A description is given of the Junior High "Brain Bowl", an academic competition based upon the television format used in the "College Bowl". Two teams of six players each are asked questions by a moderator. The first team to answer correctly wins two points. Incorrect answers result in a loss of a point. The game is played over a period of three…

A wide variety of creative activities may be suggested by calendar events. (JH)

Listed are 45 table, target, manipulative, active, and creative games with such developmental purposes as associative learning, tactile discrimination, and visual motor integration. Information includes the name of the item, distributor, price, description, and developmental purpose. (JYC)

The relation of games to life in general is discussed, with the suggestion that games constitute an excursion or "time out" from goal-directed activities in life, in which an alternative set of rules are established for a delimited period. A game thus constitutes a short-term parallel to life in general. As such, it acts, for children, as a device…

This booklet contains word games and puzzles, designed for use as introductory exercises at school food service training workshops, nutrition education classes, community health meetings, or for use by students. Time needed to play the games ranges from 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the nutrition knowledge and experience of the participants.…

A discussion of a game quality--integrity--a term the author defines as everything used in a game and which should embody the central concept. (HB)

A brief discussion of the differences between the design of simulation games and the difficulty of development of games is presented. (HB)

A new type of instructional games that attempt to retain the strengths of the lecture format while replacing its passive nature is described. (Author/RAO)

Characteristics of a simulation include: (1) a degree of analogy between the simulation activity and reality; (2) objectives at an appropriate level of application; and (3) participants dealing with the consequences of their actions. (STS)

Suggestions for conducting an instructional game or simulation. (Author)

A personal view of simulation considers evaluation, game variables, reasons for using and not using simulations, producing organizations, and promoting greater use. (LS)

Simulation, Planning and Training Exercises (SPATE) was established to help youths 15 or older cope with the social world. SPATE is based on three essential ingredients: technical content, problem solving, and personal relationship. MAtching SKills (MASK) is a simulation in career selection and job-seeking. (Author/LS)

A system of classifying and categorizing simulations and games is established as a guide for the beginner and provides a framework of procedures to help choose appropriate activities. (Author/KM)