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

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

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