Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

The Holocaust: A Human Tapestry of Voices in History

Grade(s):

12

THE HOLOCAUST: A Human Tapestry of Voices in History is inspired by and follows the pedagogical philosophy of Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Centre in Jerusalem, Israel, and is a product of my experiences during the Gandel Holocaust Studies Program for Australian Educators at Yad Vashem,

Blueprints & Bees, Building a Community

Grade(s):

K

The kindergartners at Sierra Expeditionary Learning School are working to support declining bee populations by building bee hotels.

A Walk Through Highland Park

Grade(s):

2

Illustrated book of letters, poems and drawings about park animals from the point of view of those animals

Economics Illustrated

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

Book of definitions, examples and scratchboard illustrations about concepts in economics

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Trail Guide and Calendar

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

Field guide and calendar created by students in an Environmental Science Team

The End of the World Uncovered

Grade(s):

6

A student-created magazine about the apocalypse

Discovering the Genesee - Volume 2

Grade(s):

4

Field guide about the geology (including the impact from humans) in Rochester, NY.

Study of Bones and Skeletons

Grade(s):

5

Book describing the unique features of animal skeletons

Book Trading Cards

Grade(s):

5, 6

Sample trading cards of characters from various books; each part of a "book deck" of characters

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