Integrating the science and social studies curriculums in the fifth grade classroom

Melody Braden
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:45:05 PDT

This project is a cross-curricular integration plan for a fifth-grade classroom in suburban Alaska. This project implements the Alaska Science Curriculum into a yearlong study of American History using the Fairbanks North Star Borough Social Studies curriculum guide to incorporate the science and social studies curriculums. Each module includes a focus topic with justification for integration, associated standards and skills, and a big idea. Each module concludes with a performance task or culminating activity. Modules also include key resources and a list of related activities.