The first of a two-part article proposes a five level, hierarchical classification system to outline vocabulary types usually found in social studies materials. Instructional techniques are suggested to enhance student understanding of different vocabulary types. For journal availibility, see SO 509 175. (AM)

Suggests that political science teachers on the college level use their free summer months constructively by leading workshops for government officials and interested citizens on political science theory, research techniques, and practical political knowledge. (Author/DB)

This article describes a study in which Teams-Games-Tournaments (TGT) was implemented for three weeks into elementary classes and for four weeks in high school classes. Results show significant improvement in students' nutrition knowledge. (Author/SA)

Offers guidelines, activities, and teaching methods that can be used in English classrooms serving bilingual, multicultural, and migrant youth. (RL)

Identifies problems associated with having recent PhDs introduce college students to economics, gives the history of a Teacher Training Program intended to alleviate these problems, describes materials developed for use in training college teachers of economics, and suggests teaching methods. (Author/DB)

Provides a curriculum design to take advantage of the high levels of motivation generated by contemporary events in Iran and the Middle East. (Author/IRT)

Uses the experience of one of the authors in teaching a class in an alternative high school as an illustration of how themes are used in teaching. Elaborates upon the thematic approach to organizing educational experience. (Author/RK)

Describes a middle school program on world cultures taught jointly by English and social studies teachers. (DD)

Explores the debate over the teaching of black English in the public schools. Often ignored is that proponents of the recognition of black English have almost always advocated supporting standard English by using approaches that take black English into account. The reason for recognizing Ebonics is usually to implement strategies for teaching…

Describes a project in which 5th grade students study eastern bluebirds, their habits, habitats, and interactions with other species over the course of the school year. Includes the project schedule, a student field journal sample, and resources. (KHR)

Focuses on vocabulary as one aspect of language that is necessary for overall mathematics achievement. Identifies potential vocabulary problems and provides instructional strategies to promote vocabulary development. (KHR)

Details the history and process of a musical theater activity aimed at satisfying multiple intelligences and diverse talents at many levels of a middle school. Specifically describes: (1) how the project started; (2) performing two classics; (3) performance of Broadway Junior musicals; (4) continued support and enthusiasm; and (5) continued staff…

Proposes a shift in the direction of biocentrism that advocates the incorporation of humane education goals. Investigates preconceptions of human-animal relationships among a group of grade 5 students with a view to understanding their readiness to embrace a biocentric perspective. Includes recommendations for science and technology curricula and…

Explores the differences in the author's life between when she was a writer who taught and a teacher who writes. Explains that when she was a teaching writer, she wanted to shock, surprise, and astound students immediately with the potential of language. Concludes that as a classroom teacher, her goals are reached more slowly. (PM)

Argues that the literal and cultural "text" of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) calls into question the entire project of teaching English at the secondary level in this country. Teases out the connection between the study of NAFTA and the study of text and what it might mean for the teaching of English in the next…