Describes a teaching unit on portmanteau words, such as "smog" and "petrodollars," which are created by truncating two words. (SJL)

Examples of comprehension activities are presented in the areas of: context clues, literal comprehension, recall of details, main ideas, maps and charts, interpretive comprehension, sequence, and evaluative comprehension. This article is one of four in this issue comprising the Teacher's Reading Seminar 1979. (SJL)

Describes a procedure for the separation of coleus pigments using simple supplies and equipment from home and the supermarket. (MA)

A technique is illustrated for solving relative motion problems using a maneuvering board and vector algebra. The technique can be used to visually illustrate properties of vector algebra in a non-theoretical context. (MP)

Five calculator activities are described that are designed to explore ordered operations. Suggestions are given on mathematical objectives, strategies for solving, and possible extensions or follow-up activities. (MP)

Among the instructional suggestions offered as aids in helping high school students in social studies classes overcome reading difficulties, are helping the students strengthen their self-concepts, assigning work in accordance with the reading ability level of each student, serving as role models, providing frequent feedback, and stressing study…

Describes the essential goals of the justice education movement, implications for early childhood education, and curriculum content. Curriculum focuses on the importance of rules and their connection to laws. Activities to illustrate this connection are suggested. Law-related community resources are identified. (DB)

Uses of three-dimensional objects in college level history courses are described, including using artifacts to enliven and invigorate classroom teaching and to convey a sense of the past to students. Journal available from Loren E. Pennington, Division of Social Sciences, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas 66801. (DB)

Noting that college history teachers must often contend with student reading problems, the article recommends ways of improving student comprehension of textbooks. Methods center on selecting a proper textbook and on having students preview, paraphrase, analyze, and review. Journal available from Loren E. Pennington, Division of Social Sciences,…

Poses two questions regarding use of television in the social studies classroom--"How can television be used as motivation for learning?" and "How can teachers assist students to make rational evaluations concerning the issues presented on television?" Answers to these questions focus on teaching methods involving television in the classroom.…

Twelve practical ways of inundating the nonreader or reluctant reader with words are presented. The author, a reading specialist, believes that learning to read probably involves 90% attitude and 10% skill, and that these vocabulary development ideas will improve both attitude and skill. (KC)

The author describes his approach to early art education. Utilizing a puppet companion and found materials, he presents art as a sensory and intuitive experience. (SJL)

Presented are methods to help teachers continue the environmental awareness programs they have already started by providing up-to-date information and activities dealing with air pollution, water pollution, and solid waste disposal. (Author/KC)

In an effort to teach children the value of money, tokens are made out of bottle caps and are painted different colors which denote different dollar values. Children can earn and spend "money" in a variety of ways and soon learn to budget their supply. (KC)

A variety of dynamic television related classroom activities involving reading, writing, and arithmetic skills encourage a broader use of thinking skills. Such activities support instructional goals set for students and promote television literacy. (CJ)