In the evaluated project the core of the elementary curriculum is centered around economics, although other social science disciplines are integrated into the program which emphasizes helping students to develop problem solving abilities and analytic thinking through their involvement in learning activities. (SM)

Presents a model for infusing energy conservation into the social studies curriculum at the junior high school level. The model provides for vocabulary-concept building, prereading activity, content reading, and group and individual activities. (RM)

Describes a two-year campaign by ninth grade students in an English class to get state and national legislation recognizing an annual Children's Day passed. The steps of the campaign and the language arts and social studies learning used by students are discussed. (AM)

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)

Presents 26 composition activities that offer elementary students an opportunity to practice expository writing through the preparation of short written or oral reports on scientific topics. (SJL)

Describes a unit in which Nebraska seventh graders designed model farms. Sample science, math, social studies, and language arts activities on farming are included. (SJL)

Provides teaching tips for a visit to the zoo. Includes zoo manners, background information on vertebrates, and activities to do during and after the field trip. (MA)

Describes a project for building a neighborhood model by a group of primary students. Integrates science, mathematics, and social studies. (KHR)

Provides details of performances by the Floating Point Science Theater working with elementary school children about the characteristics of water. Discusses student reactions to various parts of the performances. (DDR)

Describes an art project used with kindergarten and first-grade students that focused on traditional African masks as part of a unit on the culture of West Africa. Discusses how the students created their clay masks. Includes lists of learning objectives and art materials. (CMK)

Describes integrated science and mathematics professional development programs for grades 4-10 science and mathematics teachers designed and implemented at Wright State University over the past five years. Presents evidence of enhanced participant content understanding and pedagogical preparation and discusses specific examples of modified teacher…

This article describes techniques that utilize literature to help students develop a number sense and to enliven math classes. Books and activities are suggested that address concepts of pattern and order, counting, estimation, factorial analysis, and exponents. Techniques incorporate open-ended discussions that leave room for emotion, intuition,…

Describes the interdisciplinary approach used by a language arts teacher and a social studies teacher to teach seventh graders about the Great Depression. Discusses how students prepare interviews, radio plays, and newsreels. (SR)

Presents a position statement on interdisciplinary learning and guiding principles for preK-4 curricula endorsed by the NCTM Board of Directors. Guiding principles include using meaningful connections among disciplines, fostering collaborative learning environments, developing democratic citizenship, providing a variety of social contexts,…