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Bowland Maths (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
6, 7, 8

Spinner Bingo

In this task, students must come up with a winning strategy to filling out their bingo card. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task

Source
Bowland Maths (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
5, 6

Sports Bag

In this task, students must design a sports bag and calculate the amount of material needed. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
6

Step Right Up for a Good Cause

In this task, students will plan a Family Fun Night for charity fundraising. This includes concession stand food, activities, layout, and game prizes. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, journal prompt, daily log, worksheet, checklist, guide to managing the process

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
6

Submarine Density Project

In this task, students will contruct a small scale submarine to explore the relationship between density, mass, and volume.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 9 examples
3. Additional Resources: Learning goals, timeline

Source
The Math Forum at Drexel

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
6, 7, 8

Suli’s Sense

In Suli’s Sense, students are asked to explain if Suli's result was a coincidence.

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Source
Bowland Maths (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
5, 6

Taxi Cabs

In this task, students must calculate the minimum amount of taxis needed for a large party that will cost the least. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task

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

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
 

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

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
6

Thirsty? Have A Drink of Water!

In this task, students will work in groups and collect data on the community's water usage. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, quiz, checklist, calendar, guide to managing the process

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