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High Tech High School

Subject
Art, Humanities, Social Media, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
6, 7, 8, 9

Dr. Seuss Project

In this task, students will write and illustrate their own book inspired by Dr.Seuss in order to explore the artisitc elements in his books. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work:11 examples
3. Videos: Two videos of the interactive accompaniment for the book.
4. Additional Resources: students handouts, lesson plan, rubric, learning goals, CA state standards, required materials, timeline, real world connections.

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Engineering, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Engineering 101: Pop-up Book!

In this task, students will explore the various professional fields of engineering and create a pop-up book showcasing their newfound knowledge.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 3 examples
4. Additional Resources: project packet, gallery walk, group section, leanring goals, content topics, required materials, timeline, real world connections.

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Engineering, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Gaga Pit

In this task, students will become carpenters and create their own play arena for the Israeili game "Gaga", which is similar to dodgeball. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work:13 examples

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Geography, Humanities, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Globe Project

In this task, students will begin their exploration of world history by becoming familiar with geography and creating their own globe. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description
2. Students Work: 5 examples
3. Additional Resources: 8 worksheets, learning goals, content topics, CA state standards, timeline, real world connections.

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
High Tech High School

Subject
Humanities, Interdisciplinary, Science

Grade Level
6, 7, 8

Soul Surf

In this task, students will research the physics of surfboards and use their knowledge to craft a handplane for bodysurfing. They will then research a question and write an article to be posted in Soul Surf magazine.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals

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