Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

Frozen Cup Man

Grade(s):

3

Children's book about a local hero who provides treats in an impoverished neighborhood

Insect Bookmarks

Grade(s):

2

Bookmarks with scientific illustrations and written descriptions of insects local to Western MA

A Tribute to Victory

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

Published book that celebrates the stories of local WWII veterans and gives background on the war

Loon Pond Report

Grade(s):

9

Scientific report of water quality tests to determine if Loon Pond is safe for swimming and aquatic life

Heroes

Heroes

Grade(s):

2

Students at Rocky Point Charter School in Redding, California created this book as a result of a learning expedition on heroes. Students first began with a whole class, in-depth study of researching the meaning of a hero.

Humans of Cambridge

Humans of Cambridge

Grade(s):

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Nuvu students in the Cinemagraph studio learned how to create their own cinemagraphs—digital photos that include a subtle and looped movement.

Beekeepers

Beekeeping

Grade(s):

7

These products were created by 7th-grade middle school students from Maplewood Richmond Heights Middle School. They harvest honey and beeswax from four beehives that they work to maintain.

Juxtapose

Juxtapose2

Grade(s):

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

In collaboration with renowned choreographer Heidi Latsky, students designed wearables for an installation for performers with a disability and which express aspects of the performer’s passion or character trait, or an experience they have had.

The Choice to Serve

The Choice to Serve

Grade(s):

7

Meadow Glen Middle School has a student population of approximately 1,100 students and around 370 seventh-grade students worked together to produce this magazine.

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