This approach was designed to: 1) study the general societal perception of environment of people in the West through the last two thousand years; 2) consider the forces that molded characteristic thought and behavior patterns within the physical environment; and 3) develop a useful and workable methodology for studying how cultural institutions…

Studying about stellar constellations provides children with an opportunity to learn about ancient myths and mathematics at the same time. An interdisciplinary teaching unit combines information about myths associated with the zodiac signs and instructions for plotting the coordinates of stars. (PP)

Describes a collaborative effort between a drama teacher and an English methods teacher that engaged prospective teachers in improvising endings to short scripts and presenting dramatic readings. (HOD)

These National Council for the Social Studies guidelines can be used as a guide for educators interested in introducing multidisciplinary energy education programs, a baseline from which to assess instructional programs, and a starting point for a wider dialog on the nature, scope, goals, and methods of energy education. (RM)

Challenges the idea that ESP courses should be based strictly on instructional materials taken from the relevant professional context. Accordingly recommends a multidisciplinary themes approach as illustrated in the detailed description of the methods and materials used in a course offered by the University of Aston (Birmingham). Societe Nouvelle…

Outlines a writing-across-the-curriculum program for high schools. Discusses the role of content area teachers in such a program. (FL)

Offers energy education guidelines to aid social studies educators at all grade levels respond to increasing interest in energy-related topics. Guidelines are intended to serve as an outline of a multidisciplinary education program, a baseline from which to assess existing energy-related instructional programs, and a starting point for development…

Student involvement is a high priority in a University of Minnesota study skills curriculum where students evaluate study habits on their campus, create their own academic aids, and disseminate important course material. (MKM)

Includes brief reports by classroom teachers on the following topics: (1) combining book reports, arithmetic, and economics; (2) vocabulary development programs; (3) an uninterrupted sustained silent reading program; (4) sex bias in textbooks; (5) expanded reading activities; and (6) a community book fair. (FL)

Free writing--writing without concern about spelling, grammar, and punctuation--provides students with opportunities to practice without being judged. Some free writing activities are described that allow teachers of subjects other than English to improve their students' writing skills without sacrificing time for their own subject. (JMD)

All disciplines are potentially useful for fuller interpretation of reality. Interdisciplinary instruction should emphasize cooperation, rather than conflict, among disciplines. Topics can include objects and processes (a horse or a river), events (the fall of Rome or migration), and issues (alcohol, crime, sports, or self and society). (DF)

Describes an experiential lesson plan for using garden snails in secondary English. Shows how the observation of snails can be tied into reading, writing, and dramatics activities. (DF)

A discussion of research to determine the effect on students of reading literature in an international relations course. Results show that in nearly every case, those who read fiction perceived the course topics as more complex, more interesting, and more difficult. (Author/RM)

The planning and operation of the introductory course of the B.A. modular social science degree at the Polytechnic of Central London are described. The basic concept is to have students work in intensive, concentrated two-week units devoted to a single subject taught by special teams. The experimental structure has been successful. (LBH)

Describes investigations in archaeoastronomy that combine modern archaeology with the mathematical precision of practical astronomy. Helps students develop an understanding of a society's astronomical systems which can lead to a knowledge of their religion, art, mathematics, writings, calendar, myths, and agricultural practices. (JRH)