Posted Date: 05/11/2018
During the 2017-2018 school year, teachers across grades K-5 have focused heavily on building interdisciplinary units aligned to the new Missouri Learning Standards for Science, Social Studies, and English Language Arts. The purpose of an integrated curriculum is described as one that connects different areas of study by cutting across subject-matter lines and emphasizing unifying concepts. Integration focuses on making connections for students, allowing them to engage in relevant, meaningful activities that can be connected to real life.
What Research Says about Content Integration
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