Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

Art, Poetry and Inspiration to benefit the Humane Society of the Palouse

Grade(s):

4

The fourth-grade crew at Palouse Prairie Charter School hosted an evening of art, poetry, and inspiration to benefit the Humane Society of the Palouse (HSOP).

Social Justice PSA

Social Justice Issue Public Service Announcements

Grade(s):

8

As a culminating social studies expedition product, 8th-grade students of Sierra Expeditionary Learning School, Truckee, CA produced Public Sevice Announcements on current social justice issues of their own choosing.

A Day in the Life of Eastern Sierra Animals

Grade(s):

2

A Day in the Life: Eastern Sierra Animals was created by second grade students at Big Pine Elementary as part of their Wilderness Warriors learning expedition, in which students learned about local habitats and the plants and animals who call these habitats home.

A Book of Poetry

Grade(s):

6

Original poetry using several different poetry formats with student watercolor paintings

5th grade students book on Great Depression with interviews, photos, expressive drawings

Faces of the Great Depression

Grade(s):

5

Book by 5th graders with interviews and illustrations of community elders who lived through the Great Depression

12 Things You Can Do to Help Everyone Have Enough Healthy Food

Grade(s):

1

Calendar promoting healthy food for all; researched with community agencies

A Microscopic World of Wonder

Grade(s):

5, 6

Information about microorganisms along with illustrations inspired by Ernst Haeckel.

The Truth about Thanksgiving - Coloring Book

Grade(s):

3

Coloring book that includes line drawings and written information about Pilgrim and Wampanoag culture

A Little More Than Just People

Grade(s):

8

Interviews and photographs with people who work on behalf of their local community

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