Examines the concept of interdisciplinary team teaching and poses some questions which should help answer the question in the title. (Editor/RK)

Describes two projects featuring problem-oriented lessons and assignments. The Gallatin (Tennessee) High School Interdisciplinary Project was a four-year case study that investigated students' ability to make connections with their societal and school curriculum using self-selected cases, videodiscs, and literature. "Explorers of the…

Describes California's effort to blend geography and other disciplines in the state's "History-Social Science Framework." Since all history and societal change have been shaped by the dual influences of time and space, the wedding of history and geography is easily supportable by teachers well-versed in these concepts. Includes seven…

Environmental education is an interdisciplinary approach that draws on biology, mathematics, chemistry, social studies, and humanities and provides a balanced, comprehensive perspective. Knowledge and skills required are applicable to regional, statewide, and global concerns. Methods include infusion, issue investigation and action, and educating…

Technology education (based on an organized set of concepts, processes, and systems) is designed to replace traditional industrial arts programs (based on a study of materials, like wood or metals). At the secondary level, teachers can engage students in research and experimentation that cuts across the disciplines. (MLH)

To increase students' problem-solving abilities, the New York State New Compact for Learning requires schools to do more interdisciplinary, community-based work. Fairport High School's venture exploring the European Union evolved from Connections, a school-within-a-school program serving highly able students. Cooperation among three departments…

Problem-based learning is designed to maximize active student participation in the learning process, foster student problem-solving and self-education skills, enhance student self-assessment, increase student communication skills, and improve student abilities to access and use information resources. A Texas high school's innovative problem-based…

A Virginia science and technology high school restructured its ninth-grade curriculum by clustering three core courses in an integrated program. Students work with resource managers at Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge to gather data on species inhabiting the area. They prepare well-researched reports and present them to peers, faculty, and…