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GS Project 2

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Get a Clue!

Partner classes will spend the session trying to figure out where the other class is. Connected classes and teachers will have no idea what country or state their partner class is in. Only project facilitators will know. Before the connection, classes will exchange a "clue box" of materials. In order to keep the opposite location secret, clues will be delivered through technical contacts. Classes may create some additional clues in advance in case more are needed.

 

Project Time Frame

Sign ups will be taken in November and December. Clue materials will be exchanged between classes in January. The connection will take place at the end of January.

 

How to sign up

Email amy.yager@aliefisd.net or gsmith@pallisersd.ab.ca by November 30, 2006.

 

IP or ISDN?

IP

 

Learner Outcomes

Students will prepare in advance by gathering facts/info about their own location. Numerous ICT outcomes will be met through the research and collaboration process.

Students will practice geography skills by locating their partner on a map. Students will practice research skills using the Internet, maps, globes, encyclopedias and other resources. Students will utilize problem solving and higher order thinking skills to determine the location of their partner class.

Texas TEKS:

6.10 Geography. The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

The student is expected to:

6.10A create thematic maps, graphs, charts, models, and databases representing various

aspects of the United States

6.30 Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use

information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology. The student

is expected to:

6.30C organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals

including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps;

6.30H use appropriate mathematical skills to interpret social studies information such as

maps and graphs.

6.31 Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The

student is expected to:

6.31C transfer information from one medium to another, including written to visual and

statistical to written or visual, using computer software as appropriate;

6.31D create written, oral, and visual presentations of social studies information.

8.10 Geography. The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

The student is expected to:

8.10A create thematic maps, graphs, charts, models, and databases representing various

aspects of the United States

8.30 Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use

information acquired from a variety of sources including electronic technology. The student

is expected to:

8.30C organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals

including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps;

8.30H use appropriate mathematical skills to interpret social studies information such as

maps and graphs.

8.31 Social studies skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms.

The student is expected to:

8.31C transfer information from one medium to another, including written to visual and

statistical to written or visual, using computer software as appropriate;

8.31D create written, oral, and visual presentations of social studies information.

 

Methods and Activities

Pre-Conference Activities:

1) Classes will collect several (5-10) items which will give clues about their state/country without

directly stating their location. Items should be wrapped separately and placed in a box for

shipping. Indicate which is the special clue that the partner class should open before the

connection.

2) Students will prepare some kind of presentation explaining each clue separately to be used during

the video conference. The final part of this presentation should reveal your location.

3) Clue boxes will be given to technical contact for mailing by January 12, 2007.

4) Receiving technical person should remove all evidence of where the box came from before delivering

it to the teacher.

5) Partner classes can expect to receive their clue boxes by January 19, 2007. - When the box

arrives - do not open it. Read the instructions carefully.

6) The day before the connection, the teacher should open the box and remove the special clue.

Open this clue and develop 3-5 questions to ask via video conference about it. Also prepare an

explanation of what you believe the item is and what it is used for or symbolizes. Finally,

prepare a guess of where you think your partner class is. Include city and country. You may

include state, province etc. if applicable.

7) Do not open any of the other clues...save them for the video conference.

Post-Conference Activities

1) Return materials to partner class if requested. It is suggested to try to send materials you do not need returned.

 

Materials

Clue box, paper, pencils, Internet, encyclopedias, maps, globes and other reference materials.

 

Videoconference Details.

Time: About 1 hour

Agenda:

5 minutes - Greetings by both classes, without revealing locations.

5 minutes - One class will show their unopened clues as well as their opened clue. Students will describe what they think their opened clue is, what it is used for and/or what is symbolizes. They will then make a guess as to where they think the other class is located,. They must indicate city and country. They may also include state if applicable. The viewing class should not indicate if the presenting class is correct about the location.

5 minutes - The other class now completes the activities describe directly above.

20 minutes - The facilitator will now explain that the classes will now open the rest of their clues with mic muted. Students should use this time to review the clues and use resources to determine where their partner class is. Students should have an explanation of what they believe each clue is, what it is used for and/or what is symbolizes.

5 minutes - One class will provide an explanation of what they think each of their clues is. They will then make a guess as to where the other class is located. It will not be revealed if they are correct or not at this point.

5 minutes - The other class now completes the activities describe directly above.

10 minutes - each group shares the presentations created during pre-conferencing activities explaining what each clue is and revealing where they are.

5 minutes - Questions, goodbyes and thank yous.

 

 

 

This project was created as part of the Kid2Kid Videoconference Connections Online Class.

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