Grades 7-11: Comparing positions on the circumference of the Planet

Description:	We are a girls school in Sydney, Australia and are hoping to connect with a Maths class to do calculations comparing our circumference on the planet. The school would need to be north-south of one another, such as Rockhampton, QLD or another school on the same meridian (ie the same longitude as Sydney). Our Maths teacher wants to link the classes and discuss the activity and then at precisely the same time, both make some outdoor shadow measurements. They would share their information with one another and then be able to perform some calculations leading to determining the circumference of the planet. We have done a worksheet to share for the classes on this.
Dates:	late May-early June
Sign up method:	Email: manningn@abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au
Grades:	7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Subjects:	Mathematics, Science (Life), Science (Physical), Science (Earth), Social Studies/History

Naomi Manning
manningn@abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au
0294737816
Abbotsleigh
Time Zone: GMT+11: Sidney Daylight Savings

Grades 8-12: What are you describing?

Description:	Enhance your exchange project by sharing descriptive writing for a purpose. Students will prepare descriptive writing to identify common objects in the classroom. Stories will be read and partner classes will try to identify the object being described.
Dates:	July 6-August 1
Sign up method:	Email: gaer_susan@sac.edu
Grades:	8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Language Arts/English
Outcomes:	Learners will be able to describe an object accurately for others to listen to and identify.
Preparation Time Frame:	Prepare paragraphs, read to participants, post on wiki
Methods and Activities:	Each class prepares the original descriptive writing reads it to the partner class during the video conference.
Responsibilities:	Students will write paragraphs and practice reading them clearly.\\r\\nTeacher picks out 2 or 3 of the best ones to read during video conference.\\r\\nStudents practice reading in small groups for clear intonation and pronunciation.\\r\\nGroup picks who will read paragraphs on camera.\\r\\n
Agenda:	Agenda: 50 minutes \\r\\n5 min. Welcome and introductions. Each class shares their location and brief information about their school.\\r\\n20-30 min. Reading paragraphs and guessing answers. \\r\\n5-15 min. Question and answer. Students may enjoy asking each other questions about their respective locations and schools.
Credit:	See Monster Match by Region 12, TX; and Pen Pal Descriptions by Joan Roehre
Other:	Class is a Basic Skills class of adults. Many of the students are ELD students.

Susan Gaer
gaer_susan@sac.edu
(714)287-3475
Santa Ana College
Time Zone: GMT-8: Pacific Standard Time

Grade 3: Carbon Footprinting and the Importance of Global Citizenship

Description:	The choices we make in our homes, our travel, the food we eat, and what we buy and throw away all influence the carbon footprint we leave on our environment. By making more environmentally-friendly choices, we can positively impact our environment on a local, national, and global level ensuring a healthier environment now and for generations to come.
Dates:	June 7 and June 14 - 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Sign up method:	Email: jenny_burroughs@caboces.org
Grades:	3
Subjects:	Technology/Information Science
Outcomes:	Students will be able to develop a sense of interconnectedness to the global community, so that when they research carbon foot printing, they will generate solutions to positively impact their local community as well as impacting the global community as a whole. Students will increase their background knowledge on the topic of carbon foot printing, so that when asked, they will successfully generate and deliver a presentation on the importance of global citizenship, and making smart environmental choices.

Jenny Burroughs
jenny_burroughs@caboces.org
716-376-8270
BOCES CATTAR-ALLEGANY-ERIE-WYO
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grades 8-10: Climate change VC and local impacts

Description:	The concepts related to Climate change is embedded in much of our revised science curriculum and to that effect many of our teachers our looking for novel and real experiences to introduce and continue the learning in this area. We have partnered with the Biosphere an Environmental Museum in Montreal Canada which has a mandate to educate on major environmental issues such as air, water, biodiversity, climate change, sustainable development and more. We will be participating in an interactive (state of the art) Video Conference with meteorologists and educators from the Biosphere on the topic of climate change. The goal here is to have a multipoint where two classes participate in the lesson simultaneously. At the end of presentation, they would present local affects of climate change to the partner class, as well as ask questions of the expert. We are running 25 sessions mostly in May and June (but 3 are in April – 13, 20, and 28). This is a great opportunity for two classes to interact with one another. The Biosphere presentation will likely be about 40 minutes, giving 10 minutes for classes to present and 10 minutes for questions. During the presentation, students will be asked to participate by filling in surveys and answering questions. If you are interested please contact me @ clayton.ellis@peelsb.com Here is a quick blurb about the conference that will be presented (but not in its entirety as it will have to be modified to allow time for the classes to interact) A Change in the Air This educational activity fosters discussion about the very latest scientific information on air quality and climate change, their impacts on the environment and what we can do about it. It includes several visual simulations and provides an opportunity for exchanges between students and an expert facilitator. • Outline of Subject Matter: • Earth's atmosphere, components and functions • The greenhouse effect • The earth's past climates • Factors that influence the earth's climate • Quantity of carbon dioxide since industrialization • Observed changes and expected changes in the next 100 years • Impacts: dropping water levels, rising sea levels, North and South Poles, Ocean Conveyor Belt, extreme weather events • Solutions to reduce your greenhouse gases (GHG) • Post-visit challenge: individual and collective concrete actions to reduce your GHG
Dates:	between May 17 and June 4, EDT
Sign up method:	Email: clayton.ellis@peelsb.com
Grades:	8, 9, 10
Subjects:	Science (Life), Science (Earth), Social Studies/History

Clayton Ellis

clayton.ellis@peelsb.com
905 890 1010 x3474
Peel District School Board
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grades 5-6: Classroom Connection

Description:	We are looking to videoconference with either gr. 5 or gr. 6 students before the end of June. There are several teachers that are interested in participating. Our district is located in Mount Sinai, NY on the north shore of Long Island.
Dates:	Between June 2 - June 22 from 8:15 - 2:30 EST.
Sign up method:	Email: tdavidson@mtsinai.k12.ny.us
Grades:	5, 6
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects, Technology/Information Science

Tara Davidson
tdavidson@mtsinai.k12.ny.us

Mount Sinai School District
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grade 7-8: Stock Market/Economics

Description:	I am looking to collaborate with other 7th/8th grade classes who are covering the stock market and/or economics. We are currently involved in the Stock Market Game, so if anyone is currently playing, please reach out to me. I use Skype to collaborate. Thank you.
Dates:	May 11-June 4th
Sign up method:	Email: dsirotiak@jcboe.org
Grades:	7, 8
Subjects:	Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science

Dana Sirotiak
dsirotiak@jcboe.org

Frank R. Conwell Middle School #4

Grades 7-8: Looking to collaborate with 7/8 Math to solve equations

Description:	Students are reviewing how to solve one step and multi step equations. This is not the first time they see it this year, but I am interested in different strategies. Please contact me if you would like to video chat. We can use Skype to collaborate. My Skype address is william.diaz.ii
Dates:	May 11th- May 21st
Sign up method:	Email: wdiaz@jcboe.org
Grades:	7, 8
Subjects:	Mathematics

William Diaz II
wdiaz@jcboe.org

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:	Technology/Information Science

Connie Manske

conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
715-986-2020 x2
CESA #11
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Grades 2-4: Summer-Travel the US

Description:	I am looking for some classes to connect with my 2nd grade (these children have completed 2nd grade) summer school classes. I am looking to build a summer school session on getting to know the US and would like to compre/contract different cities/regions of the United State to our rural town of Osceola Wisconsin. I will be as flexible as I can but what I am looking for is grade 2-4 that would like to have a back and forth discussion about the area in which they live. Dates would be June 6th- July 1st, T,W,TH. Time Frame 9:30-11:00 CST 60 Minutes
Dates:	June 6th - July 1st, T,W,TH Time Frame 9:30-11:00 CST 60 Minutes
Sign up method:	Email: conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Grades:	2, 3, 4
Subjects:	Technology/Information Science

Connie Manske
conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
715-986-2020 x2
CESA #11
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Grades 5-6: Summer-Travel the U.S.

Description:	Webster, Wisconsin summer school class is seeking a fifth or sixth 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 14, 15, 16, 17. This would be a 60 minute video conference between the hours of 8:45 - 11:15 AM CST time. We would like a video conference each days so we are looking for 4 partners.
Dates:	June 14, 15, 16, 17 8:45 - 11:45 am for 60 Minutes CST
Sign up method:	Email: conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Grades:	5, 6
Subjects:	Technology/Information Science

Connie Manske
conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
715-986-2020 x2
CESA #11
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Grade 3: Summer-Travel the US

Description:	Webster, Wisconsin class is seeking a 3rd 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 14-17 Monday-Thursday. We would like a video conference each day so we are looking for several partners. We are doing several and have created a google document for you to schedule. Here is the link: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AoqqGk45NxkwdEVRWVB4dHNTbEwtTGc4bWZoRmVIN0E&hl=en
Dates:	June 14-June 17 9:15 - 10:00 am
Sign up method:	Email: conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Grades:	3
Subjects:	Technology/Information Science

Connie Manske
conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us

715-986-2020 x2
CESA #11
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Grade 7: Colonization, American Revolution, Westward Expansion, Civil War and Economics

Narrative: I am a 7th grade social studies in an accelerated enrichment program. I am looking to collaborate with other classrooms who cover: Colonization, American Revolution, Westward Expansion, Civil War and Economics. My class is about to study Economics, specifically the stock market. If there is anyone who is interested in video conferencing please contact me. Thank you.

Dana Sitotiak (Frank Conwell MS, Jersey City, NJ)
dsirotiak@jcboe.org

Titles: Teacher
Grades: 7, 8
Subjects: Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science

Grade 4: Monster Match

Description:	The students in two fourth grade classrooms will create monsters out of common materials found at school and/or at home. To accompany this, each student will write a descriptive piece detailing what their monster looks like. The two classrooms will then swap writing pieces and recreate the described monsters based on the authors' descriptions only. As a culminating activity, the two classrooms will get together and reveal/compare original monster creations and their collaborative counterparts. The students will then have a chance to collaboratively discuss the commonalities and differences in their creations.
Dates:	Between May 13 and May 26; times can be worked out between collaborating teachers
Sign up method:	Email: sbutler@shelbyed.k12.al.us
Grades:	4
Subjects:	Fine Arts, Language Arts/English
Outcomes:	Learners will use written and oral language skills to successfully write, read, and interpret a descriptive writing piece. Learners will independently create artistic pieces using common household and school materials.
Preparation Time Frame:	1 Week+ (TBD by collaborating teachers.)
Methods and Activities:	1. Students will design and write descriptive pieces about monsters they create using common household and school materials. (materials list can be determined by cooperating teachers) 2. Students will swap descriptive writings with partner school students via email. 3. Students will create a second monster based on the descriptive writing piece they received. 4. Students will come together and present/compare/discuss monsters they created via distance learning equipment.
Responsibilities:	Students will be responsible for creating monsters out of common household and/or school items, writing descriptive pieces about their monsters, creating a second monster based on another student's descriptive writing, and presenting their monsters to the partner school. Teachers will be responsible for arranging the collaboration (day & time), providing the distance learning equipment, and ensuring that all students' monster creations and writings are ready by final "meeting" with partner school.
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. 45 min.+ Students share descriptive pieces and compare monsters. 5-10 min. Students ask questions/Wrap-up
Credit:	Neva Kelly, a fellow CAPSpace member, is doing this same project but with two 5th grade classes.
Other:	I'd like to use trade-off presenting. Instead of each class presenting all projects/writings at once, the classes will trade off and take turns presenting.

Stephanie Butler
sbutler@shelbyed.k12.al.us
205-682-5530
VALLEY INTERMEDIATE SCH
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Grades 6-12: Poetry Jam

Description:	We are looking to hear from young poets. Middle School students will present in the morning and High School students will present in the afternoon.
Dates:	May 19, 2010 - Middle School AM Session 9:30-11:30 am EST - High School PM session 12:00- 2:00pm EST
Sign up method:	Website https://spreadsheets0.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dEdmOHZkeEpvOTZ2OWJUbnprVThGSEE6MA
Grades:	6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Language Arts/English, Performing Arts
Outcomes:	NEW JERSEY CORE CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS 3.1.12.G.10 Identify and understand the author’s use of idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes, as well as metrics, rhyme scheme, rhythm, and alliteration in prose and poetry. 3.1.12.G.9 Analyze how an author's use of words creates tone and mood, and how choice of words advances the theme or purpose of the work 3.2.12.B.1 Analyzing characteristics, structures, tone, and features of language of selected genres and apply this knowledge to own writing. 3.2.12.D.7 Demonstrate personal style and voice effectively to support the purpose and engage the audience of a piece of writing. 3.3.12.D.1 Speak for a variety of purposes (e.g., persuasion, information, entertainment, literary interpretation, dramatization, and personal expression). 3.3.12.D.3 Demonstrate effective delivery strategies (e.g., eye contact, body language, volume, intonation, and articulation) when speaking 3.3.12.D.6 Use a rubric to self-assess and improve oral presentations.
Methods and Activities:	Prior to the conference: Introduce the lesson by reviewing poetry terms Explain the procedure that will be used when students present their poems Review effective delivery strategies Emphasize the necessity of students’ being a respectful audience for their peers Distribute poetry presentation rubric and discuss components Give students an opportunity to volunteer to present poems first After each presentation give students time to complete poetry presentation rubric
Responsibilities:	The students will: 1.Compose an original poem using similes, metaphor, hyperboles and personification 2.Present their poem via ITV using effective delivery strategies (e.g., eye contact, body language, volume, intonation, and articulation) when speaking. 3.Include audio-visual aids if they enhance the poem (ex. PowerPoint backdrop) 4.Engage in a question and answer session about their poetry with students from remote sites 5.Summarize, make judgments, and evaluate the content and delivery of oral presentations. Each student will have no more than 4 minutes total for their presentation including questions and answers. The participating teachers will evaluate the poems and presentations and select the best from their site to present. Each school should have 5-6 students prepared to present and expect at least 3 to present. 9:30 am -11:30 am - Middle School 12:00pm - 2:002:00 pm -High School
Agenda:	Technology High School will open the program and call upon schools to present. The schools will present in a round robin fashion. Each site will have 3-5 students present their original poetry. Each presentation will be 4 minutes or less, including questions, answers and comments. All microphones are to be muted except when schools are called upon to present.

Maria I Markatos
mmarkatos@nps.k12.nj.us
973 497 5715
Technology High School

Grades 10-12: Spanish E-Pals

Description:	We are small rural Nebraska school. My Spanish 2,3 and 4 would send e-mails in Spanish to your Spanish students. It could be a Spanish speaking country or another Spanish class. Total I will have approximately 22 students. We could also do a monthly skype, or codec (lifesize) conversation. I have found through my experience this year that it is better to CC in the teacher and have a topic each time we write and speak.
Dates:	Between mid September 2010 - April 2011
Sign up method:	Email: jhewitt@esu10.org
Grades:	10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Language Arts/English, World Language

Julie Hewitt
jhewitt@esu10.org

LOUP CITY HIGH SCHOOL

Seeking Gifted Summer Programs

Description:	Our daughters, 7 and 9 are homebound with an immune disease. They are both profoundly gifted. We have an HDX7000 VOip and have been videoconferencing into classrooms during the school year with great success. We are looking for educational opportunities that will run through the summer for them. Additionally, we are looking for classrooms in all subject areas, INCLUDING performing and fine arts, that would like to bring the girls into class for the 2010-2011 school year. Both are working 2 to 3 grades above their age based peers.
Dates:	ongoing
Sign up method:	Email: tcerda@cox.net
Grades:	3, 4, 5, 6
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects, Fine Arts, Performing Arts

Terri Cerda
tcerda@cox.net
5037769030
NHCEF

Grade 10: Prep for Biology EOC

Description:	Our 10th grade Biology teacher is looking to connect VC with another class in North Carolina, high school or early college to compete for Biology EOC review, possibly with Jeopardy or Quiz Bowl. Sign up method: Email: mspencer@hyde.k12.nc.us
Dates:	Between May 10th and May 27th, from 1:30- 3:00 (EDT)
Sign up method:	Email: mspencer@hyde.k12.nc.us
Grades:	10
Subjects:	Science (Life), Science (Earth)

Merle Spencer
mspencer@hyde.k12.nc.us
252-926-0221
MATTAMUSKEET HIGH
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grades 9-12: Engineering Department Collaboration

Description:	Q&A session with our students
Dates:
Sign up method:	Email: kkippenb@sedubois.k12.in.us
Grades:	9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Industrial Technology

Karen Kippenbrock
kkippenb@sedubois.k12.in.us
812-367-1653
Southeast Dubois Co School Corp
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time