"The Capital Kid" is a cowboy persona used by the author when she teaches capitalization skills. Her teaching style and the games used are described. (SJL)

Predicts that the use of simulation games will again pick up momentum and will earn deserved recognition as an instructional technique. This is because it has come to be evaluated in appropriate ways and because it is linked directly to computers, and more specifically, microcomputers. (VT)

A teacher of autistic and brain damaged children discusses factors involved in designing a group game, and describes five games for children with limited receptive and expressive language. (CL)

The process by which the computer simulation game KINGDOM was designed, is described, as well as other programs ( RAMSES, PLAYER, and MASTER) which were subsequently developed to simulate various human strategies for playing the game. Rules for playing KINGDOM and a sample print-out are included. (CMV)

Five teachers describe games and methods they use to interest children in spelling. (SB)

This article describes the process of designing an instructional simulation for orienting new residence hall employees to their job situations. (Author/STS)

Four approaches to simulation games are described; the puzzle approach, the colleague consultation, the geometry approach, and the inquiry approach. A sample geography game suitable for eighth grade students is described in detail. (STS)

Educational uses and implications of small inexpensive computers are discussed. (STS)

A simulation game entitled "Return on Investment" has proved effective in communicating to high school senior economics students the challenges involved in managing a large business. (Author/STS)

States that art games are pleasurable learning experiences which improve student interest in the subject and provide stimulating applications of concepts. Discusses content and models for art games and examines ARTICULATION: THE GALLERY GAME and ARTERY, two games designed by Erickson and Katter. Presents guidelines for art game planning. (GEA)

Some techniques used in making animated computer games in order to highlight their mathematical content are presented through specific examples. (MNS)

Offered are suggestions for educating elementary school children to the effects of smoking on health. (GW)

Provides a "laundry list" of classroom ideas, designed to jog teachers' memories and stimulate student interaction. (KS)

This book contains puzzles, riddles, illusions, experiments, and games for children ages 9-12. The experiments and activities teach students about the inner workings of their brain. Contents include: (1) "Caverns of Memory"; (2) "Forests of Hidden Treasure"; and (3) "The Puzzle House." (CCM)