Discusses the use of simulation games and real-life "role models" to teach introductory chemistry to a class, mostly of biology and engineering majors. Included is a suggested time schedule for a role-playing exercise. (CC)

This simulation game is designed to give the student direct experience in conflict and cooperation. This exercise, a two-person instead of a group game, combines the primary elements of simulations--role-playing with a senario and a game format in which strategies have clear outcomes for the players. (SM)

A study of activities in mental computation and in paper and pencil enrichment activities for sixth graders showed that both treatments produced increases in achievement test scores. Examples of both types of activities used are included. (DT)

Describes a general approach to the analysis of teaching in small-group contexts; guidelines are presented in a check list. (Author)

Describes turtles'' which are wheel-like learning gadgets attached to computers developed by the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory of M.I.T. (DS)

Describes a program for second and third graders, using interest centers, a bank, a store, and money''. (SP)