Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

Community Mosaic Portraits

Grade(s):

K

This project was designed to support their learning in Expedition (Module) #2: Knowing Myself & My Community. The title of the assignment was Community Mosaic Portraits. Students created multiple drafts while building their craft in between.

Todos somos artistas (We Are All Artists)

Grade(s):

8

This project was done by 8th grade Spanish and French students. In class, students learned about three Spanish-speaking and French-speaking artists via readings, discussions, and gallery walks.

Our Favorite Body Parts

Grade(s):

Pre-K

Writing and photos of young students explaining why they value parts of their bodies

Along the Charles River

Grade(s):

3

Illustrated book of poetry about birds and fish that live in or near the Charles River, Boston, MA

Renewing our Future

Grade(s):

7

Calendar with information on different types of renewable energy with photos of students at work

Rock Creek Treasure Hunt

Grade(s):

1

Maps and clues that create a treasure hunt at Rock Creek Park

Stone-Tolan House - Historical Coloring Book

Grade(s):

2

Coloring book and guide to a historic house in Rochester, NY

Nico the Gnatcatcher and the Upside Down River

Grade(s):

7

Children's book written to engage young students in protecting the San Diego River

Home of Collette Brule – Floors 1 and 2

Grade(s):

5, 6

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

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