Interdisciplinary Learning

One of the best ways to engage students is to cross boundaries and shake things up.

Build a simple robot, maybe using nothing more than construction paper. Then explain what it would do and how strong it would need to be. Show on the map where the robot would be working. Write a story involving the robot.

One simple project covers art, math, physics, geography and creative writing.

Here you will find a wide variety of ideas for for interdisciplinary projects.

Resources for Interdisciplinary Learning ...

Hands On Learning
Constructing Environments
- Understanding Decentralized Systems
- Virtual Modeling for Learning Science and Math
Earth and Town
- Real Lives
- Geosim
- Kids Do Ecology
- World Builders
- Sim City & other simulation titles
International Project Development
- iEARN Collaboration Centre
- Directory of U.N. Organizations
- Gaia
- Project Harmony
- DoE International Collaboration Projects
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Linking The Real World and Physics
- Toys In Space
- Do Science
- SpaceX ISS Docking Simulator
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- Toys In Space 2
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Literature and Science
- Teaching Physical Science Through Children's Literature
- Fiction and Biography for Grades 4-8
Math And ________
Sports and Science
- Sports Science for Kids
- Sport Science
- Real-World Math
- Creative Ways to Learn Math Using Sports
- Real World Skills that Sports Teach Us
Visualization Tools
- Go-Lab Portal
- Cargo Bridge
- Explore Learning
- Cosmic Voyage
- How animations can help scientists test a hypothesis
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Search Sites for Young Students

The Internet is a great resource, but many web sites are not appropriate for young students. Here are some search site options that allow them to explore. →