Students traditionally meet as a large group in the morning, then breakout and rotate to each of the three teachers throughout the rest of the day. Field trips, an integral part of the program are scheduled during the integrated day, do not affect the students' attendance in other classes. An integrated curriculum provides brain compatible learning. The mind better retains information when information is placed in a larger context or frame. An integrated curriculum focuses on developing learning and thinking skills necessary to process information within an ever expanding field of knowledge.
Human beings have multiple intelligences.
We can better address all intelligences when we integrate content areas, recognizing that there are alternate routes to the same destination. Life is not a series of activities relegated to specific time frames. An integrated curriculum is more akin to real life experiences. Integrated curriculum encourages a variety of instructional strategies to improve student learning. Build relationships while working as part of a team.