All Discussions Tagged 'Geography' - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T00:34:10Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Geography&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWould you share any of your tricks to getting kids excited about writing in class?tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-03-24:649749:Topic:4530812010-03-24T01:00:11.642ZDenise Stewarthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/DeniseStewart
The year is winding down and kids are getting antsy (they are high school ELLs):) I want to try some different writing activities that will motivate them a bit more to write. In ELD, I teach math, science, English, history, and government. To be honest, they do everything I ask, but I want to find some different techniques that will re-ignite the enthusiasm they displayed on day one (maybe not totally realistic BUT it is worth a shot). I have used many interactives on…
The year is winding down and kids are getting antsy (they are high school ELLs):) I want to try some different writing activities that will motivate them a bit more to write. In ELD, I teach math, science, English, history, and government. To be honest, they do everything I ask, but I want to find some different techniques that will re-ignite the enthusiasm they displayed on day one (maybe not totally realistic BUT it is worth a shot). I have used many interactives on <a href="http://www.readwritethink.org">www.readwritethink.org</a> as well as engaging PDF printouts, but I want more. Can anyone help out here?<br/><br/>Thanks.<br/><br/>Denise<br/><br/><a href="http://www.teachingsuccesseswithells.blogspot.com">www.teachingsuccesseswithells.blogspot.com</a><br/><a href="http://www.ellteacherpros.com">www.ellteacherpros.com</a><br/> Collaborative Geography/History for Grade 5/6 classtag:www.classroom20.com,2009-07-14:649749:Topic:3635982009-07-14T12:31:18.895ZChris Hebbardhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Chris98
Hi all,<br />
i would like to have a go at collaborating with another class around the world sharing history and geography activities through a wiki or shared blog. I am new to this and would like to network and find out some hints on beginning and facilitating this kind of project. My students will be studying history/geography and citizenship of Australia and I would like for them to be able to share their information and research as well as learning about another country around the world from…
Hi all,<br />
i would like to have a go at collaborating with another class around the world sharing history and geography activities through a wiki or shared blog. I am new to this and would like to network and find out some hints on beginning and facilitating this kind of project. My students will be studying history/geography and citizenship of Australia and I would like for them to be able to share their information and research as well as learning about another country around the world from another class. How can I get this happening and is anyone interested in collaborating with me???<br />
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Please leave a comment on my page or conribute to this discussion if you can help. Postcard Exchange Project using Google Mapstag:www.classroom20.com,2008-10-08:649749:Topic:1972202008-10-08T02:21:04.382ZColette Cassinellihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ccassinelli
Please join our online <b>Postcard exchange project</b>. This project was started during the Fall of 2008 by a private Catholic school in Beaverton, Oregon. We invite you to participate in our collaborative Google Map project at…
Please join our online <b>Postcard exchange project</b>. This project was started during the Fall of 2008 by a private Catholic school in Beaverton, Oregon. We invite you to participate in our collaborative Google Map project at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=116913314984386073493.000451608fab0754193a9&ll=44.746733,-118.630371&spn=7.771439,28.037109&z=6">http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=116913314984386073493.000451608fab0754193a9&ll=44.746733,-118.630371&spn=7.771439,28.037109&z=6</a>. It is open to classrooms of ALL ages and any location. The main goal of this project is to share famous landmarks, locations, or unique aspects of your home state or region.<br />
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Click here to learn more about the project: <a href="http://sites.google.com/site/postcardgeography/Home">http://sites.google.com/site/postcardgeography/Home</a><br />
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~Postcards can be made by individual students or classes as a whole.<br />
~More than one postcard can be embedded for a location.<br />
~Please do not use photos that have copyright restrictions. Consider using images from Wikimedia Commons those that use Creative Commons licensing.<br />
~Include research and descriptions along with your postcards - it makes it so much more educational.<br />
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Good luck, be creative and have fun. Email me if you have any problems or questions at: ccassinelli [at] valleycatholic [dot] org<br />
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Colette Cassinelli<br />
Valley Catholic Computer Teacher<br />
<a href="http://sites.google.com/site/postcardgeography/Home">http://sites.google.com/site/postcardgeography/Home</a>