Curriculum Integration

Curriculum Integration and Alignment Guide (Word)
Developed by OSPI, this guide includes a template for developing an integrated unit, as well as a model of a integrated unit in the context of environmental health. The model integrated unit in this guide was prepared by the Integrated Environmental Health Middle School Project, NIEHS Center for Ecogenetics and Environmental Health at the University of Washington. Districts, schools, and teachers may use this guide to help meet RCW 28A.230.020, requiring an interdisciplinary approach to environmental education.

Green Sustainable Design and Technology (CTE Course full framework)
Course Outline - This is a course offered by the Career and Technology Education Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics career cluster. The purpose of this exploratory course is to exposes students to career opportunities in the new green economy.

The Green Sustainable Design and Technology course content includes:

• Principles of Sustainability
• Impact of Human Activities on Sustainability
• Sustainable Transportation Technology and Systems
• Sustainable Power Generation Technology and Systems
• Sustainable Resource, Materials, and Waste Management
• Sustainable Agricultural Systems
• Sustainable Ecosystem Management
• Sustainable Design and Construction
• Sustainable Manufacturing Practices
• Healthy Homes and Communities
• Sustainability in the Work Place
• Students’ Role in Building Sustainable Communities

To offer the Green Sustainable Design and Technology course, districts must obtain approval from the CTE division. The following school districts have obtained approval (updated May 2012). Please contact the district directly for information about the course offered there. If your district is not listed here please contact the CTE division to learn more about the approval process. Join a NING social network group to share ideas with other educators teaching or supporting the Green Sustainable Design and Technology Course.

Examples of Integrated Environmental and Sustainability Education
To support the implementation of K-12 Integrated Environmental and Sustainability Education Learning Standards, OSPI solicited examples from teachers across the state of what it looks like when students are engaged in integrated environmental and sustainability education. These “Stories from the Field” represent real lessons, units, extensions, projects, and programs across grade levels and in different subject areas.

Sustainable Design Project
The Sustainable Design Project is a statewide interdisciplinary project bringing industry, business, community, and higher education partners together with K-12 students to design sustainable solutions to real world challenges.