Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
The Blizzard of 1993
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Structure of the Earth System. Students must analyze a barograph from a winter storm in 1993.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Biology, Multimedia, Art, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
The Blood Bank Project
In this task, students will work in pairs on a collaboration with the San Diego Blood Bank and create a painting and video artistic representation of a researched blood disease.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 1 example
3. Additional Resources: Teacher reflection, student reflection
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 8 |
The Bridge Project
In this task, students will exmplore the PBL learning by working in groups to construct a bridge out of toothpicks alone that will withstand the greatest weight.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 11 examples
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
The Maritime Project
In this task, students will explore the history of maritime culture by taking part in multiple field trips to suppliment a Captain's log.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 2 eamples
3. Additional Resources: About the authors, learning goals, content topics, CA state standards
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Source High Tech High School
Subject History/Social Studies, Humanities, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 7 |
The Mayan Community Project
In this task, students will extensively research the Mayan culture and create an A-Z children's book with what they've learned. The class will sell their books as a fundraiser to help children in Mayan communites attend school.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 3 examples
3. Additional Resources: Assessment Activities, timeline, required materials, learning goals, teacher reflections, student resources, Mayan PowerPoint presentation
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Source High Tech High School
Subject History/Social Studies, Humanities, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 8 |
The New Americans Project
In this task, students will be partnered with a new American, or someone who has immigrated, and learn about their lives through interviews and research.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 12 examples
3. Additional Resources: Teacher reflections, content topics, learning goals, literature circle suggestions, timeline, real world connections, sample parent letter, lesson plan, rubric
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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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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 Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 4 |
Tree Study
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on Tools, Trends, and Bias. Students must measure leaves and record and analyze their data in order to formulate questions that could aid in understanding the trends, patterns, and inaccuracies in their measurements.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info
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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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