Describes how studies of the environment can be just as pertinent for urban students as for those in rural areas. (GB)

Folk tales which are particularly suited to February cover legends about George Washington, the Chinese zodiac, and Groundhog Day. Also included is a calendar of activities for February. These activities are appropriate for Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year, President's (Washington and Lincoln) Day, and Leap Year. (KC)

Outlines a step-by-step plan from individual assessment to program evaluation for a total enrichment program which is designed to nurture the gifts and talents of every school child and can be implemented in the regular classroom setting. (RH)

Article lists resource units on three levels to help students break away from sex-role stereotypes. (Editor)

Consultant discusses health and hygiene education guidelines for elementary school teachers. (GB)

Provides guidelines for the study of urban cultural centers, urban problems and urban renewal. Issues and activities in each area of investigation are specified. (RH)

Discusses handwriting drills, student reluctance to rewrite or recopy, and practical writing activities. (GB)

Article presents a simple methodology for FLES teachers. (GB)

Science programs should be such that a child develops a set of skills to explore content, rather than learning the content by rote or by memorizing. (GB)

Discusses ways to improve mathematics instruction with an approach that leaves room in the mathematics program for incidental moments. (GB)

Author recommends a daily progress sheet and a research diary as organizing aids for social studies. (GB)

A plan-ahead guide offers teaching suggestions for fall 1992. There are three sections: the Columbus quincentenary (products and activities reflecting various historical and cultural perspectives); the 1992 election (teaching and resource suggestions); and international space year (resources and materials on space exploration). (SM)