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Tables of Contents for Intergrating Academic Units in the Elementary School Curriculum
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Integrated Teaching: An Introduction
1
56
Integration of Subject Matter
2
2
A Theoretical Basis for Integrated Teaching
4
4
An Example of a Knowledge Structure
6
2
Meaningful Learning
8
2
Instructional Strategies
10
5
Exploration
13
1
Invention
14
1
Expansion
14
1
Unit Teaching
15
2
An Example of an Integrated Thematic Unit
17
12
Constancy and Change Unit
17
10
Viewpoints
27
1
Instructional Strategies and Unit Conclusions
28
1
Constancy and Change Unit References
29
1
Summary
29
1
References
29
3
Choosing a Focus for an Integrated Unit
Let's Look at an Example of a Unit
32
3
An Alternative Approach to Designing the Sample Thanksgiving Unit
35
3
Focusing and Organizing an Integrated Thematic Unit
38
8
Concept-Focused Integrated Units
38
1
Skills-Focused Integrated Units
39
2
Content and Skills Integrated Units
41
1
Issue-Focused Integrated Units
42
2
Project-Focused Integrated Units
44
1
Case Study-Focused Integrated Units
45
1
Relationships Between the Types of Units
46
1
Choosing an Appropriate Theme
46
8
What Are the Important Central Concepts and/or Central Issues?
47
1
What Are the Guiding Questions?
48
1
What Activities Can Be Used?
48
1
Will These Activities Engage the Students in Thinking?
49
1
Will the Students Be Able to Make Significant Connections Between the Disciplines?
50
3
Will the Theme Be of Interest and Relevant to the Students?
53
1
Problems With Less Effective Themes
54
1
Summary
55
1
References
55
2
The Planning Process
57
40
Planning the Year's Curriculum
57
6
Examples of Yearly Planning Formats
59
4
Planning With Other Teachers
63
1
Beginning Points
63
1
Brainstorming the Theme
64
2
Using a K-W-L Procedure to Identify Prior Knowledge and Interests
66
1
Develop Unit Objectives
67
2
Acquire Background Information
69
1
Identify Focus Questions
70
1
Write a Rationale
70
1
Identify Intended Learning Outcomes or Objectives for Lessons
71
1
Name the Integrated Unit
72
1
Consider Special Needs Among the Students
73
1
Categorize Intended Learning Outcomes
74
1
Select Resources for Learning
74
1
Develop a Web
74
5
A Hierarchical Web
74
4
A Schematic Components Web
78
1
The Technique of Webbing
78
1
Webbing When Using a Textbook
79
1
Develop the Lesson Plans
79
3
Lesson Plan Structure
80
2
Identifying Activities and Resources and Planning Lessons
82
6
Technology as a Resource
83
4
Acquiring Simple Materials
87
1
Resource People
87
1
Other Resources
87
1
The ERIC System
88
1
Professional Periodicals
88
1
Develop an Assessment Plan
88
1
Develop an Integrated Teaching Unit Tentative Outline
89
1
Multiage Programs
90
5
Summary
95
1
References
95
2
Implementing and Reflecting on the Unit
97
21
Identifying a Scope and Sequence
97
1
Identifying and Allocating Materials and Resource People
98
1
Managing Materials
98
1
Involving Families
99
4
Informing Families
99
1
Having Family Members Help at Home
100
1
Meeting With Family Members
101
1
Involving Families in Decision Making
102
1
Helping Students Keep the Theme in Focus
103
3
Utilizing Cooperative Learning
106
4
A Day in the Life of an Integrated Thematic Unit
110
2
Culminating Activities
112
1
Reflecting on the Unit
113
3
Involving Students
113
2
Reflecting by the Teacher
115
1
Sharing Reflections Between Teachers
115
1
Summary
116
1
References
116
2
Assessing and Evaluating Integrated Thematic Units
118
35
Authentic Assessment--Assessing for Meaningful Learning
119
1
Uses of Assessment
120
4
Assessment of Prior Knowledge
121
1
Assessment of Hands-on Performance
121
1
Assessment of Collaborative and Cooperative Learning
121
2
Assessment of Higher-Order Thinking
123
1
Using Less Traditional Assessments
124
21
Observation
124
4
Interviews
128
2
Portfolios
130
1
Types of Evidence in a Portfolio
131
6
Discussions, Diaries and Logs, Presentations, and Dances
137
3
Group Evaluation
140
3
Performance Testing
143
2
Assessment With Tests and Quizzes
145
1
Essay Questions
145
1
Objective Test Questions
146
1
Multiple Assessment: Tying Things Together
146
1
Planning for Required Standardized Testing
147
1
Reporting Student Accomplishments to Families
148
2
Summary
150
1
References
151
2
Integrating Social Studies Components
153
24
Curriculum Standards for Social Studies
154
1
The Nature of the Social Studies
154
2
Utilizing Many Viewpoints, Original Materials, and Data Gathering
156
7
Data Gathering
160
3
Developing Skills of Making Inferences and Interpretations
163
2
Sample Social Studies Ideas and Activities Related to the Six Different Types of Integrated Units
165
10
Concept-Focused Units
165
1
Process Skills-Focused Units
166
2
Content and Process Skills-Focused Units
168
1
Issue-Focused Units
169
3
Project-Focused Units
172
1
Case Study-Focused Units
172
3
Summary
175
1
References
175
2
Integrating Science
177
45
Scientific Literacy
179
1
Reform Efforts in Science Education
180
3
Project 2061 by the American Association for the Advancement of Science
180
2
National Committee on Science Education Standards and Assessment
182
1
Key Science Teaching Processes
183
3
Observation
183
1
Classification
184
1
Measurement
184
1
Gathering and Communicating Evidence
185
1
Inquiry
185
1
Hands-on Science
185
1
Effective Science Lessons
186
1
Interconnections Between Science and Other Disciplines
187
1
Appropriate Topics for Units Incorporating Science
187
1
Types of Integrated Units
188
16
Concept-Focused Units
188
4
Process Skills-Focused Units
192
12
Creating Conditions for Student Thinking in Teaching Science
204
7
Teaching Skills-Focused Units
205
1
Examples of Skills-Focused Activities
206
1
Content and Skills-Focused Units
207
1
Issue-Focused Units
208
1
Project-Focused Units
209
2
Case Study-Focused Units
211
1
Planning for Science in Thematic Units
211
8
The Web
213
2
The K-W-L
215
4
Assessment of Integrated Science
219
1
Summary
220
1
References
220
2
Integrating Mathematics Components
222
26
Curriculum Standards for Mathematics
224
8
Problem Solving
225
4
Communication
229
1
Reasoning
230
1
Connections
231
1
Considering the Nature of Mathematics
232
1
Time Management and Planning
233
7
Materials
240
1
Sample Mathematics Ideas and Activities Related to the Six Different Types of Integrated Units
241
5
Concept-Focused Units
241
1
Process Skills-Focused Units
242
1
Content and Process Skills-Focused Units
243
1
Issue-Focused Units
244
1
Project-Focused Units
244
1
Case Study-Focused Units
245
1
Summary
246
1
References
246
2
Integrating the Language Arts
248
23
Standards for the English Language Arts
250
2
Literature's Place in the Integrated Unit
252
5
Using Fiction
252
4
Using Nonfiction
256
1
The Writing Process
257
8
Writing an ``I Used to Be..., But Now'' Poem
258
3
Writing a Lab Report
261
4
The Language Arts and the Six Types of Integrated Units
265
4
Concept-Focused Units
265
1
Process Skills-Focused Units
266
1
Content and Process Skills-Focused Units
267
1
Issue-Focused Units
267
1
Project-Focused and Case Study-Focused Units
268
1
Summary
269
1
References
269
2
Integrating Art and Creativity Into a Thematic Unit
271
28
The Changing Purpose of Art Education
271
2
Art Education Goals
273
1
The National Standards for Visual Arts Education
274
2
Integrating Art and Creativity Into a Science or Social Studies Theme
276
10
Obtaining Art Materials
286
2
Interfacing Technology With Art
288
1
Types of Units Suitable for Art Education
289
8
Concept-Focused Units
289
1
Process Skills-Based Units
290
4
Content and Process Skills-Focused Units
294
2
Issue-Focused Units
296
1
Project-Focused Units
297
1
Case Study-Focused Units
297
1
Summary
297
1
References
298
1
Integrating Physical Education and Dance Components
299
32
The Importance of Movement for Children
299
4
Movement Is a Way of Knowing and Learning
300
1
How Movement Can Help Classroom Learning
301
1
The Two Major Motor Goals of Physical Education
302
1
National Standards for Physical Education
303
1
National Standards for Music Education
304
1
A Concept-Focused Approach to Physical Education
305
3
Sample Physical Education Ideas and Activities Related to the Six Different Types of Integrated Units
308
20
Concept-Focused Units in Dance
308
5
Concept-Focused Units in Games
313
5
Process Skills-Focused Unit: Communication
318
3
Content and Process Skills-Focused Unit: Diversity
321
2
Issue-Focused Units: Conflict Resolution and Peace
323
4
Project-Focused Units: Air Quality
327
1
Case Study-Focused Unit: The Manager of a National Forest
327
1
Summary
328
1
References
328
3
Index
331