What is Integrated Curriculum?

What is integrated curriculum? THe most obvious part of integrated curriculum is that it is the connection of multiple subject or content areas. Integrated curriculum is taking real life experiences into the curriculum, showing the connectedness and how we can learn from both perspectives. It's about brain based learning in a way that is most adaptable to the student. It's about having "being there" experiences that truly help the students understand multiple content areas within the visit. It's about students teaching students through a learner-based environment in combination with teacher-based. Its about providing choices that will lead each student through the integration of the content areas up until that culminating point of the unit. It's about having key points to focus your general study around that will help you better cover the integrated curriculum. Also, in regards to content areas, this can include subjects other than math, science, and the like. It can include life skills that students need to learn in order to have a successful life. Integrated curriculum is so much more than including more than one subject. It can change your entire teaching style, along with your students' lives.