This teacher's guide is designed to provide science teachers with the necessary guidance and suggestions for teaching about energy and the environment. In this book, energy is discussed as one aspect of a general problem in environmental chemistry. The material in this book can be integrated with the other modules in a sequence that helps students…

Developments in the area of human engineering, scientific developments which affect human life when incorporated into the technology of society, require an attempt to cross conventional discipline boundaries in education. A justification for this attempt and several programs that met this need are described. (Author/KM)

This multidisciplinary approach necessitates the involvement of radiology that is suited for inclusion in an anatomy course since it is an ideal instrument for teaching anatomic principles. (Author/PG)

This approach was designed to: 1) study the general societal perception of environment of people in the West through the last two thousand years; 2) consider the forces that molded characteristic thought and behavior patterns within the physical environment; and 3) develop a useful and workable methodology for studying how cultural institutions…

Studying about stellar constellations provides children with an opportunity to learn about ancient myths and mathematics at the same time. An interdisciplinary teaching unit combines information about myths associated with the zodiac signs and instructions for plotting the coordinates of stars. (PP)

Describes a collaborative effort between a drama teacher and an English methods teacher that engaged prospective teachers in improvising endings to short scripts and presenting dramatic readings. (HOD)

These National Council for the Social Studies guidelines can be used as a guide for educators interested in introducing multidisciplinary energy education programs, a baseline from which to assess instructional programs, and a starting point for a wider dialog on the nature, scope, goals, and methods of energy education. (RM)

Challenges the idea that ESP courses should be based strictly on instructional materials taken from the relevant professional context. Accordingly recommends a multidisciplinary themes approach as illustrated in the detailed description of the methods and materials used in a course offered by the University of Aston (Birmingham). Societe Nouvelle…

Outlines a writing-across-the-curriculum program for high schools. Discusses the role of content area teachers in such a program. (FL)

Offers energy education guidelines to aid social studies educators at all grade levels respond to increasing interest in energy-related topics. Guidelines are intended to serve as an outline of a multidisciplinary education program, a baseline from which to assess existing energy-related instructional programs, and a starting point for development…

Student involvement is a high priority in a University of Minnesota study skills curriculum where students evaluate study habits on their campus, create their own academic aids, and disseminate important course material. (MKM)

Includes brief reports by classroom teachers on the following topics: (1) combining book reports, arithmetic, and economics; (2) vocabulary development programs; (3) an uninterrupted sustained silent reading program; (4) sex bias in textbooks; (5) expanded reading activities; and (6) a community book fair. (FL)