Describes a way to construct from aluminum foil and a tin can a detector of ionizing radiation in the environment. (Author/SA)

Briefly describes some sources of parenting information that may be useful to parents, educators, and human service personnel. (CM)

Lists more than 40 books that give information on the use and construction of reading games. (GT)

This bibliographic review presents annotated citations of articles published during 1975 and 1976 of direct interest to teachers of sociology along with a short analysis of that literature. (Author)

The question of whether alternative schools and educational programs serve to "deschool" society, as sometimes claimed, is considered throught examination of what criteria define an organization as a school. (RW)

Presents information on the bone wars of the frontier West, the smartest dinosaur, current topics in paleontology research, and how to bring a study of fossils to life with hands-on activities. (DDR)

Explores the recent changes in approaches to professional development. Considers the advantages and disadvantages of using distance learning materials in staff development programs. (JRH)

Investigates different perceptions of resource provision, management, and use to support investigative and other practical science. Findings indicate that overall schools are building up an increasingly broad resource base, reflecting the range of content required in the National Curriculum. Findings also indicate inadequate quantities of basic…

Includes 22 articles that address Canadian history and the importance of having students honor Canada's past by providing articles relating to the areas of History and Social Studies covering: historical fiction as instructional material; Canadian scientists; agricultural fairs; the Historical Foundation; social science books on Canada; student…

Examines the results of a study that surveyed secondary science teachers about their needs and concerns. Discusses science teaching issues proposed by teachers and teacher educators. Lists resources and reform projects designed to help science teachers deal with these issues. Highlights reform and science teaching models, classroom management, and…

Describes CIRRUS (the Chemistry Internet Resource for Research by Undergraduate Students), an Internet-based resource in support of the undergraduate chemical research enterprise. Supports communication and information-sharing by providing a companion electronic mail server. Presents examples of services provided by CIRRUS. (JRH)

Describes The Flora of North America, the first comprehensive description of all plants growing spontaneously in North America. Discusses online resources, the publication as an educational resource, the published volumes, and scientific and planning applications. (JRH)

Reviews and suggests three professional resources for integrating biography and poetry into the curriculum as interesting literary genres at any grade level. (MG)

This inventory of current bibliographical sources in education includes listings of sources by country, international organizations, and national organizations; a listing of national and international databases on education; and a bibliographical listing of thesauri. Introductory materials appear in both English and French; the lists include…

The authors discuss the special resources needed to provide vocational instruction to special needs students. Topics covered include (1) required supportive personnel, (2) requisite skills for vocational resource personnel, (3) vocational resource techniques, (4) instruction, (5) instructional materials, and (6) evaluation. (CH)