Source The Math Forum at Drexel
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level K, 1, 2 |
The Eagle and the Bear
In The Eagle and the Bear students are asked to figure out how many fish the eagle has to catch to tie the bear in their fishing contest. The key concept is equivalency.
This task includes:
- Problem
- Teacher Packet - the teacher packet provides an "answer check" and a range of sample solutions.
- Primary Rubric
- Scenario - the scenario provides a story to help introduce the problem in a way that makes the mathematics as relevant as possible.
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Source The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)
Subject History/Social Studies
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
The Evolution of Perception: Attitudes Regarding French Language and Culture Within Canada as Turning Points
In this task, students will explore whether or not there has been changes throughout history in in French and Quebec culture in Canada.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, rubric, activity examples, handout, timeline
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Source The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)
Subject History/Social Studies
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
The FLQ - Was the Wars Measure Act a Necessity or an Over-reaction?
In this task, students will develop a historical argument on whether or not they believe the invocation of the War Measures Act was just or not.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, web resources, rubric, handouts
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Source The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)
Subject History/Social Studies
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Timber: History of BC's Logging Industry
In this task, students will use pictures and timelines to determine changes in the logging industry throughout the last couple centuries.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, web resources, handout, rubric, photo
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 2 |
Up, Up, and Away
In this task, students will create a model of the water cycle after observing the phenomenon of evaporation.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
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Source Washington State Classroom- Based Assessments
Subject Interdisciplinary, Technology, Science, Mathematics
Grade Level K, 1, 2 |
Weather Patterns and Predictions
In Weather Patterns and Predictions students will collect and analyze weather data to create a forecast for your area.
This task includes:
- Introduction
- Standards
- Sample Unit Plan
- Student Task
- Scoring Guide
- Parental Consent Form
- Resources
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Source The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)
Subject History/Social Studies
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
You Be the Author
In this task, students will explore what three events they would write into a textbook on the First World War and create an outline to be sent to the publisher.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, handouts, rubric
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Source The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)
Subject History/Social Studies
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Your Birthday in History
In this task, students will research BC history and discover events that coincide with their birthdays. This will culminate in a Fair presentation.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, activity, fair exhibit guide, rubric
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