Abstract:

Members of New Trier High School's fine arts, mathematics, and physics departments are using interactive exhibits to illustrate connections between seemingly disparate subjects areas. Teachers from these three departments, and their students, are producing hands-on displays that encourage learners of all ages to discover elements common to the arts, mathematics, and physics. This initiative has produced over 60 interactive exhibits that are being used in venues such as classrooms, instructional laboratories, school corridors, and art galleries. A number of exhibits demonstrate acoustical principles and their relationship to other disciplines. These and other Connections Project exhibits will be discussed.