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West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Visual and Performing Arts

Grade Level
8

Am I Matisse or a Picasso?

In this task, students will explore how the artists Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso influenced each other's work and how they will allow it to influence their own art piece. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, web resources, checklists, rubrics, PowerPoint, guide to managing the process

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West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
8

And the Solution is...

In this task, students will act as a legislator and learn how to solve problems by moving through the legislature process. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, worksheets, web resources, evaluations and rubrics, survey

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West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Visual and Performing Arts

Grade Level
8

Art Takes You Places

In this task, students will work in groups to research state artists and how they create a sense of space in their artwork. They will then work at creating their own pieces of significant locations in throughout the country to be presented at an exhibit. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, checklists, evaluations and rubrics, organizer, web resources, guide to managing the process

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Visual and Performing Arts

Grade Level
8

Art: Then and Now

In this task, students will take part in a two-part PBL session that explores how historical events influence an artist's work. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, activities, checklists, timeline, report forms, web resources, rubrics, guide to managing the process

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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West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Science

Grade Level
8

Biome Adventures for the World Traveler

In this task, students will research various biomes around the world and present their findings in a multimedia presentation. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, evaluations and rubrics, data sheet, lab sheet, guide to managing the process

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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West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
8

Dream Vacation

In this task, students will plan and research the costs of a family's coast-to-coast vacation. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, worksheets, web resources, evaluations and rubrics, guide to managing the process

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
8

Got Luck?

In this task, students will create the games line-up for one night of a PTO hosted week of games nights to boost community involvement.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, web resources, evaluations and rubrics, project storyboard, guide to managing the process

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
English Language Arts

Grade Level
8

How Safe Are You?

In this task, students will research internet safety and use their knowledge to make safer decisions for themselves. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, learning log, rubrics, essay guide, handouts, web resources

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