Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

Warm Sun, Cool Moon

Grade(s):

1

This project was designed to support student's learning in Expedition (Module) #1: Sun, Moon, Stars, & Planets. Students created multiple drafts while building their craft in between.

The Culture of Killer Whales

Grade(s):

7

The Southern Resident killer whales were the primary population of orcas targeted by commercial aquaria in the late 1960s and 1970s. As a result, the population was decimated and has yet to recover.

Ocean Animal Trump Cards

Grade(s):

1, 2

Cards with illustrations and facts about ocean animals made to play a game called Trump

Revitalize Rochester: A Revitalization Report for Public Art

Grade(s):

6

Report about different types and locations for public art for the City of Rochester, NY

A is for Ancient Egypt

Grade(s):

6

Alphabet book on Ancient Egypt, with illustrations and information

Explosives and Chemical Warfare

Grade(s):

10

Students use algebra to analyze the chemical makeup of weapons.

The Emancipator - Selections from the Original

Grade(s):

4

Newspaper that includes writing about historical events and original artwork related to slavery

1-10 Book

Grade(s):

K

Illustrated numbers created by students to be displayed in the classroom

Home of Ivy Olcott

Grade(s):

5, 6

Scale architectural blueprints of a home for a fictional character, critiqued by professional architects

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