Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

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.

A Hero's Journey

Grade(s):

6

A Hero’s Journey is a collection of collaborative student writing. This student writing is reflective of the grade 6 learning expedition titled, Building Community.

Vernal Pool Life Posters

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

Informational posters on vernal pools created over several years by multiple groups of students

Kid's Guide to Rock Park

Grade(s):

7

Guide to an outdoor museum of rocks in the Connecticut River Valley; kid-friendly format

Our Presumpscot School Community

Grade(s):

K

Set of illustrated cards featuring school staff members, their tools, and what they do in their jobs

Collecting Nature's Alphabet

Grade(s):

K

Photographs of letters found in nature or created out of sticks and other natural materials

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