How can science be tied into other subjects?
Science lessons can overlap with other subject's lessons. For instance during science you could integrate math into your lesson by having students measure out their supplies or doing formulas to figure out their data. For instance if you were doing an experiment of what liquid plants grow the best in water, milk, soda, or coffee, you could have your students measure the day to day growth of the plants. Then as they collect more data (depending on the ability level of your students) you could have your students complete math formulas using their data to figure out what liquid plants grow the best in.
You could also incorporate reading and writing into your science lessons. There are many famous scientists throughout the world. You could have your student's research a scientist and make a brochure about them. By doing this your students will be reading and writing will learning about science.
Don't forget about history! Talking about scientists and how they did things can help students understand that science is done by human beings who had all kinds of idiosyncracies.
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot of Math involved in Science, and measuring things is one great way! Math is used a great deal in Physics.
ReplyDeleteScience can be tied into art very easily too, from drawing to music to poetry.
Integration of subjects is easy to do and helps solidify content understanding. English papers can include scientific references, historic occurrences, etc. Science relies on mathematical equations and numerical data and measurements.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite subject, Geology, integrates almost all subjects from chemistry to physics, math, history, and writing, to reading and art. You need an artistic flair to create create a 3-D model, geological cross section or draw a map.
Our reading comprehension class learned about cross subject projects. Our professor worked with other teachers at one grade level to cover one topic over different disciplines. I really feel that this helps build the interconnectedness of all subjects for students as well as broadening their knowledge base.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your helpful comments. Everyone's points and ideas give me insight to a better understanding of my research. I never even thought about incorporating history into my science lessons, but why not, the two subjects would tie into one another well. Thank you!
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