Comparison of the thermodynamic entropy with Boltzmann's principle shows that under conditions of constant volume the total number of arrangements in a simple thermodynamic system with temperature-independent constant-volume heat capacity, C, is T[superscript C/k]. A physical interpretation of this function is given for three such systems: an…

Cooking activities are suggested for students not yet ready for the first grade as a method of increasing readiness, promoting social interaction, improving language skills, and enhancing self-image. Four recipes and the skills each develops are offered. (MT)

This article describes a visit to the Maison des Petits school in Geneva, Switzerland where Piaget had observed young children. (PD)

Discusses the use of "Le Petit Nicholas" as an intermediate French reading text. Provides ideas for exercises and teaching techniques that can be used with the book. (EKN)

The Haiti Scholarship Program is a USAID-funded effort managed by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and implemented by local Haitian non-profit organization Le Fonds de Parrainage National (FPN) to provide scholarship support to more than 15,000 students in the five Haitian cities of Petit-Goave, Port-au-Prince, Saint-Marc, Gonaives, and…

This issue of "Forum," a journal designed to provide a marketplace of ideas for California community college faculty, contains six articles on current educational concerns. First, "Seeking a Working Vision: Community Colleges and the Mission Statement," by Richard A. Garcia, argues that community colleges must put joint…

A high school course in early childhood growth and development is described. It is offered as part of an exploratory career program and is scheduled for a full school year for three hours a day. Students acquire entry level skills in a laboratory nursery school. (AJ)

This unit of instruction deals with building models of light with emphasis on the particle theory, the wave theory, and the theory of possible duality. Successful completion of Algebra I and Plane Geometry is strongly recommended as indicators of success. The booklet lists the relevant state-adopted texts and provides a list of the performance…

Presented is the study of modern and classical concepts of the atom; the structure of the atom as a mass-energy relationship; practical uses of radioactivity; isotopes; and the strange particles. Performance objectives (16) are included as well as a detailed course outline. Experiments, demonstrations, projects and reports to enhance student…

Comparative education research and courses are needed to identify real revolutionary movements in the current cultural revolution in the United States. The presence of cultural revolution is indicated by, among other things, the development of microcultures. Intranational instead of cross-national studies are of importance in the next few years to…

Offers an overview of the meaning and development of traditional Flemish and French still life painting. States that art history, as well as technical process, must be taught for discipline based art education to be effective. Describes Flemish still life classifications, eighteenth and nineteenth century French works, and still life symbolism.…

The world of system chief executive officers (CEOs), including how their responsibilities differ from those of campus presidents, is discussed by the chancellor of the University System of South Texas. The system CEO's responsibilities include nurturing, leading, and managing. (MLW)

Describes how three groups of twentieth-century U.S. artists--Landscape and architectural artists, pop artists, and the photo-realists--used the object as the primary image in their artwork. Maintains that this approach to studying still life may be more relevant for teachers and students today. (KM)

Presents an institutional strategy for effective alumni charitable giving that can effectively help finance public higher education. This may be accomplished by addressing federal and state appropriation trends to higher education, breaking down the financial burden that higher education places on families, determining the essential, growing arena…