Scanning and Clustering

Since we are beginning our integrated lessons I thought it would be appropriate to share ideas and facts about scanning and clustering standards for integration according to Drake and Burns (2004). As stated by the authors the scan and cluster process is "crucial for effectively integrating a standards based curriculum" (p. 59). To begin the process one must scan vertically through the subject areas to know what students have studied in the past and what they will study in the future. The next step is to "chunk" the standards together. The authors say that the KNOW/DO/BE bridge is an "interpretive filter" of the curriculum which is essentially scanning and clustering.  I found our chapter online and thought I'd share the link so if you would like to print the charts and keep them for reference: http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/103011/chapters/Using-Standards-to-Integrate-the-Curriculum.aspx