A mosaic of interconnected hexagons with a variety of disciplines that are considered at the personal, global, and local level. The disciplines include Digital Technologies, Computational Thinking; Chemistry; Biology; Environmental Science; Engineering & Design; Collaboration, Community & Wellness; Societal Contexts & Complexities; Experimentation & Laboratory Practices; Conceptual Physics; and Reading, Writing, Speaking, & Listening.

The Integrated Science Program is a multi-year program for Ages 13-20 implemented during science class.

It removes disciplinary silos & leverages authentic contexts to make formal science learning as exciting as real-world STEM.

And it’s powered by PBL, UDL, competency-based assessment and the sciences of learning & development (SoLD).

Educators want to do more interdisciplinary teaching. Students crave real-world relevance, and all “wicked” problems span multiple disciplines. Place-based, contextualized learning better prepares students for university, careers, citizenship and caregiving.

But 90% of the time, “integrated” or “interdisciplinary” courses are just a smorgasbord: a little of this and a little of that. Concepts & skills don’t always mesh. Rigor is rare. Designing high-quality integrated curricula is actually difficult.

We believe that integration done well is incredibly powerful for diverse learners. Through 20 years of R&D we’ve developed robust Open Learning Architecture™ that delivers comprehensive & coherent STE(A)M integration. It’s *more* challenging & content-rich than traditional siloed courses. And it’s:

Contextual

Contexts Help Build Background Knowledge

We learn best through narratives that situate concepts, phenomena and evidence in a real place, with real people, and real consequences.
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Relevant

Relevance Paves the Way for Innovation

It's time to equip young people with the knowledge and skills they need to negotiate the real world--and innovate for the future.
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Networked

Connect the Personal, the Local & the Global

Society’s most pressing global issues are integrated, not only across disciplines but across cultures, demographics & regions. Break down the silos & build up the networks!
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Balanced

Balanced Diets are Diverse

We took cues from nutritionists and ensured that students were challenged across multiple disciplines, multiple skills & multiple ways to show understanding.
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Accessible

Content that is Born Accessible

Multiple entry points mean fewer learners getting lost, shutting down or giving up. Support structures, maps & rest stops assist all travelers.
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Sustainable

Sustainable Open Education Resources

We pioneered the Sustainable OER model, and use it to evolve our materials inside the Information Age. Teachers & students benefit from ongoing updates.
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