The U.S. celebration of Halloween has worldwide connections. Although Halloween originated in the pre-Christian European celebration of summer's end, many of the customs associated with the event derive from both pagan and Christian beliefs and practices throughout the world. This document gives a historic overview of Halloween customs and…

This booklet describes 14 student art projects to be used in science classes. Creative skills involved in the process of artistic expression seem to translate very well into the problem solving world of technology. Even in the elementary level it can help build confidence, as well as the development of abstract skills that so often lead to…

Presents step-by-step procedures for two arts and crafts lessons that focus on mammals. Directions are offered for making mammal-shaped dough magnets and also for creating mammal note cards. Examples of each are illustrated. (ML)

How to teach elementary art students to make foreign toys is described. The concepts and skills introduced can be related to the study of geography, history, and politics. Toys can be viewed as cultural crafts or artifacts. Knowledge of the concerns of foreign children will make them seem more real. (RM)

Written for juveniles, this book presents information and activities aimed at increasing student understanding of the life experiences of Europeans during the Middle Ages. Student activities are organized by the following categories: (1) "Medieval--What's That?" presents background information; (2) "Lets Dress Up!" examines…

The activities presented in this guide are designed for elementary age students, and intended to provide hands-on, integrated learning experiences. A learning station format is indicated for open ended activities which include a "Preliminary Activity: Free Exploration First!", an "Introductory Activity: Architect/Builder", and…

The author suggests methods of drawing the study of the solar system into every area of the curriculum, thereby capitalizing on the recent outer space craze of movies and television. (KC)

Described are activities to be used in five learning centers which build on children's interests in wild animals. Developed is an imaginary safari park with artwork depicting wild animals and tropical vegetation. Objectives, materials, and directions are included. (KC)

Describes how an English teacher and an art teacher collaborated to create a combined curriculum based on interdisciplinary projects for sophomore students at their high school. Describes planning the course and using a theme; gives some examples demonstrating how ideas about interdisciplinarity became realities in classroom practice; and…

The concept of integrating mathematics and art course work broadens an appreciation of the connection between the two. Although calculations and getting the right answer have traditionally been the focus of mathematics at the secondary level, other topics have recently begun to be addressed, such as mathographics, or the relationship between art…

A study described the 1989-90 Chapter 1 Developer/Demonstration Program, Learning to Read through the Arts (LTRTA), and evaluated the effectiveness of its implementation. The program offers intensive reading and reading-oriented arts instruction to Chapter 1-eligible students. Of the 797 students served by the program, 98 were ungraded special…

The interdisciplinary unit for seventh grade students, involving art, social studies, and mathematics, focuses on a study of the forms, symbols, designs, and colors of the traditional art form of the Plains Indians, the Medicine Wheel. Objectives of the unit are for students to gain an understanding of the culture of the Plains Indians; to develop…

The Reading Improvement Through Art (RITA) program, an interdisciplinary approach to remedial reading that combines reading and visual arts activities, was evaluated in nine New York City high schools. A total of 240 students participating in the program were pre and posttested during the fall 1975 and spring 1976 semesters. The results of this…

Presented are environmental education lessons adapted for use in the second-grade classes of Pinellas County, Florida. Many examples are drawn from local situations. Six conceptual schemes provide the guide's organizational framework: interrelationships, heredity and environment, change, effects of population growth, finite resources, and…

The activities in this collection are designed to help teachers bring the worlds of science and art into the classroom. Each activity is both a hands-on science investigation and an art experience. As students create satisfying art projects, they utilize science skills such as observing, predicting, investigating, and communicating. The projects…