This sampler for teachers provides information for initiating and dealing with environmental studies in the classroom. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, behavioral objectives related to environmental awareness are listed for social studies, science, mathematics, language arts, health, physical education, recreation, music, and local…

An overview of current developments in outdoor education and environmental studies in Canada is presented in this booklet. Compiled for the Canadian Education Association, the study reviews trends and developments since a similar survey was undertaken in 1969. The first half of the report traces the beginnings of outdoor education programs in…

The teachers' guide to this unit in the series being produced by the Australian Science Education Project contains lists of cognitive and affective objectives. The topics included in the materials include a treatment of the physiology of skin, the limits of human tolerance to environmental variables, the cultural and physiological reasons for…

Great progress has been made in recent years in the scientific study of exercise and application to sport. This book provides an analysis of the state of physiological and clinical knowledge related to exercise and sports. The three sections--medicine and physical activity, science and exercise, and practical application to sport--cover a variety…

A case is developed for including social issues in science teaching, based on a belief that such inclusion can make science more meaningful and can contribute to the development of intelligence. The Human Sciences Project, in which science and related social issues are combined in curriculum modules for students ages 11-14, is described. The…

The purpose of this essay is to examine some of the major similarities and differences between science and religion, as well as to attempt a synthesis to resolve what is more an apparent rather than a real contradiction of the two disciplines. The rationale for such an undertaking is based primarily upon the need for explicit definition and…

The Mexican-American Studies Curriculum at San Jose City College (California) was analyzed in order to determine appropriate means and purposes for implementing an interdisciplinary multicultural studies program for neighboring Evergreen Valley College. Results indicated that ethnic peoples face cultural conflict and isolation in contemporary…

This publication contains a variety of ideas and materials for teaching about energy in grades 7-12. Topic areas include: (1) Historical Perspective on Energy; (2) Energy Resources; (3) Energy Conservation; (4) Ideas and Activities; and (5) Appendices. The first three sections provide background information on energy and conservation. The…

The attempt to unite theory and practice in the education of English teachers has taken many forms: courses in which theoreticians attempt to illuminate the practice of professional teachers or student teachers; situations in which teacher-education faculty cooperate with teachers, student teachers, and the community, in order to make programs…

This document describes the planning and implementation of an interdisciplinary humanities program at Golden West College. A planning committee sought input from faculty and students in order to determine what needs were not being met by current general education requirements and to determine how an integrated program could be developed involving…

This sourcebook, designed for use in grades K-12, contains energy teaching activities related to energy resources, production, distribution and use. Each activity has been classified by the editors according to the most appropriate grade level, subject matter, and energy concept involved. Subject areas are science, mathematics, social studies,…

The children's literature program at Eastern Michigan University was designed to expand the literary backgrounds of the students, to help students become more familiar with the variety of books published for children and young people, and to prepare students to evaluate books. This program consists of a minor in English with a specialty in…

Activities with specific examples of how social studies, art, music, and literature can be integrated into the elementary and junior high school classroom in teaching the American Revolution are provided. (Author/DE)

Presented is an environmental education model based on an interdisciplinary curricular structure. The model consists of three two-dimensional matrices organizing objectives, strategies, and content. Each matrix lists environmental concepts along one axis and the disciplines along the other. One interpretation of the model is presented as a…

This article discusses the specifics of developing a course dealing with multiculturalism in Canada in Project Multi-Culturalism Observations of Student Attitudes in Canada (M.O.S.A.I.C.) (Author/RM)