You may be wondering HOW to get started with interdisciplinary instruction. The following presentation gives some practical advice to help you get started. Any planning doc mentioned in the presentation is linked below the video. We recommend you make a copy of the docs to fill out as you watch. In the Additional Resources section, you will find articles, books, podcasts, and videos if you want to learn more.
Getting Started with Interdisciplinary Instruction
Planning Docs
These planning docs are referenced in the presentation above.
- Backward Planning Doc
- Example planner
- Driving Question Generator - based on Tubric by PBLWorks
- Single-Point Rubric Doc
- Meet the Single Point Rubric (Cult of Pedagogy)
- Establishing Real-World Problems (Driving Questions)
Interdisciplinary Instruction Resources
- More Than a Buzzword: Making Interdisciplinary Learning a Reality - This article gives strategies for creating interdiciplinary units.
- 7 Ways Art Supports Interdisciplinary Work - This article shares ideas on how art can conceptually be a part of all content.
- Math All Around Us - This article shares ideas on how math concepts can be a part of any interdisciplinary learning lesson, unit, or even a field trip.
- Choosing Effective Assessments for PBL - This article focuses on how to thoughtfully and purposefully assess interdisciplinary learning.
- How to take care of the environment (TK) (PBLWorks) - This video shares an example of an elementary interdisciplinary unit.
MOOSE (Maine Online Opportunities for Sustained Education)
There are over 400 FREE lessons written by Maine teachers going from PK-12 grades.
- Learn & Work Like a Bee (PK-2)
- How can we help birds in our community grow and thrive? (3-5)
- What does it take to survive in the Maine outdoors? (6-8)
- Small Actions Make Big Changes (9-12)
Contact
Kathy Bertini
Interdisciplinary Instruction Coordinator
Phone: 207-816-0294
Email: kathy.bertini@maine.gov