A two-dimensional matrix of educational disciplines and concepts in nature is proposed as a framework for syllabus development by teachers. (CR)

Suggests methods for designing interdisciplinary team taught environmental courses, listing logical content and characteristics. Two case studies, one in consumer education and the other in environmental education, are used as examples of interdisciplinary teaching. (CS)

As a major part of their science methods course, preservice elementary teachers start with a tested science unit and assemble a box of related manipulatives, audio visuals, worksheets, vocabulary cards, and other materials to be used in implementing the unit. The unit is then (ideally) used in practice teaching. (SD)

Describes a project that enrolled 36 secondary mathematics and science teachers to work cooperatively to plan a program to help integrate mathematics and science concepts. Thirteen ninth grade study units having a laboratory or demonstration component were developed, field tested, and evaluated. Teachers noted differences in using mathematics.…

Gifted students attending a week's summer mathematics program completed problems involving elementary number theory ideas and extensions. The sequence of these problems and strategies used are presented to help teachers looking for topics to enrich the mathematical experiences of students in middle grades or older. (JN)

After discussing the objectives and value of career education program, the author describes and lists career related mathematics units for elementary and secondary students. (SD)

The development and evaluation of programed materials require a consideration of the relation between student characteristics, nature of the subject matter, and programing variables. (Author/CP)