Fairly Magical Folktales
The students will be researching as authors what do all folktales have. To begin the process, the teacher will model and introduce one-two folktales. As a shared writing activity, the class will keep in a research log what are some elements of folktales that are clear within the story. Following this information, students will then work collaboratively with a group to research and gather more information about folktale elements. Once students have researched and gathered data regarding folktales, students then will work as a shared group to design a folktale writing rubric. This writing rubric will be designed for students and they will then work independently to create a folktale. Students then will work on developing a folktale that has a moral/lesson that exhibits the 7 habits. Lastly, when students are done creating their folktale they will decide as a group which folktale to perform. Students will select a folktale and then work to present this information in a new way.
Fairly Magical Folktales – Project Design Overview and Student Learning Guide
Shh.. It’s Too loud
A project about sound: Students will engineer ways of lowering volume in the cafeteria:
- Study sound waves, pitch, and volume by making instruments.
- Gather information form professionals
- Research best materials
Gather materials and create instruments and sound proof box
Shh…It’s Too Loud – Project Design Overview and Student Learning Guide
Shh. . . It’s Too Loud – Project Calendar
A Project About Plants
Project Summary: Students will visit farmer’s market, urban gardens, and interview nutritionists or other health experts to find out about healthy eating, the life cycle of plants, and parts of the plant. They will investigate what part of the plant we eat and how plants benefit our health. They will plan how to construct an urban garden by choosing containers, choosing plants according to what we like, and how quickly they grow. They will create commercials and/or a cooking show with ideas for healthy eating.
Super Eaters – Project Design Overview and Student Learning Guide
Super Eaters – Project Calendar
Animal Survivors
Students will research basic animal needs and adaptations within an ecosystem. Students will include the positive and negative effects of human interactions.
Animal Survivors – Project Design Overview and Student Learning Guide
Animal Survivors – Project Calendar
How Big is My Footprint?
Students will learn about different environmental issues and learn about how big their environmental footprint is. Students will act as conservationist and choose the area of interest to research from the driving question. Students will research their topic and write a public discourse paper and turn it into a project to reflect their opinion.
How Big is My Footprint – Project Design Overview and Student Learning Guide
How Big is My Footprint Calendar