Time Travel
Grade 8, ELA & Reading
Investigate in depth a particular character portrayed in an historical novel.
7E
Energy Efficiency Exploration
Grade 5, Science
Identify ways to reduce consumption of non-renewable energy sources and increase energy efficiency in everyday life.
7E Spanish
Toys That Matter
Grade 5, Science
Identify the physical properties of matter in toys and determine attributes of successful toys that also meet industry safety standards.
Spanish
Design a Garden
Grade 3, Science
Design a garden space with specific plants and growing requirements, connecting research to careers in horticulture and botany.
Spanish
Instant Millionaire
Grade 6, Mathematics
Apply critical thinking and communication skills to carry out a million-dollar dream by investigating the interplay of money and economics.
7E
Story Quilt
Grade 5, ELA & Reading
Unfold the history of quilting and design a quilt that tells a story and incorporates geometric principles.
7E Spanish
Collectibles: Fad or Fortune
Grade 5, Social Studies
Consider cultural factors and define strategies for assessing the value of collectibles by recording and reflecting on simulated trading.
7E Spanish
Wildlife Protection Program
Grade 3, Science
Research endangered animals and causes of endangerment to develop an action plan for saving them.
Spanish
Figure It Out!
Grade 8, Mathematics
Identify a topic and conduct research using statistical analysis and survey research summarizing results in an informational article.
7E
A World of Uncertainty
Grade 5, Interdisciplinary
Analyze human usage of natural resources and develop an understanding of how human actions could affect the Earth.
Spanish
How to Feed the Community
Grade 3, Science
Analyze and develop self-sustaining models and practices for food production that aim to offset demands on farmers.
Spanish
Texas Getaway
Grade 5, Social Studies
Research and plan a family getaway with a travel budget and itinerary featuring historical landmarks and theme parks.
Spanish
Animal Nation
Grade 1, Science
Investigate basic needs of different animals and their ecosystems, presenting predictions about their animals’ future.
7E Spanish
Analyzing Awesome Authors
Grade 8, ELA & Reading
Investigate the ways in which culture, history, society, and experience influence an author's style and voice.
7E
Everybody on the Move!
Grade 2, Mathematics
Analyze personal physical fitness by applying mathematical skills to evaluate daily activities and their impacts on physical fitness.
7E Spanish
Everyone’s a Winner: A Study of Conflict and Mediation
Grade 6, Social Studies
Examine historical and contemporary conflicts developing logical thinking sills, techniques for mediation, and conflict resolution strategies.
7E
Pursuit of Passion
Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, ELA & Reading
Explore the relationship between personal interests and future opportunities and how this relationship guides goal setting.
7E Spanish
Pursuit of Passion
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, ELA & Reading
Explore the relationship between personal interests and future opportunities and how this relationship guides goal setting.
7E Spanish
Pursuit of Passion
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, ELA & Reading
Explore the relationship between personal interests and future opportunities and how this relationship guides goal setting.
7E
It’s a Family Affair
Grade 1, Social Studies
Discover the origins and evolution of different family traditions, customs, and beliefs across a variety of cultures.
7E Spanish
Bullying Awareness
High School, Interdisciplinary
Explore the impact bullying has on members of society.
7E
Building a Business–Games and Toys
Grade 3, Interdisciplinary
Engage in product research, prototype development, and application of a business plan model to market a toy/game.
7E Spanish
Candidate Z in 2016
High School, Social Studies
Design a website, develop content, and elicit donations to manage the social media campaign of a political candidate.
7E
What's the Diagnosis?
High School, Science
Track the evolution of a disease and discover physical and historical impacts on past, present, and future populations.
7E
Create a Health Club
Grade 3, ELA & Reading
Discover health behaviors that influence well-being and identify strategies for maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health.
Spanish
Mathematics in Nature
Grade 3, Mathematics
Study patterns found in nature and use critical thinking skills to generate new ideas illustrating mathematical concepts.
7E Spanish
We've Got a Problem
High School, Interdisciplinary
Identify a problem/issue to investigate and define research strategies, timelines, and stakeholders to produce a collaborative proposal.
7E
News Show Production
Grade 3, ELA & Reading
Analyze format, production aspects, and the various types of text used to deliver content of a news show.
7E Spanish
Be Our Guest
High School, Interdisciplinary
Explore careers in hospitality and understand the importance of communication and human interaction to drive business success.
Spanish
Traffic Jam
High School, Mathematics
Discover how mathematics, science, and engineering influence urban planning and solutions to real-world, complex problems.
7E
Can You Teach Me?
High School, Interdisciplinary
Build expertise in a selected area of interest and create a unique lesson to teach a newly acquired skill.
Spanish
The Comedic Lens
High School, ELA & Reading
Consider comedy as social commentary throughout history and recognize impacts of comedy on popular opinions and attitudes.
7E
Songwriter's Club
Grade 1, ELA & Reading
Explore the songwriting process and ways that songwriters use lyrics to convey emotion and tell a story.
7E Spanish
Community Container Gardens
High School, Interdisciplinary
Design a community garden space, consulting with local experts and organizing strategic plans to improve the local environment.
Spanish
Demographics Do Matter
High School, Interdisciplinary
Research marketing demographics across generations, cultures, and locations to identify and create targeted advertisements for various demographic audiences.
Spanish
Stories and Telling through Time and Cultures
Grade 1, Interdisciplinary
Examine elements of storytelling and explore impacts of stories across diverse cultures and throughout history.
Spanish
Utopian Destination
Grade 3, Social Studies
Examine local communities and city-development planning to create a new utopian city that serves community needs.
7E Spanish
Designers at Work
High School, Interdisciplinary
Tap into creative design skills and study the fashion industry’s global impact and relationship with society.
Spanish
For Real
High School, ELA & Reading
Discover the elements and power of documentary film and produce a documentary based on a meaningful topic.
Spanish
Fueling Your Body
High School, Science
Study aspects of a healthy lifestyle and assess the effects of nutrition and physical fitness on maintaining wellness.
Spanish
Taking Shape
Grade 1, Mathematics
Integrate knowledge of geometric shapes, narrative text, and theatre performance to adapt a book into a play.
7E Spanish
Local History Alive
High School, Social Studies
Identify a historical landmark for restoration and enlist local and government agency support to develop a comprehensive preservation plan.
Spanish
Bridges
Grade 4, Interdisciplinary
Extend knowledge of bridges, exploring structural considerations and math concepts to construct and test an original bridge design.
Spanish
My Own Mixtape: Analyzing the Role of Self and Society
High School, ELA & Reading
Study archetypal patterns in subcultures and U.S. culture to understand concepts about human personalities, family structures, and relationships.
Spanish
Business Etiquette for Entrepreneurial Success
High School, ELA & Reading
Generate an understanding of interpersonal communication skills and diverse workplace practices that enhance teamwork and employability.
Spanish
Enigmas
Grade 4, Science
Explore enigmas through an investigative process that includes developing a hypothesis and a solution to a chosen mystery.
7E Spanish
Seeing and Shaping the World Through Art
High School, Interdisciplinary
Evaluate artwork based on a historical event and relate the principles of design, artistic intent, and an artist’s success.
Spanish
So, You Want to be a Chef
High School, Interdisciplinary
Study culinary arts focusing on specific cultures, history, and influences to create a tasting menu paying homage to the past.
Spanish
The Great Lost Art of Entertainment
High School, Interdisciplinary
Conduct research on travel and tourism management to plan, organize, and host a community tourism event.
Spanish
The Play’s the Thing
High School, Interdisciplinary
Investigate the evolution of theatre in historical, political, and socioeconomic contexts and analyze influential factors of theatrical movements.
Spanish
Innovation Celebration
Grade 4, Interdisciplinary
Discover contributions of various individuals who displayed innovative thinking and study the societal impacts of inventions over time.
7E Spanish
So, You Have Issues—Now What?: Policy Explorations
High School, Social Studies
Examine the impact of significant community issues, local government, and national, state, and local policies in action.
7E
Pursuit of Passion
High School, ELA & Reading
Explore the relationship between personal interests and future opportunities and how this relationship guides goal setting.
7E
Understanding the Political Influence of Film
High School, ELA & Reading
Recognize complex messages found in notable political films and explore elements that influence audiences.
Spanish
Contemporary Issues: Effects of Genocide
High School, Interdisciplinary
Investigate the contemporary issues and implications related to current-day genocide by comparing it to historical events.
7E
In the Community: A Study of Culture
High School, ELA & Reading
Explore a culture’s art, literacy, leaders, landmarks, influences, and traditions through a classroom cultural event.
7E
Amazing Animal Adaptations
Grade 2, Science
Observe and research physical traits of animals to determine how physical adaptations over time relate to animal survival.
Spanish
Math Around Town
Grade 4, Mathematics
Discover uses of mathematics beyond the classroom and apply problem-solving strategies in various professions.
7E Spanish
Financing the Future
High School, Interdisciplinary
Prepare a budget that calculates personal spending and income and includes long-term projections for college and career.
7E
The Gift of Age
Grade 4, ELA & Reading
Research the aging process through elderly persons in communities, and promote mutual understanding between the young and the elderly.
7E Spanish
Good Citizenship
Grade 2, Social Studies
Explore the meaning of citizenship and demonstrate characteristics that define good citizenship in personal, public, and digital environments.
Spanish
We Are Texans
Grade 4, Social Studies
Study population groups of Texas and create a museum display highlighting the contributions of immigrants in Texas history.
7E Spanish
Hey, Little Ant
Grade 2, Science
Observe species of ants, analyzing and recording data to develop a persuasive argument addressing ant population control.
Spanish
Designing Spaces
Grade 5, Mathematics
Examine the role of mathematics in architecture and create a design that reflects human needs and environmental considerations.
7E Spanish
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Grade 2, Science
Study region-specific plants and vegetables and design a garden complete with a budget, harvesting calendar, and materials.
Spanish
The Case of the Missing Lone Star: Exploring the Story of Texas
Grade 2, Social Studies
Use critical thinking to solve puzzles within a story and determine logical reasoning skills applicable to real-world careers.
Spanish
From Surviving to Thriving on Mars
Grade 5, Interdisciplinary
Explore survival on Mars based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and design a product for Mars colonists.
Spanish
The Ripple Effect: A Study of Water
Grade 2, Science
Investigate the properties, quality, usage, and sources of water to identify ways to promote conservation and reduce pollution.
7E Spanish
Impacting Ecological Stability through Sustainability
Grade 5, Interdisciplinary
Observe exotic and invasive species in Texas, exploring environmental sustainability, changes over time, and balance within ecosystems.
Spanish
Marketing Day
Grade 5, Interdisciplinary
Investigate approaches to product development, advertising, and sales strategies, making connections between consumer desires and marketing.
Spanish
The Secret Lives of Public Spaces
Grade 2, Interdisciplinary
Explore the fundamentals of urban planning by analyzing the historical significance, community usage, and design of public space.
7E Spanish
Puzzles, Teasers, and More
Grade 5, Interdisciplinary
Experience and determine creative ways to challenge the mind with puzzles/games based on mental processing activities.
Spanish
Who’s Who: A Study of Biography
Grade 2, ELA & Reading
Compare and contrast famous people to identify common traits, challenges, and ways they overcame obstacles.
7E Spanish
Culture Shock
Grade 6, Social Studies
Discover the culture, geography, and landmarks of a selected country and document findings in a guidebook/travel blog.
7E
Do Your Part for Art!
Kindergarten, Interdisciplinary
Study backgrounds and artistic styles of influential artists to uncover how they created masterpieces and developed unique styles.
7E Spanish
Products in Motion
Grade 6, Science
Study force, motion, and energy and apply scientific principles in designing new simple machines utilizing sustainable technology.
7E
Holiday Proposal
Kindergarten, Social Studies
Explore the symbols, traditions, and history of national holidays and plan a celebration for an imaginary holiday.
7E Spanish
Getting the Dirt on Soil: A Worm’s-Eye View
Grade 1, Science
Dig into the world of soil, uncovering important organisms and their relationship to the health of the planet.
Spanish
Terrestrial Real Estate
Grade 6, Science
Become solar system real estate agents and identify characteristics that allow life to exist in outer space.
Spanish
Connecting Chains of Life
Grade 7, Science
Analyze relationships among species by exploring food chains and factors that connect communities of an ecosystem.
Spanish
Trend-spotting
Kindergarten, Mathematics
Observe patterns and trends in everyday environments and collect data using mathematics to make predictions and illustrate findings.
7E Spanish
Game of Life™
Grade 7, Interdisciplinary
Create a three- to five-year life plan with goals for education, family, career, and community involvement.
7E
Game On!
Grade 7, Mathematics
Take math to the next level by developing and creating a game that illustrates a math concept.
Spanish
GM-OH
Grade 7, Science
Investigate the science behind genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to present a viable solution for school lunch resources and purchases.
Spanish
Weather to the Extreme
Kindergarten, Science
Record seasonal changes and weather patterns using instruments and charts to deliver a weather report.
7E Spanish
Lifestyles of the Fit and Famous
Grade 7, Interdisciplinary
Discover how healthy lifestyle choices, health issues, and mathematics and science relate to sports activities.
7E
Live Long and Prosper...Texas Style
Grade 7, Science
Grow knowledge of Texas ecosystems and identify characteristics, habitats, and traits that allow organisms to thrive.
Spanish
Looking at the Past with Eyes on the Future
Grade 7, Social Studies
Research historical structures and present a modernized version of an existing historic property suitable for community economic development.
Rites of Passage
Grade 7, Social Studies
Investigate rites of passage across generations, Texas Native Americans, and immigrant groups in comparison to personal contemporary experiences.
7E
Tell a Tale of a Trail
Grade 7, Social Studies
Explore the physical and historical impacts of a selected Texas historical trail to create an interactive website.
7E
Stem Cells: The Ethical Dilemma
Grade 7, Science
Explore stem cell research, laws, and regulations worldwide, presenting findings and justifying positions on stem cell use.
Spanish
We Are the World
Grade 7, Science
Research the relationships, and the differences, between natural events and human activities that affect the environment.
Spanish
Challenging the System
Grade 8, Science
Apply technical writing and statistics to demonstrate impacts of living and non-living systems in the environment and society.
7E
Earthquakes
Grade 8, Science
Study catastrophic events related to weather and geography and explore causes, effects, and environmental/human impacts.
Spanish
Endangered Animals
Grade 8, Science
Research declining animal populations to identify causes of endangerment and extinction and propose ways to enhance animal rescue efforts.
Spanish
I Could DO That!
Grade 8, Interdisciplinary
Gather research on interesting careers and identify educational and experiential qualifications to plan a path to the career.
Spanish
Sudden Impact
Grade 8, Social Studies
Analyze the history of an influential contributor (or group), identifying connections between time, place, and future impacts.
7E
Waves of Polymathy: Exploring and Applying Various Wave Properties
Grade 8, Science
Use introductory wave theory to explore various real-world applications and characteristics of different wave properties.
Spanish
What Pet Should I Get?
Kindergarten, Science
Conduct research on usual and unusual pets, exploring characteristics of suitable pets and pet-owner responsibilities.
Spanish