Exploring Crows in Our Community (K-2)
ENGLISH: Created by and for English educators, with connections to Science competencies
- Students observe and learn about crows in their local environment through outdoor exploration, reflection routines, and creative expression.
Optional Lists: Guiding Choices for Learners (Any Grade)
SOCIAL STUDIES Created by and for Social Studies educators, with connections to ELA competencies
- This is a repeatable classroom structure that educators can use for a variety of projects. First, students set personal goals using guiding questions. Next, they choose how they want to learn by selecting strategies that match their preferred learning style using the VAKT model (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, and Tactile). Then, they decide how they would like to demonstrate or share their learning. Finally, students complete a self-assessment.
Water Protectors: Exploring the Water Cycle (Grades 3-5)
SCIENCE Created by and for Science educators, with connections to ELA competencies
- Students learn about the stages of the water cycle and make connections to real-world water issues.
Optional Lists: Guiding Choices for Learners (Grade 5)
MATH Created by and for Math educators, with connections to ELA competencies
- Students apply their understanding of perimeter to design a school garden that is realistic, inclusive, and meaningful.
Story of Self: Exploring Identity and Place (Ici et Maintenant) (K-7)
ARTS Created by and for Arts educators, with connections to ELA competencies
- Students engage in a reflective project where they explore their identity and connection to place using three open-ended expression “buckets”.
