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Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Multimedia

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

The Bike Tour

In this task, students will create a 10+ mile bike route in San Marcos and map out a route that passes historical sights and points of interest. The students will then ride their collaboratively created bike path. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Video: A video example of the process and the chosen bike path.
3. Additional Resources: Individual Assessment, peer assessment sheet, peer assessment critique

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Graphic Design, Multimedia, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
6, 8

The Parchitecture Project

In this task, students will use Google Sketch Up to design a play area for the new school. They will have total creativity freedom with the one guideline that it must be accessable to everyone. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 7 examples
3. Video: Example of students using Google Sketch Up to design their play area
4. Additional Resources: Budget sheet, supply cost, peer critique sheet, about the authors, learning goals, CA state standards, required materials, timeline, real world connections
 

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

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

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
History/Social Studies, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
6

YOUville: Creating a civilization that meets basic needs

In this task, students will use Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs pyramid to create a civilization through completing four tasks.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 3 examples
3. Additional Resources: About the author 

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