Teachers bring a richness and depth of understanding to their classrooms by knowing their subjects beyond the content they are expected to teach and by directing students’ natural curiosity into an interest in learning. Elementary teachers have broad knowledge across disciplines. Middle school and high school teachers have depth in one or more specific content areas or disciplines.

Teachers should: • Know subject beyond the content they teach; and • Direct students’ curiosity into an interest in learning.

C-MAPP 2.0 lesson, written by me, demonstrates in depth understanding of subject area, discipline, and interdisciplinary connections.