Integrated Studies
Discover innovations and best practices for combining multiple academic subjects to prepare students for a world where all knowledge is integrated.
Using Culturally Responsive Project-Based Learning to Teach Core Skills
One school used a PBL unit that combined science, math, and cooking dumplings to explore the many cultures that make up their community.1.3kLearning Math by Seeing It as a Story
An English teacher co-teaching trigonometry asked students to explain an equation to a child and to turn discrete problems into a story.11.7kA Project-Based Approach to Teaching Elementary Science
New research reveals that when science, reading, and math come together in rigorous hands-on projects, student collaboration, engagement, and achievement can soar.5.7kThere’s More to Calculus Than Equations
A project that encourages students to investigate the origins and history of calculus can boost engagement and promote deeper learning.324The Magic of STEM-Related Read-Alouds in Elementary School
Picture books are an excellent way to introduce young students to science and engineering concepts.767How a Literacy-First Program Revived a School
A Title I school in the Bronx is dramatically improving student outcomes—one book at a time.6.6kA Recipe for Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning
Successfully integrating project-based learning across multiple classes requires careful coordination of learning outcomes and the teaching workload.1.5kBuilding Critical Thinkers by Combining STEM With History
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.3.5kBirmingham Covington: Building a Student-Centered School
Educators take on the role of guides and motivate students to direct their own learning.6.1kConnecting Math and Science to Reading and Writing
Educators in K-12 classrooms are exploring unique ways to bridge the gap between math, science, and literacy.2.8kCreating a Student-Run Museum in Your Classroom
Letting students establish a museum exhibit with everyday items offers an opportunity to sharpen their storytelling skills.3.3kUsing Science to Bring Literature to Life
Combining science and literature can help students engage more deeply with both subjects.4.2kHow to Get Kids Moving in Every Subject
Adding some movement to lessons not only engages and motivates students—research says it helps them recall and retain information. And it’s fun!350How Literature Can Enhance Math and Science
Teachers can use stories and poems to boost students’ understanding of math and science concepts while giving them extra reading practice.945How to Set Up a Student-Directed Learning Program in High School
High school students find motivation in a cross-curricular program that lets them manage their learning while fulfilling core requirements.534