Proposes an interdisciplinary approach to teaching elementary social studies. Provides examples that show how linking all areas of a culture can make it come alive for students. Includes a list of resource materials for using this technique. (LS)

Describes interdisciplinary strategies that develop civic literacy by empowering students as members of a democratic community. Concludes that civic writing, using the research skills of inquiry and advocacy, is a successful catalyst for developing civic community. (MM)

Describes how an integrated class exercise in which students became police artists to enhance students' recognition of reading is important to every subject. Students render drawings from a descriptive paragraph in "The Murders in the Rue Morgue." Finished drawings were imaginative, and reading took on a new importance. (GG)

Reviews principles for making global concerns realities for high school students. Describes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of homelessness and the encouragement of student action to assist in the problem. Provides a list of questions to guide students' reflection on the realities they are experiencing. Lists resources. (DMM)

Explores the myths and realities of university teaching that impede change and offers examples of teaching faculty working together, including the case method, problem-based learning, and interdisciplinary courses. Concludes that when teaching has collegial exchange and review, it becomes possible to develop a curriculum that enhances students'…

Examines the advantages of linking two developmental writing classes to an early American history course, indicating that students were more motivated to do the college-level work and that they received college credit for the course. Describes benefits for both the teachers and students engaged in the project. (20 citations) (MAB)

A fifth-grade teacher discusses why she teaches with historical fiction, presenting tips on choosing good historical fiction, reviewing her favorite new historical fiction books, and highlighting how to use historical fiction to teach by discussing Pocahontas to help students differentiate between make-believe and history. (SM)

Describes an approach of two elementary school teachers in combining instruction in reading and science. Students brainstorm a list of things they know about a topic; then they generate a list of things they wish to find out. Students read and conduct science activities to find out what they wish to know. Then students summarize what was learned.…

Secondary level physical education teachers can have their students use math concepts while working out on the weight-room equipment. The article explains how students can reinforce math skills while weightlifting by estimating their strength, estimating their power, or calculating other formulas. (SM)

Describes a creative interdisciplinary program for K-3 students that involves setting up a rain forest in the gymnasium to teach students gymnastic skills in the context of the Amazon rain forest. The paper describes how to set up the rain forest and teach a variety of classes. Rainforest resources are included. (SM)

Suggests a process for incorporating critical thinking into social science courses. Explains preparatory steps (e.g., learning how to teach thinking and redesigning courses to include discipline-specific and core thinking skills). Recommends ways of reworking lectures, demonstrations, discussions, experiential learning, and assignments to address…

Discusses the integration of aural, visual, tactile, and kinesthetic modalities into teaching to help at-risk students retain lessons. Suggests combining the "Learning to Read through the Arts" approach with sequential arts instruction. Recommends musical pieces to be used while students listen, discuss, and record their analysis of the…

An intermediate school teacher describes a successful integrated curriculum unit that taught students basic geography, technology, and writing skills as they pretended to travel across the United States. The project required a large map, a resource library, a computer, and word processing, database, spreadsheet, and drawing software. (SM)

Recommends the use of historical fiction in secondary history instruction. Maintains that careful selection of books is the key to success in this endeavor. Provides a recommended list of books categorized by chronological periods and historical topics. (CFR)

The article presents an illustrated page of poems for teachers to clip and post in recognition of Black History Month; three cross-curricular activities related to the poems; two reproducible activity pages on poetry and Black history; and a special author study to be shared with students. (SM)