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Superhero in the Making In this task, students will develop superhero characters based off of physics concepts and create comic/anime books based on their characters. This task includes: |
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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: |
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Vive Le Revelucion! In this task, students will combine chemisty, art, and history in a piece depicting their researched revolution. This task includes: |
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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: |
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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: |
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