Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

Wisconsin for Kids and By Kids

Grade(s):

6, 7, 8

Guide to Wisconsin's history, places and people written and illustrated by 500 middle school students

One Earth Step Gently: 23 Ways You Can Help Our Planet

Grade(s):

1, 2

Children's book with 23 suggestions for protecting the environment; collage art format

The Campanile

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

Newspaper produced by and for students.

Insect Cards

Grade(s):

2

Set of notecards featuring scientific illustrations and written descriptions of insects

Pre-historic Mammal Cards

Grade(s):

2

Trading cards with illustrations and a brief set of facts about prehistoric mammals

Pond Field Guide

Grade(s):

1

One-page laminated guide for identifying and learning about organisms that live in a pond

Radon Study

Grade(s):

6

Scientific report from student-administered town-wide radon study, done in collaboration with a local college

Flower City Atlas

Grade(s):

3

Historical/environmental guide to Rochester, NY with a focus on the flour and flower industries

Biomimicry

Biomimicry: Respecting Nature Through Design

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

Students from the Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs High Tech High in San Diego, California researched, sketched, photographed, and designed this book on the emerging study of biomimicry as part of a learning expedition.

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