Source High Tech High School
Subject Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 8 |
Actually, it is Rocket Science
In this task, students will explore the concepts of force and motion by working in groups to create a rocket powered by water pressure and air.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 3 examples
3. Additional Resources: Learning goals, CA state standards, timeline
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 8 |
Egg Drop
In this task, students will explore various physics concepts by creating a device to house an egg that will protect it when dropped from three different heights.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Rubric, lesson plan, definitions of substances, experimental procedures, data sheet, lab write up, checklist, about the author, learning goals, content topics.
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Humanities, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 8, 9 |
My Space, My Element
In this task, students will create an electronic board game based on the world geography in 1492.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 2 examples
3. Additional Resources: Teacher reflections, learning goals, CA state standards, required materials, timeline, challenge activity, scoring sheet
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Humanities, Interdisciplinary, Science
Grade Level 6, 7, 8 |
Soul Surf
In this task, students will research the physics of surfboards and use their knowledge to craft a handplane for bodysurfing. They will then research a question and write an article to be posted in Soul Surf magazine.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 8 |
The Bridge Project
In this task, students will exmplore the PBL learning by working in groups to construct a bridge out of toothpicks alone that will withstand the greatest weight.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 11 examples
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Science
Grade Level 8 |
The Toy Factory
In this task, students will create any kind of toy using an electric motor, switch, and battery. This project will culminate in them trying to sell their toy at exhibition.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 7 examples
3. Additional Resources: Learning goals, CA state standards, required materials, real world connections
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 8 |
Toy Story
In this task, students will roleplay as engineers, advertising executives, and authors at a small toy campany. After researching the toy market, students will conduct field studies to help them in creating and marketing a new line of toys. This project will culminate in an exhibition presentation in which the the 8th grade classrooms are converted into toy factories.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals, timeline, real world connections, two rubrics, focus group interview handout, sample project, children's book description, advertisement planning sheet, screening questions, project roles, debrief and survey activity
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