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Interdisciplinary Project Planning Framework

Catlin Tucker

When I was at TCEA last week, a teacher approached me after one of my sessions to ask if I had ever written about my experience planning interdisciplinary projects. So, I wanted to share the framework that my teaching team (English, history, and science) used when planning large scale interdisciplinary projects.

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How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area

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For instance, when discussing natural resources in geography, I pose a thought-provoking question: What is something you cannot live without? As students investigate everyday items, I emphasize that most of these products originate from nature at some point, prompting a discussion on the true cost of these goods. link] Moser, K.

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STEM teaching toolkit supports deeper learning

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The Learning Studios toolkit features free, online resources that are a mix of design and communication templates, reflective discussion protocols, and evaluation surveys to guide and monitor complex, interdisciplinary curriculum and assessment work. Next page: Three ways teachers can use the STEM toolkit. News STEM Top News'

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Real Talk about AI

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Changing Perceptions: The discussion challenges preconceived notions about AI, acknowledging shifts in attitudes among educators and students toward embracing technology as a valuable supplement to traditional teaching methods.

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CodeHS Launches Comprehensive, Easy-to-Use Computer Science Curriculum for Elementary

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Lessons include engaging student-facing videos that guide instruction, discussion questions, interactive activities, and practice. The In Context Pathway includes interdisciplinary lessons built to be incorporated into other parts of the school day- including ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies instructional time.

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Only out-of-the-box solutions will fix the real problems in schools

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Science and social studies classes could integrate combinations of text, virtual reality, group discussion, and interdisciplinary projects that extend beyond what an individual teacher could sustainably plan for each day.”.

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5 models that prioritize learner-centered education

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Learners then work with partners to co-design interdisciplinary projects that both align with the academic and life goals of the learner, as well as the business or nonprofit needs of the partner. Learners and teachers sit down together to discuss learners’ progress and work, and decide on a grade together.