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McCurdy, Donald W.; Fisher, Robert L. – School Science and Mathematics, 1971
Describes the history and seven major characteristics of Nebraska Physical Science Project (NPSP). Characteristics include the reduction of artificial disciplinary lines by integration of chemistry and physics, self directed learning, self pacing, multiple resources for teachers and students, and emphasis on behavioral objectives. (PR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Fused Curriculum, Individualized Instruction

Washton, Nathan S. – School Science and Mathematics, 1981
The interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary curriculum at the experimental high school on the Sde Boker campus of Ben Gurion University in the Negev, Israel, is described. It is viewed as a worldwide model available to academic communities to study the impact of environment on survival of all living things. (MP)
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Curriculum Design, Environmental Education, Experimental Curriculum

Gardner, Marjorie – School Science and Mathematics, 1975
Describes integrated science activity by UNESCO and in the countries of the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, Isreal, and the Carribean. (GS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Integrated Curriculum, International Education, Program Descriptions

Bordoloi, Kiron C.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
Described is the experience in two schools with the adoption of two science curricula, The Man-Made World and The Technology-People-Environment. The success and difficulties with the programs are discussed. (MP)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Evaluation, Instruction, Program Descriptions

Zorn, Frederick J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1973
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Grade 8, Integrated Curriculum

Switzer, 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

Hofman, Helenmarie – School Science and Mathematics, 1980
Details of the current energy crisis and the need for educational energy programs are presented. The author presents an outline of energy education concepts and promotes the need for an energy-literate society. (MP)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Energy

Damarin, Suzanne K. – School Science and Mathematics, 1981
An approach to inservice training for teachers of elementary mathematics, designed to meet a set of common problems, is noted. The organization places a mathematics course between two education courses. A sandwich approach to whole number arithmetic is detailed. The method is viewed workable for any mathematics curriculum area. (MP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics

Hurd, Paul DeHart – School Science and Mathematics, 1972
This paper, presented at the 1971 Annual School Science and Mathematics Association Convention, identifies crucial directions in science curriculum planning and discusses the supporting rationale. (DT)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Objectives, Mathematics Education, Program Descriptions

Romey, William D. – School Science and Mathematics, 1975
Outlines the basic requirements for genuinely transdisciplinary studies. Describes ways of transcending the boundaries of the disciplines and describes a learning environment that would facilitate integration. (GS)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Development, Educational Environment, Higher Education

Lomon, Earle L.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1975
States that real problem solving must become an effective and integral part of education at all levels. Describes the relationship of real problem solving to the USMES class, interdisciplinary education, and the total school program. (GS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Evaluation, Integrated Curriculum

Brehm, Shirley A. – School Science and Mathematics, 1972
Descriptors: Curriculum, Earth Science, Instruction, Program Descriptions

Meiller, Roy D. – School Science and Mathematics, 1973
Describes the science program offered at Forest View High School, Arlington Heights, Illinois. A wide variety of science courses have been included in the program in response to a survey of student opinion regarding the science topics that they wished to study. (JR)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum, Program Descriptions, Science Curriculum

Fertitta, Neal V. – School Science and Mathematics, 1975
The science curriculum in Anne Arundel County Maryland specifies a scheme for major unifying concepts in science and a scheme for scientific literacy as the basic structure of the program. (GS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Integrated Curriculum, Objectives

Fitzgerald, William M. – School Science and Mathematics, 1975
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Instruction, Integrated Curriculum, Mathematics Education