Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

Staff Class to the Past

Staff Class to the Past

Grade(s):

8

Eight grade students at High Tech Middle Chula Vista in Chula Vista, California wrote and illustrated this book about time travel. It started with a dream that their teacher had in which the entire eighth grade class went back in time with her to visit the 16 most important events in U.S.

New Path of Buddha

The New Path of the Buddha

Grade(s):

12

After analyzing the path of the Buddha in Siddhartha, students at High Tech High School in San Diego, California created new stories of Siddhartha in the context of a different time period and location as part of an English and Art Senior Project.

It's Wednesday in December

Grade(s):

12

Twelfth grade English students at High Tech High in San Diego, California created this book of poetry as they thought critically about what it means to be active, ethical, responsible, and educated global citizens.

Explosives and Chemical Warfare

Grade(s):

10

Students use algebra to analyze the chemical makeup of weapons.

Invasive Species in Maine

Grade(s):

7

A field guide to invasive species in Maine

Verde

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

A literary magazine produced by high school students in Palo Alto, CA

Peacekeepers of Chicago

Grade(s):

7

Biographical sketches and photos of community members who promote peace in Chicago

Chemistry and Conflict

Grade(s):

10

Research on relationships between chemical elements or compounds and historical or contemporary conflict

Iconic: The black and white of our heroes and heroines

Grade(s):

11

Collection of essays in which students reflect on their personal relationship with their chosen icon

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