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One of the things that disappoints me most about education in American Schools is the failure to do much interdisciplinary teaching. I think that part of the reason students don't see how relevant the sciences is because they are taught each subject without understanding its connections to other fields. Studying sociology for example in a biological context adds so many new layers to both subjects. If a student realizes early on her passion for philosophy, she may never take advanced science courses even though it might add depth to her own understanding of philosophy. In addition to learning to ask the "Big Questions" in science, students could gain a lot from learning to discover relationships between disciplines. Science is fascinating and I think the world would gain a lot if it were taught in a more exciting, more inspiring way. The same could be said, I would argue, for every subject. I think what the educational system needs to do is give the gift of curiosity. Having a fantastic or a horrible teacher in one subject could turn a child on or off it for life. However, if the child is curious, she will never stop trying to define "truth" for herself.