A collection of games and word-search puzzles to be used by the Home Economics teacher are presented. (BP)

Eleven games, whose objective is to teach home economics skills and concepts, are described, and a list of additional games and resources is provided. The games illustrated can be made from easily obtained, low cost materials, and are appropriate for classroom use. (AG)

It is obvious to any observer that today the social studies is in the process of a revolutionary change. It is axiomatic that one of the universal goals that all these changes are aimed at is to make social studies courses more meaningful and relevant to the life experiences of the student. One of the fastest developing innovations within the…

The use of programmed learning in 4-H nutrition projects is discussed as to objectives and learning principles. Three games designed for use with 9- and 10-year-old 4-H members are described and illustrated. The procedure for testing the games and an evaluation of the test results are presented. Conclusions and recommendations are given. (DB)

The design of a series of planning games is outlined. The purpose of the games is to convey an appreciation of the variety of possible futures and to indicate both how the occurrence of some events may affect the probability of occurrence of others and how much of a role chance may play, as opposed to deliberate intervention by the players, in…

Rules number 3, 4, 5, and 6 are detailed for avoiding commonly made mistakes in designing simulations and games. (HB)

Presents ideas for several games to use in teaching metrics to elementary school students. (JMB)

The use of simulation games has not been demonstrated to be a highly effective instructional method. (Author)

Presents ideas designed to perk up classroom spirits. Examples include such activities as an ambidextrous club, joke day, and secret pal week. (JMB)

Six instructional games are described which require few materials and occupy time periods ranging from 30 seconds to 45 minutes. (STS)

An annotated list of resources is provided for persons beginning to explore seriously the potential of simulation/gaming for enhancing instruction. (Author/STS)

This paper describes a computer based simulation game designed to help students to link theory and practice in economics. Students assume the role of a government and engage in budgetary planning. (Author/STS)