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Christensen, Jacob Højgaard; Wistoft, Karen – Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education, 2019
This article maps out existing research regarding the effectiveness of subject-integrated school garden teaching. The school subjects of interest are mathematics, languages and science, and subject integration is defined as a link between these subjects and school garden teaching. The article is based on an integrative review and is derived from…
Descriptors: Gardening, Interdisciplinary Approach, Outdoor Education, Mathematics Instruction
Industry-Based, Transdisciplinary, Complex Problems as Realistic Settings for Applying the M in STEM
Czaplinski, Iwona; Turner, Ian W.; Helmstedt, Kate; Corry, Paul; Mallet, Dann G. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2021
In this paper, we consider the perceived effectiveness of using industry-based transdisciplinary, complex problems as a vehicle for final year undergraduate mathematics students to apply their knowledge and skills in realistic settings, preparing them for the world of work. The discussion centres on a recently designed, implemented and evaluated…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, College Seniors, Undergraduate Students, Relevance (Education)
Yildiz, Melda N. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2020
This study explores the role of geospatial education in P20 classrooms; offers creative strategies and possibilities for integrating mobile technologies such as Global Positioning System (GPS) into the curriculum; promotes global competences and media literacy education among youth; and GPS and SIS technologies with limited resources; global…
Descriptors: Geographic Information Systems, Handheld Devices, Global Approach, Competency Based Education
Radu, Petronela – PRIMUS, 2013
Math in the City is an interdisciplinary mathematics course offered at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in which students engage in a real-world experience to understand current major societal issues of local and national interest. The course is run in collaboration with local businesses, research centers, and government organizations, that provide…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, College Mathematics, Undergraduate Study, Urban Areas
Wilhelm, Jennifer; She, Xiaobo; Morrison, Darrellee Clem – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2011
In this study, interdisciplinary environments were created in NSF institutes and classrooms with graduate fellows and teachers. Using a mixed methodology, we examined how experiential learning influenced participants' mathematical/scientific actions and compared differences in mathematics/science efficacy and content understanding between…
Descriptors: Test Results, Test Items, Self Efficacy, Experiential Learning
Swope, Darcy M. – SchoolArts: The Art Education Magazine for Teachers, 2008
Times change in education, and the recent focus on math enrichment has led to the development of new ideas that integrated math with art. This article describes a "hands-on" activity where the concept of fractions is made more "real" to first-grade students. (Contains 1 online resource.)
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Grade 1, Interdisciplinary Approach, Art Activities
O'Mahony, Catherine, Ed.; Buchanan, Avril, Ed.; O'Rourke, Mary, Ed.; Higgs, Bettie, Ed. – National Academy for Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning, 2014
The 6th Annual Conference of the National Academy for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (NAIRTL) and the 4th Biennial Threshold Concepts Conference was held at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, on June 27-29, 2012. The NAIRTL is a collaborative initiative between University College Cork, Cork Institute of Technology, National…
Descriptors: Fundamental Concepts, Higher Education, College Instruction, Learner Engagement

Social Education, 1980
Describes elementary level simulation resulting in products which participants sell to fellow students. The project includes basic lessons in economics, forming a corporation, applying for and receiving a loan, shopping trips, production, advertising, and market analysis. (KC)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Economics Education, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning

Routier, Wanda J. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1998
Presents a lesson where secondary students learn about First Amendment rights. Expounds that the students conduct and analyze a survey on First Amendment rights and then compare their results with those from the national survey conducted by the Freedom Forum. Includes a student handout on conducting a survey and also the survey itself. (CMK)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, English Instruction, Experiential Learning, Freedom
Ham, Jan – 1998
This book presents architectural design activities for students to utilize skills in mathematics (geometry, measurement, estimating, and scale), science (materials and engineering), and social studies (surveys, contracts, community planning, and social interaction) to create a playground and to clearly express their ideas about space and play. The…
Descriptors: Building Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Geometric Concepts

Cangelosi, James S. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1988
To develop students' abilities to reason with mathematics and apply mathematics to problem solving are abetted by building on their personal experiences, integrating the curricula, and designing learning activities that require students to write or speak about mathematics. Using an integrated approach is discussed and examples are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Experiential Learning, Interdisciplinary Approach
Bot, Ludovic; Gossiaux, Pol-Bernard; Rauch, Carl-Philippe; Tabiou, Safouana – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2005
This article describes an active learning method for the teaching of physical sciences and mathematics to engineers. After defining the challenges involved in the training of engineers, we shall describe the answers provided by our method, "learning by doing" (named "Apprentissage Par l"Action" in French), by introducing…
Descriptors: Graduate Study, Experiential Learning, Active Learning, Physical Sciences

Davis, Anita P. – Social Studies, 1994
Presents instructional strategies for teaching middle school students about time zones and why the earth experiences night and day. Provides instructions for helping students make and use sextants and sun dials. Describes class activities and student-teacher dialogue. (CFR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Class Activities, Earth Science, Experiential Learning
Finlay, Joy – 1982
This book contains a wide variety of winter-oriented ideas and activities that can be adapted to all elementary grade levels and can also be integrated into existing mathematics, science, social studies, and/or art programs. The activities aim to help students develop the skills of observation, appreciation, and problem solving as well as…
Descriptors: Animals, Art Activities, Elementary Education, Environmental Education

Science and Children, 1989
Describes activities which demonstrate the abundance of organisms living underground. Provides outlined directions, lists of materials, and a soil ecosystem transparency for delving into the properties of soil. (RT)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Botany, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning