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Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Art, Humanities, Social Media, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
6, 7, 8, 9

Dr. Seuss Project

In this task, students will write and illustrate their own book inspired by Dr.Seuss in order to explore the artisitc elements in his books. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work:11 examples
3. Videos: Two videos of the interactive accompaniment for the book.
4. Additional Resources: students handouts, lesson plan, rubric, learning goals, CA state standards, required materials, timeline, real world connections.

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Geography, Humanities, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Globe Project

In this task, students will begin their exploration of world history by becoming familiar with geography and creating their own globe. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description
2. Students Work: 5 examples
3. Additional Resources: 8 worksheets, learning goals, content topics, CA state standards, timeline, real world connections.

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Humanities, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
6

Our Mathematical Adventure

In this task, students will write a novel incoperating the areas of art, writing, and math that will be based off of The Number Devil.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 8 examples
3. Video: Students turn math principles into fictional pieces.
4. Additional Resources: Teacher reflections, collaborative decision making, learning math through fictional writing.

Source
High Tech High School

Subject
Humanities, Interdisciplinary, Science

Grade Level
6, 7, 8

Soul Surf

In this task, students will research the physics of surfboards and use their knowledge to craft a handplane for bodysurfing. They will then research a question and write an article to be posted in Soul Surf magazine.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals

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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