Demonstrates that basic algebraic symbols can be used to illustrate fundamental concepts in technical writing, such as hierarchical organization, sentence structure, modification, and punctuation. Suggests that students in calculus, chemistry, and physics may benefit from this application of familiar concepts to those of technical writing. (HTH)

Points out that the prelingually deaf, whose first language is American Sign, need to learn English as a second language (ESL). The teaching methods of ESL have been successful when applied to deaf education, and there is a need for improved coorporation between teachers of the deaf and ESL teachers. (Author/SED)

Three popular models of dance education are discussed: romantic, reductionist, and reinforcement. What is needed is a unitary model, which provides an integrative approach to dance education by relating the emotional, skill-dependent, and intellectual aspects of dance to other subject matter. (RM)

Presents a model of an environmental studies course that reflects a spaceship earth philosophy. Includes a rationale and a listing of concepts and processes for this action oriented program. Suggests several interdisciplinary experiences that emphasize problem-solving and decision-making skills. (ML)

Describes how classrooms can "talk the language of" and "write about" mathematics concepts and procedures, thereby demystifying the abstraction of math and, at the same time, developing literacy skills. (GC)

There are many reading abilities that students need in order to read and comprehend effectively in the content areas. Discussed are techniques that the teacher can use to make students critical and independent readers. These include the directed reading activity, SQ3R, mapping, the cloze procedure, and various vocabulary techniques. (RM)

A close involvement with the arts helps students develop skills useful for any area of the curriculum. Techniques are suggested for making the arts more than just extracurricular activities. (DF)

Teaching methods that elementary art teachers in British Columbia involved in an interdisciplinary art and language arts program have successfully used to help children experience an art project and then write about it are discussed. (RM)

Teachers should consider integrating reading tasks into their art assignments. Ways to do this include reading about art activities, having the teacher create note-taking guides for demonstrations, and encouraging students to question and critique artwork. (IS)

Learning science through design offers students the opportunity to engage in real-life problems from an interdisciplinary perspective. This ERIC Digest explains the power of "design" as a teaching tool, what it brings to teaching, and what learning through design entails. (YDS)

In their second book copublished by the National Council of Teachers of English and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, David and Phyllis Whitin offer K-6 teachers a wealth of ideas for integrating literature and mathematics, including: (1) Specific criteria for evaluating math-related books, with emphasis on inquiry, critical…

Emphasizing writing and student inquiry, this rich collection offers teachers ready-to-use classroom resources with a sound basis in best practice. Student engagement with community becomes the centerpiece of the book, an engagement that takes place across disciplines through projects involving history, environment, culture, and much more. Editors…

The mission of the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC) is to identify effective curriculum resources, create high-quality professional development materials, and disseminate useful information and products to improve K-12 mathematics and science teaching and learning. This issue of "ENC Focus" contains articles related to mathematics…

This paper presents results of a study that sought to answer the question, "How does integrating dance and math in an intense co-teaching model of integration affect student attitudes toward learning math?" The goal of the dance/math project was to engage students in math in ways that reached students' multiple intelligences and encouraged them to…

This teacher's guide is designed to provide science teachers with the necessary guidance and suggestions for teaching nuclear chemistry. In this book, the fundamental concepts of nuclear science and the applications of nuclear energy are discussed. The material in this book can be integrated with the other modules in a sequence that helps students…