K - 12 Partnership Online Materials

13th Avenue School
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K - 8 Internet Applications for Educators:
Collaboration and Consultation

Purpose

Today's workshop will serve as an introduction to various unique and compelling Internet resources, particularly in the areas of science and mathematics. Participants will learn how to get in touch with on-line experts, how to subscribe to a listserv, how to find and develop Internet-based collaborative projects, and how to find keypals. Additionally, participants will see examples of on-line student published work and examples of real time data.

Consulting Experts in the Field

One simple way to incorporate the Internet into classroom lessons is to utilize experts in appropriate fields to answer your students' toughest questions.

Examples of Collaborative Projects

Take A Dip
International Boiling Point Project
Global Sun Temperature Project
Down the Drain
The Global Grocery List Project
Mind's Eye Monster Project
Acid Rain - Teacher developed project : Does your local power plant affect the pH of the rain in your town?
The Flat Stanley Project
M&M Project
TERC
The Underground Railroad Project

Finding Collaborative Projects and Partners on the Web

The CIESE Collaborative Project, Listserv, and Keypals Web Page

Developing a Collaborative Project

Publishing Student Work On-Line

Projects that use Primary Source Materials

Understanding Real Time Data Images

Examples of Real Time Data

The Weather Channel Online: Current weather information
Earth Alert
Radar Images : Real time radar images
Satellite Images : Real time satellite images
N.J. Air Monitoring Site: Find information on air quality in your area
Recent Earthquake Events: Earthquake information from the National Earthquake Information Service
CIESE Real Time Data Resource Page - Here you can find other real time data resources

Other Compelling Projects/Resources

CIESE Classroom Projects Page - Look here for other great science and math curriculum projects.
Compelling Projects Page - Links to some of the best Internet based projects in the world.
Educational Resources - Need help finding lessons/resources for your classes? Look here!
Environet Monitoring Projects