Grades 4-5: MysteryQuest USA & HistoryQuest5

MysteryQuest USA (4th or 5th grade)
Several time choices between April 26 to May 13
$35 per class (Limited scholarships available)
Web: http://mysteryquestusa.wikispaces.com/
Sample Movie: http://mysteryquestusa.wikispaces.com/Examples
Direct Registration Link: http://projects.twice.cc/index.php?l=event&eventid=159
Description: This project is designed for 4th or 5th grade students studying US geography. Through video conference technology, students are able to meet other students while learning about cities and states in the United States. Prior to the video conference each classroom will create a presentation with clues about their state and city. The other classrooms, using maps, the Internet, textbooks, and other resources, will try to discover the mystery location presented by each participating classrooms.

HistoryQuest5: Beginnings to 1800 (5th grade)
Several time choices between May 17 to May 21
$35 per class (Limited scholarships available)
http://historyquest5.wikispaces.com/
Sample Movie: http://historyquest5.wikispaces.com/Examples
Direct Registration Link: http://projects.twice.cc/index.php?l=event&eventid=160
Description: This project is designed for 5th grade students studying US History. Through video conference technology, students are able to meet other students while learning about United States history. Prior to the video conference each classroom will create a presentation with clues about a mystery person, event, invention, issue/problem or section from a document. The other classrooms, using maps, the Internet, textbooks, and other resources, will try to discover the history mystery presented by each participating classroom.

Trouble Accessing?
If the wikis are blocked at your school, I can send you the old websites and the direct link to the movie. Just let me know....

Hope you can join us! Email me if you have any questions.

Janine




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Grade 1: Where in the U.S. is Amherst, Massachusetts?

Description:	Our first grade teacher is looking for a school in Amherst, Mass. or other communities named Amherst to video conference with. She would like to discuss similarities and differences between our communities. Amherst, NE is a small rural community with around 200 people.
Dates:	April 20 - May 14. Times will vary, but can't be before 9:30 am CST
Sign up method:	Email: rohde@esu10.org
Grades:	1
Subjects:

Karla Rohde
rohde@esu10.org
308-826-3131
AMHERST HIGH SCHOOL
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Grades 7-12: Impact of Climate Change on Global Indigenous Communities

Description:	Join us LIVE through video conferencing, as we examine the narrative of Climate Change through the eyes of Global Indigenous communities. Join us, in real time, as we travel to hear the stories of how communities in the jungles of Brazil and the rainforests of Central America are struggling to deal with deforestation, how hunters in the Arctic are dealing with the melting polar ice cap, and how the coastal communities of Australia and New Zealand are struggling with dying coral reefs and dwindling fish stock. Students will network globally, posting their thoughts and research online through an interactive webpage while being mentored by graduate students and researchers from around the world starting April 28th, culminating in a LIVE video conference/webcast on May 5th, 12:00-19:00 (GMT-7, MDT). For more information, contact Terry Godwaldt, terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca.
Dates:	May 5th, from 12:00-19:00 MDT
Sign up method:	Email: terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca
Grades:	7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Undergrad
Subjects:	Career Education, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Health, Language Arts/English, Science (Life), Science (Earth), Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science

Terry Godwaldt
terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca
780-476-8671
Queen Elizabeth High School
Time Zone: GMT-7: Mountain Standard Time

Grade 2: Hey ya'll!

Description:	School districts in the Austin, TX region are looking for "northern" friends! The target audience is 2nd grade classes in urban and rural communities that would like to video conference with our students about the similarities and differences in the ways that we live. This could be a one time chat, or a series of conversations.
Dates:	April 26 - June 3rd with times negotiable
Sign up method:	Email: distancelearning@esc13.txed.net
Grades:	2
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects
Outcomes:	Most districts participating are fairly new to distance learning and looking for "friends" to end the school year. We would like for the students to "meet" people all over and have a grasp of places they may visit during summer vacation.
Preparation Time Frame:	Prep time is minimal - a few "ice-breaker" questions/games will be emailed to you
Methods and Activities:	We expect this to be a "town hall" type conference. We are getting together to share cultures, similarities, differences, and basically hear and see one another from different areas of the country.
Agenda:	5 min. Welcome and introductions. Each class shares their location and brief information about their school. Visuals: Use the document camera or PowerPoint to share a few pictures of local interest. 15 - 25 mins (depending on time limits and attention spans) Back and forth communication with ice-breakers.

Grades K-12: Snack Attach

Description:	Students will learn how to make heart-healthy snacks from by cookbook "Snack Attack. Students will be asked to obtain the food ingredients so they can have a hands-on, interactive experience. Each snack can be made in 15 minutes or less. Many snacks can be prepared in under 5 minutes. Students will also learn proper portion size and caloric limits to daily snacks. I will send copies of the recipes so students/teachers can read from them and use them in the future.
Dates:	This is an ongoing class. All classes are PST (California). Please email for suggested class time.
Sign up method:	Website www.creategreathealth.com
Grades:	PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, Undergrad, Grad
Subjects:	Health, Performing Arts

Grade 8: HistoryQuest: Civil War

Description:	*Posted with permission* HistoryQuest: Civil War (Grade 8) A couple of our classes were unable to participate in the April 22nd offering and after talking it over with Janine our consortium decided to facilitate a second offering of the program. Please see the event description below. If you and your 8th grade class are interested in participating please contact me by email Hieronymus@esclc.org. This FREE project is designed for 8th grade students studying US History, specifically the Civil War. Through video conference technology, students are able to meet other students while learning about United States history. Prior to the video conference each classroom will create a presentation with clues about a mystery person, event, invention, issue/problem or section from a document. The other classrooms, using maps, the Internet, textbooks, and other resources, will try to discover the history mystery presented by each participating classroom. Preparation Materials: http:historyquest8.wikispaces.com We have three classes that will need partners at the dates and times listed.
Dates:	May 4th 8:30-9:30 EDT, May 4th 10:30-11:30 EDT or May 5th 11:20-12:20 EDT
Sign up method:	Email: Phiero@leeca.org
Grades:	8
Subjects:	Social Studies/History

Paul Hieronymus

Phiero@leeca.org
440.829.8273
NORT2H - Northern Ohio Research & Training Technology Hu
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grade 1: Magnificent Moments

Students will draw a picture of their most magnificent moment and orally describe the experience to our partner class. The partner class will then make comments and ask questions. Next, the partner class will share their magnificent moments and respond to questions and comments.

5 minute: Welcome and Introductions. Each class will share briefly about their location including interesting information about their school and community.
15 minutes: Magnificent Moments Interaction- take turns presenting magnificent moment pictures.
5-10 minutes: Question and Answer

Stacey Hoover
Education: Teacher
LRJH-
Education: Elementary
Covington, LA
United States
Phone:
stacey.hoover@stpsb.org

Grades 9-12: Test Call with Newbies (Spanish I & II)

I am very new with the equipment and my classes and I are looking for school to do some test runs with. I teach both spanish one and two. We are out of Idaho.

shaylon black
Education: Teacher
Mountain View High School
Education: High School
meridian, ID
United States
Phone: ext. 1007
black.shaylon@meridianschools.org

Grades 10-12: The Great Gatsby Book Discussion

Two high schools in Louisiana looking for schools in other parts of the US to participate in a book discussion on The Great Gatsby. Possible questions need to be submitted by April 16 for discussion via video conference on April 22 (7:45-8:40 CT).

Diane Jenkins
Education: Media/Technology Specialist
Rayville High School
Education: High School
Rayville, LA
United States
Phone:
djenkins@richland.k12.la.us

Grade 7: Outsiders Book Club

Hello! We are a small book club in Fort Collins, Colorado comprised of 7th and 8th graders. The students have read The Outsiders and would like to have ongoing discussions with your group. We can meet any day, but only from 2:00-2:35 Mountain Standard Time.

tracey winey
Education: Media/Technology Specialist

preston
Education: Middle/Jr. High
fort collins, CO
United States
Phone:
twiney@psdschools.org

Grades 11-12: Driver’s Ed Virtual Jeopardy Challenge

Technology High School will be hosting a driver’s Ed virtual Jeopardy Challenge on Friday, April 20, 2010 from 10:10 am -11:00 am EST. This game will focus on NJ state driving laws. See if you can meet the challenge. Just like in regular jeopardy the students will be given an “answer” and the must reply in the form of a question.

Maria Markatos
Education: Media/Technology Specialist
Newark Public Schools/Technology High School
Education: High School
Newark, NJ
United States
Phone:

mmarkatos@nps.k12.nj.us

Grades 2 & 8: Getting to Know you Too

Description:	We are a suburban community in Fayetteville-Manlius New York. We are looking for 2nd grade classes in urban and rural communities that would like to video conference with our students about the similarities and differences in the ways that we live. This could be a one time chat, or a series of conversations.
Dates:	April 26th to June 5th
Sign up method:	Email: tteelin@fmschools.org
Grades:	2, 8
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects

Tim Teelin
tteelin@fmschools.org

FM
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grades K-4: National Poetry Month

Description:	In celebration of National Poetry Month, several of our elementary classes in Port Washington, NY are looking for partners to share our favorite poems along with original poetry written by our students. We are looking for 3 kindergarten classes, 2 first grade classes, 1 third grade class and 1 fourth grade class to match up with.
Dates:	April 26-May 7
Sign up method:	Email: jgilmartin@portnet.k12.ny.us
Grades:	K, 1, 2, 3, 4
Subjects:	Language Arts/English

Jackie Gilmartin
jgilmartin@portnet.k12.ny.us

Port Washington School District
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grades 7-12: Low Carbon Lunch

Description:	Did you know that the food system is responsible for approximately 1/3 of global greenhouse gases? Join TakingITGlobal's initiative to reduce your carbon footprint and take a bite out of climate change, starting with your lunch. This interactive VC will introduce you and your class/school to the impact our Global Food System on Climate Change and some very practical things you can do about it!! The Centre for Global Education and TakingITGlobal, are proud to team up and offer this amazing opportunity to network with schools around the world through TIG’s global online community and video conferencing.
Dates:	April 22nd from 9:00-10:00
Sign up method:	Email: terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca
Grades:	7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Undergrad
Subjects:	Family & Consumer Science, Health, Physical Education, Science (Life), Social Studies/History

Terry Godwaldt
terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca

Queen Elizabeth High School
Time Zone: GMT-7: Mountain Standard Time

Grade 6: Your Choice of Topic!

Description:	I have a 6th grade class that I would like to connect with another class for a project in May/June. I have them on Thursdays from 10:33-11:13 (I'm their librarian). We could probably be flexible about time/date. I'm open-minded about what kind of project anyone would like to do. We have been working on various computer/tech projects this year, including a Wikispace, Animoto videos, Voicethreads, etc., so that is a possible addition to any kind of conference connection. We have gaggle email for our students so we could do a Pen Pal project also. My main goal is simply to connect them with another group of students their own age in a project that requires teamwork and creativity.
Dates:	Thursdays in May/June from 10:30AM to 11:10AM EDT
Sign up method:	Email: lneumire@bradfordcsd.org
Grades:	5, 6, 7
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects

Lindsay Neumire
lneumire@bradfordcsd.org

BRADFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time