Integrated Studies

Here are three ways to set up project-based learning that involves more than one subject area, which is highly engaging for students.

Generative AI tools can help make content more accessible as students learn about complex concepts across content areas.

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

When middle school students are given the opportunity to deeply explore what it means to be a changemaker, they see a path toward making a difference in their own community—and beyond.

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

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

Dedicating a day each week to integrating science into every subject helped an elementary school boost attendance, learning, and fun.

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.

One school used a PBL unit that combined science, math, and cooking dumplings to explore the many cultures that make up their community.

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

Giving students a design challenge—and a compelling reason to delve into complex engineering—makes them more engaged, motivated, and committed to deepening their own understanding.

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

Successfully integrating project-based learning across multiple classes requires careful coordination of learning outcomes and the teaching workload.

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

Secondary students can consider the ecological context in which a text was written to gain new insights into their reading assignments.