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Thinking Across the Curriculum

Thinking is not confined to one subject. Each discipline requires distinct ways of reasoning, and when educators intentionally teach students how to think across them, learning becomes deeper, transferable, and meaningful.

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Thinking Across the Curriculum focuses on developing students’ thinking in ways that fit each subject: science, math, art, history, and ethics. It incorporates inquiry, literacy, and project-based learning, and uses interdisciplinary approaches such as STEAM for learning to connect knowledge, foster creativity, and solve real-world problems.

We will examine...

How thinking looks different within each discipline

How disciplinary lenses shape the way students reason and solve problems

How inquiry cycles foster belonging, motivation, and deeper learning

How literacy becomes a tool for thinking across subjects

How project-based, design, and task-based learning empower learners

Questions That Drive Our Inquiry

How does thinking differ across disciplines?

How does project-based learning build executive function?

What happens when literacy becomes a tool for thinking rather than a separate subject?

How can inquiry cycles foster identity and motivation?

Are we teaching students to finish tasks — or to develop habits of mind?

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How Thinking Looks Different in Each Discipline

By Ruthann Beales

This post explores how reasoning shifts across subjects and why understanding how experts think helps students develop deeper, transferable learning skills.

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Disciplinary Lenses (Scientific,
Mathematical, Artistic, Historical, Ethical)

By Alyssa Alonso

Discover how scientific, mathematical, artistic, historical, and ethical lenses shape the questions we ask and the way we make meaning in every subject.

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Using Inquiry Cycles in All Subjects

By Yiusalin Del Cuadro

Learn how the Ask → Explore → Reflect → Share cycle fosters curiosity, belonging, and sustained engagement across the curriculum.

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Integrating Literacy As A Tool For Thinking

By Kaniesha Stringer

This post examines how reading and writing slow down thinking, make ideas visible, and strengthen learning across all disciplines.

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Project-Based, Design, and Task-Based Learning

By Taylor Burgin

Explore how authentic challenges and student-driven projects build agency, creativity, and real-world problem-solving skills.

Theories & Tools

Explore the research that explains why thinking across disciplines matters—and the instructional approaches that bring it to life in classrooms.

Meet Our Team

Our team of dedicated educators and staff are committed to creating a nurturing learning environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.

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The Curious Classroom

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