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Peer reviewedWoodbury, Sonia – School Science and Mathematics, 1998
One emphasis of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' (NCTM) core mathematics curriculum for all high school students is mathematical connections. Presents working definitions for "curriculum,""interdisciplinary," and "integrated," and a model of curriculum design based on the work of Harold Alberty. This…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, High Schools, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedDickinson, Valarie L.; Young, Terrell A. – School Science and Mathematics, 1998
Elementary school goals for instruction focus on developing literate readers and writers. Provides examples of integrated interdisciplinary and thematic instruction. Recommends the use of thematic instruction with an interdisciplinary focus to meet National Science Education Standards and National English Language Arts Standards. (Author/SJR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Education, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedHuntley, Mary Ann – School Science and Mathematics, 1998
Examines middle school integrated mathematics and science education from the perspectives of theory and practice. A conceptual framework in the form of a mathematics/science continuum is included to lend clarity and precision to the phrase "integrated mathematics and science." Discusses barriers to integrating mathematics and science. (Author/SJR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedVenville, Grady; Wallace, John; Rennie, Leonie J.; Malone, John – School Science and Mathematics, 1998
Presents examples of integrated science, mathematics, and technology teaching in seventh- to ninth-grade classrooms. Several different forms of integration were found in 16 Western Australia schools including thematic, cross-curricular, technology-based projects and local community projects. Discusses several implementation issues including the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Foreign Countries, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedLonning, Robert A.; DeFranco, Thomas C.; Weinland, Thomas P. – School Science and Mathematics, 1998
Presents a model for developing theme-based, interdisciplinary, integrated curriculum. Model includes a theme-creation phase and an activity-refinement phase. The integrated continuum model is intended to be used by curriculum developers to facilitate the creation of powerful interdisciplinary lessons. (Author/SJR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Curriculum
Peer reviewedSwitzer, Thomas; Voss, Burton – School Science and Mathematics, 1982
A call is made for the integration of science and social studies education in elementary and secondary schools. Examples are given of situations where instruction has been integrated over the two areas. It is felt instruction can be provided which focuses on problem solving and decision making. (MP)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedRoebuck, Kay I.; Warden, Melissa A. – School Science and Mathematics, 1998
The history of mathematics and science integration in American schools is a continuum which runs from math for math's sake to science for science's sake. While examples of the integration of process skills are common, integration of content is not. Presents two lessons developed around radioactive decay and efficiency. Suggests that changes in…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational History
