Despite the interest, curiosity and the enthusiasm of the large public for Astronomy as a scientific discipline, it is absent from the current Romanian curriculum. We present here the results of two surveys that involve parents and teachers and show the necessity, the relevance and the usefulness of including astronomy as a discipline in the…

Provides an example of how archaeologists might conduct a hypothetical research program to illustrate how specific types of data are generated and then used to interpret prehistoric culture systems. A brief review of the historical development of American archaeology is also provided. (JN)

Using three specific works of art, the author demonstrates how a study of selected landscape paintings can be integrated into units on landforms in secondary school earth science and general science courses. (Author/SJL)

Presents the course outline for "Science: A Way of Knowing," a content-integrated science course designed for high school students to learn about the nature, the processes, and the social aspects of science. (CS)

Describes how the basic principles of energy flow and matter recycling can be incorporated into a framework around which many classes, courses and perhaps curricula could be designed. (LS)

To combine writing with science, the writing of cinquain poetry was incorporated into a unit on water. Instructions for writing the poetry and examples are provided. The cinquain exercise can be used for a wide variety of earth science excercises and is suitable for other science areas. (Author/JN)

Suggests that students be taught processes and practical applications of biology in an interdisciplinary approach. (LS)

Outlines some of the topics discussed in the Schools Council's Geology Curriculum Review Group Report which was set up to examine the place of geology in the school curriculum. Presents a graphical model showing the relationship of geology to other physical and social sciences. (CP)

Outlines an interdisciplinary workshop in bioethics for secondary teachers taught by a team consisting of a scientist, a philosopher, and a literary critic. Discusses definitions, topics, reading selections, problems, and value. (DC)

Describes how two topics in the school mathematics curriculum could be of value in teaching school biology. (LS)

A dialogue between the heads of the science and mathematics departments at a British school is presented. The topic under discussion is the relationships between science and mathematics curriculum and instruction. (SD)

Described is a freshman science program at Deerfield Academy (Deerfield, Mass.) in meteorology, designed as the first part of a three-year unified science sequence. Merits of the course, in which particular emphasis is placed on observation skills and making predictions, are enumerated. (CS)

Knapping is a toolmaking technique used by early humans and replicated by research archaeologists. Describes knapping techniques and provides examples of how they are presently being used in North America. (MDH)

Describes a multidisciplinary, team-taught introductory course on water. Focuses on the chemistry section of this course which used a systems approach to introducing students to the aquatic chemistry of natural systems. (Contains 16 references.) (Author/ASK)

Lists advantages of combining physics and chemistry into a three year physical science course. Cites increase in teacher morale and decrease in student disciplinary problems as two important results. (CP)