Source High Tech High School
Subject History/Social Studies, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 6 |
Dirt Detectives
In this task, students will roleplay as archaeologists. They will create a culture bag that they feel best represents them and present it to the class. Afterwards, students will create a box at home with various items in dirt. Back in class, students will "dig" through artifacts and use notes from the presentations to correlate people to artifacts and glean information about each other. They will use this project to gain a better understanding about how archaeologists use artifacts to learn about the past.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 4 examples
3. Video: Completed project from one student
4. Additional Resources: 5 handouts/worksheets, rubric.
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Art, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Multimedia, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 10 |
International Geographic Project
In this task, students will collaborate as a class in creating a magazine modeled after National Geographic that answers the essential question, "How are things different when you cross the US/Mexico border and why?".
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 6 examples
3. Additional Resources: About the authors, learning goals, CA state standards, class job application, project sheet, rubrics
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Humanities, Mathematics, Multimedia, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 9 |
Shock and Awe: Projectile Motion in the Crusades
In this task, students will take place in a four week project that will ask them to practice math, write research papers, and develop flash movies relating to the Crusades.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 1 example
3. Additional Resources: A handout, rubric, reflection, learning goals, CA state standards, about the author, teacher reflection
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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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Source High Tech High School
Subject Art, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 10 |
Vive Le Revelucion!
In this task, students will combine chemisty, art, and history in a piece depicting their researched revolution.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 2 examples
3. Additional Resources: Teacher reflection, assessment activities, learning goals, CA state standards, four rubrics
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