Integrating science across the curriculum combines science investigations with content from other subject areas. With so many demands on teachers, the only way to squeeze in adequate science content is through cross-curricular learning. Teachers who use cross-curricular themes stimulate younger learners with functional reading and writing mixed with a sprinkled dose of science and social…
How to Create a Unit Using Children’s Literature
There is nothing more fun than to grab a great children’s book and use it as the basis of a thematic unit. Literature offers such a wide range of opportunities to help connect with students. If you have never created a unit using children’s literature, check out the tips below. They offer easy strategies that…