During the past century, one distinctive effort to improve science and mathematics education is an approach that recognizes the commonalities between science and mathematics and seeks to appropriately and effectively integrate these two disciplines in teaching and learning. Philosophically and theoretically, there is strong support for the…

Suggests that the elementary school curriculum need not be fragmented into discipline areas and describes a class activity that cuts across the traditional boundaries and is interdisciplinary in nature. (JR)

Describes a one month intensive course, offered at Westminster College, entitled Science and Literature: A Study in Values.'' The interdisciplinary course is an attempt to break down the barriers of specialization, and to focus on the reactions of students, scientists, and humanists to Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection. (JR)

The author defends the study and teaching of history against attacks of irrelevancy and dullness. Believing factual and conceptual knowledge of equal importance, the case study or thematic approach is advocated, using primary source materials and standard textbooks. Decision making and life in the city are case studies outlined with suggested…

Two principles necessary for integrating the native language and second language approaches to language instruction are discussed: (1) that such an integration must be viewed as a meeting, not of subject areas but of professional competencies and (2) that languages must be considered not as separate systems but as a continuum. (MSE)

Discusses the music educator's role in working with mainstreamed, handicapped students in the schools. The author emphasizes the need to clarify educational goals, use interdisciplinary teams, develop criteria for general music achievement, and modify teaching strategies. (AM)

Discusses negative experiences which can inhibit a student from wanting to sing and describes methods that a secondary teacher can use to enhance student self-esteem while increasing their music appreciation. (AM)

The National Diffusion Network (NDN) of the U. S. Department of Education has promoted and funded the School Health Curriculum Project, which is a broad-based, validated curriculum model. Other types of NDN funded projects and NDN goals are described. Additional health education models for NDN are predicted for the future. (JN)

The author presents four teaching activities that link language arts and history: historical dialogs, the Bible as literature and history, student-made history books, and historical graffiti. Each includes a rationale, activities, and evaluation methods. (SJL)