Educational uses and implications of small inexpensive computers are discussed. (STS)

A simulation game entitled "Return on Investment" has proved effective in communicating to high school senior economics students the challenges involved in managing a large business. (Author/STS)

States that art games are pleasurable learning experiences which improve student interest in the subject and provide stimulating applications of concepts. Discusses content and models for art games and examines ARTICULATION: THE GALLERY GAME and ARTERY, two games designed by Erickson and Katter. Presents guidelines for art game planning. (GEA)

Some techniques used in making animated computer games in order to highlight their mathematical content are presented through specific examples. (MNS)

Offered are suggestions for educating elementary school children to the effects of smoking on health. (GW)

Provides a "laundry list" of classroom ideas, designed to jog teachers' memories and stimulate student interaction. (KS)

This book contains puzzles, riddles, illusions, experiments, and games for children ages 9-12. The experiments and activities teach students about the inner workings of their brain. Contents include: (1) "Caverns of Memory"; (2) "Forests of Hidden Treasure"; and (3) "The Puzzle House." (CCM)

This teacher's guide is part of a 2-volume set presenting economic reasoning as it might be taught and practiced in upper-elementary and middle school classrooms. The book explains and illustrates a particular approach to reasoning and shows students how to use this approach to think about problems and to imagine solutions for them. Seventeen…

This teacher's guide is part of a 2-volume set presenting economic reasoning as it might be taught and practiced in secondary school classrooms. The book explains and illustrates a particular approach to reasoning and shows students how to use this approach to think about problems and to imagine solutions. Thirty-five mysteries (problems) are…

An extensive research review by M. Adams (1990) led her to the conclusion that providing instruction and reinforcement in learning common rimes is highly beneficial in fostering growth in learning to read. While substantial amounts of reading, either independent or with partners, is critical in learning words with common rimes, focused study is…

Examined questioning strategies of children to determine whether or not the ability to question could be enhanced with special training. (DP)

Simulation games are currently being used to teach high school students how to forecast the weather. The students are cast in the roles of forecasters given meteorological information to predict the weather and, in addition, how it will affect the lifestyles of a particular area. (DS)

This simple and compact teaching technique is briefly described, as are its procedures, setting and teacher materials. The basic goals and purposes are analyzed favorably in reports from users. (KM)

The characteristics of a computer-controlled diagnostic game, and some analyses of student performances and some measures of task difficulty are described.'' (Authors/AK)