| Page 22 | Models of Excellence

Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

Play The Game

Grade(s):

12

In an “Introduction to Rhetoric” unit, Seniors at WHEELS studied various commencement and convocation speeches and wrote rhetorical analysis essays around the essential question, “How can words compel action?” Then, using a newly acquired rhetorical toolkit, students crafted motivational speeches for incoming ninth grade students at WHEELS.

The first graders at Palouse Prairie Charter School embarked on a three-month expedition where they explored community helpers and the tools they use.

Community, Community, Who Do You Need?

Grade(s):

1

The first graders at Palouse Prairie Charter School embarked on a three-month expedition where they explored community helpers and the tools they use.

Sky Fall

Grade(s):

10, 11

This song was created by three students in the Hip Hop literacy project at William Smith High School in Aurora, Colorado.

A Hero's Journey

Grade(s):

6

A Hero’s Journey is a collection of collaborative student writing. This student writing is reflective of the grade 6 learning expedition titled, Building Community.