Describes some interesting features of the book "Sumario Compendioso," first written in North America so that others can use it to enrich their classes and forge links between mathematics and other subjects. (KHR)

Proposes examining word origins as a teaching strategy for helping middle school students speak the language of mathematics as well as promote students' general vocabulary development. Includes roots, meanings, related words, and notes for middle school mathematics vocabulary. (KHR)

Draws on numerous different content areas in the development of a 4-to-6 week long unit with the culminating activity of a simulated Mexican cafe. Students assume the roles of restaurant personnel and greet customers, take and fill orders, cook a variety of Mexican entrees, tally the check, and make change, all in the target language while…

Describes an enrichment activity which simultaneously follows up on a literature unit and begins a unit on newspapers. Describes how students produced a newspaper based on events in the novel they had just finished reading. (RS)

Technology education (based on an organized set of concepts, processes, and systems) is designed to replace traditional industrial arts programs (based on a study of materials, like wood or metals). At the secondary level, teachers can engage students in research and experimentation that cuts across the disciplines. (MLH)

Makes a counterpoint to a previous article that makes a case for using the exploratory approach to teaching second languages in middle schools. The article advocates a well-organized and sequential language program at the middle school level that includes interdisciplinary ties, content-based instruction, and a strong linguistic and cultural…

Advocates infusion (i.e., introducing new concepts across a traditional curriculum) to teach sexuality in religion classes. Stresses finding areas of correlation and planning lessons with a specific aim in mind. Identifies basic concepts of sexuality that relate to the religion curriculum and benefits/drawbacks of infusion. (BCY)

Presents an interdisciplinary model that weaves leadership concepts into the contextual richness of history by employing the visual arts as catalysts. Links leadership concepts to activities involved in the administration of an art museum. Assesses strategy's effectiveness by examining comments from involved students. (17 references) (MLH)

Describes the development of a theme-based, multidisciplinary course. The article partitions into the following sections: (1) Constructing the Course; (2) Putting the Ideas to Work; (3) Connecting Science and Society; and (4) The Arts and Astronomy. (ZWH)

The paper examines how teachers and students should deal with steadily increasing amounts of knowledge in the life sciences, explaining that students must learn to be generalists to some extent. It is important for students to know theories and rules as well as how to apply them. (SM)

Presents two activities for teaching elementary level mathematics by immersing students in worthwhile literature (the Hello Math Reader series) while introducing them to real-life mathematics. The primary level activity teaches students to use number relationships to solve math riddles. The intermediate level activity has students explore…

Discusses the new trend in K-12 architectural designs that help schools provide interdisciplinary, hands-on learning along with community interaction. Several design projects are highlighted. (GR)

Argues that rock and roll music provides a source of subject matter and interpretation to expand teaching from the confines of the classroom into the world of students' daily lives. Suggests three ways in which rock and roll can be used to teach social studies and presents two sample lessons. (DSK)

Physical educators can teach students basic geography by hanging maps in the gymnasium and using them for physical education activities. The article describes what teachers need to create wall-size maps, how to choose maps, and how to fund and implement map projects. Suggestions for various map projects are included. (SM)

Uses popular sayings and proverbs to introduce chemical phenomena. Presents an exercise including 26 chemical concepts identified with matching proverbs and sayings. (YDS)