Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

Signs from A to Z

Grade(s):

5, 6

Manual alphabet of ASL illustrated with watercolor images and alliterative stories

What is a Mastodon?

Grade(s):

K

Illustrated book on mastodons with support from a paleontologist

Life

Life The Book: Volume One, Genetics in America

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

Students at High Tech Media Arts in San Diego, California authored this book after studying genetic engineering and the impact of genetic issues on all stages of life.

Turning Points Toy Theater

Turning Points Toy Theater

Grade(s):

12

Turning Points Toy Theater” was presented by 12th grade students in the collaborative classrooms of Media Arts and English at High Tech High in San Diego, California.

Mobility Device

Mobility Device

Grade(s):

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

NuVu students Noah Grunebaum, Stefano Pagani, Amit Nir and Mohammad Sayed participated in a studio called “Easing Cerebral Palsy.” In this studio students were challenged to design a device that would increase mobility for children with Cerebral Palsy, particularly for low-income users in under-r

The Other Side

The Other Side: The Groove

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

When faced with the statistic that every 26 seconds in America a student drops out of school, HSRA students reacted with shock and disbelief—then they took action.

Meals and Muppets

Meals and Muppets

Grade(s):

7

In this interdisciplinary project, 7th-grade students looked at the essential question: “Should I eat that?” Inspired by student voices criticizing our school’s lunch program, students dove deeply into a holistic investigation about the food we eat.

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

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.

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