NSTA Journal Articles on Bridging the Disciplines

Trekking Across the Science Boundaries

February 2005

This article describes the use of cosmic evolution as an interdisciplinary theme in high school science classes. A free, interactive CD-ROM teaches students and teachers about integrated, interdisciplinary science.

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http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2005-11/tst0502_26.pdf

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SMATH

December 2003

This three-year interdisciplinary math-science curriculum integrates the fundamental concepts of physics, biology, and chemistry with algebra and geometry. The sequence of three courses features research, projects, field work, applications, and modeling. The authors describe the successes and challenges of such a curriculum.

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http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=tst&n=48830

Team Science

April 2003

The unique experience of the science project can be a way of better preparing students for entrance into the workplace by having them work as an interdisciplinary team addressing a scientific problem they have chosen to investigate. This school strived to provide an experience that emphasized initiative, cooperation, and sharing of ideas across scientific disciplines.

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http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=tst&n=48135

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