Describes the Cornell Nature Study Movement developed in 1897 which has contemporary significance in that it was an interdisciplinary approach to teaching science based on leaflets published quarterly on natural history. (BR)

Outlines a procedure for cataloging and indexing pamphlets in historical collections. (PF)

This brief pamphlet on teenage alcoholism is one in a series published by the Public Affairs Committee. It was designed to give concise and useful information on teenage alcohol problems, and was written for both adults and youth. Statistics are offered as proof that large numbers of American teenagers are already problem drinkers. The current…

This pamphlet is about using broadcasting to teach adults. It assumes one is about to become group leader or tutor to adults whose learning is to be based on a television or radio series. The pamphlet does not assume any extensive teaching experience, nor does it try to lay down the law on the "best" teaching methods. It does try to offer some…

This pamphlet provides a general description of the Dependents' Educational Assistance program, or DEA (chapter 35 of title 38, U. S. Code). The DEA program provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents and survivors of certain veterans. It covers the main questions prospective participants may have about DEA benefits,…

Subject headings selected as a result of a compiled bibliography are given to help others working in the developmental stage of a verticle file collection on drug abuse. (NH)

A list of names and addresses of companies able to supply science teaching aids to Australian science teachers. (AL)

Clients reported feeling more positive about terminating from group therapy when they were given written materials to prepare them for the termination. Evidence did not support a transfer of learning to relationships outside the group. (Author)

Examined the usefulness of Means-End Theory in developing effective college recruitment brochures. Found evidence that brochures that emphasize attributes (e.g., cost, location) over consequences (e.g., getting a job) or values (e.g., security) will generate greater interest in an educational institution. (EV)

Describes a brochure that has been used by various college personnel in their attempts to help students in coping with transition and loss. Presents brochure's content. Discusses brochure's development, use, merits, and limitations. (Author)

This report presents guidelines to help homeowners, renters, and condominium owners purchase and maintain adequate insurance coverage for their residences and personal property. Types of property coverage discussed include the following: (1) standard policies and exclusions; (2) special programs (earthquake insurance, federal programs for…

This pamphlet, prepared by the Southern Oregon Research and Development Committee (SORD), offers suggestions for students and teachers for improving students' test-taking skills. Among the skills that students should possess to be prepared for taking tests are knowing the purposes of testing, having experience and practice in testing and following…

Presents information about new apparatus, equipment, and literature. Equipment includes such things as an educational computer, computerized analyzer, gas chromatograph, and laboratory extruder. New literature includes catalogs and pamphlets presenting technical data and procedures in areas such as water analysis, titrimetric procedures and…

This pamphlet was designed to provide vocational educators, administrators, and other individuals interested in developing and/or implementing cooperative vocational programs with information on the subject. Answered are these questions: (1) What evidence is there that cooperative vocational education is necessary or that it is better than other…

The pamphlet "Skylab" describes very generally the kinds of activities to be conducted with the Skylab, America's first manned space station. "Space Shuttle" is a pamphlet which briefly states the benefits of the Space Shuttle, and a concise review of present and future benefits of space activities is presented in the pamphlet "Space Benefits…