This project is created as an assignment in Planning Interactive Curriculum Connections an online class offered by BCISD.

OBJECTIVES:

The Visiting Learner Will:

• answer profile questions from information researched about AFrican American Inventors from the Past.
• share points of interest from their researched questions forwarded from Calvin Britain Elementary School
• Sing along, if desired, with student from the Calvin Britain Elementary School the National Anthem and the Black National Anthem

ACTIVITIES:

• Visiting students will research profile questions ahead of time in order to answer questions during VC.
• Calvin Britain students will prepare information regarding inventors of the past.
• Calvin Britain students will give information regarding the Black National Anthem
• Calvin Britain students will give information regarding "why the need for Black History Month"  in America
• Calvin Britain STudents will prepare props, costumes, back drop, placards, etc.

TIME:

1.     Profile questions e-mailed to participating school Feb. 21

2.     Website for partifipating students to hear the Black National Anthem    using earphones e-mailed Feb. 21.

3.     Follow-up letters to shared between all participants.  Teachers mail student names by March 5 amongst participating schools.  Letter should be written and forwarded by all students by March 15, 2008.

WHO MAY PARTICIPATE:

Students in grades 2-5

INQUIRIES:

Ramona.Minisee@bhas.org