Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

Work Helpers In Our Detroit Community

Grade(s):

K

The Kindergarten crews at Detroit Achievement Academy started the year learning about identity and community.

Fossil Hunter

Grade(s):

3

The Fossil Hunter poems and artwork were created by third-grade students at Big Pine Elementary as part of their Fossils Tell of Earth Long Ago learning expedition. The poetry and art projects were included in a culmination fossil journal and were displayed at the Celebration of Learning.

All About Animals

Grade(s):

K

Students used the writing process to research animals and its habitat. During the writing process, students illustrated, labeled and wrote about their animal through multiple drafts.

Wisconsin for Kids and By Kids

Grade(s):

6, 7, 8

Guide to Wisconsin's history, places and people written and illustrated by 500 middle school students

One Earth Step Gently: 23 Ways You Can Help Our Planet

Grade(s):

1, 2

Children's book with 23 suggestions for protecting the environment; collage art format

The Campanile

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

Newspaper produced by and for students.

Insect Cards

Grade(s):

2

Set of notecards featuring scientific illustrations and written descriptions of insects

Pre-historic Mammal Cards

Grade(s):

2

Trading cards with illustrations and a brief set of facts about prehistoric mammals

Pond Field Guide

Grade(s):

1

One-page laminated guide for identifying and learning about organisms that live in a pond

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