Grade 3: Guess What Town

Columbiana ESC and NCOESC would like to invite third grade classrooms from around the state of Ohio to participate in our “Guess What Town” project.
This project focuses on the geography of Ohio. Via videoconferencing students will present a total of 10 clues based on the themes of geography (on website listed below) about the town in which the school is located.
They will then present them to other Ohio schools. Once all ten clues have been shared then students will try to figure out the location of all the towns they connected with.

This will project will include three videoconferences

* Videoconference 1 (Wed. March 24th)– Introduce each site. Each site
will be named a color to keep it’s identity a secret for instance Blue
Town, Pink Town, etc.. Students will share there first 5 clues
* Videoconference 2 (Wed. April 14th)– Students will re-connect and
share the remaining 5 clues.
* Videoconference 3 (Wed. April 28th) – Students will then “Guess What
Towns” they were connected with.

Dates may be adjusted due to weather. Deadline to sign up is March 18th.

Preperation for Connection
Creative ways to give clues – Students can you use clues on paper and read them aloud, they can show pictures, power points or video clips. The can show three-dimensional objects on the document camera. This is a great opportunity to let students use their creative minds to share information.


To see and example of last years Guess What Town project and to find the Geography themes please go to the link below.
[ http://www.ncoesc.esu.k12.oh.us/distancelearning/guess/intro.html
]http://www.ncoesc.esu.k12.oh.us/distancelearning/guess/intro.html

Katrina Moore M.Ed
CCESC Distance Learning Consultant
Office: 330-424-9591
Cell: 216-346-2651

Kathleen Mohr
Educational Technologist/Professional Development North Central Ohio Educational Service Center Tiffin Center
65 St. Francis Avenue
Tiffin, Ohio 44883
419-447-2929
kmohr@ncoesc.org

Grade K: Celebrating Rhymning Technique of Dr. Seuss

Description:	I am looking for another kindergarten class to share in a celebrating the rhymning technique of Dr. Seuss. Our Kindergarteners have been studying Dr. Seuss the author and reading/listening/viewing some of his stories. We have worked with rhyming words both in the media center and in the classroom. Each class will read and discuss many of Dr. Seuss books and work on rhyming words. **Prior to the VC the teachers will generate enough rhyming pairs/groups of words for the classes. Each student will create a drawing of his/her word. **During the VC students will introduce themselves, then say their word. the partner from the other class will/should recognize their rhyming pair and say, I HAVE A RHYME!! MY WORD IS ______ AND THAT RHYMES WITH ______. This will continue until each student has found their rhyming partner.
Dates:	March 4th or 11th from 12:45 - 1:55 eastern standard time
Sign up method:	Email: sjhart@wcpss.net
Grades:	K
Subjects:	Language Arts/English, Technology/Information Science

Sharon Hart
sjhart@wcpss.net
919-266-8496
Forestville Rd. Elem.

Grades 6-7: EcoConversations: Water Bottles and other topics

Description:	Middle and high school students connect to discuss current environmental issues and their impact locally. Students present their research and the local perspectives and then discuss the issues with the partner class. See the Resources page on the wiki for potential topics. The preparation page on our wiki has lots of info for preparing your class. Our class is presenting water bottles. You can present that issue in your area, or you can choose another environmental issue. We have lots of resources on our project wiki page. We need two partners, so please check the wiki to see if there are still openings.
Dates:	March 23, one class at 1:15 EST; another class at 2:05 EST - see wiki for time conversations
Sign up method:	Website http://ecoconversations.wikispaces.com/
Grades:	6, 7
Subjects:	Science (Earth)

Janine Lim
janine.lim@berrienresa.org
269-471-7725x1101
Berrien RESA

Grades 2-3: US Communities: Similarities and Differences

Description:	We are a suburban community north of New York City looking for 2nd or 3rd grade classes in urban and rural communities that would like to vid. conf with our 2nd grade classes about the similarities and differences in the ways that we live. This could be a one time chat, or a series of conversations.
Dates:	Between March 1 and April 30, Thursdays (9:45-12:15 & 1:30 - 2:30) or Fri (11:15-12:15 & 1:30-2:30)
Sign up method:	Email: lcostelloe@ryeneck.k12.ny.us
Grades:	2, 3
Subjects:	Social Studies/History
Outcomes:	Grade 2 SS Standards: My Community and Other US Communities. Hoping that our learners can understand how the differences in our types of community, geographic location, weather, etc. influence the ways that we live our lives.
Preparation Time Frame:	Students should understand the different types of communities. I expect sessions to last approx 20 minutes.
Methods and Activities:	Open to ideas. I would like the students to brainstorm the questions they have for the partner class and have the opportunity for both partners to have their questions answered. We will be using Google Maps to locate the partner school and look at the community's map for a discussion on the similarities and differences to our own community.
Responsibilities:	STudents will formulate and ask questions. Teachers will facilitate.
Agenda:	Agenda: 20-30 minutes (depending on class periods of participating classes) 5 min. Welcome and introductions. Each class shares their location and brief information about their school. May share a few pictures of local interest. 15 min. Allow students an opportunity to ask prepared questions, and any additional questions that arise. Discuss similarities and differences of the two communities. 25-40 min. 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.

Linda Costelloe
lcostelloe@ryeneck.k12.ny.us
914-777-4285
DANIEL WARREN K-1 SCHOOL

Grades 10-12: Monster Literature

Description:	Students will read and study Frankenstein and Twilight to determine why authors use "monsters" to highlight the evil within humanity.
Dates:	May 3 - 5 2010 Block Schedule CDT
Sign up method:	Email: tcohn@usd259.net
Grades:	10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Language Arts/English
Outcomes:	The student uses literary concepts to interpret and respond to text. The student understands the significance of literature and its contributions to various cultures.
Preparation Time Frame:	3 weeks
Methods and Activities:	Students will read Frankenstein and Twilight and compare the authors' use of the "monster" to interpret the duality that lies within humans. Who is truly the monster in each of the novels? They will use class discussion (Socratic Seminar) to comprehend each text and prepare them for the interactive session. Students will compare and contrast character development, theme and author's purpose.
Responsibilities:	Students will read each novel and discuss their similarities and differences in relation to theme, character development and author's purpose. They will prepare to share their understanding with students of the other school. Teachers will share unit activities leading up to the session.
Agenda:	Kansas teacher will present the initial question directed to the partner school. Students will then take over the discussion interacting with each other. Teachers will monitor to insure no one school monopolizes the event.

Teralyn Cohn
tcohn@usd259.net
316-973-2887
SOUTHEAST HIGH

Grades 9-12: The Wizard of Oz

Description:	High School students read the classic tale by L. Frank Baum on The Wizard of Oz and study it as an allegory. Students prepare questions and observations over the novel.
Dates:	Between May 13th and May 19, 2010 Block Schedule CDT
Sign up method:	Email: tcohn@usd259.net
Grades:	9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Language Arts/English
Outcomes:	Students will determine the allegorical elements of the Wizard of Oz and why Baum chose these particular characters. Analysis and comparison to modern day events will also be addressed.
Preparation Time Frame:	2 weeks
Methods and Activities:	Students will read the novel and then discuss the allegory elements of the novel as well as how the novel relates to modern society.
Responsibilities:	Students will each read a chapter and then develop 5 study guide questions over their chapter. They will then present the chapter to the class who will use the study guide concept to understand the novel to prepare them for the interactive session.
Agenda:	Kansas teacher will begin the session with an open question directed to the partner school's students. Students will then exhange ideas and observations of the novel and present day applications.

Teralyn Cohn
tcohn@usd259.net
316-973-2887
SOUTHEAST HIGH

Grades 3-6: Beginner's Spanish

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Status		Seeking Partners
Contact Information		Elaine Culick Education: Other Kingstree Elemeentary School Education: Elementary Kingstree, SC United States Phone: (843) 355-7233 eculick@wcsd.k12.sc.us
Objective of Collaboration		Our school is based in Kingstree, South Carolina. We have a group of 4-6 grade kids who are in a Beginner's Spanish class. We are looking for elementary students to communicate with in the video conference environment and perhaps share project ideas.
Time Frame		March 2010 - May 2012
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6

Grades 6-8: World Music through children's eyes

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Status		Seeking Partners
Contact Information		Dan Bradley Education: Teacher Minisink Valley Middle School Education: Middle/Jr. High slate Hill, NY United States Phone: (845) 355-5200 ext. 3107 dbradley@minisink.com
Objective of Collaboration		We are a Middle School in Northern New york State and we would like to share our music with students around the world; such as in Africa, china, India or other areas of the world.
Time Frame		February 2010 - June 2010
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8

Grades 4-5: Celebrating America's History

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Status		Seeking Partners
Contact Information		Griselda Manrique Library: Other L. Daiches Elementary Education: Elementary Laredo, TX United States Phone: (956) 795-3930 gmanrique@elisd.org
Objective of Collaboration		Students will describe an annual local event (Washington's Birthday Celebration). They will also provide facts about Betsy Ross, Abraham Lincoln and Martha Washington. This video conference would be on Thursday, Feb. 18th at 9:00 a.m.
Time Frame		February 2010
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 4, 5

Grades 4-5: Spanish Class

Description:	We are a 4th/5th grade class looking for a connection with a beginning Spanish class either in the US or from another country. We would like to talk about family: Who is your family? What are their names? What are their characteristics? What do they like to do? We would like to do a video conference in late April or late May. Our school is located in Osceola Wisconsin.
Dates:	End of April Early May
Sign up method:	Email: conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Grades:	4, 5
Subjects:	World Language

Connie Manske
conniem@cesa11.k12.wi.us
715-986-2020 x2
CESA #11

Grade K: Rhyming A Hunting We Will Go

Description:	Using the book/song "A Hunting We Will Go," my class would like to have a rhyme set up with an animal and somewhere that we put it (rhymes with the animal name). 1.Teacher can read the book so classes are familiar with the rhyme set. 2.There will be 2 participants at a time one will have an animal and the partner class will get 3 guesses to what we put it in. When guessed my participants will then sing, "A hunting we will go, a hunting we will go we'll find a mouse and put him in a house, and then we'll let him go." Meanwhile they will show the props as they sing. I thought our class could do about 7 rhymes and possible partner class would like to participate in the same type of rhyme set. Animals for ex; mouse - house, kitten - mitten, fox - box, frog - log, cat - hat, pig - wig, fish - dish, bug - jug, goat - boat, fly - pie, etc.
Dates:	Between March 2 and 5, from 9:00 - 11:15 a.m. EDT
Sign up method:	Email: akonkel@watervliet.k12.mi.us
Grades:	PreK, K
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects

Alyssa Konkel
akonkel@watervliet.k12.mi.us

SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL