Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

The Governmental Times

The Governmental Times: An Op-Ed Blog

Grade(s):

12

This project is the culmination of a one-semester AP US Government and Politics class, consisting of seventeen seniors at MELS. Earlier in the year government students investigated fake news in order to develop critical reading skills to assess credibility and reliability of sources.

Closing the Gap: Economic Solutions for Developing Nations

Closing the Gap: Economic Solutions for Developing Nations

Grade(s):

12

AP Macroeconomics students researched developing nations to find room for growth for each country. Once the students understood their country's standing, they constructed economic plans for development.

Stories About Accessing Books Around the Globe

Grade(s):

3, 4

For their fall 2020 expedition, the Centaur class (3rd/4th grade) took on the guiding question, “What is the power of reading?” To develop ideas and answer this question, the students researched how people around the world go to great lengths to access the power of reading.

Stories in the Sky

Grade(s):

1

Stories in the Sky:

Why do authors write about the sun, moon and stars?

What patterns can we observe in the sky?

 

By The First Grade Class, Mrs. Harris

Guide to Energy Sources

Grade(s):

3, 4

Guide to all forms of energy, written and illustrated by kids, for kids

And Justice for All

Grade(s):

11

Tableaus in silhouette exploring the gap between American historical ideals and current society

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

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