CHILDREN'S MATERIALS IN FEDERAL DOCUMENTS A selective, annotated guide ELEMENTARY LEVEL U. S. Department of Agriculture Home and Garden Bulletins: Making Healthy Food Choices. (1993). A 1.77:250 Making Bag Lunches,Snacks & Deserts. (1989). A 1.77:232-9 High interest, low reading level publications of use in units on health and nutrition. Include easy recipes, and reproducible charts and graphics. Updated regularly. Rocky Mountain Arsenal: coloring and activities book. (1992). D 101.2:R 59/2 Let's Write! Learning Partners Series. (1995). ED 1.302:W 93/2 Very basic 2 page resource sheets meant to be used in a one-on -one teaching session, either between parent and child, or child and tutor. Side one gives step-by-step suggestions for assisting in the activity, side two provides sample activities for several levels of writers. Other series titles include: Let's read/do math/do science. The Indian Reading Series: Stories and Legends of the Northwest. (1977-). ED 1.319: A collection of stories developed by Indian people from twelve reservations. This series of children's stories are authentic Indian stories reproduced in the English language. Also available in this series are teacher's manuals and activity cards. A portion of this series is available in microfiche under the same call number. Your World My World. (1977). EP 1.2:W 89/2 An informational booklet on pollution and the earth. Encourages the reader to become more aware of his/her environment. Endangered Species Coloring Book: Save our Species. (1991). EP 5.2:SP 3 Includes an index of species' common and scientific names. Also teaches geography and introduces key terms such as extinct and habitats. Eating With Your Heart in Mind : 7 to 10 year olds. (1993). HE 20.3202:H 35/17 Age-appropriate health and nutrition guidance booklets. Includes color graphics, high interest, low reading level text, games; explains key vocabulary and concepts. Other titles and age groups included in series, for example, Heart Health . . Your Choice, for 11 to 14 year olds. What's Under Your Feet?. (1992). I 19.2:F 32 U.S. Department of the Interior/U.S. Geological Survey activity book. Activities and Adventures for Kids: A look and see book. (1992). I 29.2:AC 8 U.S. Department of the Interior/National Park Service activity book. Children's Experimental Workshop. (1979). I 29.2:C 43/3 Describes the Children's Experimental Workshop in Glen Echo Park. Designed to assist those interested in developing accessible programs in various settings -- parks, recreational areas, community centers, and other cultural and educational facilities. Art & Indian Children of the Dakotas. (1982). I 20.63:1 Bicultural educational book series designed for children and teachers primarily of the western Sioux. Includes an introduction to the concepts of lines, shapes, images, pictographs and art as memory and tradition. Mark Trail Tells the Story of a Fish in Trouble. (1992). I 49.2:F 52/20 Comic/coloring book telling the plight of the striped bass and its dwindling population. Take Pride in America with Mark Trail. (1989). I 49.2:P 93 Coloring book educates and entertains the reader. Shows the reader how to care for and enjoy the great outdoors. A Wetlands Visit. (1992). I 49.14:W 53/3 Informative coloring book. Wonderful resource for Earth Day activities. Nergal, the 4th Planet: An Exercise in Imagination. (1992). NAS 1.2:N 35 Activities for the elementary student to encourage exploration in the classroom and out. Space Shuttle - Activities for Primary and Intermediate Students. (1992). NAS 1.2:SP 1/54 Ideas and information for use by primary and intermediate level teachers in their classrooms. Activities designed to enhance elementary curriculum. SECONDARY LEVEL Contrary to Nature. (1977). HE 20.3002:N 21/5 Highlights the history and personalities involved in cancer research. Excellent illustrations and photographs accompany short topical entries such as "HUMAN GENETICS". Table of contents and index included. Suitable for high school students. On the Teen Scene: Good news about good nutrition. (and other similar titles). HE 20.4010/a: Various two to three page reprints from FDA Consumer magazine. Topics include hearing loss, toxic shock syndrome, acne, over-the-counter medications, and others of interest to ages 10-20. U. S. Geological Survey Publications: various titles. I 19.2: Good overview of single topics for use with students of physical science. Most are 4-10 pages, and include photos, charts, graphs and diagrams. Examples of pamphlets and short topical booklets include: Tree Rings: Timekeepers of the Past Geologic Time Our Changing Continent Global Change LC Science Tracer Bullet. (1992). LC 33.10: Library of Congress bibliographies for science and technology, includes an index. The Fingerprints of Light, Star Stuff and People. (1992). NAS 1.2:F 49/2 Helps the reader to learn about the development of science and technology by examining the Ulysses mission. Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer. (1992). NAS 1.2:UL 8/3 Twenty page document detailing NASA's mission that provided astronomers with a view into one of the least explored windows of the electromagnetic spectrum - the extreme ultraviolet. Educational Briefs. (1992). NAS 1.69:106 Brief explanations of specific aspects of the universe for the secondary-level classroom. Background Notes. (updated frequently). S 1.123: 7 to 10 page Department of State series of booklets which include a basic overview of each separate country's population, geographical, political, economic and historical facts. Publications of the National Portrait Gallery [of the] Smithsonian Institution. (1970 -). SI 11.2: Representative titles include: Fifty American Faces. (1978). The Black Presence in the Era of the American Revolution 1770-1800. (1973). Masterpieces from Versailles: three centuries of French portraiture Washington in the new era, 1870-1970 TEACHING MATERIALS Teaching Soil and Water Conservation - a classroom and field guide. (1992). A 1.68:341 An aid for teachers giving suggestions to help in carrying out activities and observations in the classroom and out-of-doors. These activities will cultivate an awareness in students at an early age so as to make a better environment for tomorrow. Biotechnology: Education - Special Reference Briefs. (1992). A 17.24:92-05 Offers sources of information on biotechnology for research, education, and training. Nutrition Education Materials and Audiovisuals for Grades Preschool-6. (1992). A 17.24:92-06 For educators interested in nutrition education materials, audiovisuals, and resources for the classroom. Nutrition Education Materials and Audiovisuals for Grades 7-12. (1992). A 17.24:92-07 Videocassettes in the NAL Collection Pertaining to Alternative Farming Systems. (1992). A 17.24:92-14 Reference briefs on products and services providing information on the methods and techniques of alternative and sustainable farming systems to researchers, extension workers, educators, farmers, and the interested public. National Archives Teacher Workshop. (1992). AE 1.102: Explanations of documents and photographs with accompanying exercises. Suitable for high school students. Global Change Educational Diskette Project. (1992). C 55.2:G 51/4 Two page description of The Diskette Project including description of data, documentation, a manual of exercises, and how to order material. America 2000 Communities: Designing a Report Card. (1992). ED 1.2:AM 3/8/DESIGN Discusses the planning of a community report card for the various communities that have taken on the AMERICA 2000 challenge. Other general Department of Education publications found in this SuDoc number stem. for example, Teaching Science to English Learners, Grades 4-8. (1992). ED 1.8/4:11/992 Guide to help teachers plan, design, and implement science activities for students learning English as a second language in Grades 4-8. A.T. Quarterly. (1992). ED 1.79/3: Newsletter developed by the RESNA TA Project under a contract with the Natl. Inst. on Disability & Rehabilitation Research. (RESNA), U.S. Dept. of Education. Helping Your Child Learn to . . . Read [and other topics]. (1992). ED 1.302:C 43/20 Helpful book of activities for children from infancy to age 10. Also includes a list of resources for children's literature by age group and subject. Publications for Parents: Helping your child learn. (1992). ED 1.302:P 21/1/992 Pamphlet listing materials to help parents help their children learn. Getting Started: How Choice Can Renew your Public Schools. (1992). ED 1.302:ST 2/3 Roundtable publication which discusses the philosophy of student assignment transportation and financing of school choice programs. The Link. (1992). ED 1.303/4: Newsletter of the Appalachia Educational Laboratory. AEL works with educators in ongoing research and development based efforts to improve education and operates the ERIC Clearinghouse on Rural Education and Small Schools. National Center for Education Statistics. (1992). ED 1.328/4:C 43 Statistical information on experiences in child care and early childhood programs of first and second graders. Gives information on home-based care, daycare and nursery schools, and kindergarten programs. Earth Notes. (1993). EP 1.108:1/3 Quarterly environmental publication for educators, grades K-8. Offers activities and ideas for the classroom. Sources of additional information are also provided. Prologue to Action - Life Sciences Education and Science Literacy. (1992). HE 20.2:L 62 An overview of the Prologue to Action: Life Sciences Education and Science Literacy conference held in Ohio in March of 1992. Focuses on making the public aware of the importance of science literacy and using this awareness in the classroom to produce a high quality scientific work force. Prevention Plus III. (1992). HE 20.8008:P 92 Guide for assessing alcohol and other drug prevention programs at the school and community level. Tells what a program assessment is and details a four-step model of program assessment. Children's Interpretive Programs. (1979). I 29.2:C 43/2/978-79 Describes different interpretive programs offered by various national parks to help children to better understand the significance of such places. Connections. (1992). I 29.2:C 76/4/GRADE 1-5 Descriptions of certain aspects of nature and our environment at different grade levels. Vital Connections. (1991). LC 1.2:SCI 2/6 Information for educators on the importance of getting children interested in science at a young age through reading. An Ongoing Voyage. (1992). LC 1.2:V 94/3/PACKET A teacher's packet to accompany the Library of Congress exhibition "1492: An Ongoing Voyage" held in the Madison Gallery, Library of Congress until February 1993. This packet offers information about the "historical interchanges that initiated our own 'ongoing voyage' and new perspectives on the issues of cultural pluralism that mark our own time." Children and Poetry. (1979). LC 1.12/2:P 75/979 A selective, annotated bibliography of poetry and rhymes written for and enjoyed by children. New and old works from around the world. NASA Lewis Resource Center -- Educational Materials 1992-1993. (1992). NAS 1.2:T 22/17 Offers aerospace materials for use in the classroom at all grade levels. This information is generally not included in current textbooks and comes in various forms: videotapes, audiotapes, publications, lesson plans, and activities and software for the Apple IIe. NASA's Education Programs. (1992). NAS 1.75:536 Brochure which briefly outlines NASA's education programs and opportunities. CIA Maps. (issued regularly). PREX 3.10: Large scale maps of all parts of the world developed by the Central Intelligence Agency. With and without topographic and geopolitical features. National Gallery of Art Activities '93. (1992). SI 8.2:T 22/992-93 Pamphlet listing possible school tours, topic tours, special programs, and teacher workshops in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Studies in the History of Art. (various years). SI 8.9: no. Series covers various art periods, movements, and individuals. Understanding Taxes. (1992). T 22.44/2:488 A/992 Brochure describing a set of ready-to-use classroom materials to aid in teaching and learning the U.S. tax system. Teacher's Resource Kit T 22.44/2:21 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Depression:Define It. Defeat It. (1989). HE 20.8108:D 44/2 What to do when a friend is depressed, guide for students. A Coloring Book Story About Mary & Johnny's Letters to their Grandparents. (1989). P 1.2:C 71/2/989 Quick facts about the postal service. Short version: P 1.2:C 71/2/short/989 East Indies. (1995). D 114.7/5:EA 7 U.S. Army compaigns of World War II with clear, simple maps and analysis and further reading. Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers. (1995). HE 20.3002:ST 6 Current scientific research with summary and additional reading. Facts About the Endangered Species Act. (1995). I 49.2:EN 2/28 Quick facts which would be great for high school reports. The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality. (1995). EP 1.8:IN 2/3/995 Nicely designed graphics, includes table of contents and glossary. Strategic Forum: The Next Enemy. (1995). D 5.417:35 Summary of key military issues. Of Wings and Things. (1990). NAS 1.2:W 72/2 Aeronautics information stuff and things for students and teachers, includes reproducible models and classics of misinformation. Heary Health...Your Choice: 11 to 14 Year Olds. (1992). HE 3202:H 35/16 Appeals to preteens. Soozie and Katy. (1994). J 24.2:K 15 Teacher study/use guide on front and back covers, reproducible activity pages inside. Common Weeds of the United States. (1970). A 1.76:366/971 Leaf charachters; fruits, includes glossary and index. Boxes and Bowls. (1974). SI 6.2:B 69 Decorated Containers by Nineteenth Century Haida, Tlingit, Bella Bella, and Tsimshian Indian Artists; studies of indian art and a discussion of methods and materials. New England's Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Plants. (1982). I 49.2:N 42e Great models for pencil sketches, includes color phots in sitú. Technology Today. (1995). NAS 1.2:T 22/20/SUPP. New serial! CIA Maps. PREX 3.10/4: Topographical and nontopographical maps with clear details to teach map making or map reading, reproduces well for reports. A Teacher's Tour Guide to Denver-Area Mines and Mineral Processing Facilities. (1993). I 28.16/2:T 22 How many minerals in a telephone? It has the answer. Women and AIDS. (1993). HE 20.4010/A:W 84/5 Popular articles are reprinted as separates; important public information written at about sixth grade level. Note charts; information sources. Public Affairs Specialists: FDA's Walking Encyclopedias. (1995). HE 20.4010/A:EN 1 Invites students to formulate questions and ask experts. FDA Consumer. (May 1993). HE 20.4010/4:F 73/3 FDA issues, special reports and popular reprints, includes clear reproducible graphics and how to obtain copies of articles and information. WorldWise Schools: The World Map Project Handbook. (1995). PE 1.8:W 89 Activities and games with "links" to curriculum goals; a collection development tool, ordering information, includes bibliography for teachers and students. A Profile of the Working Poor, 1993. L 2.71:896 Helps to explain and interpret statistics and concepts like "working poor". Out of Africa. (1979). SI 1.2:AF 8 Special publication of the Anacosta Museum, includes table of contents and bibliography and index. Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Treatment. (1995). HE 20.3158:C 42/993 Includes resource list and glossary. Age Page: Hearing and Older People. (1995). HE 20.3861:H 35/2 Helps explain problems young people might experience with elders, written at about the sixth grade level; defines terms. Dynamics of Economic Well-Being:Poverty, 1991-1993. (1995). C 3.186:P-70/2/45 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Publications. Y 3.C 76/3: Examples of publications include: Children and Pools: A Safety Checklist Home Safety Tips: You Can Keep Your Baby Safe Who We Are...What We Do For You. (English, Spanish, Chinese) Vital and Health Statistics. HE 20.6209:10/192 Various series titles. Forest and Rangeland Birds of the United States. (1991). A 1.76:688 Natural history and habitat use. International Labor Comparisons Among the G-7 Countries:A Chartbook. (1995). L 2.71:890 Chequamegon Waters. (1993). A 13.13:C 42/6 Mission to Planet Earth: Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission. (TRMM). NAS 1.2:T 75/2 Acid Rain:Effects on Fish and Wildlife. (1985). I 49.13/5:1 Status of Alaska Wetlands. (1994). I 49.2:W 53 Solar-Terrestrial Research. NAS 1.2:SO 4/11 Our Solar System. (1993). NAS 1.2:SO 4/10 The Solar System: A New View. (1992). NAS 1.2:SO 4/9