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Download full textBaron, Dennis E. – 1976
This paper, a small part of a larger project which explores the effects of linguistic insecurity on language production, discusses the negative attitudes toward language of some of the present-day "language elite"--those who take pleasure in or earn their livelihood by "Correcting every body else." Linguistic insecurity is, then, the feeling that…
Descriptors: Language Attitudes, Language Research, Language Role, Language Skills
Nicholls, Peter, Ed. – 1983
This 12-chapter book discusses the scientific facts behind the ideas included in the novels of Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, Frederik Pohl, Arthur C. Clark and other science fiction writers. Areas explored in the first 11 chapters include: exploration of deep space; energy and exotic power sources; likelihood of extra-terrestrial life and the…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Bionics, Fantasy, Futures (of Society)
Butler, Della – 1979
The teacher's guide and student materials provide elementary and junior high school students with an understanding of the space shuttle as a new kind of transportation for conveying goods and performing services in space. The unit is appropriate for a learning center approach, individual instruction, or use with the entire class. It is organized…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Economics Education
Saul, Wendy; Newman, Alan R. – 1986
This book addresses some of the methods by which science can be made accessible to children, both in school and non-school settings. It contains information on effective science education for elementary school age children, and includes a catalog of books and other materials. Topics discussed in the book include: (1) planning; (2) approaches to…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Electronics
Rising, Suzanne – 1988
The success of "American Way," American Airline's in-flight magazine, comes from three major factors: the success of American Airlines itself, the high advertising revenue of the magazine, and the quality editorial material produced. Beginning in 1966, "American Way" has evolved from a brochure of flight information and travel…
Descriptors: Advertising, Content Analysis, Journalism, Periodicals
PENROSE, ROBERT; AND OTHERS – 1966
THIS TEACHING GUIDE IS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH GIFTED PUPILS AT GRADES FIVE AND SIX WHO ARE READING TWO OR MORE LEVELS ABOVE THEIR GRADE PLACEMENT. THE GUIDE ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR THE STUDY OF BIOGRAPHY THROUGH SCIENCE LITERATURE. SUCH READING SKILLS AS ANALYZING THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE, HIS ORGANIZATION, PERSONALITY AND STYLE, UNDERSTANDING…
Descriptors: Biographies, Gifted, Grade 5, Grade 6
1992
The Chugach Conferences on the future of communication in Alaska are working conferences in which participants play as important a role as the speakers. The 1991 conference alternated public sessions with small-group discussion of communications issues such as rural circumstances, telephone policy, evolving communication technologies, distance…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Broadcast Industry
Clark, Thomas, Ed.; And Others – 1994
Marking "Writer's Digest"'s upcoming 75th anniversary, this book presents a collection of the best writing instruction, advice, and inspiration written by famous and not-so-famous writers and published in the magazine from the 1920s to the 1990s. The 49 selections in the book are arranged chronologically and address: (1) selecting an…
Descriptors: Characterization, Higher Education, Nonfiction, Novels
Asimov, Isaac – Phi Delta Kappan, 1976
Advances in educational technology can have salutary effects on education for the young and the old. (IRT)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Change, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedAsimov, Isaac – Journal of Reading, 1974
Challenges visions of a total audiovisual future by defending the importance of written language. (RB)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Communications, Futures (of Society), Imagination, Secondary Education
Asimov, Isaac – National Wildlife, 1973
How this energy source was created, its meaning to mankind, our drastically reduced supply, and why we cannot wait for nature to make more are considered. Today fossil fuels supply 96 percent of the energy used but we must find alternate energy options if we are to combat the energy crisis. (BL)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Energy, Environment, Fuel Consumption
Asimov, Isaac – Saturday Review: Science, 1972
The author explains some of the principles underlying holography, a process by which literally hundreds of images can be stored on a single piece of film and then reproduced, one by one, in three dimension.'' (Editor/AK)
Descriptors: Holography, Lasers, Technological Advancement, Three Dimensional Aids
Peer reviewedAsimov, Isaac – Social Education, 1973
Topic 5, Expanding Horizons of Science, asks students to question the expansion of the human element and reaction to the environmetal changes brought about by advancing technology. The story is taken from the 1954 book, Nightfall and Other Stories. (JB)
Descriptors: Humanization, Science Education, Science Fiction, Secondary Education
Asimov, Isaac – National Wildlife, 1972
Traces the history of life on earth from the Cambrian period to present. Stresses the importance of inter-dependence of individual and species and the dependence of life upon non-life. Discusses the speed at which man has altered nature's balance and the question of how an ecological balance is to be maintained. (LK)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Earth Science, Ecology, Environment
Asimov, Isaac – Continuum, 1979
In Asimov's scenario of the future, the percentage of older people will increase and computer technology will relieve humanity of many tasks. The concept of education as a lifelong, natural, and enjoyable process will thus become paramount, and university extension and continuing education institutions will be challenged to meet the needs of an…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Computers, Futures (of Society)
