After interviewing a community member who has endured hardship, high school students practice their ELA skills—and their empathy—to turn it into a public performance.
By taking an interdisciplinary approach to science class, teachers are able to deepen understanding of content—and sharpen literacy skills at the same time.
Giving students a design challenge—and a compelling reason to delve into complex engineering—makes them more engaged, motivated, and committed to deepening their own understanding.