DOCUMENT RESUME ED 463 169 SE 065 820 AUTHOR Thorson, Annette, Ed. TITLE Mathematics and Science across the Curriculum. INSTITUTION Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education, Columbus, OH. SPONS AGENCY Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC. REPORT NO ENC-02-002 PUB DATE 2002-00-00 NOTE 97p.; Theme issue. Published quarterly. CONTRACT RJ97071001 AVAILABLE FROM Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education, 1929 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1079. Tel: 800-621-5785; Fax: 614-292-2066; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.enc.org. PUB TYPE Collected Works Serials (022) JOURNAL CIT ENC Focus; v9 n2 2002 EDRS PRICE MF01/PC04 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Art; Elementary Secondary Education; *Instructional Materials; Integrated Curriculum; Language Arts; *Mathematics Education; Music; *Science Education ABSTRACT This issue, intended for classroom teachers, provides a collection of essays organized around the theme of mathematics and science across the curriculum as well as a guide to instructional materials related to the theme. Topics addressed in the essays include experiencing mathematics through nature; connecting science, fiction, and real life; exploring science and human health; and learning daily from everyday problems. Sections include: (1) "What Does Learning Look Like?" (Annette Thorson); (2) "National Science Foundation" (Kimberly S. Roempler);(3) "Blinded by Technology?" (Joyce Kasman Valenza); (4) "The Power of Convergent Learning" (Carol Damian); (5) "Dream Houses; A Floor Plan for Mathematical Success" (Robert E. Freeman); (6) "Physics Fun" (Louise Stivers); (7) "Making Connections with the Vedic Square" (Thomasenia Lott Adams);(8) "ENC Has Across-the-Curriculum Ideas for You!" (Scott Bartley and Gordon Baugh); (9) "Beyond Numbers: Communicating in Math Class" (David K. Pugalee);(10) "Writing To Learn Mathematics" (Joan Countryman); (11) "Island Hopping Across the Curriculum" (Mary Hindelang);(12) "Experiencing Math through Nature" (Colleen Niemi); (13) "Batty about Bats" (Elizabeth Grenke);(14) "Technology Education Enters the Classroom" (Wes Perusek); (15) "Basketsful of Math and Science Learning" (Susan Cox);(16) "Investigating 'Stretchy' Benchmarks" (Janice VanCleave); (17) "We Need More Earthworms!" (Francine Plotycia); (18) "Learning Every Day from Everyday Problems" (Melanie Shreffler);(19) "Independent Thinking in the Chemistry Lab" (Mark Benvenuto); (20) "Connecting Science, Fiction, and Real Life" (Carolyn Sue Gardiner); (21) "Go off the Subject for Math Fun and Learning!" (Rhonda D. Cummins);(22) "Exploring Science and Human Health" (Cynthia Delgado); and (23)"Math, Science, and So Much More: Making the Cross-Curriculum Connection" (Carol Damian and Terese Herrera) . (MM) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) Y1.This document has been reproducedas received from the person or organization originating it. Mathemati 0 Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent .ah4 Science official OERI position or policy. Across the urriculum real BEST COPY AVAIVALE p. ENC Focus is mailed four times yearly FREE to the nation's educators. However, your name must be on our mailing list. (Our list is not sold or used for other purposes.) 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Roempler ancient India to form the basis for cross-curricular--and multicul- ENC is working with NSF to create turallearning. a national digital library for science, mathematics, engineering, and tech- Students who have cross-curricular 26ENC Has Across-the- nology education. learning experiences are better Curriculum Ideas forYoul prepared for standardized tests and for life! by Scott Bartley and Gordon Baugh 16Dream Houses: A Floor Want to find Plan for Mathematical music in Success mathematics? by Robert E. Freeman How about physical edu- In North Carolina, a math classroom cation in phys- helps students build mathematical ics? Come to skills and real-world knowledge as ENC's Class- they create the homes of their