Books and Materials Available from THE CENTER'S LENDING RESOURCE COLLECTION
the nwrel mathematics and science education center's resource collection is a lending library of teacher-support material. Search the collection and request items from the Web site at www.nwrel.org/msec/ resource/ or call (503) 275-9170.
The Resource Collection includes a number of mathematics and science trade books; use the Internet links below to access the materials. While there are many science books, there are only four math trade books in the collection at present.
The Mindful School: How To Integrate the Curricula
Robin Fogarty (1991)
This practical book walks readers through 10 models for integrating learning, describing the advantages, disadvantages, and context for each approach. The examples, strategies, and tools provide a starting point for teacher teams to integrate disciplines.
Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Design and Implementation
Heidi Hayes Jacobs, Ed. (1989)
A primer on integrating curricula, this collection of essays describes approaches, offers suggestions for choosing criteria for successful integration, and presents a systematic approach to integration.
Connecting the Curriculum Through Interdisciplinary Instruction
John H. Lounsbury, Ed. (1992)
Focused at the middle level, readers learn the ins and outs of developing interdisciplinary teacher teams. The authors explore how to plan and deliver content as well as to form and maintain a vibrant team.
The Astonishing Curriculum: Integrating Science and Humanities Through Language Stephen Tchudi, Ed. (1993)
Through multiple examples of K-12 classroom practice, the authors describe what they have accomplished in real-world teaching situations. The "big ideas" include bridging the cultures of science and language arts, demystifying science, constructing and exploring knowledge, and creating a language base for learning.
Teaching for Depth Where Math Meets the Humanities Dale Worsley (2002)
Written by teachers and staff developers charged with combining math and humanities curricula, the essays reveal insights into these disciplines and the nature of learning. The writings are organized by humanities in the math classroom, interdisciplinary project design, math in the humanities classroom, and the math of engagement.
Teaching Mathematics Through Children's Art
Doug Williams (1995)
This elementary-level book offers units that incorporate concepts and skills in math and art. The sequence of lessons in each unit provide students experiential, visual, and a language base for learning these concepts and skills.
Mapping
Gary Benenson and James Neujahr (2002)
Exploring the technology of mapping allows students to understand and apply concepts in geometry, measurement, proportion, perspective, graphic communications, and literacy.
Closing the Achievement Gap: Using the Environment as an Integrating Context for Learning
Gerald Lieberman and Linda Hoody (1998)
A nationwide study examining 40 schools with an interdisciplinary curriculum revolving around the environment shows the power of integrated, context-based learning in reaching diverse learners. The study shows how this approach benefited students in mathematics, science, social studies, thinking skills, and interpersonal abilities.
Additional Titles
To learn about additional items in the Resource Collection pertaining to integrating learning, enter the following terms in the "Search" field on the Web site at www.nwrel.org/msec/resources/ database.html
- Integrated curriculum
- Reading content area
amy sutton is a math and science resource specialist for NWREL
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