Describes exhibits from a math applications fair held as part of a National Science Foundation Pre-College Teacher Development Project. Topics of the exhibits include measurement, astronomy, optics, calculators, mathematics in nature, art, music, electronics, scale models, sports, bicycles, travel and vacations, kites, automatic design, stamp…

Describes five environmental awareness activities which can be integrated into any elementary school classroom situation. Activity oriented experiences are described utilizing field experiences, group work, language experience, role playing and the inquiry method. Activity topics include the meaning of environment, introduction to natural and…

Discusses need for social scientific research, clinical social scientists in pharmacy, and specialists in pharmaceutical sociology and the other social sciences. To illustrate, patient noncompliance with drug regimens and the use of sociology to analyze the problem are examined. Includes a sample program in pharmaceutical sociology, course…

The development of a coherent and recognizable teaching and research field devoted to the development of the behavioral and social sciences in pharmacy is proposed. Topic areas of a well-rounded behavioral pharmacy curriculum, research areas, and research methods are discussed. (JMD)

One way in which changing attitudes toward scientific knowledge and technology can be made the focus of attention in a college literature course is suggested by this analysis of Christopher Marlowe's "Doctor Faustus," Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," and Friedrich Durrenmatt's "The Physicists." (JMD)

Discusses the development of science programs for Australian secondary school students of year 11 and 12. A modular science syllabus which has been developed in New Zealand and some examples of how some Australian schools have devised unified science programs are also discussed. (HM)

Procedures are described for practicing the art of scrimshaw in the classroom. Several materials are suggested for use. These include beef soup bones, old piano keys, nails, sandpaper, and lampblack or charcoal. (SA)

Included are suggestions for ways to incorporate the teaching of language skills into middle school science courses. Listed are communication skills that overlap in English and science. Grading methods and writing assignment topics are described. (CS)

The renewed interest in general education in colleges is addressed in this discussion that also considers the problems associated with core curriculums and distribution requirements. A team teaching structure with an interdisciplinary orientation that also considers the needs of different student populations is proposed. (Author/JMD)

Describes an undergraduate course, "An Interdisciplinary Approach to American Social History." For projects, students analyze census returns by means of computer and present papers to other students and faculty. (KC)

A list of five broad skill areas common to science and mathematics is presented and discussed. Also considered are the learning and teaching of basic skills. (MK)

Sponsoring an interdisciplinary program (over 30 lecture hours of geology, ecology, anthropology, ethnology, and agriculture of the Yucatan and Meso-America), Queens College and the University of Connecticut provide expeditions to Mexico and study of local geomorphology, stratigraphy, climate, topography, soils, archeological sites, flora, and…

Interdisciplinary collaboration of health care professionals is necessary if quality health care is to be assured. This paper describes the process and difficulties of planned change undertaken at the Wayne State University School of Social Work with other health-related schools in the development of an interdisciplinary course and practicum for…

An interdisciplinary, team-approach program has been developed at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, in which students (1) apply principles of community research, (2) join a multidisciplinary team, (3) identify components of a service agency, (4) become involved in its working, and (5) demonstrate the incorporation of health education…

A survey of the interprofessional education activities included in 54 physician's assistant and 60 nurse practitioner programs is reported. A variety of methods are being used to achieve the objectives of effective team delivery of primary health care, including the mixing of students in both classroom and clinical settings. (LBH)