This study compares the subject matter acquisition of a lecture discussion group and a game playing group in a course in personality theory. The game playing performance was at least as good as that lecture discussion group, as well as having a consistently high motivational level. (Author/CG)

A short description is given of the experiences of a first and a third grade class exercise in the making of hand puppets and the presentation of student productions. (EJS)

A combined Art and English Department project resulted in the student construction of models of the sets used in the play "Life with Father". (EJS)

Student participation in the graphic studies program results in the active investigation of social issues and problems in the environmental setting of the community." (Author)

A combined project of the Music and Art Departments provided for the student production of a puppet version of the Nutcracker Suite. (EJS)

A program model for gifted preschool children incorporates a differentiated curriculum into an open classroom environment. The Structure of Intellect model serves as the basis for classroom activities (10 examples of which are provided) which stress creative and productive thinking. (CL)

Nine learning activities can prepare elementary school social studies students for group work. The activities teach students how to organize a group, recognize the value of all contributions, and how to take responsibility to contribute, respond to other contributions, listen carefully, encourage contributions, and form a group decision. (KC)

Examines the who, what, where, how, and why of informal drama instruction in the classroom, arguing that, given the current emphasis on "basics" in education, such instruction can provide one of the most basic educational experiences in language arts. (HTH)

Describes an activity approach (Independence and Elaboration Day, I & E Day) which is intended to help high school social studies students become independent readers and learners by reading social studies material other than textbooks. Suggested materials include newspapers, minutes of political and legislative meetings, and magazines. (DB)