Grades 7-10: HistoryQuest8: Civil War

HistoryQuest8: Civil War

I need some more classes to participate in HistoryQuest8: Civil War!

This project is designed for 8th 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.

Grade Level Note: If you study the Civil War in Grade 7, 8, 9, or 10, we'd still love to have you participate!

Cost: FREE

Dates & Times:
April 20, 9:15-10:00 Eastern / 8:15-9:00 Central
April 20, 11:00-11:45 Eastern / 10:00-10:45 Central / 9:00-9:45 Mountain / 8:00-8:45 Pacific
April 20, 11:50-12:35 Eastern / 10:50-11:35 Central / 9:50-10:35 Mountain / 8:50-9:35 Pacific
April 20, 3:00-3:45 Eastern / 2:00-2:45 Central / 1:00-1:45 Mountain / 12:00-12:45 Pacific
April 21, 1:30-2:15 Eastern / 12:30-1:15 Central / 11:30-12:15 Mountain / 10:30-11:15 Pacific

Read More:
http://historyquest8.wikispaces.com/

Watch a Video Clip:
http://historyquest8.wikispaces.com/Examples

Registration Info:
Please email me at janine.lim@berrienresa.org if you need any assistance with registration! We need your class!!
http://historyquest8.wikispaces.com/Registration

Hope you can join us!

Janine


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Grade 3: Pen Pals

Description:	I have 25 third grade students and we are interested in participating in a pen pal activities that are snail mail. We would like to also meet our pen pals by video conference. We have Polycom equipment.
Dates:	ASAP
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration
Grades:	3
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects

Toni Leone
tleone@mw.k12.ny.us
Phone: 845-460-6900
PINE TREE ES

Grade 8: HistoryQuest Civil War

Description:	HistoryQuest8: Civil War I need some more classes to participate in HistoryQuest8: Civil War! This project is designed for 8th 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. Grade Level Note: If you study the Civil War in Grade 7, 8, 9, or 10, we'd still love to have you participate! Cost: FREE Dates & Times: April 20, 9:15-10:00 Eastern / 8:15-9:00 Central April 20, 11:00-11:45 Eastern / 10:00-10:45 Central / 9:00-9:45 Mountain / 8:00-8:45 Pacific April 20, 11:50-12:35 Eastern / 10:50-11:35 Central / 9:50-10:35 Mountain / 8:50-9:35 Pacific April 20, 3:00-3:45 Eastern / 2:00-2:45 Central / 1:00-1:45 Mountain / 12:00-12:45 Pacific April 21, 1:30-2:15 Eastern / 12:30-1:15 Central / 11:30-12:15 Mountain / 10:30-11:15 Pacific Read More: http://historyquest8.wikispaces.com/ Watch a Video Clip: http://historyquest8.wikispaces.com/Examples Registration Info: Please email me at janine.lim@berrienresa.org if you need any assistance with registration! We need your class!! http://historyquest8.wikispaces.com/Registration Hope you can join us! Janine
Dates:	April 20 and 21
Sign up method:	Website Website: http://historyquest8.wikispaces.com/Registration
Grades:	8
Subjects:	Social Studies/History

Janine Lim
janine.lim@berrienresa.org
Phone: 269-471-7725x1101
Berrien RESA
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grade K: My Letter of the Alphabet

Description:	We have a kindergarten class here in Columbia, SC that would like to partner with another kindergarten class to share the letters of the alphabet. Each child will have a letter and they will make a poster with the letter and things they have drawn or cut out that start with that letter. We would also like to share information about our city, state and school.
Dates:	Between April 25 and May 25
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration
Grades:	K
Subjects:	Language Arts/English, Technology/Information Science

Angie Enlow
aenlow@richlandone.org
Phone: 1-803-214-2388
PINE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grades 1-2: National Symbol Swap!

Description:	Students from a first grade class in Virginia would like to connect with a class from another country. Students will have the opportunity to share symbols of their country and explain why they are important. The symbols the first grade class in Virginia would include: the American Flag, Statue of Liberty, Bald Eagle, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial. We would like your students to share symbols about your country. Students will compare the symbols from both countries.
Dates:	May 2nd or May 3rd from anytime between 9:30 AM-2:30 PM EST
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration
Grades:	1, 2
Subjects:	Social Studies/History

Shannon Pipkin
shannon.pipkin@nn.k12.va.us
Phone: 757-869-1427
KILN CREEK ELEM.
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grades 9-12: Mythology Conference

Description:	It's all Greek to me! Breaking down the myths that have shaped our lives. This is a cross curriculum interactive lesson combining History and English teachers from around the world discussing local, national, and international mythology.
Dates:	April 11, 2011 8:00- 10:15 Central and one more date in May 2011
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration
Grades:	9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Business, Career Education, Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Science (Earth), Social Studies/History, World Language
Methods and Activities:	World Class Schools will host a special video conference April 11. Time: 8:00 am CDT 9:00 EDT 13:00 GMT Length Two hours Type: Presentations, round table discussions Presentations: Each class will present a 5 minute presentation on Greek God of their choice and a five minute presentation on a local myth (regional or national) Hosts: Michael Cunningham and students from Del Valle High School Co hosts Mary and her class from National Dali High School in Taiwan Organization: World Class Schools, Top Ten Schools, Four Nations Project, The Centre for Global Education Please email back if you are interested in joining us for that date.
Responsibilities:	Each School will give a five minute presentation on a local myth and we we will have general presentations on Greek Myths from Turkish Schools

Michael Cunningham
mcunningham@del-valle.k12.tx.us
Phone: 512-386-3231
DEL VALLE H S
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Grades 9-10: Civil War: Discussion between North and South

Description:	We are looking for two 9th or 10th grade classrooms in one of the Southern states to have a discussion about the Civil War. We would like learn about the southern perspective on this great historic event. Once a partner school has contacted us, we can collaborate to create a specific agenda so the discussions is purposeful and meaningful. We hope to have the video conference during the 1st or 2nd week of May.
Dates:	Between May 2-15 from 7:40-8:20 or 9:40-10:20
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration
Grades:	9, 10
Subjects:	Social Studies/History
Preparation Time Frame:	You will need a few class periods prior to the connection to prepare your presentation and a 30-40 minute videoconference.
Methods and Activities:	Preparation: Have students read and research the various sides of the issue and decide on their personal stance on the topic. Decide how to have students present their stance. Assign tasks and involve as many of your students as possible.
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. Share Your Stance. Each student/group briefly shares their stance on the topic. Visuals: Illustrations enhance the experience if there is time. 20-30 min. Discussion. Students from each class take turns discussing the issue. Students should include supporting facts and details from their research in all comments that they make. Participating classes may wish to assign a student facilitator for each class to assist in the flow of discussion. 3 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.

Marie Hopkinson
hopkinsm@westborough.k12.ma.us
Phone: 508 836 7720
Westborough High School
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grades K-12: VC for Hope '11

Description:On Thursday, April 28th and Friday, April 29th, students around the world will gather via Video Conference technology to help raise awareness and funds for the building of a school in the remote indigenous community of Walakitang, BOSAWAS, Nicaragua.

On both days, from 08:00-16:00 (MT), schools from across Alberta, North America, and Nicaragua will connect to each other to develop relationships, share culture and ideas, and examine the impact of Globalization on indigenous communities and the environment.

Each school can register for one session, created for their age group:

Elementary & Middle School - Thursday, April 28th, 2011

Junior High & High School - Friday, April 29th, 2011

For more information and complete schedule, please visit, www.vcforhope.ning.com or email info@tcge.ca.Dates:April 28th and 29th, from 08:00 to 14:00 MDTSign up method:Email: terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca

Grades:PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Subjects:Elementary All Subjects, Fine Arts, Health, Performing Arts, Science (Life), Science (Earth), Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science, World Language

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

Grade K: Eric Carle Kindergarten Sharing

Description:I have a kindergarten teacher who is doing a week on Eric Carle and wants to share about The Grouchy Ladybug sometime before the end of March. We'd like, if possible, a partner class also studying Eric Carle or who has studied his work sometime this year. Both classes will share a book related activity.

Lunch is 11:40-12:10 and recess is 2:10-2:30

Dates:Sometime between March 21 and 31; anywhere between 9:30 and 11:30; or 12:30-2:00 Eastern.Sign up method:Exploding Collaboration

Grades:K

Subjects:Elementary All Subjects, Language Arts/English

Janine Lim
janine.lim@berrienresa.org
Phone: 269-471-7725x1101
Berrien RESA
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grades K-7: Simon Says in French

Description:	Third grade French teacher is seeking other elementary school classes who are learning French. Our lesson is intended to serve as a review of vocabulary pertaining to body parts. Students will partake in a game of Simon Says where instructions are given in French.
Dates:	March 28-April 8 1:15pm-1:45pm Eastern Any Mon., Wed., or Fri.
Sign up method:	Email: lynettebrown@camden.k12.nj.us
Grades:	PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects

Lynette Brown
lynettebrown@camden.k12.nj.us
Phone: 856-541-3812 ext.6
Cell: 856-541-3812 ext. 11228
H.B. Wilson
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grades 9-12: Top Ten Current Events Each Week Debates

Description:Top Ten Schools a program developed and piloted by World Class Schools is looking for several more high schools to work in a weekly 50 minute current events round table discussion and debate over the current events of the that week.

World Problems being discussed by the future leaders of the world today is something that will really help the future leaders of tomorrow a great deal as they meet others from all over the world

Dates:Sign up method:Exploding Collaboration

Grades:9, 10, 11, 12

Subjects:Business, Career Education, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Science (Earth), Social Studies/History, World Language

Michael Cunningham
mcunningham@del-valle.k12.tx.us
Phone: 512-386-3231
DEL VALLE H S
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Tim

Grade 3: Located in Mountain Time Zone?

Description:	I am interested in finding pen pals for my students who are located in the Mountain Time Zone. I would like to send letters by snail mail. Then I would like my students to meet their pen pals through video conference. We have Polycom equipment.
Dates:	I would like to start as soon as possible.
Sign up method:	Email: darmstro@mw.k12.ny.us
Grades:	3
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects

Deana Armstrong
darmstro@mw.k12.ny.us
Phone: 845-460-6700
CENTRAL VALLEY SCHOOL

Grade 3: Attention Brazilian Pen Pals

Description:	I am interested in finding pen pals for my students from Brazil. We would share a few letters by snail mail. We would like to have the students meet their pen pals by video conference. We have Polycom equipment.
Dates:	I would like to start right away.
Sign up method:	Email: cleach@mw.k12.ny.us
Grades:	3
Subjects:	Language Arts/English

Carrie Leach
cleach@mw.k12.ny.us
Phone: 845-460-6700
CENTRAL VALLEY SCHOOL

Grades 10-12: Video Production Class

Description:	We are a high school video production class who is interested in sharing views on various topics with other high school groups around the world. I teach one group at 10:40-11:20 EST and another group from 12:45-1:30 EST everyday. Both groups are very flexible with topic areas. Dates: now - May 2011
Dates:
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration
Grades:	10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Business, Technology/Information Science

mary
mwarner@cc.cnyric.org
Phone: 6078633200
CINCINNATUS HS
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time