Correlation of Science with other Subjects

Correlation of Science with other Subjects

Science is quite a complex and vast kind of subject, because of which the task of correlating it with other subjects of curriculum seems to be quite an easy task. Deliberate effort should be done by the science teacher to bring about co-relation in between the science and other subjects of the curriculum, which are being imparted to the students.

Through this, students will find the opportunity to relate the knowledge which they have already gained, with the knowledge which they are gaining. This kind of relation activity leads to development of interest among the students.

While imparting knowledge of one subject, teacher gets much help in communicating his ideas if he makes use of examples or reference of concepts covered by other subjects. Although it is not very easy to co-relate various subjects with the complex subject like science, but it is not impossible. This can be done in the following manner:-

• Science and Geography:

Geography is the subject in which various concepts relating to earth on which we live are dealt with. Everything existing on earth, on different planets of the universe are also main subjects of geography. Which kind of crop should be sown in which kind of soils, how many kinds of rocks are found on the earth are some of the main topics which are covered by Geography. One will be surprise by this fact as these topics are also covered by the subject of Science.

In science, various concepts relating to the atmosphere and earth in which living and non-living beings exist are made. For this reason, temperature, wind directions and measurement of rainfall are conducted in the subject of science by making use of various apparatus.

Results obtained by the science in terms of climate and the manner in which it affect the human beings and earth are being interpreted by subject of Geography. The manner in which it is mentioned by the geography that how soil gets produced through crushing process of rocks, it makes the subject a special branch of science.

Therefore, geography lessons on these subjects will be best understood and appreciated if they have been discussed in length by the science teacher. There are various topics which are of common interest for geographers and scientists. Thus, it can be said that both of these subjects are complementary to each other. Both of these subjects are very near to each other, thus science teacher will not find any kind of problem in relating science with the subject of geography.

• Science and Civics:

The main objective of imparting information of both the subjects is to create good and useful citizens for the nation, thus it is possible to correlate both of these subjects with each other. Through science, students become able to understand the utility of scientific inventions in their life, by which they become more responsible.

They begin to realise a sense of responsibility, which help them in playing important role in development of the nation. Through information of scientific facts, students get to know about various kinds of diseases and the role which they can play in creating a healthy and clean atmosphere around them. Through this kind of information, they become more responsible citizens and play an important role in creating an ideal civic life in the society and nation as a whole.

• Science and Art:

It is considered by the majority of people that it is science who has contributed a great deal in developing the field of art, but this is not true, as both of these subjects or areas has played important roles in enriching each other. All types of arts have got enriched as a result of scientific developments, but it is not possible for a science teacher to impart information relating to various scientific facts and principles without having thorough control over the art.

As known that science is a practical subject, as a result of which, science teacher is required to draw various kinds of diagrams, models and charts, which cannot be performed unless he does not have sound artistic skills. Not only this, it is equally important for an artist to have thorough knowledge of scientific principles, as without it, he will find it difficult to keep the colour contrast of his images in attractive and controlled position.

An artist should know the principles of light and shade, objects and background for drawing or keeping the colour contrast in attractive condition. Thus, it can be said that some common features are found in the subjects of science and art, because of which they can be co-related with each other effectively.

• Science and Music:

In our nation, music has its own importance as different kinds of songs are found in different parts of the nation. There are songs and theories of music in different languages. Various musical stars got born in our nation, but the number of persons engaged in musical area has diminished to considerable extent as now people consider it as wastage of time and efforts.

To encourage people and especially students to get involve themselves in professions having their roots in music, this has been accepted as an independent subject in various schools and institutions and it forms an integral part of school curriculum. For the students of music, knowledge of resonance, vibration systems in strings and air columns is very necessary and important.

To make improvements in their voice and manner of singing, various scientific equipments are being used today, which could not come into being without scientific developments. Thus, it is only through the utilisation of scientific developments in the real life that led to development of various apparatuses used in the musical field. Science teacher can relate subject of science with the music by narrating the students that what led to development of various equipments used by the musicians and on which principles do they operate or function.

• Science and Craft Works:

Some people will find it quite unsound to relate science and craft works with each other, but various kinds of improvements can be brought about in ability of students to understand various scientific principles and facts. During craft periods, students can be provided with the task of designing various pieces of scientific apparatuses and equipments.

Through such step, scientific interest can be developed in the students, which will help in arousing the interest of students in various scientific incidences. An urge will get developed in them to see or observe the equipments or apparatuses designed by them in reality, by which they will be motivated to get more and more information regarding the research functions conducted in the scientific field through various means and sources.

Thus, it can be said that if science teacher will relate science with other subjects of the curriculum, then he will get more justifiable and satisfactory results.