Project-ing Your Class Globally

Jennifer Wagnerprojectsbyjen@gmail.com

Possible Schedule

• Who is Jen• What is an online project• STEM and Projects• Examples• Questions, Comments, Etc.

STAR DISCOVERY EDUCATORMarch 2010

What is an Online Project

• An Online Project uses the Internet to enhance curriculum-based lessons.

• An Online Project encourages collaboration with people in another location.

• An Online Project allows you to teach Basic Skills, Communication, Problem Solving, Productivity, and Research

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STEM_fields

What is S.T.E.M.

• The acronym S.T.E.M. stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STEM_fields

biology ,chemistry, physics, agricultural science, mathematics, statistics, computer science, actuarial science, applied mathematics, biochemistry, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace science, food science, computer security, astrophysics, astronomy, nanotechnology, nuclear physics, mathematical biology, operations, research, bioinformatics, zoology, psychophysics, neurobiology, biomechanics, epidemiology, acoustical engineering, geographic information systems, electrical engineering, and computer security

But WhatAbout Elementary?

How ‘Bout Them Apples

• A Project that ties into S.T.E.M. using resources at Discovery Educator network as well as various sites on the internet.

• August 16 – September 16, 2010

http://apples2010.pbworks.com/Information

http://apples2010.pbworks.com/Activities

http://apples2010.pbworks.com/f/Apples_2010_DEN.pdf

• Apple Observation• Apple Nutrition• Parts of an apple• Apple Seasons• Discovery: Apple Video and

Color of Apples e-book

• Voice Thread• Skype• E-Mail• Various other options

chosen by teachers • Discovery: Assignment

Builder

• Crafts (follow directions versus free creations)

• Structure of apples• Comparison of Apples• Discovery: Apple Video

• Kidspiration Template (apples on a tree)

• Measurements and observations of apples

• Estimation, Counting of Seeds

• Compare/Contrast• Discovery: Apple Juice

Check OutThese Additional

Online Project Sites

CIESE

http://www.k12science.org/collabprojs.html

WEATHER WATCH

http://www.cyberbee.com/weatherwatch/

GLOBAL SCHOOLNET

http://www.globalschoolnet.org/gsh/pr/search.cfm

SUSAN SILVERMAN

http://weirdandwondrousweather.wikispaces.com/

GEC

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pfr2_hjQxlJba_OcJYcARDQ

All ResourcesCan Be Found At

http://apples2010.pbworks.com/STEM

Jennifer Wagnerprojectsbyjen@gmail.com

Questions, Comments?

ThankYou