How to Incorporate

Introducing the Italian Heritage Curriculum

Congratulations! You are about to embark on a journey that was until now rarely traveled in the realm of education. By integrating the Universality of Italian Heritage lesson plans into your school’s curriculum, you will be a pioneer in preserving the worldwide cultural legacy of Italy. This exciting and enriching resource was developed by the Curriculum Development Committee of the New Jersey Italian Heritage Committee (NJIHC). It consists of a Curriculum Infusion Model whereby Italian and Italian American material is integrated into existing curricula K-12. These consecutive lesson plans were developed in consultation with the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) and meet all DOE Core Curriculum Content Standards. The lesson plans are carefully designed, inclusive, thoroughly tested, and, beyond question, relevant to all students. The K-12 Curriculum is available online for ongoing input, expansion, and review. We are confident you will find the Universality of Italian Heritage to be an educationally stimulating and rewarding experience for teachers, students, and, indeed, the entire community. Tante grazie, Cav. Gilda Rorro Baldassari, Ed.D. Chair, Curriculum Development Committee

Merits of the Heritage Curriculum

Italian Heritage Curriculum

The Universality of Italian Heritage Curriculum is a free resource developed by the NJ Italian Heritage Commission. These lesson plans cover a wide range of topics, which can be covered in an Italian class or utilized by instructors of other subject materials.

 

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Incorporating the Italian Heritage Curriculum

Watch the following videos to see how other teachers have incorporated lessons from the Italian Heritage Curriculum.

Italian Heritage Curriculum on Classroom Close-up NJ

Greater Egg Harbor Regional H.S. District show us how they have integrated NJIIAHC’s Italian Heritage Curriculum in their high schools.

Tackling Stereotypes at Greater Egg Harbor

Greater Egg Harbor Regional H.S. District show us how they have integrated NJIIAHC’s Italian Heritage Curriculum in their high schools.

Aprreciating Italian Culture at Nottingham H.S.

NJIIAHC Commissioner Frank Campione introduces a video created by students from the Nottingham H.S. Hamilton Township School District that shows what his students are learning from the Heritage Curriculum.