Integrated Studies

New research reveals that when science, reading, and math come together in rigorous hands-on projects, student collaboration, engagement, and achievement can soar.

Teachers in different subjects can collaborate on micro-units to reinforce what they teach and help students see how the subjects connect in the real world.

An English teacher co-teaching trigonometry asked students to explain an equation to a child and to turn discrete problems into a story.

By asking students to explore the history of scientific discoveries, we get them to view their world with more wonder—and more skepticism—and condition their minds to think about causes and effects.

A Title I school in the Bronx is dramatically improving student outcomes—one book at a time.

Educators take on the role of guides and motivate students to direct their own learning.

Schools and districts can help students make connections between course content, environmental issues, and public policy.

Letting students establish a museum exhibit with everyday items offers an opportunity to sharpen their storytelling skills.

Educators in K-12 classrooms are exploring unique ways to bridge the gap between math, science, and literacy.

Combining science and literature can help students engage more deeply with both subjects.

With careful planning, teachers can use the election to foster social and emotional learning and connect math, literacy, and social studies lessons.

Discover information, examples, and tools related to incorporating aspects of the arts, design, and the humanities into STEM-based school activities.

All points of arts integration -- from benefits and implementation to linking the arts with core curriculum -- are covered in this roundup of useful Edutopia blog posts, articles, and videos.

See how students apply their literacy skills to explore science problems outside classroom walls.

A middle school math teacher on how to make real-world math connections during field trips and interdisciplinary projects.