A technology integration consultant for the Roseville, Minnesota, school district surveyed two electronic mailing lists, LM-NET (Library Media Network) and ED-TECH (Educational Technology), to identify the top educational resources on the Internet. Fifteen educational resources are described and e-mail subscription information is provided. (AEF)

Discusses bibliographic instruction in the field of psychology and reviews library science literature, psychological literature, and electronic teaching resources. Highlights include reviews of library science and psychological journals, books, literature guides, bibliographies, databases, CD-ROMs, and Internet resources. A reference list at the…

In the North West Region of New South Wales, a project was initiated in 1993 to address the lack of resources allocated to the talented science student. A four-day residential camp resulted, which was held in Armidale. The foci for the program were the scientific procedures and concepts involved in the practice of forensic science. (Author)

Features a color poster entitled "Electricity Serves Our Community" and describes how the poster can be used to help teach about energy, electricity concepts, and types of electrical generation. Explains how teachers can obtain other resources such as posters, lesson plans, and kits from the National Energy Foundation. (PR)

Describes a process of creating an insect collection designed to supplement living insect observation. Suggests methods and equipment for locating, capturing, killing, preparing, preserving, labeling, storing, and maintaining insect specimens. Illustrations offer a visual portrayal of the insect collecting procedures. (MCO)

Presents reviews by elementary school classroom teachers of books that have had a significant impact on their teaching and the philosophical underpinning for their actions. Includes reviews of four books on literature, literacy, language arts, whole language, the holistic approach, and assessment. (PRA)

Examines educational support agencies in Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, and England and Wales. Argues that a relationship exists between the organization and the functioning of a country's educational support services, such as curriculum development and school counseling, and the tradition of the education system as expressed in the authority…

Describes a conference conducted by the Arab World and Islamic Resources and School Services founder Audrey Shabbas. Discusses bias and lack of knowledge prevalent in teaching materials concerning Islamic and Arab culture, history, geography and language. (LZ)

The study compared the diagnoses determined by 200 adult autopsies performed in 1968 and 200 autopsies 20 years later. Analysis indicated few changes in variety of case material despite declining autopsy rates and a changing racial mix of patients. Recommendations for maximizing the teaching impact of each autopsy are offered. (Author/DB)

Annotates and reviews three professional books about organizing reading instruction; some of the resources highlight belief systems and some highlight procedures. (MG)

A brief overview of the use of satellites in education mentions sources of information about their use and available programing. There is a review of the technological aspects of the Europlus Network, which markets European programing to viewers in the U.S. via Intelsat. (CNP)

Outcome-based education (OBE), which grew out of the mastery learning movement, calls for determining the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind students need in preparation for life after graduation. The article describes the history and implementation of OBE and provides a list of OBE-based resources. (SM)

Presents a checklist for choosing a good AIDS curriculum and provides several sources of resource materials for AIDS education programs. A position statement is included from the National Parent Teacher Association supporting the concept of comprehensive school health education programs that include AIDS as a topic. (IAH)

Evaluates the process through which financial resources affect opportunities to learn in U.S. public high schools. Examines direct and indirect effects of school expenditures on students' achievement. Indicates that per-pupil expenditures indirectly increase students' achievement by giving them access to educated teachers who use effective…

Offers a guide to some available resources on the internet to help teachers judge how best to use new technology for the benefit of their students in the context of adding a historical dimension to mathematical studies. (ASK)