How Sample Projects Address VT Standards

Mathematical Understanding	Arithmetic, Number, and Operational Concepts 7.6 a. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, with and without calculators Statistics and Probability Concepts 7.9 a. Collect, order, display, and analyze data in order to answer a question or test a hypothesis 7.6 b. Begin to use simple concepts of mean, median, and mode, along with various ways to represent data graphically. 7.6 c. Gather data from an entire group or from a sample of its members, and identify the usefulness and limitations of each approach; analyze the validity of inferences about a set of data
Geography	Geographical Knowledge 6.7 c. Use maps, globes, and other geographical images and tools for a variety of purposes, such as acquiring knowledge, making decisions, interpreting information, and analyzing perspectives.
The Living World	Organisms, Evolution, and Interdependence 7.13 a. Identify characteristics of organisms (e.g., needs, environments that meet them; structures, especially senses; variations and behaviors, inherited and learned)
Communication	Information Technology 1.18 Research - Students use computers, telecommunications, and other tools of technology to research, to gather information and ideas, and to represent information and ideas accurately and appropriately. 1.19 Informational Sources - Students use organizational systems to obtain information from various sources (including libraries and the Internet). 1.20 Communication of Data - Students use graphs, charts, and other visual presentations to communicate data accurately and appropriately.

Writing

Writing Dimensions

1.5 Students draft, revise, edit, and critique written products so that final drafts are appropriate in terms of the following dimensions: Purpose, Organization, Details, Voice or tone.

Writing Conventions

1.6 a. Use clear sentences, correct syntax, and grade-appropriate mechanics so that what is written can be easily understood by the reader.

Reports

1.8 a. Analyze a situation based on information gathered, and suggest a course of action based on the information; and

1.8 b. discuss a situation or problem, then predict its possible outcomes based on information gathered.

Communication

Information Technology

1.18 Research - Students use computers, telecommunications, and other tools of technology to research, to gather information and ideas, and to represent information and ideas accurately and appropriately.

1.19 Informational Sources - Students use organizational systems to obtain information from various sources (including libraries and the Internet).

1.20 Communication of Data - Students use graphs, charts, and other visual presentations to communicate data accurately and appropriately.

Writing	Writing Conventions 1.6 a. Use clear sentences, correct syntax, and grade-appropriate mechanics so that what is written can be easily understood by the reader.
Communication	Information Technology 1.18 Research - Students use computers, telecommunications, and other tools of technology to research, to gather information and ideas, and to represent information and ideas accurately and appropriately. 1.19 Informational Sources - Students use organizational systems to obtain information from various sources (including libraries and the Internet). 1.20 Communication of Data - Students use graphs, charts, and other visual presentations to communicate data accurately and appropriately.
Problem Solving	Problem Solving Process 2.2 a Use information from reliable sources, including knowledge, observation, and trying things out; 2.2 b. Use a variety of approaches to solve problems; 2.2 c. Justify and verify answers and solutions.
Geography	Geographical Knowledge 6.7 c. Use maps, globes, and other geographical images and tools for a variety of purposes, such as acquiring knowledge, making decisions, interpreting information, and analyzing perspectives.