Grades 7-12: Impact of Climate Change on Global Indigenous Communities

Description:	Join us as we go, LIVE, around the world to hear the stories of how Indigenous communities in the southern tip 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 elders, graduate students and researchers from around the world starting May 18th, culminating in a LIVE video conference/webcast on May 25th, 10:00-23:00 (GMT-6, MDT). For more information, contact Terry Godwaldt, terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca.
Dates:	May 25, from 10:00-23:00 MDT, Individual hour long sessions
Sign up method:	Email: terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca
Grades:	7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Career Education, Fine Arts, Health, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Science (Life), Science (Physical), 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

Grades 6-8: FoodWeb and Water Study

Description:	7th grade science FoodWeb and Water Study Project - incorporating IVC content providers and class-to-class collaboration. More detailed info at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jtORo1Qevdts8QXvmQmyZ67E2jemzvN5rfWme2WZ9-I/edit?hl=en&authkey=CNGCtK8K First sessions with Mariner's Museum are already scheduled.
Dates:	now through May 31
Sign up method:	Email: rcarver@gstboces.org
Grades:	6, 7, 8
Subjects:	Science (Life)

René Carver
rcarver@gstboces.org
Phone: 607-795-5350 x1799
Cell: 607-342-4496
Greater-Southern-Tier BOCES
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grades 9-12: Trading Conversation

Description:	We are a Technology Class of 8 students at St. Joseph Public High School in St. Joseph, Michigan. We are located right on lake Michigan. We would enjoy meeting schools from other countries too. Weve learned about videoconferencing and now we'd like to have one just for fun. we would like to have a social conversation with another group about what life is like at your school and in your community. We would like to show examples of some cool projects we have done this semester. You could either watch our presentation or show something in return.
Dates:	Between May 9th and May 23rd from 2:00-3:00 EDT
Sign up method:	Email: nfette@sjschools.org
Grades:	9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Technology/Information Science

Nancy Fette
nfette@sjschools.org
Phone: 269-926-3229
ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grades K-6: New York to Italy

Description:	We are celebrating International Day on June 7th, 2011. My K-6 elementary is open from 8:30am to 2:30pm EST and is open to any kind of cultural exchange with students in Italy.
Dates:	June 7th
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration
Grades:	K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects
Preparation Time Frame:	A week to plan and one interaction

Ali Bartone
alegra@nmerrick.org
Phone: 516-282-1811
HAROLD D. FAYETTE SCHOOL
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grades 9-12: Environmental Issues

Description:	I teach environmental science in PA. I am looking for a class in a different kind of climate. I would like to share differences about our environments and environmental issues.
Dates:	I am looking for a year long project with multiple video conferences.
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration
Grades:	9, 10
Subjects:	Science (Life)

kbowser
kbowser@tmsd.net
TUSSEY MOUNTAIN JSHS

Grades 7-12: Impact of Climate Change on Global Indigenous Communities

Description:	Join us as we go, LIVE, around the world to hear the stories of how Indigenous communities in the southern tip 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 elders, graduate students and researchers from around the world starting May 18th, culminating in a LIVE video conference/webcast on May 25th, 10:00-23:00 (GMT-6, MDT). For more information, contact Terry Godwaldt, terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca.
Dates:	May 25, from 10:00-23:00 MDT, Individual hour long sessions
Sign up method:	Email: terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca
Grades:	7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Career Education, Fine Arts, Health, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Science (Life), Science (Physical), 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

Grades 9-12: World Class School- Video Conferences

Description:	World Class Schools Sign up for our video conferences and bring the world to your classroom today. We are planning for over fifteen different video conferences this month alone. Do you want to get into the 21st century in a large way- then join a great many like minded educators in changing how their curriculum is being taught in their classroom. Don't wait into next year to change, do it now. Contact us and we will show you how. Send an email to mcunningham@del-valle.k12.tx.us * Name Of Your School * Programs You Would Like To Participate In Food For Thought, Myths, Mock Trials * More Programs Choir, Debates, Current Events * More Programs Spanish, Non Verbal Communications World Class Schools * Your Name First Last * IP Address Type of Equipment Time of Day for Conferences * Your Name * What Would You Like To See For A Video Conference * Principal's Name * Email Address
Dates:
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration
Grades:	9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Business, Career Education, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Health, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Science (Earth), Social Studies/History, World Language
Agenda:	Sample Agenda for World Class School's Food For Thought Video Conference Agenda Activity Agenda TIME: 8:00-10:30 8:00- Welcome- Introductions 8:05 Taiwan- National Dali High School 8:15 Moscow School 1357 8:25 Croatia School Zagreb 8:35 Kettle Run Virginia 8:50 Earlham, Iowa 9:00 Lake Arthur, Louisiana 9:20 Nebraska- three schools 9:45 Nebraska- Kearney 10:00 Moody High School 10:15 Guatemala 10:25 Closing Comments Contact Information This Del Valle Video Conference is being hosted by Distance Learning at Region 13 Service Center Their contact information 512-919-5444 distancelearning@esc13.txedu.net IP 208.80.73.251

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