math integration Options

[keenj1]

I am always looking for new ways to integrate math with other subjects. What are some ways that you integrate math and science in your classes? Furthermore, how can I get my less than eager science teacher to jump on board and work with me to create lessons that will benefit both math and science skills?

[alvaradol6@gator.uhd.edu]

I am always looking for new ways to integrate math with other subjects. What are some ways that you integrate math and science in your classes? Furthermore, how can I get my less than eager science teacher to jump on board and work with me to create lessons that will benefit both math and science skills?

I try to cover a lot of science in fifth grade because of TAKS but everytime there is an opportunity to integrate math I do. For example, I like to have my students graph results, measure things in an experiment, like length, volume, and etc. I try to include time as I do an experiment. Weighing mass on the scales is also fun for the students. We talk about geological times and that includes time periods. (subtracting years, adding years) Students also like to estimate their weights comparing them on the moon in regards to gravity. You might grow plants and have the students measure their growth. These are just some few things you might do but there are alot more.

[Kathy]

Being a self contained fifth grade teacher, I try to teach cross curricular a lot. Math and science are good to teach together with certain aspects of the curriculum. Measurement is a great part to use in both math and science. Everything must be carefully measured and weighed in science and this can be linked to math very easily. Getting any teacher to jump onboard something that they don't want to do is always hard, but explaining and showing the usefullness of working together can help.

[Jules]

Maybe you can begin a conversation with your not so eager science teacher and see what holds her back. What science subject does she teach? Is she afraid of the math? Does she think it is something extra she has to do. You never know what can hold people back. Fear, comfort, etc. Maybe if she can see it as a way to make her job easier she might be more interested. Just a thought.

[Kim Anderson]

The human dynamic makes an otherwise basic curriculum adjustment complicated. Maybe she/he would like for you prepare a few of the lessons, or review some future ones and add your math componet. People can be strangly territorial about the way they organize their class. My suggestion is to make it as easy for the person as possible, so they would feel like an idiot to refuse your "assistance".

[thibodeaux]

Demonstrate to students how science and math are part of their daily lives.When young people see something being part of their daily lives they are more likely to enjoy learning more about it.