Which term describes teaching that combines multiple subject areas into a unit?

• A. Interdisciplinary or thematic units
• B. Differentiated Instruction
• C. IEP
• D. FLEX

Answer: (A)

Teaching that blends content from several subject areas into one cohesive unit centers on connecting disciplines around a common theme or problem. This approach, often called interdisciplinary instruction or thematic units, helps students apply skills from math, science, language arts, and social studies to explore a single topic. For example, a unit on water could include measuring and analyzing properties (science/math), reading and writing about water-related texts (language arts), and studying how rivers shape geography and culture (social studies). The other terms describe different practices: Differentiated Instruction adapts lessons to individual learner needs; an IEP is an individualized plan for students with disabilities; FLEX refers to flexible scheduling or grouping, not cross-subject integration. So the term that best fits teaching that combines multiple subject areas into a unit is interdisciplinary or thematic units.