Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

Stories About Accessing Books Around the Globe

Grade(s):

3, 4

For their fall 2020 expedition, the Centaur class (3rd/4th grade) took on the guiding question, “What is the power of reading?” To develop ideas and answer this question, the students researched how people around the world go to great lengths to access the power of reading.

Locomotive Drawings

Grade(s):

2, 3

As an additional art piece to enhance the learning of our "I've Been Working on the Railroad,” an in-depth Expedition of the Transcontinental Railroad, our 2nd and 3rd grade students at Sierra Expeditionary Learning School created a detailed line drawing of a locomotive using basic lines and shap

Graphic Lettering Alphabets

Grade(s):

5, 6

Graphic lettering from a study of fonts and graphic arts to enhance project work

E2 River Scientist Study

Grade(s):

5, 6

Interviews with scientists involved in studying the health of local rivers, streams and wetlands

One Weave at a Time

Grade(s):

7

Instructional guide to weaving and bag making from a school in India

First Thanksgiving Cards

Grade(s):

3

Set of notecards depicting an aspect of Wampanoag or Pilgrim culture and history

A Color Expedition

Grade(s):

Pre-K

Book of photos taken and printed by students from color walks in their neighborhood

Perspectives of San Diego Bay: A Field Guide

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

Professional-quality natural history field guide to the San Diego Bay; forward by Jane Goodall

The Well Project: A Drinking Water Report

Grade(s):

5, 6

Scientific report on well water quality in Shutesbury, MA based on mass spectrometer testing

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