Source 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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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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
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