Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

A Beaver Story

Grade(s):

6

Children's book about beavers and human impact; both fictional story and informational book

Give Bees a Chance

Grade(s):

6

Interviews with local beekeepers about the importance of bees and the impact of Colony Collapse Disorder

A Book of Poetry

Grade(s):

6

Original poetry using several different poetry formats with student watercolor paintings

Small Acts of Courage

Grade(s):

7

Interviews with local civil rights heroes in Portland, ME about their personal stories of courage

A Buccaneer’s Guide to the Age of Exploration

Grade(s):

6, 7, 8

Illustrated book chronicles western explorers and the lands they visited, conquered and colonized

What Matters To Me

Grade(s):

6

Book of conceptual self-portraits and essays written by students about what matters to him or her

I Like the Color

Grade(s):

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Hawaiian culture children's book on colors, written by a range of upper elementary - high school students

Aquatic Invasive Stamps

Grade(s):

6, 7, 8

Posters of postage stamps featuring invasive ocean species created by teams of students

Reshaping Rochester

Grade(s):

6

Data report of city-wide survey as part of campaign to rewater Erie Canal in Rochester, NY

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