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 Humanities
Grade Level 6 |
E if for Egypt
In this task, students will spend several weeks learning about ancient Egypt. Each individual will focus on a particular aspect of the civilization and write/illustrate a page to be put in a collectively-made class book.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work; 5 examples
3. Assessment Activites: Assesment activities, about the author, content topics, CA state standards
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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 Humanities
Grade Level 6 |
In My Life
In this task, students will determine what past life events have been the most significant in shaping who they are today and present this moment to their peers.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 4 examples
3. Additional Resources: Timeline, about the author, learning goals, content topics
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Humanities
Grade Level 6 |
Lascaux Caves
In this task, students will work in groups to research the Lascaux Caves. They will collaborate on written pieces about the history of the caves and a creative piece about an artist from that period. They will then recreate various cave panels on peices of wood and provide a "walking tour" of the cave for exchibition.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Reflection
3. Additional Resources: Content topics
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Humanities, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 6 |
Our Mathematical Adventure
In this task, students will write a novel incoperating the areas of art, writing, and math that will be based off of The Number Devil.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 8 examples
3. Video: Students turn math principles into fictional pieces.
4. Additional Resources: Teacher reflections, collaborative decision making, learning math through fictional writing.
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Humanities
Grade Level 6 |
Pompeii: Scenes of Desctruction
In this task students will write, direct, and perform plays based on events happening when Mt. Vesuvius was erupting in Pompeii in 79 AD.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 6 examples
3. Additional Resources: About the author, student reflections, teacher reflections, learning goals, CA state standards, required materials, timeline, real life connections
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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
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