Curriculum Mapping

Subject Integration

Types of Integration

The broad terms "integrated curriculum" and

"interdisciplinary curriculum" encompass many models that provide for curriculum integration in varying degrees. All are designed to increase the relevancy of learning experiences. Models for integrating the curriculum include

Connected Key concepts are connected topic to topic within the discipline. Example: Decimals are connected to percents, which are related to money.Nested Multiple social, thinking, and content skills are targeted within each subject. Example: Science teacher uses the water cycle to illustrate sequencing.

Sequenced Topics are rearranged and taught in two or more subjects simultaneously. Example: English class reads a Civil War novel at the same time as this period is being taught in American history.

Shared Overlapping concepts or skills are taught in two or more subjects through the use of team planning or teaching. Example: Line graphs are used to collect data in math, science, and social studies classrooms.

Webbed Use of thematic teaching as a base for instruction in many disciplines. Example: A single theme such as "festivals" is webbed into multiple subject areas.

Threaded Thinking and social skills, as well as multiple intelligences and study skills are threaded through the various subjects. Example: Critical thinking skills such as making inferences or showing cause and effect are used in several disciplines.

Integrated Overlapping topics and concepts are taught by interdepartmental teams. Example: Content is approached through patterns and relationships among the disciplines.