Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

Work Helpers In Our Detroit Community

Grade(s):

K

The Kindergarten crews at Detroit Achievement Academy started the year learning about identity and community.

Fossil Hunter

Grade(s):

3

The Fossil Hunter poems and artwork were created by third-grade students at Big Pine Elementary as part of their Fossils Tell of Earth Long Ago learning expedition. The poetry and art projects were included in a culmination fossil journal and were displayed at the Celebration of Learning.

Diseased

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

Fictional, artistic collage-style journal about an HIV positive young woman with tuberculosis

Greenprint

Grade(s):

9

Report of energy audits of schools with recommended energy-saving renovations that the city adopted

The Campanile

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

Newspaper produced by and for students.

Insect Cards

Grade(s):

2

Set of notecards featuring scientific illustrations and written descriptions of insects

Pre-historic Mammal Cards

Grade(s):

2

Trading cards with illustrations and a brief set of facts about prehistoric mammals

Pond Field Guide

Grade(s):

1

One-page laminated guide for identifying and learning about organisms that live in a pond

Radon Study

Grade(s):

6

Scientific report from student-administered town-wide radon study, done in collaboration with a local college

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