Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

Locomotive Drawings

Grade(s):

2, 3

As an additional art piece to enhance the learning of our "I've Been Working on the Railroad,” an in-depth Expedition of the Transcontinental Railroad, our 2nd and 3rd grade students at Sierra Expeditionary Learning School created a detailed line drawing of a locomotive using basic lines and shap

Graphic Lettering Alphabets

Grade(s):

5, 6

Graphic lettering from a study of fonts and graphic arts to enhance project work

E2 River Scientist Study

Grade(s):

5, 6

Interviews with scientists involved in studying the health of local rivers, streams and wetlands

Chemistry and Conflict

Grade(s):

10

Research on relationships between chemical elements or compounds and historical or contemporary conflict

First Thanksgiving Cards

Grade(s):

3

Set of notecards depicting an aspect of Wampanoag or Pilgrim culture and history

A Color Expedition

Grade(s):

Pre-K

Book of photos taken and printed by students from color walks in their neighborhood

Perspectives of San Diego Bay: A Field Guide

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

Professional-quality natural history field guide to the San Diego Bay; forward by Jane Goodall

The Well Project: A Drinking Water Report

Grade(s):

5, 6

Scientific report on well water quality in Shutesbury, MA based on mass spectrometer testing

Self-portrait Poster

Grade(s):

K

Self-portraits of all the students in one class displayed on a poster, supported by peer critiques

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