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High Tech High School

Subject
Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
8

Actually, it is Rocket Science

In this task, students will explore the concepts of force and motion by working in groups to create a rocket powered by water pressure and air.

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

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Engineering, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Engineering 101: Pop-up Book!

In this task, students will explore the various professional fields of engineering and create a pop-up book showcasing their newfound knowledge.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 3 examples
4. Additional Resources: project packet, gallery walk, group section, leanring goals, content topics, required materials, timeline, real world connections.

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Family Math

In this task, teachers will work on incorperating the parents in their student's learning process by working on problems together at home. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Video: A teacher reflection about teaching strategies during a night of family math.
3. Additional Resources: Sample activities, sample flyer, about the author, reflections, sample problems.

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Engineering, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Gaga Pit

In this task, students will become carpenters and create their own play arena for the Israeili game "Gaga", which is similar to dodgeball. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work:13 examples

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Judo Math

In this task, students will take place in a new math program which is more individualized and set at their own learning pace rather than the entire class moving forward at the same speed.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work
3. Video
4. Additional Resources

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Humanities, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
8

O, The Places You'll Go

In this task, students will roleplay as themselves attending their ten year highschool reunion. They must come up with the dream life and research and calculate the costs of having this life to talk about at the reunion.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Video: example of 8th grade students planning out their next 20 years.
3. Additional Resources: About the authors, student product checklist, project rubric, goals and content topics, timeline, project extensions and real world connections

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Open Ended Math Problems

In this task, teachers will be intructed on how to implement open ended math problems in their teaching.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 4 examples
3. Additional Resources: Sample problems, teacher to teacher, references

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

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
High Tech High School

Subject
Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
8

Toy Story

In this task, students will roleplay as engineers, advertising executives, and authors at a small toy campany. After researching the toy market, students will conduct field studies to help them in creating and marketing a new line of toys. This project will culminate in an exhibition presentation in which the the 8th grade classrooms are converted into toy factories. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals, timeline, real world connections, two rubrics, focus group interview handout, sample project, children's book description, advertisement planning sheet, screening questions, project roles, debrief and survey activity

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