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)

Suggestions are offered for overall restructuring of the mathematics curriculum to increase instructional intensity and eliminate repetition. Individual teachers' are urged to reshape their teaching materials and methods to renew students' interest in mathematics. (CB)

Some high achievers are not as easy to engage. Sometimes motivating high achievers is "a matter of being more sensitive to what they are interested in," says Don Ambrose, a professor of education at Rider University in New Jersey. But too often classrooms are not set up for that kind of sensitivity. Research shows that schools are…

Article described G. A. M. E., a center which provides in-depth art, media, and museum experiences related to curricula in participating schools. (Author/RK)

"Alpha-Pets" are the focal point of an integrated, multidisciplinary curriculum. Each pet is featured for a week in a vocabulary-rich story and introduces related activities beginning with the featured letter, such as the four food groups during Freddie Fish's week or universe during Ulysses Unicorn's week. (MT)

A method for teaching elementary school children that man must not waste the world's resources if he is to maintain his comfortable place in the world's environment. (RB)

Techniques for a successful nighttime field trip to observe celestial wonders are presented. The author describes such a trip, taken with gifted fifth graders. (KC)

Have writing skills taken a backseat in your classroom? They have in many schools, even though the need for good writers is growing. A professional writer and teacher shows how you can help your students take their first steps in developing writing skills. (Editor/RK)