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Teacher to Teacher Lloyd Andersen Editor, Teacher to Teacher The descriptions that follow represent a variety of instructional resources and techniques that have been used successfully in educational programs serving the hearing impaired and have been recommended by the users. For purposes of sharing this information with other professionals , educators throughout the country are encouraged to write in. The instructions for submission of information follow the reviews. Pathways in Science (Books 1, 2, and 3) Books (3 books each on Biology, Chemistry, & Physics) Hard cover Subject: Biology, Chemistry, & Physics Age range of students who used the materials: 15-17 Educational achievement range of students who used the materials: Grades 9-12 Contains basic information on each of the three subject areas. Easier to read than regular science texts. Not recommended for college-bound students. Good for those who can learn the concepts presented but cannot read regular texts well. For more information, contact Globe Book Co., Inc., 50 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10010. This information was submitted by Connie Nagy, Illinois School for the Deaf, Jacksonville, IL. The Computer Primer: A Complete Guide for Gifted Beginners Copyright 1983, $12.50 each Subject: Computers Age range of students who used the materials: 15-19 Educational achievement range of students who used the matierals: 3rd to 5th grade reading level Has simple, logical vocabulary. Printed in informal, hand lettered style. Has many pictures with labels of devices and media. Some exercises are useful for our class in introduction to data processing. For more information, contact Trillium Press, New York, NY. This information was submitted by Mary Bogaard, Teacher, New York City Board of Education, Murry Bergtraum High School, New York, NY. Consumer's Guide to Insurance for High School Students—Book of Activities Copyright 1981, $3.00 each Age range of students who used the materials: 15-19 Educational achievement range of students who used the materials: 3rd to 5th grade reading level Book covers kinds of insurance; history and principles of insurance; automobile, rent/homeowners , life, and health insurance; how to shop for insurance; and insurance terms. Excellent pictures. For more information, contact Consumer Affairs, Allstate Insurance Co., Allstate Plaza F3, Northbrook, IL 60062. TWs information was submitted by Robin Fassman, Teacher, New York City Board of Education, Murry Bergtraum High School, New York, NY. Diary of Ann Frank A kit containing three filmstrips, three cassettes, and a script Age range of students who used the materials: 15-19 Educational achievement range of students who used the materials: 3rd to 5th grade reading level The script is taken from the 20th Century-Fox film. One story filmstrip contains 161 frames, and that is the one we've used in our history of Western civilization class. The other filmstrips illustrate two different themes. For the past 3 years, I've found that this, more than anything else, helps our students understand what it was like to live in the middle of World War II. The script is very useful for a hearing-impaired teacher because it explains the action frame by frame. A.A.O. I February 1984 9 Teacher to Teacher For more information, contact Films, Inc., 1144 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091. This information was submitted by Ruth Brown, Teacher, New York City Board of Education, Murry Bergtraum High School, New York, NY. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS To share information about instructional resources or innovative ideas that have met with success in your particular educational program, please write to "Teacher to Teacher," American Annals of the Deaf, 814 Thayer Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Provide us with (a) title; (b) media format; (c) subject; (d) age range and/or educational achievement range of target students ; (e) brief description of item or method; (f) address for purchase or additional information ; (g) cost; (h) your name, address, and telephone number, and most importantly, (i) your comments on use, effectiveness, and student reaction. All material described in this column should be relatively current and obtainable through purchase or loan. People describing teaching techniques should be willing to answer any further inquiries. We look forward to hearing from you. 10 A.A.O. I February 1984 ...