This resource is a place to house OSPI's briefs and infographics on content integration anchored in science. The collection will grow over time as resources are developed.
This module is about the foundational information of content integration. You will first read and watch videos about the general defintion of content integration. Next you will see common misconceptions and why they aren't displaying content integration alsong with the fixes you can make for those misunderstandings. Finally you will read and watch a video that are sample lesson plans that incorporate content integration. After reading this module you should have a basic understanding of content integration and an idea of how you can incorporate it into a classroom environment.
Graphic organizer to help identify Next Generation Science Standards performance expectations, three dimensions, and additional content connections in instructional materials.
This Module is all about showing how to integrate other subjects with Science for Elementary level mini-lesson plans. Examples are given for integrating Science with Math, Lauange Arts, Social Studies, and Art. This module also includes the basic steps on how to create a mini-lesson with ease.
This OSPI resource provides curated collections of free activities, lessons, units, and informational "texts" (articles, passages, e-books, videos, podcasts) to support every NGSS Performance Expectation (standard) in grades K-5. This resource is intended to support teachers with teaching science while also integrating science and ELA to grow student knowledge, thinking, application, and skills in both content areas. Materials are organized into units based on the topics and essential questions in each grade. Resources listed are all freely available online, with some requiring teachers to create free accounts to access. Some trade books are also listed that might be accessed through a library system. Gratitude is expressed to the Washington State Science Fellows, Science Fellows Emeriti, and ELA Fellows who contributed to curating the informational texts. For questions or comments contact OSPI Elementary Science at Kimberley.Astle@k12.wa.us.