University faculty members, librarians, and support staff developed hands-on, consumable, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curricular materials that could be inexpensively provided to large audiences. Goals included fostering STEM interest, teaching STEM principles, and encouraging continued exploration in home and school…

This research was carried out to determine whether the comprehension level differs according to the reading environment by examining the studies comparing the comprehension level according to reading from the screen and from the paper by using meta-analysis method. Meta-analysis method was used in this research. The data of the study were obtained…

As art department budgets across the country continue to shrink, art teachers are increasingly on the lookout for inexpensive materials that can be used to teach a range of concepts. In this article, the authors describe a newspaper beam tower project inspired by the book, "The Wonderful Towers of Watts" by Patricia Zelver. There are many more…

Several class activities involving paper are suggested. Some are making paper itself, investigating paper's absorptive properties, and making paper gifts. (MT)

Two pieces of free writing by children six to nine years old were rated for creativity and legibility. Creativity was found to be unaffected by the type of paper (lined or unlined) used. However, young children's legibility was greater with unlined paper, while the opposite was true of the older children. (Author/GC)

First of two articles on "Cardboard Carpentry.

Twenty-four paper craft projects for elementary school children. (CM)

Introduces a unit consisting of two lessons on paper and recycling. Investigates the properties of recycled paper and includes a paper making activity. (YDS)

Several researchers have noted how children's whole number schemes can interfere with their efforts to learn fractions. An Australian study found that children who were successful with the solution of rational number tasks exhibited greater whole number knowledge and more flexible solution strategies. Behr and Post (1988) indicated that children…

Suggests using the holes in the tear-strip edges of continuous-feed computer paper to convey the magnitude of one million. (MKR)

Students learn about paper and papermaking in a stimulating study that includes social studies, science and an introduction to environmental conservation. (Author/RK)

Second of two articles on "Cardboard Carpentry .

Thirteen ideas for using paper bags for class art activities are given. Directions for making bag barracudas, bionic bags, bigfoot bags, bag sculptures, bag beads, and body bag superstars are included. (PP)

Describes the Polish paper-cutting folk art called "wycinanki," and provides instructions for teachers to assist their students in the production of this decorative art form. (MDM)

Students who have trouble starting to write can create collage images from textured papers to inspire story ideas and written text. Some students may invent a plot first then illustrate it. Others may let textured paper influence their writing. The article describes the process and explains how to make textured paper. (SM)