Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

Achieving Equality

Achieving Equality: Student Profiles of American Changemakers

Grade(s):

10, 11, 12

Forty students from the first integrated high school in the United States—Lowell High School in Massachusetts—sought to shed light on a few of the many men and women who have worked to create a more perfect union. They produced Achieving Equality, a book of prose and photography. 

I Can't Help Falling For You

I Can't Help Falling For You

Grade(s):

8

This is an original work by an 8th-grade student. He wrote, sang, played, and recorded the song.

Bird Riddle Cards

Grade(s):

1

This project was the result of the EL Curriculum; Grade 1. Module 3 final performance task. Students learn about various bird characteristics that help birds survive.

Let's Make Desserts

Grade(s):

10

Illustrated book created by one high school student; an introduction to native Hawaiian desserts

Forest Park Zoo

Grade(s):

1

Guide to zoo animals with scientific illustrations, written descriptions and author photos

Ever Wonder Why?

Grade(s):

3, 9, 10, 11, 12

Dual language (Spanish/English) book of fables that explain why or how something came to be

Peacekeepers of Chicago

Grade(s):

7

Biographical sketches and photos of community members who promote peace in Chicago

The Amazing PreK/K Superheroes

Grade(s):

Pre-K, K

Comic book illustrating individual stories of students acting as heroes in real life

Many Faces, Many Places – One New Life

Grade(s):

8

Calendar that featuring stories and photos of recent immigrants to the United States

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