Source West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning
Subject English Language Arts
Grade Level 6 |
A Most Amazing Race: Folktales from Around the World
In this task, students will explore the origins and spread of folktales and eventually write and perform their own folktale based on one previous read.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, quiz, storyboard worksheet, evaluations and rubrics, checklist, required materials, web resources, guide to managing the process
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Source West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 6 |
As Easy As One, Two, Negative Three
In this task, students will create a video that presents a children's narrative on how to add and subtract integers.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, vocabulary checklist, journal prompts, checklists, evaluations and rubrics, integer video, web resources, guide to managing the process
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Source West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning
Subject Music
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Auditions, Everyone! An Exploration of Jazz Improvisation
In this tasks, students will explore jazz improvisation through performances and recording auditions.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, instrument scales, checklists, discussion questions, rubrics, guide to managing the process
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Source West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 6 |
Calling All Cell Phones
In this task, students will compare phone services and determine the plan that makes the most financial sense for them and their family.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, survey, PowerPoint, evaluations and rubrics, checklists, cell phone plan webpage, graphs and data, quiz, web resources, guide to managing the process
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Source West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 6 |
Computers: The Root of All Evil or The Essence of Our Being?
In this task, students will become the assistant manager of a Walmart and use an Excel spreadsheet to calculate customer's bills while the registers are broken.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, vocabulary sheet, excel activity, web resources, checklists, evaluations and rubrics, daily journal, guide to managing the process
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Source West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 6 |
Custom Coasters
In this task, students will work in groups to create a design portfolio to pitch to a client and design firm.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, evaluations and rubrics, journal, guide to managing the process
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Source West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning
Subject History/Social Studies
Grade Level 6 |
Democracy Then and Now
In this task, students will trace the roots of democracy by exploring the purpose and types of government.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, video clips, data table, handouts, timeline, web resources, group contract, evaluations and rubrics, charts, guide to managing the process
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Source West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning
Subject English Language Arts
Grade Level 6 |
Democracy: Is It for Everybody?
In this task, students will examine how historical civilizations have contributed to modern democracy and use their knowledge to come up with ways to continue furthering it.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, driving question, evaluations and rubrics, daily log, guide to managing the process.
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Source West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning
Subject Music
Grade Level 6, 7, 8 |
Don't Need No Bullies 'Round Here
In this task, students will write a rap song and compose accompanying music that encourages classmates to stop bullying.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, writing guide, group contract, survey, checklists, timeline, web resources, rubrics, guide to managing the process
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Source West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning
Subject English Language Arts
Grade Level 6 |
Gas or Movie: Can I Afford It?
In this task, students will explore the relationship between gas prices around the country and how people spend their money, presenting their findings in both an essay and multimedia presentation.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, assessment plans, evaluations and rubrics, checklist, web resources, guide to managing the process
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