Describes a science curriculum emphasizing outdoor education that was in existence at the Los Alamos Ranch School from 1918 until 1943. (LS)

The Extended School Program consists of 3 phases: 1) a remedial reading and mathematics program in school; 2) an excursion program in the metropolitan area; and 3) a summer camp program to overcome the "summer lag". (Author)

A learning experience is suggested, correlating science and mathematics and bringing these two subjects alive for students. Tabulated and graphic data are shown in conjunction with the described activity. (EB)

Suggests that schools include technology in the curriculum; the emphasis should be on the analysis of real problems. (LS)

In order to assist students in the process of self-actualization, and create an awareness of self and environment, an interdisciplinary group of general education instructors organized an on-campus commune, the Micro-College, at Miami-Dade Community College (Florida). Integral components include: modular instruction, grading contracts, and special…

The discipline of American Studies is defined in terms of its theory, methodology and content; and a model course for American Studies is presented which is oriented toward general education studies at the lower division level. (Author/NHM)

This bibliographic essay presents a review of the literature dealing with technology and society. The study of their interrelationships may present a unique opportunity for merging the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. (NHM)

The planning and development of interdisciplinary education for health associates at Johns Hopkins University are described by Malcolm L. Peterson. (Includes training of an interdisciplinary team of practitioners by an interdisciplinary team of teachers.) Walter O. Spitzer compares Canadian and U.S. experience in such interdisciplinary education…

Describes a career education program for elementary school children which uses an interdisciplinary approach to integrate science with creative arts in developing career units in each class. Activities include writing and performing playlets which depict what people do in different careers. (MLH)

Describes eight experimental courses in a series called the Man Series, instituted at Purdue University to improve the social dimensions of engineering education. Each course is team taught by engineering, humanities, and social science faculty members and is interdisciplinary in nature. (MLH)

Research contributions to Borderlands studies in the areas of anthropology, sociology, comparative studies, community studies and economic development, archaeology and aboriginal cultures, contemporary southwestern minorities, and population and demographic studies are reviewed. For journal availability see SO 504 297. (DE)

Focuses on the area of mass communication as a common denominator in the integration of speech and journalism disciplines. (MH)

The utility of the second language French children choose to learn is questioned. Some language teaching approaches are reviewed, and it is shown that a mere learning of rules is not sufficient but that sociological and psychological factors contribute to the comprehension and structure of sentences. (Text is in French.) (TL)