The authors state the case for an interdisciplinary approach to energy education and describe the energy education unit developed in their school district. (Author)

Reviews the general education curriculum today and offers suggestions for using the author's curriculum model. (Author/WD)

The authors describe their involvement in the development of an industry-sponsored energy education program in Illinois. (Author)

If we are to cope successfully with our dwindling resources, conservation education must be integrated into the entire school curriculum. (Author)

Proposes clustering content areas of a middle school curriculum under humanities, technology, and personal study. An interdisciplinary team planning approach could eliminate the schism between academic and other subjects. (MLF)

If instruction's primary goal is helping students understand present experience, the traditional, highly fragmented secondary curriculum is inadequate. The disciplines might help segment reality for specialized study, but are inappropriate organizers for general education curricula and teacher education. Disciplines should remain healthy, but…

The middle level social studies curriculum should involve interdisciplinary instruction and in-depth study of issues that lead students to make connections. (eight references) (MLF)

Humanities-oriented instruction can form the basis for or become an enriching part of social studies classes. Describes interdisciplinary humanities courses at a Virginia school. Provides six suggestions for principals who want to develop or expand the role of the humanities in social studies courses. (MLF)

"Separate-subject" approach to knowledge and skills has little support in curriculum research; reflects specialized, Eurocentric view of knowledge organization; and contradicts real-life information usage. Subject-wheel approach is one way to pursue connections. Integrative curriculum is more challenging, because it must be planned by…

Geographic education requires specific knowledge about the earth and the skills to recognize, describe, and explain the interaction of people with their environments. A recent Geographic Education National Implementation Project (GENIP) document presents a framework for developing a geography study course for grades 7-12. (MLH)

Dance education offers the opportunity for students to learn effective communication skills, gain self-confidence, and increase awareness of different cultures. At the heart of any quality arts education program is a sound curriculum that provides all students with sequential instruction and helps them achieve arts literacy. An introductory dance…

A Virginia science and technology high school restructured its ninth-grade curriculum by clustering three core courses in an integrated program. Students work with resource managers at Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge to gather data on species inhabiting the area. They prepare well-researched reports and present them to peers, faculty, and…

A 1993 National Study of High School Restructuring surveyed principals of 3,380 high schools concerning restructuring elements being used. Although 10-15% of U.S. schools are being restructured, few are simultaneously employing key elements (performance standards, authentic assessment, interdisciplinary curriculum, school-based decision making,…