This paper describes the significant dialectal differences which exist between most West Indian dialects and Canadian English and outlines activities which can be used in a program for West Indian students in Canadian secondary schools. (CFM)

In 1975 Dynneson summarized six major projects, five simulations and games, five texts and some supplementary materials which drew upon or reflected the discipline of anthropology. This article extends the 1975 Dynneson review and includes seven new items: two courses and units, one simulation, three texts, and one film strip. (Author/JM)

Outlines an activity in which students clarify choices among personal and ecological values. Variables (including concerns of the natural environment and personal income) are rated from high to low within a total constraint set by the instructor. Uses of the activity in a college geology course for nonscience majors are discussed. (DH)

Defines the field of rural geography. Argues that educational games may be used to introduce students to topics in this field. Describes a role playing and decision making game which focuses on the development of control procedures within the rural planning process. (JDH)

Spion, an adventure game for intermediate and advanced college German students, requires players to communicate with a fictitious agent in complete, correct German sentences. The spy game was written in PROLOG, runs on an IBM-PC, and is available at no cost for noncommercial purposes. (Author/CB)

Recounts a teacher's successful search for a game that would reinforce her students' grasp of English grammar. (NKA)

Describes six types of software (manipulative, problem-solving, text reconstruction, text construction, simulation, and adventure) and the possible roles of each in computer-assisted language learning. (Author/CB)

Describes study of undergraduate students that was designed to assess the effectiveness of a simulation game in increasing empathic understanding. Dependent measures used to test the effectiveness of the games are described, the discrimination index is explained, results are analyzed, and future research needs are suggested. (31 references) (LRW)

Argues that calculator activities, even in the early grades, can present situations in which basic mathematical thinking processes come into play. The activity described involves developing efficient calculator guess-and-test strategies and requires only an introductory notion of the four basic operations of arithmetic. (PK)

Describes a game in which students deal with some of the factors involved in being a responsible pet owner. Includes a list of the materials needed for the game and provides the game board and the game pieces, along with a fold-out poster about neutering and spaying pets. (TW)

This activity for grades 6-12 is designed to promote an increased interest in mathematics and its study. Directions for the game "Math Trivia" are given, with questions ready for cards and additional questions listed. (MNS)

The focus is on the ability to create and relinquish hypotheses in problem solving. Given are activities that illustrate how to stress the importance of producing and evaluating new ideas. A hidden rule game, microcomputer software, and an attribute game are described. (MNS)

An exercise designed to provide students with an opportunity to take responsibility for learning an assigned reading and to share ideas with their colleagues is described. The exercise also provides a safe atmosphere in which to practice communication skills, critical thinking, and decision making. (MLW)

Describes pilot study conducted with fifth grade non-readers or poor readers which uses a child's physical activities in the outdoors to lead to, direct, and develop the printed word. Provides eight reading lesson ideas using interaction with objects in nature to create reading materials. (LFL)

An example is given for deriving mathematical content from a game. The game and eight activities are included for both basic and advanced versions. (MNS)