Discusses the toxicity of metals; each metal is presented with information concerning its biological function, its natural state, and a variety of other factors. (SA)

Suggests free or inexpensive resources available for inservice reading programs. (DD)

A survey of 260 reading clinicians yielded a list of 25 books recommended for remedial reading teachers. (DD)

This article analyzes the structure of the Bowles and Gintis argument that modern schools reproduce economic inequality, that the schooling process is unjust, and that schools cannot be made fair in a capitalist society. (JMF)

Discusses how cooking can be used in various curricular areas and provides resources for implementation. (SB)

Updates papers published ten years ago listing suppliers of polymer samples and literature for classroom use. Provides names and addresses of societies and trade associations that will provide literature on polymers free of charge. Includes a table listing companies that provide samples of polymers or recycled polymers. Another table listing…

Research Development Corporation is developing a virtual schoolhouse, a repository that will provide access to resources without traditional boundary limitations, materials customized to individual student needs, and professional development forums for teachers. The program will have a virtual library of educational research findings and…

Provides an overview of relevant Web sites for parents who have children with disabilities that can be used by teachers as a resource to help parents get started on the World Wide Web. Sixteen Web sites are identified along with descriptions of the type of information offered. (CR)

Describes a project where students visit, evaluate, and report on chemistry web sites. Discusses implementing the project, problems with the process, and results and rewards. Includes the evaluation form used and lists students' top chemistry sites. (JRH)

Examines the readability of Australian government literature on the environment and the understanding developed by students and the general public as a result of reading these materials. Findings indicate that the language level of the materials frequently obscured the concepts for the potential audiences. Gives some recommendations for improving…

Describes a study of online instructors that investigated how they use instructional tools designed for the Web, including conferencing systems, online gradebooks, audio streaming, student portfolios, and usage statistics. Discusses advantages and disadvantages of online tools and includes recommendations for the development of online tools. (LRW)

This article presents useful insights into undergraduate and graduate sport management programs and suggests questions prospective students can use during interviews and correspondence with institutions being considered. These insights and questions relate to admission, retention, and placement practices; physical and human resources access;…

Reviews professional references and instructional materials that focus on language arts instruction. (MM)

Describes methods to redevelop lab activities for use in schools with limited resources for proper facilities and equipment. Discusses take-home labs, paper-and-pencil labs, and lab station activities. (JRH)

Suggests a bibliography dealing with the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Lists sources for copies of the convention, basic sources, curricular materials, videos, and organizations. Includes works on children's rights under U.S. law and the right to education. (DK)