Film study can be a valuable educational endeavor if the pedagogical point of view is not short-sighted; if the medium does not become the message; and, if students are allowed to make a film as well as see many of them. (DS)

The war in Vietnam created a new curriculum on peace education. The new courses, known also as Peace Studies, take an interdisciplinary approach combining sociology, history, philosophy, morality, economics, futuristics, and political science. (DS)

The history of witchcraft offers an interesting avenue to the study and teaching of important historical and social phenomena. Valuable research contributions by historians is discussed and listed in the bibliography. (JB)

Describes how the combined effort of the History, English, and Art departments helped students to create an exhibit that invited all students to stop, look, and learn. (RB)

Discusses the relationship between chemisty and biology in the science curriculum. Points out the differences in perception of the disciplines, which the physical scientists favoring reductionism. Suggests that biology departments offer a special course for chemistry students, just as the chemistry departments have done for biology students.…

Examines the model of interacting nerve systems based on a switching theory, which uses a mathematical structure familiar to many high school students and requires little knowledge of biology. Reviews the basic operation of nerves, and demonstrates how Boolean algebraic statements are applied to synaptic interactions. (PR)

Ecology is still a subject that gets little attention in our schools. Present and proposed programs are discussed. (Author/MF)

Discusses a rationale for teaching about Africa and an interpretation of appropriate inquiry techniques. (DB)

To become an integral part of the school program, local resources must be identified, documented, and cataloged at the school or district level. A form for collecting data and sample activities and ideas for using these community resources in interdisciplinary social studies/language arts courses in the elementary grades are presented. (RM)

Discusses mechanics of and experiences with an urban land use simulation game. Students were able to practice developing analytical skills, improve their capacity to collect thoughts and present them orally, and participate in a real life "adult" situation where they could apply concepts learned in the course of their education.…

Teachers and students of economics and literature can learn about economics by studying concepts and topics in great literature and drama. Themes in literature deal with economic forces. A table of these themes is included. (AM)

An effective approach to drawing instruction at the secondary level is through the exploration of unique materials and techniques. Two such approaches involve the use of physics and aesthetics--creations of drawings utilizing photographic processes. Methods of teaching direct light drawing and etched light drawing are presented. (Author/KC)

Describes a technical writing course in which four sessions were taught jointly by a writing instructor and a counselor to help students link job-hunting skills with writing skills. Includes the schedule for the four sessions. (TJ)

Considers the situations of "interdisciplinary writing," writing done in correspondence with subjects other than English. Describes some methods and experiences in teaching interdisciplinary writing in a college level "Writing Science" course. (JT)