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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Source High Tech High School
Subject Science
Grade Level 8 |
The Toy Factory
In this task, students will create any kind of toy using an electric motor, switch, and battery. This project will culminate in them trying to sell their toy at exhibition.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 7 examples
3. Additional Resources: Learning goals, CA state standards, required materials, real world connections
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Source The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)
Subject History/Social Studies
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
The Underground Railroad
In this task, students will participate in an online simulation of the Underground Railroad in order to better understand the historical context of the time.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, web resources, PowerPoint, activities, student examples
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Source Bowland Maths (UK)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
The Z Factor
In this task, students must calculate the duration of the show, Z Factor, if the judges had to watch all of the acts.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Threads
In this task, students will observe and make comparisons between burning thread.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 8 |
Three Scales
In this task, students must convert between miles, kilometers, and laps in order to answer the accompanying questions.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
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Source Bowland Maths (UK)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Three of a Kind
In this task, students must describe a geometric pattern.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Art, Graphic Design, Humanities, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 3 |
Through My Eyes: Photography and Literacy
In this task, students will engage in a long term visual project with multiple components to be presented to family and friends at the end of the year.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 7 examples
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Multimedia
Grade Level 7 |
Time Lapse Video Project
In this task, students will explore the mood and affects a film can have from the editing choices by creating their own music video using time lapse photography and video.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 5 video examples
3. Additional Resources: Content topics, timeline, student reflections
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Source Washington State Classroom- Based Assessments
Subject Health and Physical Education
Grade Level 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Tobacco Times
In Tobacco Times students will identify short-term effects of smoking and smokeless tobacco, determine smoking myths from smoking facts, and identify issues relating to peer pressure.
This task includes:
- Directions for Administration
- Recommendation for Time Management
- Teacher Worksheet
- Student Worksheet
- Rubrics
- Resourses
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