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Published on Dec 13, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

TAKE A D.I.P.

Developing Interdisciplinary Projects 
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Who are we?

Meredith Baker & Samahra Feemster 

7 Steps

Planning a Successful Interdisciplinary Unit
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Step 1: Assess students and setting

  • Student data
  • Time
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Step 2: Format/Title/Center

  • Topic, Issue, Theme, Work, Problem
  • Title
  • Nucleus
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Step 3: Concept Wheel

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Step 4: Develop Essential Questions

Convert a standard to an essential question

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Describe how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.

RL 6.3, RL 7.3, RL 8.3

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Step 5: Integrating Skills and Assessments

Content Concepts

  • Perspectives (SS, ELA)
  • Measurement (Math)
  • Plants (Science)
  • Conflict (SS, ELA)

Step 6: Plan day-to-day

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Daily Activities

  • Anticipation Guide
  • Characterization Chart
  • Vocabulary Building
  • Reflective Journal

Step 7:
Final Review