This article describes a technique which uses a number line and simple games to teach primary-graders the relative value of different coins. (SJL)

Summarizes an English department discussion about the teaching of novels, and lists 20 types of activities that can be used in helping students study novels. (GT)

The practice of assigning students to present reviews for class examinations has benefits for student, teacher, and class. (LH)

Described is a grammar program, "The Drama of Grammar," which engages students in exploring language through active participation in numerous activities. It is based on the recognition that children already know and use the language system, and builds on that knowledge. (KC)

Several teachers contribute activities, games, and teaching ideas for writing instruction in the elementary grades. (SJL)

Presents ideas for using students' names as springboards for vocabulary or reading instruction. (FL)

A pumpkin patch is one way to incorporate sensory experiences, language, expressive writing, and art activities into a project for preschool and school aged gifted children. (CL)

The use of bibliotherapy (a teaching technique focusing on reading) with emotionally disturbed children is discussed, and learning activities for individuals or groups are described, including discussion techniques, poetry writing, and student-developed questionnaires. (CL)

Describes an exercise teaching brain structure to introductory psychology students, involving construction of a three-dimensional semi-section of the human brain out of clay. (Author/CK)

A collection of brief articles offers suggestions for teaching the basics: social studies, problem solving, reading, and science. (CM)

Presents a technique which uses a skeleton to demonstrate the connection between Latin and the names of parts of the anatomy. (AM)

Creativity is the key word for the teacher as the types of activities for students are limited only to the teacher's imagination and ability to create new learning strategies. Activities for basic business courses are suggested: Projects, committees/teams/groups, field trips and guest speakers, sociodrama, improvisation, problemsolving, and…

Students need to be able to classify mapping devices, map purposes, and code forms so that skills learned on one map setting can be readily transferred to any map using the same techniques. (MB)

Presents strategies for teaching computer skills at a distance. Explains the operation of the Georgia Statewide Academic and Medical System interactive distance learning network and describes nine sample class activities. (SK)

Describes a versatile small-group exercise, "Ask the Expert," that encourages appropriation of lecture material by students while enriching their own sense of expertise. Presents a step-by-step procedure and discusses benefits of the exercise. (Author/PVV)