Thematic Lessons in Middle School

Presentation Objectives
Thematic Lessons in
Show why thematic lessons are important.
Middle School Show examples of thematic lessons.
Engage in discussion for potential thematic lessons.

How thematic lessons that cross Standards Addressed

subjects create stronger engagement. CSTP 6.3 Collaborating with colleagues and the broader
professional community to support teacher and student
learning
By Charlie Jang

How do you teach math

through drawing a
picture?

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Thematic Lessons in Middle School

NCTM - National Council of Teachers of

Mathematics

“An effective mathematics

curriculum focuses on important
mathematics that will prepare
students for continued study and for
solving problems in a variety of
school, home, and work settings.” -
Principles and Standards of School

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What students said

“Hey, I learned “TENNESSEE is
“I didn’t like a
about the states
already! I realize TRAPEZOID.”
remember the FLORIDA “Its more like a
facts about
Nevada!” was so PARALLELOGRA
M.”
big!”

TRY THIS:
Think of a current event
or a subject that is
relevant to your students
in some way.

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TRY THIS:
As we take turns relaying our
ideas, think about how you
would create a lesson that
would go with that.

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