Source High Tech High School
Subject Art, Biology, Engineering, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Birds, Insects, Balloons: Kindergarten Flight Study
In this task students will explore ratio and proportions through a flight study, designing and and creating various flying objects.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 2 examples
3. Video: Example of the hot air balloon portion of the project
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Source PBL University (PBLU)
Subject English Language Arts, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 3, 4, 5 |
BizWorld
In this task, students must work in groups to create a friendship bracelet business and carry out the entrepreneurial cycle to build capital for their business.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Student Handouts
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Blue
In this task, students will be assessed on their ability to follow instructions on carrying out a simple chemical experiment.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Technical Quality Info
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Art
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Body Language Intersession
In this task, students will work to combat modern mass media culture and create a positive self-body image and raise self-esteem.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: About the author, curriculum details, content topics
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5 |
Bounce Back Ball
In this task (in PALM and in PALS), students will investigate energy changes by measuring and recording the four heights a tennis ball bounces back up after being dropped.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Humanities
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 |
Brevity is the Soul of Expression - Hamlet Project
In this task, students will read and perform Shakespear's Hamlet. Additionally, they will relate themes from the play to their personal lives and write a comprehensive essay and create visuals exploring those relationships.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: About the author, goals and benchmarks, CA state standards, required materials
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS), GLOBE Classroom Assessment Tools
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Building Materials
In this task, students will decide which rock type is best to make benches and tables.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Technical Quality Info
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Source Bowland Maths (UK)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Bunting
This task requires students to calculate the amount of material needed to make enough bunting to circle a yard.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject History/Social Studies
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
CIVICS
In this task, students will plan and take part in action projects based on issues in their community.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Classroom activities, student work examples
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject Interdisciplinary, social studies, Science
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
CIVICS
The CIVICS task serves as a platform for young people to be actively involved in their communities. Groups of students will be guided to work around Millennium Development Goals focusing issues like environment, eradication of poverty, women education, education and literacy. Students will plan action projects and respond some of these issues through a process of reflection, dialogue and action. This task includes several possible classroom activities.
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