Recommends the use of cemeteries as the focus of student research in secondary social studies. Presents methods for initiating such a project and guidance for appropriate student behavior. Includes a list of suggested activities for cemetery studies. (CFR)

Outlines materials and resources that can facilitate the implementation of multicultural education in elementary, middle, secondary, and higher education. Summarizes the underlying philosophy and objectives of six models of multicultural education. (PRA)

Contends that historical geography helps teachers understand the link between history and geography. Presents an annotated bibliography of recommended geography books for teachers. Asserts that the most essential volume is an atlas of U.S. history. (CFR)

Provides plans for simple, inexpensive teaching aids and equipment for visually impaired children. Details for building null detectors, electronic thermometers, and calorimeters are included. (DDR)

The time required to develop instructional material for an entire course tends to be longer than the lifetime of the system used in the authoring process. Argues that it is difficult to develop new approaches under these circumstances. (DDR)

Describes wNetSchool, a professional Web service developed by television station WNET (New York City) that is available without charge to elementary and secondary school teachers. It includes standards-based lesson plans and classroom activities, a multimedia primer, online mentors, and links to model schools where the Internet is used effectively…

Explains some of the more common ways of becoming Internet-fluent and discusses persuasive reasons for doing so. Describes resources available on the Internet for teachers and students and explains ways in which some of these resources can be used in the classroom and for research. (Author/VWL)

Provides a selective, annotated bibliography of resources listed in the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database that relate specifically to civic education for democracy from a variety of international perspectives. Includes information about the ERIC system and how to obtain copies of materials cited in the bibliography. (DSK)

Introduces the Kumar and Chubin-edited collection, "Science, Technology, and Society: A Sourcebook on Research and Practice". Presents an outline of the 12 chapters that examine STS trends, curriculum, teaching, learning, mentoring, advocacy, public policy, and issues for further research. (Author/WRM)

Examines the distribution of dropout and turnover rates among 247 U.S. urban and suburban high schools to study school effectiveness. Finds that dropout and turnover rates can be attributed to student background, student composition, school resources, and school processes. (Contains references.) (CMK)

Examines the scale of drop-outs across colleges. Considers appropriate analytical treatments in a number of colleges in the further education funded sector and investigates the resource effects. Identifies prior achievements of enrollments as a major factor of non-retention in courses and discusses some of the educational implications of the…

Laserdiscs are an efficient and flexible medium for art presentations in schools. This article discusses laserdiscs, also called videodiscs; distinguishes between constant linear velocity (CLV) and constant angular velocity (CAV) which allows more flexible access; describes the use of bar coding for access; and lists selected visual art…

Asks to what extent it is possible to identify meaningful and coherent historical periods across the boundaries of societies. Argues that cross-cultural interaction must figure prominently as a criterion in any effort to establish a periodization of world history in modern times. Illustrates a historical periodization based on cross-cultural…

Describes the creation of Web-based multipurpose multimedia databases concerned with the Supreme Court and other historically and politically significant institutions, events, and actors. Addresses four evaluation questions on whether the database will help less-skilled students; help bright students and scholars improve their understanding and…

Surveys internet sites that provide resources for science teachers and their students. Focuses on topics related to science and society, sound, optics, professional development, and tips for searching the internet. (DDR)