While the talk test is a good measure of exercise intensity for casual gym-goers, it may not be effective for elite athletes. For people with advanced fitness goals (like, say, those going for a third Olympic medal), being able to carry on a casual conversation may mean exercise is not intense enough.
In keeping with this thematic definition, Shoemaker defines an. integrated curriculum as. ...education that is organized in such a way that it cuts across subject-. matter lines, bringing together various aspects of the curriculum into. meaningful association to focus upon broad areas of study.
The term integration literally means to combine into a whole.. Thus, when integrating curricula, the emphasis in on a comprehensive understanding of a whole, rather than many unrelated parts..urriculum Integration. Suggestions to facilitate integration across content areas, assist with communication, and map and align the curriculum within and across grade levels and areas: 1  Display a dry erase board, chart, hallway display, or bulletin board calendar in a central location for one or more months at a time.