Gr 4-6 Global Student Awareness: Joseph Kony

Seeking 4th-8th grade classes to discuss violent crimes committed against children especially the transgressions of Joseph Kony of Uganda, Africa. 

Students should preview this 30 minute YouTube video prior to the conference to acquire needed background knowledge:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4MnpzG5Sqc

We would like students to be able to respond critically to a newsworthy current event by relating text to self. Our students will be developing persuasive posters to expand public awareness. Moreover, they will be drafting persuasive letters to government officials. Participating classes are welcome to share their most insightful persuasive letters and posters.

In addition, Mathematics can be incorporated into the lesson by calculating the volume of children impacted over the years by this tragedy


Friday, April 20, 2012 10:30am-11:30am EDT


Registration is done through the CAPSpace website at http://projects.twice.cc


Lynette Brown
lynettebrown@camden.k12.nj.us
Phone: 856-541-3812 ext.6
Cell: 856-541-3812 ext. 11228
H.B. Wilson

Gr 6-7 I Declare War!

Seeking 6th and 7th grade classes to challenge regarding your knowledge of the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and/or the Holocaust. 

Agenda for the collaboration is open and can be finalized by the participating teachers ( a variety of verbal cues, pictures, video clip, brief skits, Jeopardy formatted trivia...) 

Preferred Dates: March 26 through April 5

Sign up method:

Exploding Collaboration (registration is through CAPSpace at http://capspace.twice.cc

Lynette Brown
lynettebrown@camden.k12.nj.us
Phone: 856-541-3812 ext.6
Cell: 856-541-3812 ext. 11228
H.B. Wilson

Gr 7 American Revolution Quiz

Each class will develop questions to quiz their knowledge on the American Revolution. This is to review the important facts on the revolution.


Dates: March 9, 8 AM - 8:20Am, 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM, 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM, 12:15 PM - 12:35 PM, 1:40 AM - 2:00


Darlene St.John
dstjohn@bville.org
Phone: 315-638-6105
Cell: 315-440-2933
DONALD S. RAY SCHOOL

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Gr 6,7,8 Coping with Teenage Angst

Our school will have just completed the book "Bud, Not Buddy". We will be discussing the books' theme of overcoming obstacles so we can feel whole/complete despite what life throws our way. Looking to share support/strategies with each other to empower lifelong success.

Dates:	April 5 9-2pm EDT 3-4 possible sessions
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration - Registration is done on CAPSpace
Grades:	6, 7, 8
Subjects:	Language Arts/English
Outcomes:	Discuss strategies for students to cope with personal issues that teenagers face today. We want to empower teens to make a difference in the lives of themselves and others.
Preparation Time Frame:	You will need a few class periods prior to the connection to prepare your presentation and a 45-60 minute videoconference.
Methods and Activities:	Preparation: Have students prepared to discuss issues that they deal with in their daily lives and how they cope with obstacles to help themselves or others (peers, siblings, friends)
Responsibilities:	Students will lead the discussion with adult facilitator support.
Agenda:	Agenda: 30-40 minutes (depending on class periods of participating classes) 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. 5 min. Host group will share overall theme of our community book read. 25-40 min. Discussion. Students from each class take turns discussing the themes of bullying, peer pressure, family crises, and finding "home". Key questions will be shared prior to event. Participating classes may wish to assign a student facilitator for each class to assist in the flow of discussion. 5 min. Debrief and Conclusion. After the discussion, teachers may wish to debrief and comment on the process and content/curriculum discussed. If time is available, students may enjoy asking each other questions about their respective locations.
Other:	Though the themes of this discussion surface in this specific book, we will exchange ideas about other books that address these themes as well. A book list will be shared.

Gr 5-12 Aboriginal Wisdom Traditions and Climate Change: Building a Sustainable Planet

Come hear how your school can learn from the wisdom of aboriginal traditions to build a Sustainable World. Listen to Elder Francis guide us through a traditional drum circle followed by a brief presentation on local Aboriginal Culture and Wisdom traditions. Each interactive site will share their interpretation of a Cree Medicine Wheel in the context of building a Sustainable Planet. All schools will be provided with resources to create thier own Cree Medicine Wheel whether they are interacting or just observing


Tuesday, Feb 28, 9:00-10:00 MDT/11:00-12:00 EDT)


Terry Godwaldt
terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca
Phone: 780-476-8671
Queen Elizabeth High School

Seventh Grade Class Quiz Challenge

We are looking for 7th grade classes that are willing to join us in a face to face (Distance Learning) Social Studies challenge.

In January we are studying China, Mongolia, and Taiwan. 
I propose that we pit our classes against one another in a knowledge/trivia question setting. Our students will study 4 aspects of China, Mongolia, and Taiwan. Those categories are Geography, Recent Politics, Economy/Resources, and History.
My idea is that before we meet each class divides up into four centers, one for each category. The students develop 10 general knowledge questions from each category.
When we get together via distance learning we will take turns asking each other questions. 
Please assign a team captain from each category to ask and answer the questions. (The group helps answer but no books or outside help)
Assign a scorekeeper and the first team to 20 (or whatever number we chose) wins.

So, what do you think? Comments, improvements? I have three different classes and can play three different games a game with as many classes as possible. We could do Japan in February. 

Note: The teacher must check the questions to ensure that they are common knowledge/seventh grade level question. 


January or February 8 to 2:30 EST


Ashley Williamson M.Ed., NBCT
ashley.williamson@montgomery.k12.nc.us
WEST MIDDLE

Gr 3-8 Eleanor Roosevelt her life and work ( discussion and Game Show with prizes!)

We will provide your class with a 30-45 minute informative discussion about Eleanor Roosevelt's life. Students will see the paintings we made of her as well as the house we made (out of pizza boxes.) Students will learn about her life and then particpate in a fun and interactive game show (with prizes!) Please visit the web site we created about this project for more information, videos, movies, games and links.
http://lakelandschools.us/do/lbrandon/Eleanor_Roosevelt/Eleanor_Roosevelt_Project.html

We will provide your class with an infomative discussion about Eleanor Roosevelt's life. A fun interactive game show follows the discssion. 
After the game show students can have time to talk and ask questions. 


Michael Cerniglia
mcerniglia@lakelandschools.org
LAKELAND-COPPER BEECH MS

Update is from CAPSpace at http://projects.twice.cc

Gr 7-8 Solving Equations and Inequalities

I would like to collaborate with a 7th or 8th grade Mathematics teacher to create a Math competition via Skype. Students would be randomly selected to compete against a student from the other school.

Dates:

January 3rd through January 13th

William Diaz II
wdiaz@jcboe.org


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Gr 5-8 Garage Band

We're seeking to collaborate with a middle school classroom (grades 5-8) who is using Garage Band to create short student music compositions in Garage Band.


During this half hour session students will discuss the process they took to develop their pieces and listen to final works.


February 6, 2012 from 2:00-2:30pm EST


Lynette Brown
lynettebrown@camden.k12.nj.us
Phone: 856-541-3812 ext.6
Cell: 856-541-3812 ext. 11228
H.B. Wilson

Posted from CAPSpace at http://projects.twice.cc

Middle School Science Collaboration

Middle School Teachers interested in collaborating with other middle age 6th graders in the areas of Physical and Chemical Changes.

Laredo, Texas Lamar Middle School


November 2011 - December 2011


Veronica Vasquez
Ed. State Organization: Technology
Dr.Leo G. Cigarroa High School
Education: Middle/Jr. High
Laredo, TX
United States
Phone: (956) 795-3930 ext. 5608
vvasquez@laredoisd.org

Gr 7-8 Poetry Exchange

Looking for middle school class to share student written poetry.


Richard Barron
Education: Teacher
Laredo Independent School District
Education: Middle/Jr. High
Laredo, TX
United States
Phone: (956) 273-6100
rbarron@elisd.org

Grade 7-11 The Comanche Empire: A History of the Lords of the South Plains

In this expandable series, experts on Indian history will explain the rise and fall of the Comanches, one of the most important indigenous nations in American history. Short version delivers basic chronology and introduces concepts of Indian "empires;" longer version goes into specific details of how this particular people expanded their influence from 1775-1875 in the American Southwest and Northern Mexico.


After January 17, 11:00 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Central Time

Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration
Grades:	7, 8, 11, Undergrad, Grad
Subjects:	Social Studies/History

Donald S. Frazier
dfrazier@mcm.edu
Phone: (325) 572-3974
Cell: (325) 668-6222

Registration through the CAPSpace website at http://projects.twice.cc/

Gr 7-12 Day of the Dead

The DL Department at Region 14 Education Service Center in Abilene, Texas will be hosting a state, national, and international Day of the Dead event for HS students studying Spanish. We are currently looking for participating sites in Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. If you are interested, please contact me and we can run a quick IP test connection. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 2nd from 8:30-3:00 central time.


Tommy Bearden
bearden@esc14.net
Phone: (325) 675-8668
Region 14 Education Service Center

Grades:	9, 10, 11, 12

Gr. k-8 Pinwheels for Peace

Our school is new to video conferencing, and I would love to try it out by collaborating with another class (grades k-8). Every year, I participate in the Pinwheels for Peace project, and I would love to create a conversation between students about their ideas, pinwheels, poetry, etc. Please contact me if you are interested.

 Rain Haran
Education: Teacher
holy family regional school
Education: Elementary
commack, NY
United States
Phone: (631) 543-0202
rharan@holyfamilyregional.com

Grades 9-12: Face it - Trace it - Erase it

Contact Information		Jack Strelec Education: Teacher Colorado Springs School District 11 Education: High School Colorado Springs, CO United States Phone: (719) 520-2768 streljg@d11.org
Objective of Collaboration		In this project students from around the world get to choose a topic from a list. They are then put in groups that meet on the Internet where they research their topic and come up with solutions.
Time Frame		August 2011 - August 2013
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Disciplines		Gifted & Talented, International, Language Arts/English, Problem Solving, Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science
Technology		IP,

Our Community

We have prepared a PowerPoint file about "Our Community - Owensboro, Kentucky." Owensboro is the fourth largest city in Kentucky. We would like to connect with schools in the western part of the United States or Alaska/Hawaii to learn about your community. I have a PowerPoint template I can send you so that all you need to do is add your local information to it. Connection via H.323 equipment.

Annice Milliner
Education: Teacher
Newton Parrish Elementary School
Education: K-12 School
Owensboro, KY
United States
Phone: (270) 686-1100
annice.milliner@owensboro.kyschools.us

Young Icon TV Show / winner twins / Free event!

The winner twins are the youngest award winning authors in the country, they have a program on cilc called "If you can dream it you can write it", they also have a winner twins secret writing method book. They have written 4 novels and a screen play by 9th grade. They are being filmed Aug 29th starting at 9am california time, by the Young Icon tv show ( this
is aired on the CW channel, national broadcast)
We would need a class for 15 minutes , the children would need to have releases signed by parents. This will be a lot of fun . In exchange the girls are willing to have the class that is involved tune in for free writing event on a future date.

Ilene brown
Content Provider: Independent Provider
Winner Twins
Independent Provider of Content
Fullerton, CA
United States
Phone: (714) 396-7685
ilene@winnertwins.com

Grades K-12: Health

Status		Seeking Partners
Contact Information		Pamela Galus Education: Media/Technology Specialist Lothrop Education: Elementary Omaha, NE United States Phone: (402) 457-5704 pamela.galus@ops.org
Objective of Collaboration		I received a large grant to implement health education with math integration to students in grades 1-4. We are open to ideas and suggestions but would be interested in having students create lessons for other classes, having students discuss specific health issues, and other related topics.
Time Frame		August 2011 - December 2012
Target Audience		Education: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K-12 Educator,Business/Community: Business Member, Community Member, Government Agency
Disciplines		Best Practice, Career Education, Character Education, Community Interests, Economics/Business, Family & Consumer Science, Gifted & Talented, Health/Physical Education, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Sciences, Service Learning, Technology/Information Science
Technology		IP,