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 11-12 AP US History Class Collaboration

We're looking to collaborate with another AP US History Class. We're not sure how, where, or what we will collaborate on, but would like the opportunity to work with another classroom to explore opportunities.


Doreen Pietrantoni
doreen_pietrantoni@boces.monroe.edu
Phone: 585-249-7221
Monroe #1 BOCES

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

Gr 6 Need a replacement for our RAP Partner

I am looking for a new RAP partner for one of our Grade 6 teachers in St. Albert, Alberta. Our teacher was scheduled to meet with her collaborating class tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time; however, the school is on winter break and unable to collaborate. I do not want to disappoint the kids. if the 22nd does work,let me know. I think tomorrow may not be possible as this is very short notice. If Monday, Feb. 27th from 2-3 pm MST works, please let me know asap? Thank you.


Azmina Dewji
azmina.dewji@spschools.org
Phone: 7809208860
Cell: 7809208860
Elmer S. Gish

Gr 3-5 Calling All Communities

Wouldn't it be nice for students to learn about communities all over the world? For this collaboration students will share with each other facts and information about their community. 


Some topics to discuss would be:
1. Where your community is located
2. When was it established
3. Climate
4. Landforms/Plants/Animals/Region
5. Places of Interest
6. Things to for fun.

If you are interested please email me at mredle@stmatthewparish.net

Dates:

March 2012

Meghan Redle mmr014@msn.com St. Matthew Parish School

Collaborating on Literature (English-Tenth Grade)

Hello! My name is Jennifer Conroy, and I am an English teacher in upstate New York (USA). I teach tenth grade, and am looking for a fellow English teacher who would be interested in collaborating on a book together. I am excited about the opportunity to have my students work with peers from around the world, and enjoy integrating technology into my lessons. I plan to teach John Knowles, A Separate Peace in March, followed by Macbeth in April or May, and perhaps the The Giver, by Lois Lowry in June. I am of course open to other books or ideas. If collaborating on a particular piece of literature isn't feasible, I would be open to the idea of crafting a collaborative writing unit. Please send me a message if you are interested!

Dates:

March 2012-June 2012

Jennifer Conroy
jconroy@liverpool.k12.ny.us
LIVERPOOL HS

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

Gr 9-12 International Criminal Court

We are having an International Tournament - International Criminal Court as part of a pilot program for the Texas Youth and Government, World Class Schools and International Mock Trials.

We are also working with Guatemala YMCA, The University of Vermont, and several other organizations.

We are looking to work on Case 1 and 3 for this spring.

We will try case 3 during the week of April 16-19, 2012 - We need schools for defense on this one

We will try case 1 during the week of April 30, May 1, May 2 We need schools for both prosecution and defense

We are trying to have volunteer judges from several different colleges. We would like to have the briefs sent to the judges before we start the arguments.


Format Rules

Two attorneys per team
Each attorney will have 15 minutes to present their arguments
30 Minutes per side
Prosecution may reserve 2 minutes of their time for rebuttal
The judge(s) may ask question throughout your arguments.
There are no objections- lawyers present evidence of their arguments and are cross examined by the judges.

We realize that these rules are a little different than other ICC organizations. We are trying for educational purposes to run this in a very timely manner and to optimize the learning for each of the participants.

Please email me back to tell me which ones you would like participate in and what times you can participate.

Dates:	April 16-19 and April 30, May 1, May 2
Sign up method:	Exploding Collaboration (Registered through CAPSpace at http://projects.twice.cc)
Grades:	9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Business, Career Education, Family & Consumer Science, 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