The impact of the educational programs of zoos on the recreational visitor is addressed in this report. Unobtrusive or nonreactive research methods were employed as primary evaluative techniques by graduate social science students conducting six research projects at the Los Angeles Zoo. These studies were designed and implemented to examine: (1)…

This booklet explains in a step by step procedure how to develop a career education contest designed to provide incentive and recognition for students in the awareness, exploration, and preparation phases of career education. Written from a regional viewpoint (based on experience in a multi-district contest), the guide briefly describes these…

The prefatory section of the Library of Congress (LC) annual report lists library officers, library committees, consultants, and an organizational chart. The body of the report begins with a narrative overview of recent LC activities in such areas as organizational changes, copyright law, Bicentennial Program, publications, and projects. Separate…

Ten learning stations dealing with solid waste comprise the seminar described in this booklet. At each station, students observe a display and then answer questions listed on their data sheets. Although the seminar was intended for junior high school students, it has been used successfully with upper elementary and adult participants. Among the…

THIS REPORT DESCRIBES A COMBINED COMPUTER SYSTEM (MINITRAN-MPS/360) WHICH HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF MASS-TRANSPORTATION TO ACHIEVE A SPECIFIED ETHNIC DISTRIBUTION IN EACH SCHOOL IN A GIVEN COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO A NARRATIVE DISCUSSION OF VARIOUS OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES AND CONCEPTS, THE REPORT INCLUDES MINITRAN FLOW…

Suggestions are made for a variety of easy and low cost public relations ideas for use by libraries, especially school libraries and learning centers. Basic principles are outlined for the use of bulletin boards, mass media publicity, displays, library handbooks, telephone service, and ephemera such as bookmarks and newsletters. For school…

The permanent exhibition, the most typical form of museum exhibition, has failed to attract repeated visitation, since visitors quickly become familiar with the objects shown. The temporary exhibition evolved as a result for the need of repeated visitation. The temporary exhibition, set up for a period of one to six months, introduces fresh…

Fairgoers, who attended the United States Science Exhibit at the Seattle World's Fair and therefore were exposed to the elaborate attempt at mass education that it represented, were studied as if they were "students." Attitudes towards science and scientists, information retention, and background characteristics were measured. Attendance…

This annotated bibliography includes selected items on public, school, university, and special music libraries and librarianship 1937 - 1973. Publications are primarily in the English language, with a few in French. Coverage extends to music library administration, acquisition of materials (including musical editions, performance parts,…

How can teachers break down the idea among employers that the Certificate of Secondary Education is a second-rate examination? Reports on a pilot scheme which gives the general public an opportunity to assess children's CSE work for themselves. (Editor)

Level II, General Public Access, of a 5-stage madel of public access to computers through science-technology centers is described. Tables contain categories and examples of interactive computer games and programs, and computer classes offered at various science centers. (CMV)

A teacher educator gives reasons why the vocational agriculture teacher should become involved in preparing his students for Future Farmers of America (FFA) contests and some steps and precautions he should take to successfully integrate FFA contests into the instructional program. (MF)

Beginning with his own experience as a student, a horticulture teacher discusses the importance of students' practice in actually working on agricultural projects. He notes that experience obtained from participation in Future Farmers of America fairs, shows, and contests is particularly important for both students and their teachers in applying…

Explores the use of the poster as a form of scientific communication, and its relationship to the published paper, the abstract, and the oral communication. Suggestions for size, format, and layout for posters are presented. Reviews of two booklets on posters are printed at the end of this article. (TW)

Describes attempts by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to gain public approval of its policies by presenting school exhibits at world's fairs and expositions from 1893-1904. Explains that although the exhibits touted achievements of assimilation education, they unwittingly added to the growing interest in traditional native life and customs. (NEC)