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Tide Pools & Pokemon: Math Meets Marine Magic

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I want to design a project about the rocky shore that incorporates NGSS standards. It will blend math, science, and literacy, with students working together in groups to explore key concepts. My students love Pokemon this year. We want to visit the Birch Aquarium.

Planetary Parade: Crafting the Cosmic Scale

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Organize a solar system model project. Students will research planets and create a scale model, integrating art, science, and math skills.

Global Flavors Fiesta: Cultures on Display!

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Conduct a multicultural fair to explore and celebrate different cultures. Students will research a country, prepare traditional dishes, and present on cultural practices.

Borderland Bonanza: Game of Geography & Economy!

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Create a board game based on a unit on the Tijuana - San Diego Region, including recent events, geography, and basic economic ideas.

Mind Matters: Exploring the Brain's Role

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Topic Preview Sheet For this project, you will research a mental health topic and create a 10–12 slide presentation that connects your topic to brain and nervous system structure and function. Your presentation must: Use credible scientific and journalistic sources Explain brain regions or neural systems involved Analyze evidence and different perspectives Present an evidence-based conclusion Choose ONE of the following options/questions. Question 1- Should we consider racism a mental illness? Investigate whether racism could be considered a psychological disorder or whether it is better understood as a social belief influenced by psychological and neurological processes. Possible areas to explore: How psychologists define mental illness Brain regions involved in fear, bias, and threat detection Research on implicit bias Mental health impacts of experiencing racism Your task: Evaluate the evidence and defend your position. Question 2- Are relationships with AI damaging mental health? Some people form emotional relationships with AI companions or chatbots. Possible areas to explore: Why humans form social and emotional bonds Brain systems involved in attachment and reward Research on loneliness and parasocial relationships Potential psychological benefits and risks Your task: Analyze research and determine whether AI relationships are helpful or harmful to mental health. Option 2: Become an Expert on a Mental Disorder Choose a recognized mental disorder and become the class expert. Examples include: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Major Depressive Disorder Schizophrenia Your presentation should explain: Symptoms and diagnosis Brain regions or neural systems involved Causes and risk factors Treatments or therapies Misconceptions and stigma Your task: Help your classmates understand the disorder and raise awareness. Choosing Your Topic Ask yourself: Am I interested in this topic? Can I find scientific research about it? Can I connect it to brain structure or neural processes? Can I form my own evidence-based conclusion? Project Topic Approval Form Student Name: ___________________________ Class block: ___________ Selected Topic Type ☐ Big Question: ☐ Mental Disorder Expert Proposed Project Question / Topic (Write your specific focus or question you want to answer): Brain / Nervous System Connections List at least two brain structures or neural systems that may relate to your topic. Possible Sources List one scientific source and one journalistic source you may use. Scientific source: Journalistic source: Why did you choose this topic? (2–3 sentences)

Walk Back the Cat: digging deeper into US history

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Project Title: Walk Back the Cat Students research a major historical event. Ask a "walk back" question and research answer. Repeat process. Create a link chart as a class mural.

Revit Revolution: Shape Your Structures!

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Designing Unique shaped structures using revit

Veggie Venture: Mandarin Market Madness

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Seven graders are learning Chinese as a second language and intermediate level。the learning topic is about buying Glossary in vast market。they need to know the vocabulary of the different vegetable。Limit and also need to name。的common。Dishes the Chinese family will make。David able to carry a conversation and。The Chinese culture about budget that means。Get the lower price。嗯,market。The world is talk about how?Dirty talk about what kind of study,when to or how do they get the vegetable?On market or is there using the?外卖for all淘宝for getting the daily food。Compact different way to buy in vegetable in a web market or using the phone。嗯,ordering online。

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What if there was a tool to help us take our wild project ideas and create a scope and sequence? There is! Inkwire and the Professional Learning team at High Tech High’s Graduate School of Education designed an AI-assisted curriculum planning tool.

Powered by High Tech High's Kaleidoscope framework for project-based learning (PBL) design, this AI assistant helps educators – and learners! – integrate standards and curriculum requirements into a cycle of PBL Essentials.

The AI-assisted Kaleidoscope tool is co-designed by Inkwire & the High Tech High Graduate School of Education Professional Learning Team. The "Design for Deeper Learning Kaleidoscope" framework is copyright by the High Tech High Graduate School of Education.