Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

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

Get a Clue

Grade(s):

1

Nonfiction artistic children's book on fossils and geology based on fieldwork to local sites

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

Malaria

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

Activity book as part of a study of world health and malaria for teaching young students and fundraising

Bee-fore and After Posters

Grade(s):

3

Scientific drawings in first drafts and, after learning about bees and critique, second drafts

Welcome to the Forest Park Zoo

Grade(s):

1

Events calendar for a zoo that also includes illustrations and information about animals

What Matters To Me

Grade(s):

6

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

Loon Pond Report

Grade(s):

9

Scientific report of water quality tests to determine if Loon Pond is safe for swimming and aquatic life

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