Humanity is building exciting new partnerships with technology in the artificial intelligence age. Careers and work are rapidly being transformed and many of the jobs of tomorrow have not yet been invented. Students should make it their goal to become skilled in using AI comfortably, effectively, safely and ethically. Learn AI's capabilities and…

Freshman Interest Groups (FIGS) have become a popular model for academic and student affairs colleagues who are concerned that first-year students learn to reflect on life experiences and daily events as part of the learning process. A well-designed FIG model meets the academic, social and career concerns for first-year students by providing an…

Congress, Black, and Strom-Gottfried cover the gamut of values and ethics issues affecting social work curricula at the BSW and MSW degree levels, as well as those complying with CSWE's 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. This book's course outlines, interactive learning techniques, technological resources, and extensive…

Explains the "set map" method of using the baseplate compass to solve walkers' navigational needs as opposed to the 1-2-3 method for taking a bearing. The map, with the compass permanently clipped to it, is rotated to the position in which its features have the same orientation as their counterparts on the ground. Includes directions and…

The completely waterproof book contains instructions for an alternative form of swimming exercises based on the movements of 19 water creatures. The exercises can be used by groups or individuals to enhance training programs, to serve as part of a structured synchronized swimming program, or to supplement recreational activities. The book provides…

In this classroom activity, students perform a series of tests with deicers to decide which works better at melting ice and then decide if calcium chloride deicer is worth the extra cost. (MM)

The ninth installment of the Science in a Box series (self-contained, hands-on activities for students grades three and up) presents activities for learning to use the sense of touch to determine how different objects conduct heat. All projects in the series are inexpensive and easy to assemble. (SM)

Activities are presented that focus on the topic of problem solving using the strategies of: (1) patterning; (2) working backwards; (3) making a chart, table, or graph; and (4) diagraming and elimination. (RH)

Describes four simple learning games, providing a brief rationale, educational goals, implementation procedures, and tips for facilitating students' learning. The four games described are the Gender Reversal Game, the Humor Game, the Stratification Game, and the World System Game. (Author/JDH)

Space Shuttle Glider is a scale model of the U.S. Space Shuttle orbiter. The airplane-like orbiter usually remains in Earth orbit for up to two weeks at a time. It normally carries a six- to seven-person crew which includes the mission commander, pilot, and several mission and/or payload specialists who have specialized training associated with…

Outlines a laboratory activity which takes place at the zoo and helps make some of the important aspects of evolution more concrete. Includes the principles of adaptation, variation within a species, types of evolution, and predicting future evolutionary trends. Provides a student worksheet. (RT)

Suggests that current academic orientation of graduate education in sociology poses a number of barriers in preparing students for applied careers and demonstrates problems of training versus career reality. Proposes that graduate programs offer a variety of options within a broadly defined applied track, expanding opportunities for students to…

Offers seven activities based on three instructional strategies designed to aid children in learning history. The three strategies are: (1) teaching to the future, (2) interactive time line, and (3) taking on a role. (JDH)

This book offers games and mathematics activities using a hands-on approach for middle school students and features games, puzzles, experiments, and projects. Contents include: (1) "Boxed In!"; (2) "Oddball"; (3) "Pig"; (4) "Madagascar Solitaire"; (5) "Fantastic Four"; (6) "Eratosthenes' Sieve"; (7) "Hopping Hundred"; (8) "Tic-Tac-Toe Times"; (9)…

Out-of-school activities are described for students enrolled in health courses. (JD)