Grade 3: A Poetry Celebration

Description:Our classroom has been working on a Lucy Calkins poetry unit. We are looking for a classroom to share in our writer's celebration. We wish to link to a classroom who has also written poems to be shared. Our hope is for our students to read their poems aloud as well as the other class to read and share their poems.
Dates:Time: Monday, May 3 10:30-11-ish (Eastern Standard time)
Sign up method:Website
Grades:3
Subjects:Elementary All Subjects
Preparation Time Frame:You will need a few class periods prior to the connection to prepare your presentation and a 45-60 minute videoconference.
Responsibilities:Create their own poetry and present them to their peers.
Agenda:5 min. Welcome and introductions. Each class shares their location and brief information about their school.


30 min. Presentations. Each class shares a poem. Classes are to trade off each time a poem is presented until everyone in each class has had a turn to present. Teachers should negotiate who present when.

5 min. Question and answer. Each class has prepared questions for the other on the content and generates questions while/after listening to the presentation. After the content questions, if time remains, students may enjoy asking each other questions about their respective locations and schools.
Other:• Trade off presenting. Instead of presenting for the full 15 minutes, trade off small sections, i.e. when sharing poetry, each class shares one poem at a time.

Jayne Brown
brownj@owosso.k12.mi.us

Central & Bryant Elementary
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grade 2: Travels with Scoob


Description: My library mascot is a stuffed elf named Skoob. I am looking for schools across the country to host a visit from Skoob for the 2010-11 school. We would like to connect through Skype if possible. The hosting school would connect with one of my second grade classes to tell them about their community and skoob's adventures. The host school would be responsible for taking care of Skoob, providing some adventures and mailing Skoob (flat rate box) to the next school on the list. My plan is for Skoob to spend one week at each school with one week for traveling between destinations. My students will share information about Texas or a curriculum topic that they are currently studying.
Take a look at Skoob's excellent adventures at http://schools.birdvilleschools.net/179320815151437610/site/default.asp
Dates: September 2010 thru April 2011 times to be determined later
Sign up method:Email: judy_dallinger@birdville.k12.tx.us
Grades: 2
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects

Judith Dallinger
judy_dallinger@birdville.k12.tx.us

JACK C BINION ELEMENTARY
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Grade 2: Cultural Exchange


Description: We are a 2nd grade class at Buena Vista Elementary in Greenville, SC. Beginning April 26, we will be studying different cultural regions in the United States. We are looking for primary classrooms in the Northeast, Midwest, or Western regions of the United States. We would like to share our culture in the South, and learn about your culture, too! We will discuss the following cultural characteristics: 1) Linguistic characteristics and sayings (for example, in the South we say, "Hey, ya'll!"); 2) Cuisine; 3) Clothing typically worn; 4) Music your cultural region is known for; 5) Famous natural landforms or landmarks to visit in your region; 6) Weather and climate.

We expect the chat to last about 30 minutes. If you are interested in getting to know about our culture here in the South, please let us know! We look forward to meeting you!
Dates: April 26 - 30, 2010 from 8:00AM EST-11:00AM EST
Sign up method: Email Tim Van Heule: tvanheul@greenville.k12.sc.us

Grades: 2
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects

Grades 3-12: The Origin of the Han Nationality by Smoky Hill ESC

Students will get to know the beginning history of the largest nationality group—the Han—in China. China’s first kings will be introduced, and through these stories, students will understand the core values in Chinese culture and what the Chinese people cherish.


Chris Moddelmog
register@smokyhill.org
605 East Crawford Street
Salina, KS  67401
United States

$100.00

On Demand

Grades K-12: The Origin of Chinese Writing Characters by Smoky Hill ESC

This program will introduce the three different theories about how the Chinese writing characters originated. Students will learn how the ancient inscriptions on bones or tortoise shells were discovered and the four methods of forming characters. Two examples will be introduced to show that the Chinese character is the only written character in the world that can tell people philosophy about human lives. In addition, students will have the opportunity to learn to recognize and write some Chinese characters.

$100 On Demand


Chris Moddelmog
register@smokyhill.org
605 East Crawford Street
Salina, KS  67401
United States

Grades K-12: The Great Wall of China by Smoky Hill ESC

Students will take a virtual field trip to the Great Wall of China. Through games and experiments, they will learn about the Great Wall in respect to its location, the building materials used to build it, and the functions of the wall. Legends about the Great Wall will enlighten students on how the Chinese people view leadership.

Chris Moddelmog
register@smokyhill.org
605 East Crawford Street
Salina, KS  67401
United States
Phone:

$100 On Demand

Grades 3-12: A Visit to the Village Blacksmith

Who was the village blacksmith? What role in everyday life did he perform? In this engaging program students will visit Fields Blacksmith shop at The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, New York and speak with the rural blacksmith as he demonstrates his craft.


New York State Historical Association and The Farmers' Museum

Sarah Loveland
s.loveland@nysha.org
5798 State HWY 80
Cooperstown, NY 13326
United States
Phone:

$100

Offered on Wednesdays and Thursday in April and May