The child's natural inclination to accept differences in others can be used in promoting an anthropological perspective. Language, the arts, and family life were all subjects which can be used to integrate anthropology into the curriculum. Describes anthropology-related activities for grades K-6. (CS)

Argues that physical education can provide powerful contributions to an integrated curriculum approach. Explains how the theme of human interaction links social studies and physical education. Provides suggestions for integrating the two subjects in the primary grades, the middle elementary grades, and the upper elementary grades. (CFR)

Suggests that social studies teachers on all levels include material on energy in their curricula. Reviews various ways in which this material can be presented (interdisciplinary approach, current events, subject area perspective, skills approach, and/or social studies skills). (DB)

Discusses the benefits of using literature in classroom instruction and describes its inclusion in California's new English-Language Arts Framework as well as in the new History-Social Science Framework. Lists several works appropriate for use in K-6 instruction. (GEA)

Lists 18 statements that form a synthesis of social science concepts. This synthesis was prepared in the late 1950s but was never implemented. The California History Social Science Framework is a new attempt to encourage the integration of social science concepts. (CS)

Offers suggestions about what to teach within the five themes of geography in California's History-Social Science Framework (1988). States that the use of these themes (location, place, relationships, movement, and regions) along with the 15 basic concepts of geography provide a structure for understanding the substance of geography and its…

Provides an annotated list of 10 items from the ERIC database about integrated curriculum and instruction. (CFR)

Asserts that education cannot be limited to the confines of a textbook but must be a true window to the world. Argues that this can be achieved through curriculum and thematic teaching. Provides suggestions for designing and teaching integrated, thematic units. (CFR)

Urges that the teaching of social studies should be integrated with other subjects. Recommends starting out with a story that the teacher has cleared for reading level, elements of literature, and social studies content. Suggests novels combining literary elements with information on different cultures and historical periods. Includes lesson…

The new K-12 economics education program being implemented by the San Diego City (California) schools is described. A brief historical background, a rationale, what constitutes the program for grades 9-12, and how the program is being implemented are discussed. (RM)

Discusses five innovative social studies projects which employ conceptual frameworks, discovery learning, and multimedia presentations. The projects generally reflect the ideas of the "new social studies." Projects discussed are The Family of Man, From Subject to Citizen, Patterns in Human History, Geography in an Urban Age, and…

The model outline for the high school world cultures course as described in the 1981 California History Social Science Framework is printed in its entirety. The course contains units on anthropology, economics, history, political science, sociology, and humanities. Seven culture areas are outlined, and unit goals are indicated. (CS)

Contends that learning skills taught in science classes are of equal value for social studies. Discusses a two-step formula for establishing principles, hypotheses, and theories and then validating them. Presents and discusses eight skills used in science instruction that are applicable to social studies. (CFR)

Presents a plan for developing and teaching an interdisciplinary curriculum unit combining social studies/social science and English/language arts. Argues that an integrated curriculum based on history and social studies is the key to an effective interdisciplinary unit. Provides suggested resources and instructional ideas. (CFR)

Describes a historical research project for students in secondary grades. Provides recommendations for evaluating student projects. Includes a student project guide and evaluation scale. (CFR)