This game focuses on techniques for identifying coalitions or subgroups within larger social systems; and generates a wealth of data that not only serve to dramatize social dynamics, but also can be used to identify the structure of coalitions and the degree to which particular individuals exert interpersonal influence. (Author/CMV)

Presents a dice-and-board game for teaching French, designed to solidify vocabulary (dealing with shopping at a store) and to afford practice in certain grammatical structures. (IFS/WGA)

Describes a game intended as a laboratory exercise to help students understand temperature control in higher animals, discover how endotherms and ectotherms deal with gains and/or losses of heat, and discover the habits and habitats of higher animals and their influence on thermal regulation. (Author/SA)

Proposes the use of word games to promote the enjoyment of literature studies by second language learners. (AM)

A group-contingency behavior game significantly decreased disruptive classroom behavior after five weeks. The classroom observers gradually phased themselves out of the program, while training the teacher to continue the game unaided. Further analysis of the relative influences of peer pressure and competition v social reinforcement is needed. (CP)

This game simulates land use planning to meet continually changing national needs for timber, recreation, and other forest resources. The game condenses 75 years of the future of the hypothetical "Mystic Mountain National Forest" into four hours of playing time. (Author/RE)

The article discusses the use of simulation games (an activity in which participants interact within an artificially produced environment which recreates some aspect of social reality) with gifted children. (PHR)

Presents a nuclear power plant simulation game which is designed to involve a class of 30 junior or senior high school students. Scientific, ecological, and social issues covered in the game are also presented. (HM)

Discusses the use of puzzles as supplementary activity in the language classroom. (AM)

Suggests some techniques for capturing students' attention at the beginning of a language class in the elementary grades. (AM)

Describes a game format and procedures for developing teacher-prepared games in environmental education. Uses a game board, place markers, dice, and question and problem cards. Discusses development of learner objectives and preparation of evaluation procedures as well as follow-up tasks in revision. (CS)

Discusses the use of drill in learning basic math facts and provides suggestions for developing good practice in reading for communication at fifth grade and beyond. (Author/RK)

Provides some possible ideas for music learning centers focusing on listening activities, music-making, and "potpurri". (Author/RK)

Describes an instructional strategy for turning merchandising into an exciting and meaningful experience for both students and teachers. (HD)

Describes a card game that demonstrates that most metric units used in beginning physics are composed of six fundamental units. (MLH)