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PBL University (PBLU)

Subject
Science, English Language Arts, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
3, 4, 5

Schoolyard Habitat Project

In this task, students work together to come up with a plan to implement that will create insect and animal habitats for the school. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Student Handouts
4. Sample Approaches and Conclusions

Source
Bowland Maths (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
4, 5, 6, 7

Security Camera

In this task, students must decide on the most optimum location in a store to put a security camera.

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Seed Growth

In this task, students will explore how seed growth is effected by variables. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Biology, Humanities, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8

Seedfolks

In this task, students will work together to plant seeds of positive societal ideas around the school and write poems about how they will continue to grow together. 

This task includes:
1. Task Decription
2. Student Work: 2 examples 
3. Additional Materials: Student reflections, 5 teacher resources, teacher reflections, learning goals, content topics, required materials, timeline

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Art, Interdisciplinary, History/Social Studies

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Self Exploration Through Yoga, Art, and Writing-Intersession

In this task, students will participate in daily yoga and read the book Esparanza Rising. They will then create a blog to aid as a reflection journal about all the activities they are taking place in. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Addiional Resources: Learning goals, content topics, required materials, timeline

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
5

Selling a Cell

In this task, students will compare phone plans and determine which service would be best for their needs

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, student task sheet, rubrics, interview questions, web resources, guide to managing the process

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Humanities

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Sesame Treat for Our Street

In this task, students will explore how writing can have a positive influence by working alongside fellow students of all ages in creating a puppet show that will teach about cross-cultural acceptance.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals, CA state standards, timeline

Source
Washington State Classroom- Based Assessments

Subject
Health and Physical Education

Grade Level
5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Shop, Eat, Move

In Shop, Eat, Move students will compare nutritional labels, identify positive and negative nutritional components, and identify additional foods that would compensate a healthy meal. 

This task includes:

  • Directions for Administration
  • Recommendation for Time Management
  • Teacher Worksheet
  • Student Work Sheet
  • Rubrics
  • Resourses

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The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Significance of the Battle of Detroit

In this task, students will use role-playing to explore the circumstances that led to the Battle of Detroit. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals, detailed lesson plan, web resources, appendices 1-5

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

Significance of the War of 1812

In this task, students will gather context on the War of 1812 by reviewing other historical events in Canadian history. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning log, detailed lesson plan

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