Source High Tech High School
Subject Humanities, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 10 |
Waterways for Peace: A Study of the Middle East
In this task, students will work in groups to examine the Middle Eastern countries' methodological approaches to running a country and create strategies to create a more peaceful and sustainable society.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Teacher reflections, learning goals, content topics
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Art, Humanities, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 1 |
We Can Take Care of Our Planet!
In this task, students will be a part of this two part task to tackle environmental issues and brainstorm what can be done in the future to solve these problems.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 1 example
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Source Washington State Classroom- Based Assessments
Subject Interdisciplinary, Technology, Science, Mathematics
Grade Level K, 1, 2 |
Weather Patterns and Predictions
In Weather Patterns and Predictions students will collect and analyze weather data to create a forecast for your area.
This task includes:
- Introduction
- Standards
- Sample Unit Plan
- Student Task
- Scoring Guide
- Parental Consent Form
- Resources
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Source Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Australia)
Subject Interdisciplinary, Economics, Communication
Grade Level 9, 10 |
Which Path for Me?
The Which Path for Me? unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 3 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources.
Unit description from source: In Which path for me? students research career paths and identify possible careers that match their skills and interests. They then research their chosen career path and present their research as a report. In completing this unit, students identify the education and training requirements for their chosen career path, select suitable resources and technologies to assist with their research, and use subject-specific language and conventions to communicate their findings effectively.
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Source Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Australia)
Subject Interdisciplinary, Interpersonal Development, Information and Communication, Technology, Mathematics
Grade Level 5, 6 |
Who Are We?
The Who Are We? unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 4 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources.
Unit description from source: In Who are we? students work cooperatively in a team to develop and implement a class survey about selected characteristics of class members. They brainstorm ideas to develop suitable survey questions, collect survey data, and then use spreadsheets to organise and represent their findings. Survey results and inferences made are presented to the class using multimedia tools.
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Biology, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 6 |
Why Does Ms. Costa Have Worms?
In this task, students will explore the concepts of composting and vermicomposting through inquiry based learning. They will then collaborate as a class to create worm bins for the school to begin composting lunches.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 5 examples
3. Additional Resources: About the author, learning goals, content topics, required materials, real world connections, assessment activity
4: Video: A video following a class that goes through the whole project
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Art, Humanities, Multimedia, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Writing on the Walls
In this task, students will study and research the issue of graffiti, exploring its history and modern sociological impact. They will represent their journey through a photo journal.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 1 example
3. Additional Resources Teacher Reflection
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Source High Tech High School
Subject History/Social Studies, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 6 |
YOUville: Creating a civilization that meets basic needs
In this task, students will use Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs pyramid to create a civilization through completing four tasks.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 3 examples
3. Additional Resources: About the author
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Source iEARN Collaboration Centre
Subject Interdisciplinary, Technology, History/Social Studies, English Language Arts
Grade Level 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Youngcast Project
The Youngcast Project task is a tandem exchange project in English-Spanish and just in English which provides a structured program of student activities using audio and video podcasting to help students to exchange their ideas and to improve their second language. The task includes a description of the phases of the project.
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Source Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Australia)
Subject Interdisciplinary, Interpersonal Development, Art, English Language Arts, Technology, Information and Communication
Grade Level 9, 10 |
Zines
The Zines unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 5 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources.
Unit description from source: In Zines, students discuss, investigate and evaluate popular print and online media and publish their own work. Building on their interests, students develop skills in researching, gathering information, and writing and presenting different kinds of texts and images through the publishing process. Students use information and communications technology, including the Internet, for researching and for publishing their own work online or in ‘hard copy’ publications.
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