Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

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

One Weave at a Time

Grade(s):

7

Instructional guide to weaving and bag making from a school in India

A Question & Answer Pamphlet about Pet Corn Snakes

Grade(s):

2

Second graders provide information for those who are considering adopting a pet corn snake

Searching for Freedom - Matisse Cards

Grade(s):

5

Note cards with silhouettes of students modeling physical expressions of slavery and freedom.

20 Years Project-Portfolio

Grade(s):

8

Student projection of herself 20 years in the future; includes interview with future self and financial portrait

Fantasy Bedroom

Grade(s):

5, 6

Architectural blueprints of a fantasy bedroom drawn in two different scales

Field Guide to the Aquatic Gardens at Forest Park

Grade(s):

3

Field guide by kids, for kids, to the wildlife in a local urban park water garden

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