Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

Toy Tags

Grade(s):

K

The Kindergarten class at Detroit Achievement Academy completed a three-month long expedition on toys and play to begin the year.

Earth's Landscapes

Grade(s):

2

This submission is created by Mrs. Davis's 2nd grade students in one of our EL Education Network Schools Grass Valley Charter School. As a culmination to their integrated learning, students created a glossy class book on Earth's Landscapes.

Building and Maintaining a Compost System

Grade(s):

7

7th-grade students designed a compost system for the school based on research and worked with compost engineer experts as part of our soil expedition (Dead or Alive - the Dirt on Soil). Students first learned about soil, the importance of carbon in soil, what plants need, and nitrogen cycling.

Finding the Lost: A Study of African Refugees in Springfield

Grade(s):

9

Book on African refugees living in Springfield, MA; includes personal stories, poetry and African history

What Snake Am I?

Grade(s):

2

"What am I?" illustrated children's book with information on different species of snakes

Discovery Charter School Map

Grade(s):

2

Illustrated school map posted at the entrance to the school for visitors and families to use

Bird Card

Bird Cards

Grade(s):

K

Set of notecards with scientific illustrations and written descriptions of birds

Sunrise Springs

Grade(s):

4, 5, 6

Field guide to plants and animals at a local retreat center as a gift offered in each guest room

Access Portland: A Resource Guide for New Immigrants and Refugees

Grade(s):

6, 7, 8

Guide to resources for new refugees and immigrants in Portland, ME, written by students new to the U.S.

Pages