Interdisciplinary projects that live beyond the classroom

Meet the Maya

Grade(s):

7

Illustrated alphabet book about the Maya; sold with proceeds donated to Mayan children in Guatemala

And Justice for All

Grade(s):

11

Tableaus in silhouette exploring the gap between American historical ideals and current society

Economics Illustrated

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

Book of definitions, examples and scratchboard illustrations about concepts in economics

San Diego Bay: A Call for Conservation

Grade(s):

9, 10, 11, 12

Field guide to the San Diego Bay featuring ecological aspects of the bay; forward by E.O. Wilson

Kurare

Grade(s):

8

Fictional account of a young female slave who is a healer

12 Angry Jurors

Grade(s):

9

Playbill that includes original student writing; introduces a play adapted from 12 Angry Men

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

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

It's All Greek to Me

Grade(s):

7

Comic-style graphic book with portraits and background on famous figures from ancient Greece

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