🔗 Cross-Curricular Unit Template¶

This template helps educators design units that intentionally connect C-STREAM with other subjects (Religion, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music) while maintaining Catholic identity throughout.

📋 Unit Overview¶

Unit Title: [Enter Title]¶

Grade Level: ☐ K ☐ 1-3 ☐ 4-6 ☐ 7-8¶

Duration: [Number] weeks¶

Central Theme: [Overarching theme that connects all subjects]¶

Unifying Question¶

"[A big question that connects all subjects and integrates faith]"

Example: "How can we use our gifts and talents to care for God's creation and serve our neighbors?"

🎯 Unit Goals¶

C-STREAM Integration Map¶

              +===========================================+
              |         CENTRAL THEME/QUESTION            |
              |     [Your unifying theme goes here]       |
              +===========================================+
                              ^
           +-----------------+-----------------+
           |                 |                 |
    +======+======+   +======+======+   +======+======+
    |   SCIENCE   |   |  RELIGION   |   |    MATH     |
    |             |   |             |   |             |
    +=============+   +=============+   +=============+
           |                 |                 |
    +======+======+   +======+======+   +======+======+
    | TECHNOLOGY  |   |    ARTS     |   | ENGINEERING |
    |             |   |             |   |             |
    +=============+   +=============+   +=============+
           |                 |                 |
           +-----------------+-----------------+
                             v
              +===========================================+
              |        LANGUAGE ARTS & SOCIAL STUDIES     |
              |     (Communication & Context)             |
              +===========================================+

Learning Objectives by Subject¶

Science¶

[Objective 1]
[Objective 2]

Technology¶

[Objective 1]
[Objective 2]

Religion/Faith¶

[Objective 1]
[Objective 2]

Engineering¶

[Objective 1]
[Objective 2]

Arts¶

[Objective 1]
[Objective 2]

Mathematics¶

[Objective 1]
[Objective 2]

Language Arts¶

[Objective 1]
[Objective 2]

[Objective 1]
[Objective 2]

🙏 Faith Integration Throughout¶

Theological Foundation¶

[Explain the Catholic teaching(s) that ground this entire unit]

Scripture Connections¶

Subject Area	Scripture Reference	How It Connects
Science	[Verse]	[Connection]
Technology	[Verse]	[Connection]
Engineering	[Verse]	[Connection]
Math	[Verse]	[Connection]
Arts	[Verse]	[Connection]

Primary CST focus: [Choose one that runs through unit]

How it appears in each subject:

Science: [Application]
Technology: [Application]
Engineering: [Application]
Math: [Application]
Arts: [Application]
Language Arts: [Application]
Social Studies: [Application]

Daily Faith Practices¶

Opening prayer theme: [Related to unit]
Closing reflection: [Connecting daily learning to faith]
Weekly faith highlight: [Special connection each week]

📅 Weekly Overview¶

Week 1: [Theme for Week 1]¶

Subject	Focus	Faith Connection
Religion	[Topic]	[Primary source]
Math	[Topic]	[Connection]
Science	[Topic]	[Connection]
Technology	[Topic]	[Connection]
Language Arts	[Topic]	[Connection]
Art	[Topic]	[Connection]

Week 1 Prayer Focus: [Theme]

Week 1 Culminating Connection: [How subjects come together]

Week 2: [Theme for Week 2]¶

Subject	Focus	Faith Connection
Religion	[Topic]	[Primary source]
Math	[Topic]	[Connection]
Science	[Topic]	[Connection]
Engineering	[Topic]	[Connection]
Language Arts	[Topic]	[Connection]
Social Studies	[Topic]	[Connection]

Week 2 Prayer Focus: [Theme]

Week 2 Culminating Connection: [How subjects come together]

Week 3: [Theme for Week 3]¶

Subject	Focus	Faith Connection
Religion	[Topic]	[Primary source]
Math	[Topic]	[Connection]
Technology	[Topic]	[Connection]
Engineering	[Topic]	[Connection]
Language Arts	[Topic]	[Connection]
Art/Music	[Topic]	[Connection]

Week 3 Prayer Focus: [Theme]

Week 3 Culminating Connection: [How subjects come together]

Week 4: [Culmination Week]¶

Subject	Focus	Faith Connection
ALL	[Culminating project/presentation]	[Ultimate connection]

Week 4 Prayer Focus: Gratitude and service

Final Celebration: [How unit concludes]

🔗 Subject Integration Details¶

Mathematics + Faith Connection¶

Math Topics:

[Topic 1]
[Topic 2]

Integration Examples: | Math Concept | Real-World Application | Faith Connection | |--------------|----------------------|------------------| | [Concept 1] | [Application] | [E.g., statistics on poverty and Church response] | | [Concept 2] | [Application] | [Connection to Catholic teaching] |

Sample Activity: [Describe a math activity that integrates faith]

Science + Faith Connection¶

Science Topics:

[Topic 1]
[Topic 2]

Integration Examples: | Science Concept | Wonder Question | Faith Connection | |-----------------|-----------------|------------------| | [Concept 1] | "Have you ever wondered...?" | [E.g., beauty of God's creation] | | [Concept 2] | [Wonder question] | [Connection to Catholic teaching] |

Catholic Scientist Highlight: [Name and brief connection]

Art + Faith Connection¶

Art Topics:

[Topic 1]
[Topic 2]

Integration Examples: | Art Activity | STEM Connection | Faith Connection | |--------------|-----------------|------------------| | [Activity 1] | [STEM tie-in] | [E.g., beauty of God's creation through drawing] | | [Activity 2] | [STEM tie-in] | [Connection to Catholic teaching] |

Sample Activity: [Describe an art activity that connects STEM and faith, e.g., designing stained glass while learning about light and historical teaching function]

Language Arts + Faith Connection¶

LA Topics:

[Topic 1]
[Topic 2]

Integration Examples: | LA Skill | STEM Content | Faith Connection | |----------|--------------|------------------| | Writing | [STEM topic] | [Reflection on faith] | | Reading | [STEM text] | [Catholic perspective] | | Speaking | [Presentation] | [Sharing faith and learning] |

SS Topics:

[Topic 1]
[Topic 2]

Integration Examples: | SS Concept | STEM Application | Faith Connection | |------------|------------------|------------------| | [Concept 1] | [Application] | [E.g., community service] | | [Concept 2] | [Application] | [Catholic Social Teaching] |

✅ Assessment¶

Subject-Specific Assessments¶

Subject	Assessment Type	Faith Component
Science	[Type]	[How faith is assessed]
Technology	[Type]	[How faith is assessed]
Engineering	[Type]	[How faith is assessed]
Math	[Type]	[How faith is assessed]
Language Arts	[Type]	[How faith is assessed]
Art	[Type]	[How faith is assessed]
Religion	[Type]	[Primary assessment]

Cross-Curricular Rubric¶

Use components from:

Unit Culminating Assessment¶

Project/Product: [Describe the final project that demonstrates learning across all subjects]

Presentation: [How students will share their integrated learning]

Faith Reflection: [Final reflection on faith connections throughout the unit]

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Connection¶

Weekly Family Updates¶

Week 1: [Summary and home connection] Week 2: [Summary and home connection] Week 3: [Summary and home connection] Week 4: [Invitation to culminating event]

Family Faith + STEM Activities¶

[Home activity connecting faith and STEM]
[Discussion questions for family]
[Parish/community connection]

📝 Planning Collaboration¶

Teacher Collaboration Needed¶

Teacher/Subject	Collaboration Need	Meeting Time
[Teacher 1]	[What to coordinate]	[When]
[Teacher 2]	[What to coordinate]	[When]
[Religion Teacher]	[Faith integration]	[When]

Shared Resources¶

[Resource 1]
[Resource 2]
[Shared materials]

✨ Success Factor Checklist¶

Cross-Curricular Integration ✓¶

All subjects connect to central theme
Faith woven throughout, not siloed
Natural connections (not forced)

Faith-Reason Harmony ✓¶

Faith and subjects presented as complementary
Scripture connects to all areas
Catholic teaching integrated naturally

Balance Maintained ✓¶

STEM emphasized but other subjects valued
Traditional skills maintained
Whole-child approach evident

Wonder Cultivated ✓¶

Wonder questions throughout
Curiosity about God's creation
Joy in learning evident

Template Version: 2.0
Framework: C-STREAM
Based on: STREAM Cross-Curricular Best Practices