Our Interdisciplinary Teaching class at CSUSM challenged us to create an Integrated Thematic Unit combining instruction in at least two high school
classes into one thematic unit.
We've combined a Spanish I, 11th Grade U.S. History class, and a 12th Grade Economics class to do a "deep dive" exploration on the topic of immigration in the United States.
- Katy Parker
- Margaret Armijo
classes into one thematic unit.
We've combined a Spanish I, 11th Grade U.S. History class, and a 12th Grade Economics class to do a "deep dive" exploration on the topic of immigration in the United States.
- Katy Parker
- Margaret Armijo
Spanish iCentral Focus: Spanish speaking immigrants in the U.S
Enduring Understanding: Spanish Speaking Immigrants are a huge part of this country and many others Essential Questions:
1. Where are the Spanish speakers in the world? Have they always been there? 2. What are some struggles that migrant workers face in the U.S. 3. How are Spanish speaking immigrants treated in the U.S? 4. How are languages combined to form new words? 5. How does immigration change the world? |
11th grade u.s. history
Central Focus: Immigration in the U.S.
Enduring Understanding: The U.S. is a Country of Immigrants Essential Questions: 1. Aren't we all immigrants? 2. Why do people migrate? 3. How have immigrants been treated in the U.S.? 4. How have immigrants changed the U.S.? 5. What is the overall effect of immigration on the U.S.? |
12th Grade economicsCentral Focus: The Economic Effects of Immigration
Enduring Understanding: Immigrants are an integral part of the U.S. Economy Essential Questions:
1. Who lives in the U.S. and where did they come from? 2. How do foreign workers fit into the U.S. labor market? 3. Does the "American Dream" come true for modern immigrants? 4. What are the effects of immigration on the U.S. economy? 5. What is the overall effect of immigration on the U.S.? |