In this episode I unpack how to easily and effectively integrate science with English Language Arts and other subjects, thereby making learning not only authentic and relatable for students but a whole lot more fun for educators too.
I break down all the important parts we need to consider when planning an integrated curriculum and give examples of how well planned and spontaneous learning experiences can add to children’s understanding of the world, and help them make connections to other learning areas and to their own lived experiences.
I unpack why we should be thinking about bringing themes back, and talk about the impact that having specialist science teachers in elementary schools has on student learning.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Design and Technologies Planning Sheet
Living Things Investigation Planner
Inquiry and Investigation Recording and Planning sheets
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Other episodes to listen to:
How to Plan for and Integrate Inquiry into your existing lessons
How to Integrate Inquiry and Nature Curiosity
Links to articles and research about specialist teaching in elementary schools:
https://www.aaspa.org/news/teacher-specialization-in-elementary-grades-hurts-student-learning
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1375106.pdf
https://www.iier.org.au/iier20/ardzejewska.pdf
https://blog.aare.edu.au/tag/specialist-teachers-in-primary-schools/
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