Project-based learning is a defining feature of the fifth grade experience at South School. Throughout the year, students will be assigned a number of long-term projects across the curriculum, from the Country Project, to the Notable American experience, to the Million Dollar Project. Due dates, rubrics and instructions will be posted to Google Classroom as these assignments take place!
Project-based learning is a defining feature of the fifth grade experience at South School. Throughout the year, students will be assigned a number of long-term projects across the curriculum, from the Country Project, to the Notable American experience, to the Million Dollar Project. Due dates, rubrics and instructions will be posted to Google Classroom as these assignments take place!
Scroll below to see specific information on upcoming projects!
Scroll below to see specific information on upcoming projects!
The Notable American Project
The Notable American Project
Our country, the United States of America, has grown in strength from the time of exploration to the present because of the talent and dedication of many Notable Americans. The Notable American project involves first reading a biography about the life of one Notable American who you feel is an example of greatness, and has contributed to the story of our nation in a powerful and positive way. Next, you will take the information you’ve learned and draft a report on your Notable American as a biography. Finally, you will act as an expert on your Notable American and present their “life story," complete with three artifacts that represents their lifetime.
Our country, the United States of America, has grown in strength from the time of exploration to the present because of the talent and dedication of many Notable Americans. The Notable American project involves first reading a biography about the life of one Notable American who you feel is an example of greatness, and has contributed to the story of our nation in a powerful and positive way. Next, you will take the information you’ve learned and draft a report on your Notable American as a biography. Finally, you will act as an expert on your Notable American and present their “life story," complete with three artifacts that represents their lifetime.
Browse the slideshow to see examples of artifacts and props. These examples may inspire your artifacts! Note: For 2023-2024, students will not be wearing costumes, but will dress professionally and bring in their three artifacts for the presentation.
Browse the slideshow to see examples of artifacts and props. These examples may inspire your artifacts! Note: For 2023-2024, students will not be wearing costumes, but will dress professionally and bring in their three artifacts for the presentation.
The Country/Province Project
The Country/Province Project
Description: An ongoing research project that showcases your student's knowledge of a Canadian Province, South American country, Central American country, or Caribbean Island.
Description: An ongoing research project that showcases your student's knowledge of a Canadian Province, South American country, Central American country, or Caribbean Island.
Requirements: This project has different tasks and due dates throughout the year.
Requirements: This project has different tasks and due dates throughout the year.
Resources: Descriptions of the different project elements will be handed out as each piece approaches.
Resources: Descriptions of the different project elements will be handed out as each piece approaches.