Design with DEEDS

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The DEEDS Design Tool creates meaningful learning journeys rooted in relevant community topics, student voice, career skills and real-world problem-solving.

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Recent Designs

Founders' Remix: History's Greatest Hits!

Grade Level(s): 9th Grade

Initial ideas

History Anchor Standard 17: Change, Continuity, and Context Content Standard SS.PID.1.17.1: Evaluate the extent to which classical philosophy, natural rights philosophy, and English common law informed the thinking of the American Founders Classical Philosophy: civic virtue, Greek and Roman foundations Natural Rights Philosophy: Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu English Common Law: Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights Directions: Create a song that shows your knowledge regarding historical events (Enlightenment ideas, Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights) and their influences on the development of the American government (Declaration of Independence, American Constitution, laws, etc.). For this project, use an existing song and apply new words - called a parody. You may also write an original song. You will receive extra credit for performing the song live or recording yourself. Essential Question: How have historical events/people influenced and shaped the origins of our government?

"Nature's Hacks: Wild Design Inspirations!"

Grade Level(s): 4th Grade

Initial ideas

biomimicry in national parks Standard: 4-LS1

Pokémon Quest to the Rocky Shore!

Grade Level(s): 1st Grade

Initial ideas

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.

Weather Wizards: DIY Forecasting Fun!

Grade Level(s): 2nd Grade

Initial ideas

Implement a weather station project, where students build instruments to measure and record weather patterns, analyzing data as part of their science and math curriculum.

"Startup Safari: Explore Entrepreneurial Pathways!"

Grade Level(s): 10th Grade

Initial ideas

Entrepreneurship as a career pathway

"Norms & Noodles: Crafting Classroom Culture"

Grade Level(s): 6th Grade

Initial ideas

Culture project around building classroom norms and shared agreements

"Eco-Dance: Species Tango & Pop Boom!"

Grade Level(s): 10th Grade

Initial ideas

spieces interaction and population grown

"Health Heroes: Pathway to Care Careers!"

Grade Level(s): 10th Grade

Initial ideas

evelopment and content of a Health Assisting curriculum, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to preparing students for healthcare careers. They detail the program's structure across multiple grade levels, from introductory courses to advanced clinical experiences, and highlight the specific skills and certifications students will acquire, such as CPR, First Aid, and CNA. The materials also discuss the pedagogical strategy, focusing on authentic contexts, industry collaboration, and durable skills, alongside a cost estimate for curriculum design. Furthermore, they present a framework of student competencies that this health assisting pathway aims to cultivate, showcasing the educational and professional opportunities available to graduates.

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Powered by Inkwire's cutting-edge AI model, educators & learners can now create comprehensive project-based learning at the push of a button.

Relevant

Rooted in YOUR community's context! Teaching and learning can focus on relevant issues and/or local or global business needs. Learning has never been more impactful.

Results-Driven

DEEDS integrates standards and researched-backed practices into the learning journey for improved academic outcomes and enhanced professional skills.

DEEDS Lab Site soars with academic outcomes

At LEAD 359, a K-8 Public School in Bronx, New York, students were more than twice as likely to meet grade-level standards.

LEAD 359 Students Twice as Likely to Outperform District and State

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