Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

Utah For Kids, By Kids

Utah: By Kids, For Kids

Grade(s):

6, 7, 8

Students at Venture Academy in Marriott-Slaterville, Utah created this book to introduce their state to children using self-selected topics from a pre-approved list. Students were required to write a research paper on their topic to become an expert.

A Midsummer's Night Dream

A Midsummer's Night Dream

Grade(s):

8

Eighth-grade students at Palouse Prairie Charter School in Moscow, Idaho created paper cut art pieces that capture the meaning and emotion of a passage from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Voter Flyer

Voter Advocacy Flyers

Grade(s):

5, 6

Why is voting not only a right but also a significant responsibility of America citizens?

Child Life in the 1830's

Grade(s):

6, 7

The creation of the “Child Life in the 1830s” exhibit was the culminating activity of Old Sturbridge Academy’s 2021-22 Grade 6 and Grade 7 Exhibits crews.

Stories in the Sky

Grade(s):

1

Stories in the Sky:

Why do authors write about the sun, moon and stars?

What patterns can we observe in the sky?

 

By The First Grade Class, Mrs. Harris

Guide to Energy Sources

Grade(s):

3, 4

Guide to all forms of energy, written and illustrated by kids, for kids

And Justice for All

Grade(s):

11

Tableaus in silhouette exploring the gap between American historical ideals and current society

Chemistry and Conflict

Grade(s):

10

Research on relationships between chemical elements or compounds and historical or contemporary conflict

First Thanksgiving Cards

Grade(s):

3

Set of notecards depicting an aspect of Wampanoag or Pilgrim culture and history

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