Discusses the importance of relating mathematics to students' everyday lives. Describes a journal-writing project developed in a 5th grade total-inclusion classroom and specifies the major features of the writing project, including the framework used to assess student learning. (KHR)

Student performance in U.S. history is poor because most history teachers have not studied history and textbooks present history as an incontrovertible story. The bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition provides an opportunity for interdisciplinary history education that emphasizes inquiry and critical thinking. Primary documents, local…

A project to help teachers use technology to enhance learning is tied to the Lewis and Clark Expedition bicentennial, to bring a sense of adventure to learning. Four examples of projects along the Montana section of the expedition's trail show how outdoor, experiential learning is enhanced by the use of global positioning systems, digital cameras,…

An Oregon high school offered an interdisciplinary history/science course on the Lewis and Clark Expedition that focuses on experiential learning and student projects. Camping and field trips helped make the material relevant as the course moved from a study of the primordial Pacific Northwest, through the Native American period, to what has…

Focuses on two types of symmetry, rotation and reflection, their underlying structure as a mathematical group, and their presence in the designs of diverse cultures. Illustrates patterns created by applying these symmetry operations that offer students a visual image which forms the axiomatic basis of algebra. (KHR)

Focuses on the artwork of Larry Rivers as a means to integrate art and history. Discusses a project completed by preservice teachers in which they created a Rivers-style mural for the Ronald Reagan Elementary School (Bakersville, California), depicting the life and contributions of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. (CMK)

Explores whether reading skills can be enhanced by visual arts instruction. Provides results from two meta-analyses on: (1) whether art instruction improves reading on its own; and (2) whether teaching reading through art is more effective than teaching reading alone. (CMK)

Describes the Computers in Science course which integrates computer-related techniques into the science disciplines of chemistry, physics, biology, and Earth science. Uses a team teaching approach and teaches students how to solve chemistry problems with spreadsheets, identify minerals with X-rays, and chemical and force analysis. (Contains 14…

Describes the content of the picture book, "Encounter," written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by David Shannon. States that it focuses on the arrival of Christopher Columbus to San Salvador (El Salvador) from a boy's perspective. Includes questions for use when discussing the messages and content of the book. (CMK)

Presented are the reasons why the earth sciences must play a major role in curriculum renovation. Philosophical, methodological, and conceptual contributions to K-12 curriculum content are discussed. (KR)

Explores reasons for paying attention to content about science/technology/society (STS) in the social studies curriculum. Examines strategies for incorporating STS in the social studies. Expresses some cautions about interdisciplinary approaches to teaching STS. (DB)

Describes the United Nations University as a community of research scholars engaged in postgraduate training, and an international network of interdisciplinary research on global issues. Provides a synopsis of the work of various centers that have concentrated on the issues of hunger, natural resources, and human/social resource development. (NL)

Provides annotated reference materials from the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database designed to help middle and high school social studies teachers incorporate the five major themes of geography into their classrooms. Includes materials on the United Nations, lesson plans on place geography, as well as interdisciplinary themes…

In this second part of this series, the applications of science are discussed including the need for Christian input. The wider issues of the place and treatment of beliefs and values across the curriculum are discussed. (CW)

Discussion of changing curricula in higher education focuses on a new curriculum design for intermedia specialists that should evolve from the more traditional field of instructional technology. The need for appropriate undergraduate and practical experience is considered, and courses that combine computer education, cognitive systems, and other…