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Avenues to Inspiration
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Campbell, Ashley – Science Scope, 2011
Integrating the worlds of art and science can be a perfect tool for engaging students who wouldn't be initially interested in a science class. Even those students who love science may delve deeper into the subject when it's associated with art. One way to make this connection is to explore the life and work of great nature artists of the past and…
Descriptors: Science Curriculum, Secondary School Science, Middle Schools, Art Activities
Learning Science Using Music
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Smolinski, Keith – Science Scope, 2011
For thousands of years, people have used music to transfer information and narrate stories. The musical structure, consisting of words set to melodies in rhythmic patterns, made the content easier to remember. Researchers have investigated the long- and short-term effects of song on memory and found that music aided in the recall of information.…
Descriptors: Music, Science Curriculum, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
Ideal Integration.
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Pontius, Richard; Sherman, Helene – Science Scope, 2000
Indicates the importance of the interdisciplinary approach in teaching and learning. Recommends using grids in curriculum design for the integration of concepts such as art, math, and science. (YDS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Geology, Integrated Curriculum
Olympic Opportunities.
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Shaka, Farella – Science Scope, 1996
Presents suggestions for a schoolwide Olympic curriculum that uses an interdisciplinary approach and takes advantage of student interest in the Olympic games. (JRH)
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Olympic Games
A Soviet Approach: Integrated Science.
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Isayev, Dmitry A. – Science Scope, 1993
Describes the Russian approach to integrated science education and discusses new ideas that Russians are working on. (PR)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Interdisciplinary Approach, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Battling Spring Fever? Try Los Remedios.
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Ivy, Tamra; Maloy, Heidi; Meagher, Carol – Science Scope, 1998
Explains the development of an interdisciplinary unit in which students learn basic chemistry and laboratory techniques while practicing English, mathematics, art, social studies, and leadership skills. Includes details about lab activities, assessment strategies, and science extensions. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, General Science
A Soviet Approach: Literary Physics.
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Tikhomirova, Svetlana – Science Scope, 1993
Describes a Russian approach of using literature to make physics instruction more interesting and attractive to students. (PR)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Interdisciplinary Approach, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Jurassic Park: Adventure in Learning.
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Shams, Marcia; Boteler, Trina – Science Scope, 1993
Describes using the movie "Jurassic Park" as a foundation for a middle school interdisciplinary unit involving science, math, language arts, history, and geography. Suggested books and activities are presented. (PR)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Biology, Dinosaurs, DNA
A Skunk Is in the Sky (or Is It a Plow?).
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Lebofsky, Nancy R. – Science Scope, 1994
Describes Project ARTIST (Astronomy-Related Teacher Inservice Training). Using hands-on science experiences, an integrated curriculum, and translated materials, teachers can make space science accessible and interesting to elementary and middle school children. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Art, Astronomy, Bilingual Instructional Materials