Friday, April 23, 2010

Grades 1-2: Summer-Travel the US

Description:Clear Lake, Wisconsin class is seeking a first or second grade class from another state to learn more about each other's corner of the United States. 2010 video conferencing dates and times available as follows: June 10-30 Monday-Friday. We would like a video conference each day so we are looking for several partners.
Dates:June 10-June 30th, 2010
Sign up method:Email: conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Grades:1, 2
Subjects:Family & Consumer Science, Technology/Information Science

Connie Manske
conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
x2
CESA #11
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Grades 7-9: Exploring Cultures and Languages

Description:I am looking for an English speaking middle school class that would like to conference with our 6th Grade Multiculturalism class. The students could share some of the things that they have learned about different cultures this year.
Dates:Between May 1 and June 10
Sign up method:Email: paul.lawrence@nn.k12.va.us
Grades:7, 8, 9
Subjects:World Language


Paul Lawrence
paul.lawrence@nn.k12.va.us

HORACE H. EPES ELEM.&An Achievable Dream M&HS
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Monday, April 19, 2010

Grades K-4: Poetry Palooza


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: Jackie Gilmartin: jgilmartin@portnet.k12.ny.us

Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4
Subjects: Language Arts/English

Grades 6-9: Novel Study: TOUCHING SPIRIT BEAR

Description:Share your novel study of TOUCHING SPIRIT BEAR with another class in Alberta, Canada!
Dates:
Sign up method:Email: jlittlefair@vcrln.ca
Grades:6, 7, 8, 9
Subjects:Language Arts/English

Jocelyn Littlefair
jlittlefair@vcrln.ca

2Learn.ca Education Society
Time Zone: GMT-7: Mountain Standard Time

Grades 9-12: Macbeth: Shake it Up with Shakespeare!

Description:Share projects, dramatic sketches and character analyses of your Shakespearean play with another class in Alberta!
Dates:
Sign up method:Email: jlittlefair@vcrln.ca
Grades:9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts

Jocelyn Littlefair
jlittlefair@vcrln.ca

2Learn.ca Education Society
Time Zone: GMT-7: Mountain Standard Time

Grades 4 & 6: Interactive Whiteboard Math Jeopardy

Description:
This is a GREAT way to review the year's Math concepts! Connect via VC with another Grade 4 or Grade 6 class in Alberta to play a game of Math Jeopardy! A Smart Notebook template will be provided, courtesy of Candace Beaton, Smart Technologies.
Dates:
Sign up method:Email: jlittlefair@vcrln.ca
Grades:4, 6
Subjects:Elementary All Subjects, Mathematics

Jocelyn Littlefair
jlittlefair@vcrln.ca

2Learn.ca Education Society
Time Zone: GMT-7: Mountain Standard Time

Grade 5: Chemistry Experiments

Description:Share classroom chemistry experiments through VC with another class in Alberta!
Dates:
Sign up method:Email: jlittlefair@vcrln.ca
Grades:5
Subjects:Elementary All Subjects, Science (Physical)

Jocelyn Littlefair
jlittlefair@vcrln.ca
403-980-0534
2Learn.ca Education Society
Time Zone: GMT-7: Mountain Standard Time

Grade 1: Construction Survivor Challenge


Description:Event Details: Building has never been so fun! Connect via VC with another class in a Construction Challenge. Whether you are using Lego or newspaper, popsicle sticks or toothpicks for building materials, build a structure that will outlast your competition!
Dates:
Sign up method:Email: jlittlefair@vcrln.ca
Grades:1
Subjects:Elementary All Subjects, Science (Physical)

Jocelyn Littlefair
jlittlefair@vcrln.ca
403-980-0534
2Learn.ca Education Society
Time Zone: GMT-7: Mountain 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