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The Race for the Double Helix
March 11, 2010 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Part of the Science in the Cinema Program
Target Audience:
Grades 9-12
Cost: Free
Requirements for Participation:
There are 4 spots open to MAGPI members with H.323 videoconference capabilities and non-MAGPI members connected to their state research and education network with H.323 videoconference capabilities. URL: http://www.magpi.net/Community/Programs/Race-Double-Helix
Join Dr. Dr. Chi-hua Chiu, Assistant Professor in the department of Anthropology at Kent State University and Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetics at Rutgers University for a discussion of the scientific, political and ethical issues related to the discovery of the double helix. The discovery involved the rivalries of the two teams of scientists attempting to discover the nature of DNA, Francis Crick & James D. Watson at Cambridge University and Maurice Wilkins & Rosalind Franklin at King's College London. The movie also depicts the role of women in Science at that time. Students should be familiar with the movie and/or the basis for the controversy, and should prepare questions ahead of time for Dr. Chiu.
Title: Canadian Mock Trials:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=587
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Business, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Social Studies/History, World Language
Dates: Feb 23, 24, 25 2010
Description: We are looking for other high schools who would be interested in doing video mock trials using the Canadian (Ontario Bar Association) case.
Title: Cultural Exchange:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=588
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Business, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Social Studies/History, World Language
Dates: Jan 27, 2010 All day April 21, May 5
Description: One day video conference‑ sharing your culture with schools from around the world.
Title: Black History Conference :
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=589
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Business, Career Education, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Science (Life), Social Studies/History, World Language
Dates: All day Feb. 27, 2010
Description: Sharing the experience of being black in countries from all over the world. Black history in your area shared with the world
Title: Poetry Jam:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=590
Connections: H.323
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Social Studies/History, World Language
Dates: Feb 4 , 2010, March 12, April 23
Description: A collection of budding poets read their stuff and perform their original poetry or their favorite poetry. In any Language
Title: Armenian Genocide Conference:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=591
Connections: H.323
Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Social Studies/History, World Language
Dates: April 23
Description: Discussion of the Armenian genocide in Ottoman Turkey. Presentations, round table discussions, and political discussions
Title: Poetry Jam:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=592
Connections: H.323
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Business, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Social Studies/History
Dates: March 12 all day
Description: All day original poetry or give your favorite author's piece. Come learn by doing and see the talented people from all over the world.
Title: Value Debates over Conspiracies:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=593
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History, World Language
Dates: All day Feb 18 , March 11, 2010,April 22, May 13, May 20
Description: Do you have students who believe the world is flat, that there were multiple shooters in Dallas in 1963, that RKF was gun down by a woman in a polka dot dress, or the fact that we never landed on the moon? If you do, put them to work. We are offering a semester long project to together high schools to debate the ins and outs of conspiracies.

No matter what side you fall in or on‑ come take up the challenge to the great round of debate that you will ever enjoy.

Public Debate format (three people a side)
Title: Model UN Opening Speeches:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=594
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Business, Career Education, Family & Consumer Science, Health, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Science (Physical), Science (Earth), Social Studies/History, World Language
Dates: March 9, 10 7:30‑3:30 CST
Description: Have your class pick a country, have them develop a 15 minute presentation of the problem and then allow them to give the the presentation at our virtual mock UN
Title: Cultural Exhanges:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=595
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Business, Family & Consumer Science, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Social Studies/History, World Language
Dates: Feb. 3, 17, March 26
Description: Recipes, talent, stories. If you have these then we have the world to share them with. Please join us in our next cultural exchanges
Title: Alaskan Mock Trials:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=596
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Social Studies/History
Dates: Jan. 27‑Feb 15 2‑6 pm CST
Description: During the last part of Jan. and early Feb, let's use the Alaska State Mock Trial case to have some virtual mock trials.
Title: Australian Mock Trial Debates:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=597
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
Dates: First round March 22‑25; Second Round April 13‑16
Description: Using the South Australian Mock Trial Case, different high schools from around the world will compete. Two rounds
Title: That's A Debate Challenge:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=598
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History, World Language
Dates: 12:30‑2:05 M‑F Jan ‑May
Description: Weekly debates over the current events that shape our lives. Public Forum format

Spanish, English
Title: International Mock Trial Case:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=599
Connections: H.323
Grades:
Subjects: Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History, World Language
Dates: May 3‑ 7, 2010
Description: Cases to be used are from either Hong Kong or THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
Title: Historical Fiction:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=600
Connections:
Grades: 5
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: January 2009
Description: Beginning in January my 5th grade class will be studying the genre of historical fiction. Students will be reading Number the Stars by Lois Lowry and Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse along with their own book they have chosen. We are looking for another school to share our books with and discuss the elements of historical fiction. Please contact me if you are also studying this genre.
Title: Titantic Trial:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=601
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History, World Language
Dates: April 19, 2010
Description: Ever felt like your class was a sinking ship? Why not join others all over the world and debate about who was actually to blame for one of the largest shipping disaster in the past 100 years the sinking of the Titantic.
Title: Mystery Quest Africa:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=602
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Subjects: Science (Physical), Social Studies/History, Special Education
Dates: Jan. 7 AND Jan. 11 ‑ 1:00‑1:30CST
Description: A multipoint World Geography MysteryQuest ‑ accepting up to 3 additional partners. each class tries to guess the African country the other classes are presenting.
Day 1 ‑ clues presented
Interim ‑ research to locate partner countries
Day 2 ‑ ask yes/no question, guesses, and reveal

Project details listed here: http://katyvc.pbworks.com/Africa-Mystery-Quest
Title: I Am in Charge of Celebrations by Bird Byer 3rd Class :
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=582
Connections: H.323
Grades: 3, 4
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: January to February CST
Description: Each class will develop a special celebration based on an event in nature. We share these during our conference. We are a third grade class looking for another that would also read I Am in Charge of Celbrations by Bird Byer, which is a short read‑aloud.

Please e‑mail bchauncey@frenship.us if interested in participating.
Title: Fourth Grade Debate:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=583
Connections:
Grades: 4
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: January‑March
Description: A fourth grade teacher in Texas would like to pair up with another fourth grade class for a debate via videoconferencing. An agenda for the video debate can be found at http://haysdl.wikispace.com. The teachers will decide on the specific date/time and appropriate topics.
Title: 3rd Grade Teachers seeking E‑Pals:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=584
Connections: H.323
Grades: 3
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: Jan ‑ May
Description: Two third grade teachers in Texas are seeking e‑pals in another state to correspond via email and videoconferencing. The specific topic of written conversation and timeline will be determined by the teachers. Ideas: exchange writing for peer editing, exchange book reviews, practice writing friendly letters, real life experience in writing for a variety of purposes. Please sign up on the wiki if you are interested. If the two partners are already filled, you may start a waiting list in case something falls through.
Title: Elementary Music:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=585
Connections: H.323
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Technology/Information Science
Dates: May‑June
Description: I have a 1‑4 music teacher who is interested in a collaboration. She would like to perform a few songs from our spring concert for another class and have that music class perform for us. Then there would be a sing‑a‑long following.
Title: Flat Stanely ‑ 2nd Grade:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=586
Connections: H.323
Grades: 2
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates:
Description: Five second grade teachers in Texas are seeking partners outside of the state for a Flat Stanley project. After reading the book Flat Stanley, classes will exchange "Flat Stanleys". The partner will take place in January and February. Teachers may decide to connect via videoconference for an extension to their flat stanley exchange. For more details, visit: http://haysdl.wikispaces.com/Flat+Stanley

Title: Weather Share ‑ First Grade :
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=580
Connections: H.323
Grades: 1
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: January 2010 ‑ May 2010
Description: Weather Share is a first grade collaboration in which students compare and contrast weather patterns. Hays CISD teachers in central Texas are seeking other first grade teachers from another state to partner with us for this project. Each class will collect and share weather related information on a wiki over time and then will meet via videoconferencing for a cumulinating project and to "meet" the students they have been exchanging information with. For more information: http://haysdl.wikispaces.com/Weather+Share
Title: 4th Grade Connection ‑‑ Revolutionary War :
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=576
Connections: H.323
Grades: 3, 4
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science
Dates: 1/10‑5/10
Description: I have a 4th grade teacher that would like to do a Revolutationary War tie in with a research project. If you have any ideas or would like to collaborate please let me know.

Title: Mystery Quest/ Book Talk (Outside of NYS):
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=571
Connections: H.323
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:
Dates: January or February
Description: I would like to do a mystery quest where as children have to figure out the location we have arrived at by providing specific questions for them to come up with the location. Once they have located where they are, I would like a member of group to book talk one of our favorites/ and have student at other end book talk their favorite.

Title: Ugg Boots or Sandals?:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=560
Connections: H.323
Grades: PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects, Technology/Information Science
Dates: January 11‑29
Description: A South Texas school is looking for 4th or 5th grade collaboration partners to discuss and compare interesting weather facts.
Title: Holiday Math ‑ 2nd Grade:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=561
Connections: H.323
Grades: 2
Subjects: Mathematics
Dates: Dec. 11 1:15‑2:05 Central (This is the only date/time this year.)
Description: Need a partner class to practice 2nd grade math skills. We will share some math problems, riddles, etc that your students will have to solve. Bring some paper and pencils and get ready to problem‑solve with us.

Email Roxanne Glaser at rglaser@esc12.net to participate.
Title: Holiday Math ‑ 4th Grade:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=562
Connections: H.323
Grades: 4
Subjects: Mathematics
Dates: Dec. 11 1:15‑2:05 Central (This is the only date/time this year.)
Description: Need a partner class to practice 4th grade math skills. We will share some math problems, riddles, etc that your students will have to solve. Bring some paper and pencils and get ready to problem‑solve with us.

Email Roxanne Glaser at rglaser@esc12.net to participate.
Title: Debate:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=563
Connections:
Grades: 5
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates:
Description: I would like to pair up with another fourth grade class and debate on March 3 in the morning. The subject of the debate can be any appropriate topic such as; should children have the right to vote? One class would be the pro and the other would be the con. Please let me know if you are interested.
Title: Shared reading:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=557
Connections: H.323
Grades: K
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates:
Description: Read a story to both classes followed by a shared discussion.
Title: Weather Comparison:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=558
Connections: H.323
Grades: 4
Subjects: Science (Earth)
Dates: January 8:30‑9:00 and 10:30‑11:00
Description: I have a fourth grade teacher in South Texas (close to San Antonio) who is looking for a teacher in one of the Northern states or Canada to participate in a videoconference where you would compare each other's weather in the winter. She would specifically like to focus on and compare what you all wear for outside recess vs. what we wear. This would be a one‑time video conference and would last between 30‑45 minutes.
Title: videoconference with middle students from America :
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=559
Connections: H.323
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Social Studies/History
Dates:
Description: A program where my sixth grade World Culture class could video conference monthly with students from around the world and discuss comparisons and contrast of cultures and current events that are effecting their community. Any location outside of the United States would be desired

Title: 2nd Grade Pen Pals:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=551
Connections: H.323
Grades: 3
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates: January to May 2010
Description: A third grade teacher on Long Island, NY, is looking for a third grade teacher for a pen pal/videoconference collaboration. The students in each class will be paired for letter writing. They will exchange 3 letters via snail mail between January and May. After the last letter, there will be a collaboration celebration via videoconference, during which the students will meet their pen pal partners. The teachers will finalize the format for the videoconference.Please note: Partners must have access to a VC unit that transmits an IP H323 connection. Thanks!
Title: 11‑12 Science Connection:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=552
Connections: H.323
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Mathematics, Science (Life), Science (Physical), Science (Earth)
Dates: Any date from now to May 1
Description: We would like to connect with classrooms around the world to share facts about our area's unique ecosystem. We would like to compare and contrast the environmental features of our area with others around the world.

Title: EcoConversations: Invasive Species:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=533
Connections: H.320/H.323
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Science (Life), Science (Earth)
Dates: We need one class at each of these times: 9:25 ‑ 10:05 EST; 1:15 ‑ 1:55 EST; 2:10 ‑ 2:45 EST
Description: Our 6th graders are preparing presentations on the effect of invasive species in our area, mostly on the round goby fish and zebra mussels in the Great Lakes.

We want to connect to another class studying invasive species, preferably outside Michigan, to hear your presentations on invasive species in your area. Classes share information such as:
# Where the species came from.
# How & when it was introduced.
# What effect it is having on the ecosystem (i.e. the disruption it's causing).
# Are there any natural controls on it?
# How are we dealing with it, or are we letting nature take its course?
# Ways to prevent new invasive species in your area.

We would like to do this in December at the times list. Preferably Dec 3 or 4, but if you need more time to prepare we can negotiate.

Preparation materials and resources are on our EcoCconversations wiki: http://ecoconversations.wikispaces.com/
Title: Using Passports and Traveling Around the World:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=534
Connections: H.323
Grades: 3
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: December 9‑18 (8:00 a.m. ‑ 2:30 p.m. EST)
Description: We are a third grade classroom in Upstate New York. We are learning about Zambia ‑ Africa, Spain ‑ Europe, Japan ‑ Asia, USA ‑ N. America, Australia, Brazil ‑ S. America, and and Antarctica. We will be making passports and "traveling" and learning about these countries. If there is a classroom that would like to collaborate/videoconference on our traveling expedition and tell us a little about your country, please contact me.
Title: MysteryQuest: World Geography:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=535
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Business, Career Education, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Health, Industrial Technology, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Science (Life), Science (Physical), Science (Earth), Social Studies/History, Special Education, Technology/Information Science, World Language
Dates: February 2010
Description: A Cognitively Impaired class of high school students ages 15 ‑ 17 whose grade performance is 3rd ‑ 5th is looking for another class similar in population to complete the World Geography Mystery Quest detailed at the following site: http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/MysteryQuest/index.html Modifications to the project will be made by both lead teachers once a partner class is established.
Title: MysteryQuest: World Geography:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=536
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Business, Career Education, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Health, Industrial Technology, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Science (Life), Science (Physical), Science (Earth), Social Studies/History, Special Education, Technology/Information Science, World Language
Dates: February 2010
Description: A Cognitively Impaired class of high school students ages 15 ‑ 17 whose grade performance is 3rd ‑ 5th is looking for another class similar in population to complete the World Geography Mystery Quest detailed at the following site: http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/MysteryQuest/index.html Modifications to the project will be made by both lead teachers once a partner class is established.
Title: MysteryQuest: World Geography:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=537
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Social Studies/History, Special Education
Dates: February 2010
Description: A Cognitively Impaired class of high school students ages 15 ‑ 17 whose grade performance is 3rd ‑ 5th is looking for another class similar in population to complete the World Geography Mystery Quest detailed at the following site: http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/MysteryQuest/index.html Modifications to the project will be made by both lead teachers once a partner class is established.
Title: 12 days of Arizona Christmas:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=538
Connections: H.323
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects, Social Studies/History
Dates: Dec 1st ‑ 18th
Description: My 4th graders in Arizona would like to share our version of the 12 days of ARIZONA Christmas via PowerPoint. We'd love to learn about Christmas in "your neck of the woods" as well.
Title: Advertise a Christmas Classic:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=539
Connections: H.323
Grades: 2
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates: December 10, 2009 from 9:00‑12:00
Description: After reading a variety of classic children's Christmas stories, students will work in cooperative groups to create posters that advertise the books read. Posters might identify author's purpose, life lessons learned, catchy slogans, artwork, and so on, enticing the partner class to read the book or identify with the book if they have read it.
Each class will briefly share posters.
Title: Thanksgiving 20 Questions:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=529
Connections: H.323
Grades: 5, 6
Subjects:
Dates: Monday Nov 23rd: 8:30, 11, 12, 2pm Tuesday Nov 24th: 8:30, 11, 12:30, 2:30pm
Description: I am looking for fifth grade classes from anywhere who wish to participate in a Thanksgiving themed game of 20 questions. It would require little to no prep. time on your end. I have it set up and simply need classes to connect with...thanks!
Title: 1st Grade Blogging Buddies:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=530
Connections:
Grades: 1
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: Between December and May for Blogging May for Skyping
Description: We have three first grade teachers in Rockland County NY (a suburb 30 miles outside NYC. We would like to collaborate with three other first grade classrooms in another US state or English‑speaking country and interact through pen pal blogging. Our classrooms would set up the first grade blogs. Each classroom teacher could post one question a month to the blog and all students can respond. Then, we will Skype towards the end of blogging to meet each other.
Title: Pen Pal Class in Alabama:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=522
Connections: H.323
Grades: 5
Subjects: Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
Dates:
Description: Our class in New York is studying Alabama and would like to connect through video conferenceing and a blog page to share information.
Title: Flat Stanley:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=523
Connections: H.323
Grades: 1, 2, 3
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects, Language Arts/English
Dates:
Description: we need one class to work with one of our 1st grade classes on Flat Stanley. We have made notebooks to send to your school. We could videoconference once a month or just twice between December and April, 2010.
Title: Kinder Pen Pals:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=524
Connections: H.323
Grades: K
Subjects: Technology/Information Science
Dates:
Description: I have 3 Kindergarten classes looking for year long pen pals. We are hoping to meet every 4‑6 weeks about different topics. We are located in New Jersey and have about 16 students per room.

Title: Faith Ringgold "Dinner at Aunt Connie's House" (Famous African American Women who have shaped history):
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=512
Connections:
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Science (Life), Social Studies/History, Special Education
Dates: Between Nov 15 and Feb 26 Times 10:40‑12:00 and 1:30‑3:00 M‑F (can arrange other times)
Description: My class would like to share and discuss paintings they created as well as information about the famous women in the story "Dinner at Aunt Connie's House." They have re‑created the portarits from the story and will give a "tour" of the paintings. I am looking to collaboarte with teachers from grades 2‑8. Women discussed in the program include Zora Neal Hurston, Fannie Lou Hammer, Harriet Tubman, Sojouner Truth, Mirian Anderson, Rosa Parks, Madame CJ Walker, Mary Mcleod‑Bethune, Augusta Savage, Dorothy Dandridge, Bessie Smith, Maria W. Stewart. I am a special educaution teacher who would like to collaboarte with both special edcuation and general edcuation teachers.

You will be amazed at the paintings the class re‑created! It will be lots of fun!!
Title: Career and College Research Project:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=513
Connections: H.323
Grades: 10
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates: Between February 1st‑ March 16th from 8‑2:30 EST
Description: Students would research a career of their choice and three possible colleges that they could attend for that career.
Students would then participate in video conference mock college admission interviews with a partner class.

Lots of writing projects could go on in conjunction with this activity. Please contact me for further information.
Title: Book Talk:
Status: Idea
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=514
Connections: H.323
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:
Dates: M‑F: 2:45 ‑ 3:25, sometime in December
Description: Looking to book talk with 7‑12 graders outside of the United States. Warm up with area description and points of interest in both locations and then have children book talk and share some of their popular books.
Title: Cuptstacking Competition:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=515
Connections: H.323
Grades: 4, 5
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: November 12 8‑8:45 AM CST or Anytime after 11:30 AM CST
Description: Students in the 4th and 5th grades at Tyler Elementary in Belton, Texas are participating in the World Sport Stacking Association event "Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations in One Day" on November 12. Our class(es) would like to compete with other stackers remotely using video conferencing equipment (not webcams). The connection will last 45 minutes with 5 minutes of time for class introductions and warm‑up, 30 minutes for competing, and 10 minutes for Q&A about each class's geographic region and school life. Please email Terice.Schneider@bisd.net to join us.

Title: Special Education Holiday Extravaganza:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=503
Connections: H.320/H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Special Education
Dates: December 14, we are flexible with the time
Description: We have a class of students ages 16‑26. They are special education students with moderate to severe impairments; most have around a first grade or younger equivalency.

We want to share some holiday activities with a similar class. The classes could share holiday traditions, simple holiday math problems, or holiday mad libs. The two teachers can negotiate this further after we find a partner class. When you respond, let us know where you are and what you'd like to share.
Title: Blogging Pen Pals ‑ First Grade:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=504
Connections: H.320/H.323
Grades: 1
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates: Mid November to Mid April
Description: I teach first grade in Pennsylvania. I would like to collaborate with another first grade classroom in another US state or English‑speaking country and interact through pen pal blogging. My classroom could set up the first grade blog. Each classroom could post one question a week to the blog and four or five students could post their response. Perhaps, we could then videoconference towards the end of blogging to meet each other. I have 18 students in my classroom. This is the first interactive videoconferencing project for my classroom. We are very excited to begin this project.
Title: Pen Pals and Videoconference:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=505
Connections:
Grades: 6
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates:
Description: I have a 5th grade class that is interested in becoming pen pals with another 5th grade class. We would like to exchange a few letters, and then also do one or two video conferences to meet. Please let me know if you are interested!
Title: Virtual Math Fair:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=506
Connections: H.323
Grades: 5, 6
Subjects: Mathematics
Dates: Between November‑January
Description: Our grade five class is looking for another classroom to have a virtual math fair with. In groups of three, students will present and create a math problem. After our inital meeting, both classrooms will work out solutions. At the seconding meeting, the solutions will be presented to the students math problems.
Title: Advent Actions:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=507
Connections: H.323
Grades: 5, 6
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: Nov. 29th‑Dec. 18th
Description: Our grade five class hopes to collaborate with another school to create advent plays that encourage students to encounter their relationship with the Christ child more deeply during advent. We hope to do and initial meeting and short liturgy.

Next, we will write advent plays in groups of four. Teachers will be asked to email the plays to the other schools participating and students will get to see their plays or readers theatre scripts presented by the far side.
Title: Pen Pals: 2nd Grade & 4th Grade:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=508
Connections:
Grades: 2, 4
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: November ‑ May 2010
Description: I am looking for classroom pen pals outside of Texas.

I need a 2nd grade class to write on a monthly basis and send through the US Postal Mail. I would also like to do a video conference 1 time this year (preferrably on Dec. 10). Topic of letters will be worked out with cooperating teachers.

I am also looking for 4th grade pen pals to write via email on a monthly basis. (All of the students have access to their own email account through Gaggle.) We would like to do a video conference at least 1 time this year (preferrably on Nov. 19). Topic of letters will be worked out with cooperating teachers.

We also have access to skype and webcams on a regular basis, but it is not necessary to do this project with us.
Title: Exploring Communities:
Status: Idea
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=509
Connections:
Grades: 1
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: Between March 1‑June 1 from 9:00‑11:00 am
Description: Describe community workers and places within the community. Students can describe or act as someone who works in the community and on the other end we will have to figure out where in the community you are. Or, we can compare and contrast parts of our communities based on where we are located. We are a suburban first grade class in New York.
Title: Let's sing together!:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=510
Connections: H.323
Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Language Arts/English, Performing Arts
Dates: May 2010
Description: We are an all girls K‑12 private school in Guatemala City. Our schoolΓÇÖs choir (ages 13‑17) would like to connect with other student choirs from around the world and share traditional Guatemalan songs while also learning about music in other countries.
Title: Turkey Match:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=511
Connections: H.323
Grades: 1
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates: Between November 16 and 25 9:00‑12:00 Eastern
Description: First grade class would like to practice descriptive writing skills. This project, done much like the Monster Match, will have each school describe a disguise for a turkey to escape the Thanksgiving feast. The schools will exchange descriptions and the students will use the descriptions to draw on a template turkey the disguise.

Title: Friendly Letter Writing with a Class From Japan:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=498
Connections:
Grades: 3
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects, Language Arts/English
Dates: November 3, 2009 ‑ May 2010 U.S. Central Standard Time 8:00 ‑ 2:30
Description: Each year my students learn about life in Japan. I am half Japanese and have relatives still living in Japan. From my visits to Japan, I know that students are eager to practice their English. The Japanese class can be older than us.
We have webcams available and will be using www.gaggle.net
Title: Culture:
Status: Idea
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=499
Connections:
Grades: 1, 2
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects, Social Studies/History
Dates: November 11‑Dec.17 from 12:15‑1:15 or 2:20‑3:20
Description: We are a grade 1 class looking to learn about a different culture within in the U.S.(Native American, Hispanic, Mexican) but preferably outside of the country. We would like to learn about the elements of other cultures and share parts of our culture.
Title: Virtual Literature Circle:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=500
Connections: H.323
Grades: 4, 5, 6
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: Between November 3 ‑ June 10
Description: Small groups of students will read the same book. Together they will decide on a time line. After reading the book the groups will have a video conference discussion. Questions may be provided or students can write their own questions for each other. For simplicity, I was thinking of using skype however a polycom is accessible.
Title: Landforms Around the World:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=501
Connections: H.323
Grades: 5, 6
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: November 3‑ December 22
Description: Our fifth grade students are studying landforms around the world, specially rivers. They are looking at how flooding effects communities. We could love to collaborate with people in various parts of the world who are effected by flooding.
Title: Book Talks:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=502
Connections: H.323
Grades: 4, 5, 6
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: November 3 ‑ June 10
Description: Our fifth grade class LOVES to read! We want to tell you about the books we are reading and want to hear about yours. This collaboration would be a time share reviews of book, ask questions about books and generate interest in reading.

Title: 5th Grade Pen Pals:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=494
Connections: H.323
Grades: 5
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates: 2009‑2010 School Year
Description: I have 2 sections of 5th grade wanting to penpal and video conference at least twice. They are located in Webster, Wisconsin.
Title: Overseas Business Trip:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=495
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Business, Career Education, Technology/Information Science
Dates: Between January 5 and20 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST
Description: Here are the directions(brief version) to my students:"You are being asked to go on an overseas business trip to a (non‑familiar speaking) country. This country is a potential (new) market for our companyΓÇÖs ΓÇ£newΓÇ¥ product or service (the one you developed in the preceding assignment)."
My partner class would be members of a business class in another country. They could assist my students with the part of the projects that asks them to research customs, traditions, commonly used phrases.
Title: The Crucible and Scarlet Letter:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=496
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates: Between December 15th and 16th, 2009 8:00 ‑ 9:30 CDT
Description: A sophomore honors English class in Kansas will partner with another class and read The Crucible by Arthur Miller and The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne. Students will discuss across the miles how each selection reflects the culture of the Puritans. Character analysis (traits & motives), symbolism and author's purpose will also be a focal point of the conversation. Students will use November to read the literature and the first week of December to prepare their comments based on class work.
Title: Turkey Match:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=483
Connections: H.323
Grades: 1
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Science (Life), Technology/Information Science
Dates: Between October 30 and November 20
Description: We have three first grade classes that are looking to participate in a Turkey Match activity. This is much like the Monster Match activity. Each class will build a turkey using approved materials. The class will write a description of the turkey and send it to their partner class. The partner class will build the turkey based off the description.

In the end each class will have two turkeys, their original turkey and a replica of the partner classes turkey. We will share them over video conference to compare and contrast.

We are looking for THREE partner classes in 1st grade.

Please email me as soon as possible if you are interested.
Title: From a Gobbler's Point of View:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=484
Connections: H.323
Grades: 5
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates: October 30‑November 30
Description: We are currently seeking to connect with three other 5th grade classrooms that would like to partner in an electronic collaborative turkey drawing and story writing venture. Each student would create a turkey on http://sketchfu.com and insert it in an Office 07 Word document. They would then start a turkey story. This story would be electronically emailed to their 5th grade long distance partner to write the middle of the story. Students would trade stories once more to finish the story they started. Both classes would choose the top three favorite stories that were started in their classroom. We would then video conference to hear the top six stories read by the original authors as well as view the electronically created turkeys.
Title: Family Reading Night:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=485
Connections: H.323
Grades: PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Subjects:
Dates: February 18, 2010 from 6 ‑ 6:30 PM CST
Description: We will tell you about what we have been doing this year and you will tell us about what you have been doing this year.
Title: 3rd Annual PPS Megaconference‑‑Pathways to the Promise: Global Connnections:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=486
Connections: H.323
Grades: PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Business, Career Education, Elementary All Subjects, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Health, Industrial Technology, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Science (Life), Science (Physical), Science (Earth), Social Studies/History, Special Education, Technology/Information Science, World Language
Dates: Registration is open through November 6; Event date/time: November 19, 2009 from 8:00a ‑ 3:00p EST
Description: Who: All Pittsburgh Public Schools, their K‑12 collaborators, and you(!!) are invited to participate in the 3rd Annual PPS Megaconference: Pathways to the Promise ‑‑ Global Connections!! This Year's Schedule is posted and we are looking for Interactive sites to participate. Registration is open through November 6, 2009 at the link on http://tiny.cc/ppsmega

What: Based on the concept and design of the world‑wide Megaconference Jr., ours is a project designed to give students in elementary and secondary schools around the city the opportunity to communicate, collaborate and contribute to each other's learning in real time, using advanced multi‑point video conferencing technology. Presenters design and conduct videoconference‑based presentations and activities focused on both academic and cultural issues. Interactive Participants are able to address questions to presenters and to collaborate with learning activities that can help build connections among students in the Pittsburgh Public Schools and their collaborators.

When: The 3rd Annual PPS Megaconference: Pathways to the Promise ‑‑ Global Connections will be held on November 19, 2009 from 8:00a to 3:00p EST.

Questions? email me at jkos1@pghboe.net
Title: The Last Holiday Concert:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=487
Connections: H.323
Grades: 5
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates: TBD
Description: Our 5th Grade reading class is reading The Last Holiday Concert by Andrew Clements. We are looking for some other 5th graders who are reading this book.
We would like to connect and are flexible on the activity we do. Some thoughts were: set‑up a wiki to follow the chapters, create a summary skit, book talk/discussions over plot, characters, etc, sharing charts, notes, thoughts from the book. If your 5th graders are reading the book, and you would like to connect, and have a different idea‑ just email me and we will work something out!

Title: A Plump and Perky Turkey and Key Pal Partnership:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=480
Connections: H.323
Grades: 4
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects, Fine Arts, Language Arts/English
Dates: Between October 28‑November 24 9:30‑3:45 CST
Description: We would like to find three other 4th grade classes that are interested in participating in a turkey project in November, and continue collaborating throughout the school year by becoming our penpal/keypals.
Title: Trying it out and learning about another state! :
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=472
Connections: H.323
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: October 28 (9‑10:30 Central OR 1:00‑3:00 Central)
Description: I would like a class to try an initial conference with. I have a group of 11 5th graders and we are just interested in speaking with another group, of any age level, to talk about our state. We could share a bit about life here and ask questions about where you live.
Title: Sharing Local War History:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=473
Connections: H.320/H.323
Grades: 5
Subjects: Social Studies/History
Dates: Between May 3 & June 11, 2010
Description: I have two fifth grade classes in New York State who would like to share either their local Civil War or Revolutionary War history with other classes elsewhere on the east coast. This collaboration would occur in either May or the first two weeks of June, 2010. Classes would connect either IP or ISDN at 12:45pm ET.

Title: 2nd Grade Pen Pals:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=474
Connections: H.323
Grades: 2
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: Begin writing first letters the week of Nov. 2nd...last connection will be in May 2010
Description: Our Second Grade Team in Katy, Texas would like to partner with 2nd graders in other states to exchange letters and emails. We would also like to set up a video conferencing schedule to meet with our new partners to collaborate for some team teaching on various curriculum topics. We are thinking conducting science experiments via our distance learning equipment would be really exciting! If this sounds like a partnership you are interested in, please let us hear from you. We currently are looking for 6 classes.

Title: Spanish I for 8th Grade :
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=479
Connections: H.323
Grades: 8, 9
Subjects: World Language
Dates:
Description: Description: Eight grade Spanish students in Texas are looking to practice their Spanish with Spanish native speakers from a Hispanic country in exchange for English practice. Communication can be done via Internet once a week. Teachers can get together and workout details.

Descripcion: Los estudiantes de espanol de Texas de segundo de secundaria estan buscando practicar espa├▒ol con estudiantes de habla hispana a cambio de pr├íctica del ingles. La comunicaci├│n podria tomar lugar un d├¡a por semana por medio de la Internet. Los detalles podrian ser planeados por los dos maestros.

Title: Drug Prevention/peer pressure refusal skills:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=475
Connections: H.323
Grades: 8
Subjects: Health
Dates: between November 2nd and December 19th from 10:25‑2:27
Description: I would like to collaborate with another 8th grade classroom to discuss peer pressures that are surrounding our middle school students on a daily basis.

Title: Volunteerism:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=476
Connections: H.323
Grades: 7
Subjects: Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
Dates:
Description: We would like to collaborate with another 7th grade class in a unit onVolunteerism. We envision possibly conferencing two times during the schoolyear, first to discuss ideas and then to share presentations regarding the volunteer projects.
Dates: October and January
Outcomes: The students will respond to presentations and be encouraged to volunteer for community service or school sponsored projects.
Preparation: In‑class brainstorming session prior to the connection to prepare ideas,send it to the class,create a response, and then have the videoconference.
Responsibilities:Teachers will communicate with oneanother to plan 2 video conferences.
Agenda: 50minutes. Can span 2‑ 50 minute early‑morning periods because the students are in a block.

Title: Global Awareness ‑ Future Peace:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=477
Connections: H.323
Grades: 5, 6, 7
Subjects: Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
Dates: Between November 2 and 25 from 9 ‑ 3 CDT
Description: I have a group of 6th grade students who are completing a project on Pakistan and Afghanistan. They have read books situated in each of these countries, read nonfiction articles about some of the politics and religion, and are anxious to share culture and dialogue with students living there.
We would partner up with a class either from Pakistan or Afghanistan and have a question/answer dialogue about each country and their schools, family life, politics, and cultural ways.

Title: Ancient Civilizations:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=469
Connections: H.320/H.323
Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Undergrad, Grad, Post‑doc
Subjects: Social Studies/History
Dates: November 2009 ‑ May 2010
Description: Description: We are in search of experts in the various histories of ancient cultures that would be willing to answer questions from students as part of their research. This authentic interview process will create a fantastic learning opportunity for our students.

Ideally, we might connect 3 ‑4 times over the course of the year (maybe more).

Thank you!
Dates: Between November 2009 and May 2010
Sign up method: Email: van.hoffman@fcps.edu
Grades: Grad, Post‑doc
Subjects: Social Studies/History

Title: Learning about Communities:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=467
Connections: H.320/H.323
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Subjects: Social Studies/History
Dates: Starting December 1st and ongoing
Description: Our third graders in Queens, NY are studying communities. We would like to connect with students from various communities to ask questions about their community and life style.

Title: Pen Pals:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=468
Connections: H.323
Grades: 3, 5
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates: November ‑ May
Description: Classes will have at least 2 video conferences. Students will introduce themselves in the conference. Students must write or email their penpals monthly.

Teachers will assign the penpals.
Title: Natural Disasters:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=454
Connections: H.323
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Science (Earth), Technology/Information Science
Dates: Between October 19th to November 9th
Description: Our 6th grade class has been research catastrophic natural disasters in the United States. We would like to video conference with a class of approximately the same grade level to ask them questions about hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, hailstorms, lightening storms, etc., that they have experienced. We have polycom equipment and Skype.

Title: literary awards:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=455
Connections: H.323
Grades: 4, 5
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates:
Description: Activities using literary award winning books. 10‑15 to 11‑25

Title: VideoConferencing in West Africa:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=456
Connections: H.323
Grades: 3
Subjects: Social Studies/History
Dates: Oct. 15‑June 30 1:00‑3:30 EDT
Description: I want to have pen pals with a partner school in West Africa. I would like to talk to them about ways we can work together to help our environment (i.e. global). Also, I would also like to talk about their government, climate, etc. We are studying ancient Mali.

Title: Monster Math Match:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=457
Connections: H.323
Grades: 6
Subjects: Mathematics
Dates: Between October 19 ‑ 30.
Description: Madison Central (in central NY) has a 6th grade math teacher who would like to try a variation of Monster Match with math.

Based on Monster Match....however, students will use geometric shapes and terminology to draw their monster and describe their monster. The students will need to use common geometric shapes, polygons and circles; both two and three dimensional. During the video conference selected students will describe their monsters to both classes, (not allowing anyone to actually see their monster) using geometric terminology. Students will then attempt to draw the selected students' monster. The selected student will then show everyone their monster. Selected students from both classes present. (perhaps 2 or 3).

Title: Creepy Math Story...Problems:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=459
Connections: H.323
Grades: 1
Subjects: Mathematics
Dates: Oct 30th 10am to 1:45pm central ‑ 5sessions
Description: Use video conference to exchange Math Story Problems. Our site will give a story problem to your site and you will give problem to our site. The kids will solve on individual dry‑erase boards or something similar. Repeat as time allows.

Note: Most sessions will have 2 classes from our site.
Note: Our kids will be dressed up for Halloween.

Time Slots (all times central)
10 to 10:30
10:45 to 11:15
11:45 to 12:15
12:30 to 1:00
1:15 to 1:45

Questions: jingram@northlamar.net

Title: Cell Parts and Functions:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=460
Connections: H.323
Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Subjects: Science (Life)
Dates: 10/15 ‑10/30
Description: I would like to video conference with another school (possibly 6‑8 grade) to share presentations on the parts of the cell.

Title: Comparing Education in U.S. and Australia:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=461
Connections: H.323
Grades: 4, 5
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Science (Life), Science (Physical), Science (Earth), Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science
Dates: October 16 3:00‑4:00 EDT (Tennessee in United States)
Description: I am currently working on a project for a graduate class in which I have to compare education in Australia and the United States. I would like to set up a conference between a teacher or administrator in Australia and me. I would like to conference with my graduate class, however, it would be during the middle of the night in Australia. My class meets on Sat. from noon‑3:00 (EDT). I would like to discuss curriculum standards, educational reform, challenges facing educators in Australia, etc. I am the instructional coach for 4th and 5th grade teachers, however, my discussion doesn't have to be limited to elementary school teachers or administrators. I would be willing to communicate via email if we can't get a conference session set up. I realize this is late notice, however, this is my first attempt at videoconferencing.

Title: Pout Pout Fish:
Status: Idea
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=462
Connections: H.323
Grades: PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:
Dates: November 1 ‑ 15
Description: Pout

Title: Global Water Crisis:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=463
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, Undergrad, Grad
Subjects: Science (Life), Science (Earth), Social Studies/History, World Language
Dates: October 23rd, 9:00‑10:50 MDT
Description: On October 23rd, high school students from across North America will come together, mentored by graduate students from around the world to seek out and build consensus on how our local, national and international governments and communities can work together and resolve this ever magnifying issue of Water: A Global Crisis. Students will review and evaluate different aspects of water ΓÇô personal, environmental, commercial, and economic ‑ and the potential competing interests through our global interactive student portal, networking with their peers across North America, culminating in a video conference on October 23rd.

Title: Weather Buddies:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=464
Connections:
Grades: 2
Subjects: Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Science (Physical)
Dates: October 19 to May 14
Description: Second grade teacher from Boerne, Texas would like to partner with a classroom from the Northern US or Canada for weather data exchange. Weather data, graphs, pictures, and students' written documents could be exchanged for each season.

Title: "Little House in the Big Woods" (Looking for 3rd Grade in WI):
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=465
Connections: H.323
Grades: 3
Subjects: Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
Dates: November 16‑20; November 23 or 24; or November 30 ‑ December 4
Description: Looking for a class in Wisconsin!

Just a few quick ideas for the video conference:

1) Sharing Favorite Day (of the week) Paragraphs (activity based on Ch. 2 Little House in the Big Woods when Laura shares her favorite days of the week,

2) Sharing Favorite Character Paragraphs (we usually do these when we are almost done with the book so that they have read several things about the characters in order to have a basis for their choice),

3) Compare and Contrast weather conditions in November in Texas and Wisconsin,

4) Sharing stories of how their imagination got the best of them (Ex. seeing/hearing something that wasn't really there) (Based on Ch. 6 when Pa thinks he sees a bear because he had been thinking about them the whole time he was going in to town).

Title: Weather Buddy Pen Pals:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=466
Connections: H.323
Grades: 1
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: Between November 1 and May 1 Times decided on by teachers
Description: Would your first grade class be interested in comparing weather data with our Godley, TX (just south of Ft. Worth) first grade class this school year? Weather data, graphs, pictures, and students' written documents could be exchanged for each season. Other topics of interests could be discussed as well. We will connect once a month. Dates: November 1 to May 1

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Title: Weather Buddies:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=448
Connections: H.323
Grades: PreK, K, 1, 2
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: October ‑ April, Various days and times available.
Description: Dallas, Tx teachers would like to partner with teachers from the Northern US and Canada for monthly weather exchange connections. Each connection will be approximately 30 minutes. Each class would share their weather forecast and share weather related pictures. Other connections and topics can take place as desired by the teachers.

Over 40 PK‑2 grade teachers are looking for partners. Various days and times are available. Final dates and times will be decided by the partner teachers.

To register, go to http://disdvideoconferencing.pbworks.com/Weather-Buddies and follow the instructions on the page.

If you have any questions, please email Lori Colwill, lcolwill@dallasisd.org.

Title: Fall Fun with Kinder Kids:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=428
Connections: H.323
Grades: K, 4
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: First week of November (11/2‑11/6)
Description: Our kinder class would like to collaborate with another kinder class to discuss the season of Fall. Each class would have 10‑15 minutes to discuss things they have noticed about fall, their favorite thing about fall, a fall picture, etc. Basically anything that the students would like to share about fall. Our kinder kids will have gone to the pumpkin patch the week before and will be sharing some items and observations from that fieldtrip.

Title: Mystery Monster:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=429
Connections: H.323
Grades: 5
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects, Mathematics, Science (Earth), Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science
Dates: Friday, Oct. 30th
Description: Our 4th graders would love to collaborate with another 4th grade class and do a mystery monster writing project. The students would create a monster with standard art supplies (crayons, markers, map pencils) and then write a descriptive paper of the monster. The description would be shared with the collaborating class a few days before the video conference. Each class would try to recreate the partner students monster and during the video conference we would share our monsters. Either each student could create their own monster, or we could do groups. Would like to do this on Friday, Oct. 30th.

Title: Grade 6 Virtual Cultural Exchange:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=430
Connections: H.323
Grades: 5, 6, 7
Subjects: Social Studies/History
Dates: October 2009 ‑ May 2010
Description: I would like to do a VC exchange with a classroom from another part of the world with a focus on Identity. Our class would research and present information on Canada, our government, customs, schools, daily lives, weather etc. We hope the other class would like to research and present the same information! I would like for my students to make a ΓÇ£Canada quizΓÇ¥ which the other class would do based on information from our presentation, and we would do the same!

Title: Ecosystem Project:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=405
Connections: H.323
Grades: 6, 7
Subjects: Science (Life)
Dates:
Description: Gifted teacher looking to collaborate with 5th or 6th grade on an Ecosystem project. She would like to share videos of ecosystems in our school's neighborhood, share an ecosystem in a bottle activity, and conference to share samples from our ecosystems. We could also share info about our school's interaction with the ecosystems.

Teacher: Patty Ewing
Email: pewing@ccesc.k12.oh.us
Organization: Columbiana County ESC

Title: Urban, Suburban, and Rural Communities:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=401
Connections: H.323
Grades: 2
Subjects: Social Studies/History
Dates: October 16 from 2:00‑3:00 p.m. EDT
Description: I am looking for a second grade classroom in a rural community and a second grade classroom in an urban community. Each classroom will share about their community through photos and other types of media. These examples should showcase your community as a rural or urban community. During the connection, each community will take a turn telling about each community and sharing examples. Each presentation should only take about 15 minutes.

Title: Grade 5 Cultural Exchange:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=402
Connections: H.323
Grades: 4, 5, 6
Subjects: Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
Dates: Sept. 2009 ‑ June 2010
Description: We are a grade 5 class looking to learn about a different country and would like to share about our Canadian culture through VC. Please email if interested.

Title: Solar Energy: It's Importance to Earth and Space Exploration:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=403
Connections: H.320/H.323
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Subjects: Science (Physical), Science (Earth)
Dates: October 15, 2009 at 11:30 Eastern Time
Description: NASA Distance Learning will present the program and Technical Multipoint will be controlled through our system. I am inviting interested elementary schools to participate in this interactive videoconference.

Title: NASA Spacebots:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=404
Connections: H.320/H.323
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Subjects: Science (Physical), Science (Earth), Technology/Information Science
Dates: October 16, 2009 at 11:30 Eastern Time
Description: NASA Distance Learning will present this program and elementary schools are invited to participate. Our bridge will control the multipoint connections.

Title: Kindergarten Poetry Pals:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=393
Connections: H.323
Grades: K
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates: It would start in late October, and end in May.
Description: Looking for a kindergarten class to share poems and short stories. I would like to connect 3‑4 times during the school year. I would like a class that is not in Ohio.

Teacher: Paula Wonner
Email: WonnerP@salem.k12.oh.us
School: Buckeye Elementary, Salem, Oh

Title: Monster Match:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=394
Connections: H.323
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: October 26‑30; Flexible Time (‑5 GMT)
Description: Students in West Virginia are working in a collaborative group to build a 3‑Dimensional monster and would like to challenge a partner class to do the same! We are reaching out for partners in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 to expand this popular project. Students may work with the Art instructor or the classroom teacher to construct a monster from everything but the kitchen sink! They are reusing disposable supplies from home‑‑ toilet paper rolls, empty cereal boxes, plastic bottles and more.

Once the monsters have been constructed, the students will draft a descriptive essay to send to the partner class. Older students may each write an essay of their own while younger students work together with the classroom teacher to draft a single paragraph. When exchanged, the partner class will construct a monster to meet the partner class description.

At the end of October, we will meet with the partner class via video conference to compare and contrast our monster! We might even wear Monster Masks!

Title: "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=395
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates: Beginning in early October
Description: An area High School English teacher will be reading "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy with her seniors and is looking for another school who may be reading "The Road" to discuss via Distance Learning (Adobe Connect ‑ which we can create a room and invite another school in). Also have the option to create a wiki and/or Moodle class to collaborate and share thoughts.
Later on with another class, they'll be reading "The Translator" by Daoud Hari. If there's any interest in that one, please e‑mail as well.

Title: Videoconference for AP Spanish language class:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=396
Connections:
Grades: 11, 12
Subjects:
Dates: From 8.25am to 2.30pm
Description: I'm looking for a partner class to videoconference with my AP Spanish class at Boston College High School. I would like to have a partner school or group of Spanish speakers learning English so we can both benefit from the experience.

Title: 3rd grade cultural exchange using Skype videoconferencing:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=397
Connections: H.323
Grades: 3
Subjects: Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
Dates:
Description: My name is Jean Lee. I teach 3rd graders (8‑9 years old) in all core subjects (Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies).

I am looking to video connect using Skype with another 3rd grade classroom,as a cultural exchange, perhaps in Mexico, South America, Canada, or Europe (so that time zones will work).

I teach at Black River Education Center in Sullivan, Ohio, United States of America.

My time zone is GMT ‑5.

Please contact me via email at jlee@blackriver.k12.oh.us if interested.

Title: 4th Grade Monster Match:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=398
Connections: H.323
Grades: 4
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates: Dates are flexible for Late October but times could be more rigid
Description: I have a teacher from a small community in central Michigan area that would like to do the Monster Match with another district.
Title: 1st Grade Pen Pals:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=391
Connections: H.320/
Grades: 1
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: late October‑April
Description: I would like to partner with another 1st grade classroom in another state or country to become cyber pen‑pals (we are in Pennsylvania). I would like the children to correspond back and forth several times and then meeting through video‑conference (Skype even) in April so that they can meet their pen pal.

Title: Celebrating Thanksgiving:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=387
Connections: H.323
Grades: 1, 2
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects, Language Arts/English
Dates: November 16‑20, 2009
Description: Seeking a first or second grade classroom that would be interested in presenting Thanksgiving themed poems, play or story to our classroom and we will share also. A great way to meet work on fluency and reading!

Title: Halloween SpOOkTacular!:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=388
Connections: H.323
Grades: Undergrad, Grad, Post‑doc
Subjects:
Dates: Monday, October 26 sometime between 4:00 and 6:00 pm (‑5 GMT)
Description: Our Intel Essentials Course would like to plan a video conference connection with other teachers, student teachers, or graduate‑level students in celebration of 21st Century Teaching and Learning AND the Great Pumpkin Season. We are a group of eighteen teachers working to complete the Intel Essentials course, paired with the implementation of Podcasting and other Web 2.0 applications in the classroom. As the course instructor, I would like to work to develop a program for this evening that would be of benefit both groups participating in the connection. We invite any interested party from across the globe!
Title: Tech Kids:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=354
Connections: H.323
Grades: 5
Subjects: Technology/Information Science
Dates: between Sept. 9 and Dec. 12 8:10‑8:50 EDT
Description: We would like to find out and discuss the role technology plays in students lives and how they wish or dream it would be used for in the future.

Title: Cooking with Confidence:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=355
Connections: H.323
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates:
Description: NB IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES WITH THE WEBSITE LINK PLEASE CONTACT LISA BODENHAM lisa.bodenham@torfaen.gov.uk

Title: Flat Stanley:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=351
Connections: H.323
Grades: 3
Subjects: Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
Dates: Oct. ‑ June Tuesday 2:15‑2:45 EST.
Description: I would like to find classes around the world to participate in a Flat Stanley project. Classes would "snail mail" the Flat Stanley to one another then connect via video conference to answer questions about each community. Questions would be sent to classrooms ahead of time so answers could be prepared.

Title: Let's share our writing:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=352
Connections: H.323
Grades: 1
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects, Language Arts/English
Dates: Late October and again in March or April
Description: I would like to video conference with another first grade classroom two times this school year. Once in October and then again in March/April. I would like some of my students to read their stories to your class and then we would like to hear stories your students have written. I want to do 2 video conferences so we can see the growth in the children.

Title: 1st Grade Penpals:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=353
Connections: H.323
Grades: 1
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: Late February for the video conference
Description: I would like to be pen pals with another first grade classroom in different state or country (we are in Michigan). I would like to have the children correspond a few times and then plan a video conference so the children can meet their pen pals.

Title: Pen Pals:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=348
Connections: H.323
Grades: 3
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates: October and April
Description: We would like to collaborate with another third grade class that would be willing to write once a month and possibly conference two times during the school year.

Title: Who's school is bigger?:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=349
Connections:
Grades: 6, Grad
Subjects: Mathematics
Dates: ???? to be decided later
Description: I would like to collaborate when my classroom reaches area and perimeter and compare our school with a collaborating classrooms school size

Title: Debate Class:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=346
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates: Between Sept. 8 and Dec. 11, 2009
Description: Our high school in California has a Speech and Debate class and the teacher wants to have the students debate any topic with another speech class. They meet between 12 and 1:25 every other day.

Title: Spanish:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=345
Connections: H.323
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: World Language
Dates: October 1,2009 thru April 30, 2010
Description: A rural Catholic high school in Southeast Iowa (CDT) would like to collaborate with another school in order to practice Spanish language skills. The teachers would discuss format and topics prior to the actual collaboration.

Title: Grade 2: Sharing and Creating Descriptive Writing :
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=344
Connections: H.323
Grades: 2
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates: Throughout the 2009‑2010 school year: October, December, February, April, June
Description: Purpose: For Grade 2 students to share and create descriptive writing.
Process: Your individual students or class would create a piece of descriptive writing based on 5 themes throughout the year. We would meet via VC and share our writing and/or create a piece of writing together. Templates and instructions will be provided by lead teacher.

Title: Thanksgiving :
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=340
Connections: H.320/H.323
Grades: 1
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: Any morning in the month of November between 11.10 ‑ 11.18
Description: I would like to do a viodeconference with another first grade classroom about Thanksgiving. I plan on having my students act out a Thanksgivng play and sing some Thanksgiving songs. If you are interested in participating please contact me.

Title: Connecting Concert Bands :
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=341
Connections: H.323
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Performing Arts
Dates: to Nov 2009
Description: We are a girls school in Sydney, Australia with a Concert Band. We want to connect with a school with an established Concert Band program. We would love to view the rehearsal via VC, as a master class, and then chat to the band master and intrumentalists at the end or start of the rehearsal.

Title: Getting to Know You:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=339
Connections:
Grades: 3
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: September ‑ April With Video Conference sometime around early Nov. or else in the spring.
Description: Looking for another third grade class to do a videoconference with and pen pal a couple of times through out the year. The videoconference would be to find out about another state.

Title: Describing weather in your community:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=335
Connections: H.323
Grades: K
Subjects: Science (Physical)
Dates: October 12 ‑ 30
Description: Each class will have 10 minutes to describe the weather using words like cool, rainy, sunny, warm, spring, summer,fall, winter. Students may also use hand drawn pictures that may be viewed when held close to the camera. Each class will also have 5 minutes to share anything else for a total of 30 min.

Title: Science:
Status: Idea
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=328
Connections:
Grades: 6
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: second card marking
Description: We will be creating a cell city and I would like to get together with another class to compare their final projects.

Title: act out a big book:
Status: Idea
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=329
Connections: H.320/H.323
Grades: 2
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: 2nd semester
Description: The students on both ends will read and re‑read a big book. Once the reading is fluent they will act out the story.

Title: Learning about Communities:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=331
Connections: H.323
Grades: 3
Subjects: Social Studies/History
Dates: Between Feb 1‑Feb 20 Time to be discussed
Description: We live in a suburban community. We would like to connect for information and questions to a rural community and a big city community.

Title: Descriptive writing art project:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration&id=332
Connections:
Grades: 7, 8, 9
Subjects: Fine Arts, Language Arts/English
Dates: Between Dec 10 and 20 from 8‑9 am
Description: I would like to have students in my art classes do a landscape painting. Then I'd like them to write a description of their painting. We will exchange descriptions, then the students will try to produce a painting like the original, based on the description.

Title: New Science Curriculum:
Status: Idea
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration &id=322
Connections: H.323
Grades: 5
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects, Science (Physical)
Dates: December 2009/January 2010
Description: Work with another class in the district to discuss the Forces and Motion unit and help one another answer questions and clarify any concepts they didn't understand.

Title: Science Connection:Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration &id=323
Connections:
Grades: K
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates:
Description: Our new science curriculum is kit based and I would like to connect with another kindergarten class in the district to see if our data matches. It may be a great connector and also allow us to share other ways to understand or grasp a tough concept.

Title: World History:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration &id=324
Connections:
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Special Education
Dates: Mid‑Sept to End of May
Description: I will be teaching World History for High School age, special education students and am looking for another group who might want to plan and coordinate throughout the year ideas and activities to share our learning process through the studies.

Title: 5th Grade‑ community compare:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration &id=325
Connections:
Grades: 5
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects, Science (Life), Science (Physical), Science (Earth)
Dates: Sept. 9th, 2009 ‑ Dec, 2009
Description: I would love to have another 5th grade from outside Michigan to VC with to compare what life is at our schools and the commuity we live. I am in Sterling Heights, MI, a suburb of Detroit...

Title: Weather Show Wednesdays:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration &id=326
Connections:
Grades: 1
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects, Science (Earth)
Dates: Between late September to December, 2009
Description: I would like to collaborate with another first grade class to discuss the local weather. We would meet weekly to do a short student presentation(10‑15 minutes) to share the local weather with each other. Students would share simple weather observations such as sunny or cloudy, precipitation, and temperature. I was hoping to collaborate on Wednsdays and call our weekly conferencing, Weather Show Wednesdays. This project would coordinate with our grade level science unit on weather. I am hoping to meet with a class that lives in a region with different weather than Michigan.

Title: Family Reading Night:
Status: Idea
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration &id=327
Connections: H.323
Grades: PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Subjects:
Dates: Mondays, March 1st through 31st 6:30 ‑ 7:30 EST
Description: Families at our school participate in reading nights in March and I would like to videoconference with another community. We would read a book and present something about the book. We could either read the same book, or read a regional book about each other's region and ask questions of each other about our state or city.
Title: What's the Weather?:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration &id=321
Connections: H.323
Grades: 2
Subjects: Science (Earth)
Dates: March 2010 ‑ June 4 2010 between 8:30 AM EST ‑ 2:15 PM EST
Description: The second graders in our state study weather. I would like to link one or more of our five classes of second graders to other classes in the U.S. to share weather in two videoconferences. Late March/April and late May/1st week of June ‑ 30 minute maximum

Title: 2nd Grade PenPals with Video Conferencing:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration &id=320
Connections:
Grades: 2
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects
Dates: Between Aug. 24, 2009 and June 1, 2010
Description: Our 2nd grade team would love to incorporate traditional penpal letter writing with video conferencing. We are looking for 5 classes of 2nd graders from all over the United States. We would like to exchange letters monthly and connect with video conferencing several times during the school year.

Title: Getting our feet wet:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration &id=316
Connections:
Grades: PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Subjects:
Dates: Sept 09 ‑ June 10
Description: I am an elementary School librarian in Baltimore County Maryland who is looking for the opportunity to collaborate with other librarians throughout the school year. Not just a one shot deal, but an ongoing series of activities.
I would like to discuss ideas. We have done cooperative reading with kindergarten classes in our county, but I would like to branch out and do some two voice poems or perhaps continuing stories.
We have also video visited with our Flat Stanley pen pals.
West coast would be fun and probably not a difficult time zone issue.
We use Safari live which means that I would be sending you a link.
Is anyone interested?
Rebekah Kaufman rkaufman2@bcps.org

Title: Dude, Where's My Car?:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration &id=314
Connections: H.323
Grades: 4
Subjects: Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
Dates: Most likely before Christmas. I don't have a specific date in mind.
Description: This is a mystery quest project where each class will use Google Earth and a search engine to place a car placemark in a desired location (something relatively familiar). The classes then need to research several defining clues about their location (can be specific or just a state...depending on how difficult we want to make it).

On connection day we will introduce ourselves, share our information, silence the camera while the kids research the clues given, then unmute to ask a clarifying question, give a few minutes to re‑research if needed, then reveal where we think their car is.

This can be done in one class period, but for a first time trial and connection (I haven't done it either), we may want to make it 2‑3 to ensure that the project is successful and they don't feel rushed. Then, when they know how to do it, we can decrease the time if you want to do it again with a different location.

We can also take this a step further! Once the students locate the location (specific place or state only), the students can then give directions using a road map to other locations as a tour of that place (like a virtual field trip). This works on map skills, geography, research, technology usage, and verbal as well as written directions.

Title: Will you be mime?:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration &id=315
Connections: H.323
Grades: 4
Subjects: Social Studies/History
Dates: I'm pretty open right now. I don't know my schedule. Most likely before Christmas.
Description: This project is an exchange project/mystery quest. I am wanting to connect with a partner in Texas to cover SS TEK 7B. We need to describe a variety of regions in Texas and the Western Hemisphere such as landform, climate, and vegetation regions that result from physical characteristics.

Once we have both covered a little of this information in class, we should be able to connect and play cherades by acting out or signing different landforms, climates, and vegetation to describe where we are at.

To simplify this, we can have pre‑made cards that show a location, a weather report, and include types of vegetation seen in that area of Texas. The students would need to come up with their own signs, signals, actions, without spelling out the word or mouthing the answer to show to the other class while they guess where we are describing. The students can work one on one guessing or as a team(with one spokes person due to microhone limitations). **The opposing team can have a deck of the same "acting" cards to choose from based on the acted out clues given.** Once the other team has had a few minutes to consider their verdict, they can give an answer and receive points based on if they are right or wrong.

This should give them an easy way to practice verbalizing and acting out the landforms and climate of Texas without regurgitating information.

Title: Provoke:
Status: Open
URL: http://projects.twice.cc/?l=collaboration &id=312
Connections: H.323
Grades: 4
Subjects: Language Arts/English
Dates: Before Christmas 2009 This will take 2‑3 weeks.
Description: Students from two schools/classes read a novel and take detailed notes. Teachers ask questions through VC and the students have to prove their answers by backing it up with proof from the text. Students will only have 3 minutes to come up with an answer and their proof. Points will be awarded for correct answers/proof.