Explains the three characteristics of laser light (monochromatic light, divergence, and coherence), the components of a laser, applications of the laser (alignment, distance measurement, welding/cutting, marking, medical applications), and a complete laser training system appropriate for classroom use. (CT)

After showing that Goethe's declarations and admonishments concerning the scope and methods of science often foreshadowed later developments, the author reconsiders Goethe's own scientific efforts. Goethe continually strove to fully integrate human experience into all levels of scientific inquiry and discovery. (JMK)

Three experiments involving 20 severely and profoundly mentally retarded adults revealed that redundant color cues did not facilitate visual discrimination of lexigrams, while random assignment of color and distinctive-feature training did facilitate visual discrimination. (CL)

The use of fake color'' technique, the writer concludes, encompasses all the principles of stripping, from black through color with all the interim steps. He suggests that this process, although largely ignored in industry, has several advantages as a teaching device. (KP)

Imaginative interiors displaying stars, stripes, flowers, and bands of contrasting colors, stimulate the interest and pride of both students and teachers. Pictures included. (Author)

An architect interested in schools offers suggestions on how color affects student happiness and productivity. (Editor)

This review of research examines the relationship between television production variables and learning, with emphasis on: visualization...;camera and transitional factors...; and color. (Editor)

Four experiments replicated findings that perceiving two terms in a unitary relationship facilitates their association. (Author/ML)

Describes an art activity in which sixth graders made mirror-image masks using only two primary colors and one secondary color. Students discussed the effect of color combinations and the use of masks in folk and modern cultures. (AM)

Two Oregon recreational facilities, the Tualatin Hills Sports Complex and the Corvallis Aquatic Center, designed by architects Broome, Oringdulph, O'Toole, Rudolf and Associates, share the bold application of color and clarity of design. (Author/MLF)

Describes how a teacher can give demonstrations of additive color mixing with one slide projector. (CK)

Sixteen studies from 1944 to 1974 are reviewed. The overall conclusion is that there is no marked difference in learning from color or black and white film or television. This may be due to the insensitivity of our instruments. (BD)