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Direct linkGordon, Sheldon P.; Gross, Sarah; Bahamonde, Matthew; Winn, Jack; Seifert, Jessica; Martin, Carla A.; Yang, Yajun – PRIMUS, 2022
This article describes the authors' experiences developing and implementing an innovative curriculum connecting mathematics and the biological sciences. It describes the original plan, the modifications that were necessary, and some advice to readers who might want to develop comparable programs.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Biological Sciences, Curriculum Development, Interdisciplinary Approach
Mang, Ha My Anna; Chu, Hye-Eun; Martin, Sonya N.; Kim, Chan-Jong – Asia-Pacific Science Education, 2021
This study employed a multi-phased process to guide the development of an approach for integrating socio-scientific issues (SSI) and science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education in a way that can reform how science is taught in schools to improve scientific literacy. This approach can help teachers connect science…
Descriptors: Science and Society, STEM Education, Art Education, Scientific Literacy
Esquibel, Joseph; Rook, Deborah L.; LoRe, Sondra M.; Starnes, John H.; Miller, Jillian M.; Buntz, Jennifer G.; Hugo, Alys; Nieuwsma, Christianne B.; Seitz, Heather; Bissell, Ahrash; Gross, Louis; Kiser, Stacey; Lenhart, Suzanne; Mills, Michael A.; Neuhauser, Claudia; Corriette, Irene; Prescott, Sarah; Jenkins, Kristin P.; Karpakakunjaram, Vedham – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2023
Mastery of quantitative skills is increasingly critical for student success in life sciences, but few curricula adequately incorporate quantitative skills. Quantitative Biology at Community Colleges (QB@CC) is designed to address this need by building a grassroots consortium of community college faculty to (1) engage in interdisciplinary…
Descriptors: Biology, Science Instruction, College Science, Community Colleges
Daugherty, Michael; Carter, Vinson; Sumner?, Anna – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2021
Both those inside and outside of the education community are becoming increasingly familiar with the STEM acronym and the extensive efforts underway nationally to develop integrated PK-12 STEM programs that promote critical thinking, problem solving, 21st Century skill development and authentic learning experiences (Ingram, 2019). However, for…
Descriptors: Standards, Technological Literacy, STEM Education, Preschool Education
Engaging Undergraduates in an Interdisciplinary Program: Developing a Biomaterial Technology Program
Liang, Jia-chi; Kung, Shieh-shiuh; Sun, Yi-ming – Chemical Engineering Education, 2009
Yuan Ze University targeted Biomaterials Science and developed a curriculum related to Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, and Biomaterials for engineering students to cultivate talents for both engineering and biotechnology. After several years of operation, recruiting students has succeeded, and students are satisfied with the course design…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Interdisciplinary Approach
Lee, Mimi Miyoung; Chauvot, Jennifer; Plankis, Brian; Vowell, Julie; Culpepper, Shea – Internet and Higher Education, 2011
iSMART (Integration of Science, Mathematics, and Reflective Teaching) Program is an online science and mathematics integrated graduate program for middle school teachers across the state of Texas. As part of a large design-based research project, this paper describes the initial stages of the design process of the iSMART program for its first…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Masters Programs, Middle School Teachers, Mathematics Teachers
Ford, James R.; Prudente, Caryn; Newton, Thomas A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2008
The development, implementation, and evaluation of a research-based program of laboratory instruction for first-year chemistry students is described. The new approach engages students in interdisciplinary, chemistry-centered research projects during the second semester of their general chemistry course. (Contains 1 figure and 1 table.)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Program Development
Morgan, Lorraine; And Others – 1987
In 1984 the Human Biology program at Stanford University launched a writing across-the-curriculum project with a year-long writing-intensive introductory class. The immediate objectives were to (1) develop students' writing fluency by demanding more writing, (2) improve the quality of all student writing by increasing attention to the writing…
Descriptors: Biology, Content Area Writing, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedNichparenko, Sue Broadston – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Discusses issues related to the physics concepts/topics needed by health professionals, suggesting that medical students can better understand how the body works by completing meaningful physics courses. Also addresses related concerns expressed by medical students and faculty. A list of 41 physics topics cross-referenced to medical topics is…
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Download full textWeis, Judith S., Comp. – 1992
Directors and faculty members representing undergraduate environmental science/studies, in conjunction with the American Institute of Biological Sciences generated this report on the current status of and future prospects in undergraduate environmental science (ES) education. Despite their varied backgrounds and the diverse nature of their…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Change, Biological Sciences, Environmental Education
Murphy, Carole – 1983
Teachers at all academic levels can adapt the design and content of the sixth grade Japanese cultural festival detailed in this learning packet. Material is divided into 2 sections. Section 1 provides a step-by-step guide to planning and conducting the festival. These instructions, based on 5 years of experience, include a detailed planning…
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Clothing, Cultural Activities, Cultural Education
