) lighting installation. Areas addressed include VDU lighting requirements, glare, lighting controls, VDU environment, lighting retrofit, optical filters, and lighting recommendations. A checklist to…
Descriptors: Display Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Glare, Higher Education
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Griffin, Harold C.; Williams, Sarah C.; Davis, M. Lynne; Engleman, Melissa – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2002
This article reviews some of the existing technology that assists children with low vision in their ability to use environmental cues. It provides recommendations for modification of color and contrast, illumination, space, and time. A chart lists technological assists for environmental cues and vendor information. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Classroom Environment, Computer Software, Educational Technology
Epp, Dianne N. – 1995
From prehistoric times people have been fascinated with color; from cave paintings to the latest computers, color has been a constant companion. Textiles and craft items are made more beautiful by the alteration or application of colorants. This teaching resource investigates dyes obtained from natural sources, such as plants and animals. These…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Materials, Chemistry, Color
American Inst. of Architects, Sacramento, CA. California Council. – 1994
This teacher's handbook is designed to educate the city builders of tomorrow about the importance of responsible urban development. The activities stress the relationship between the built and natural environment. The goals of the project emphasize: (1) sensitivity to the importance of working in greater harmony with the total environment; (2)…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Buildings, Built Environment
DeBruin, Jerry – 1986
Designed to develop creativity in young learners, this book contains interdisciplinary activities which focus on the theme of light and color. Activity pages are provided that can serve as front and back covers of a student booklet and the suggested activities can be duplicated for insertion between the covers resulting in a booklet for each…
Descriptors: Color, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Maine Arts Commission, Augusta. – 1993
Design and the built environment are subjects of concern to Maine communities. State mandated town planning, new school construction, and the Department of Transportation plans to rebuild roads and bridges elicit public discussion. The study of design encourages elementary students to enter this public forum as informed citizens. The study of…
Descriptors: Architectural Education, Architecture, Art Activities, Art Education