Source High Tech High School
Subject Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
The Maritime Project
In this task, students will explore the history of maritime culture by taking part in multiple field trips to suppliment a Captain's log.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 2 eamples
3. Additional Resources: About the authors, learning goals, content topics, CA state standards
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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 Art, Graphic Design, Humanities, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 3 |
Through My Eyes: Photography and Literacy
In this task, students will engage in a long term visual project with multiple components to be presented to family and friends at the end of the year.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 7 examples
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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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Source High Tech High School
Subject Biology, Graphic Design, Humanities, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 6 |
Urban Ecology
In this task, students will explore the urban ecosystem and how people are able to interact with nature. This will culminate in students creating a magazine to be presented at exhibition.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 9 examples
3. Additional Resources: Teacher reflections, learning goals, magazine instructions, timeline, real world connections, rubrics, project logo, introductory PowerPoint, reflection sheet, list of useful websites, article planning guide, article draft template
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Art, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 10 |
Vive Le Revelucion!
In this task, students will combine chemisty, art, and history in a piece depicting their researched revolution.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 2 examples
3. Additional Resources: Teacher reflection, assessment activities, learning goals, CA state standards, four rubrics
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Humanities, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 10 |
Waterways for Peace: A Study of the Middle East
In this task, students will work in groups to examine the Middle Eastern countries' methodological approaches to running a country and create strategies to create a more peaceful and sustainable society.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Teacher reflections, learning goals, content topics
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Art, Humanities, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 1 |
We Can Take Care of Our Planet!
In this task, students will be a part of this two part task to tackle environmental issues and brainstorm what can be done in the future to solve these problems.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 1 example
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Biology, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 6 |
Why Does Ms. Costa Have Worms?
In this task, students will explore the concepts of composting and vermicomposting through inquiry based learning. They will then collaborate as a class to create worm bins for the school to begin composting lunches.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 5 examples
3. Additional Resources: About the author, learning goals, content topics, required materials, real world connections, assessment activity
4: Video: A video following a class that goes through the whole project
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Science
Grade Level 7 |
X, Y Marks the Spot
In this task, students will explore longitudinal and latitudinal lines by creating a treasure map within the school.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 3 examples
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