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Basic Project Information

Title: What's In A Name -- Blogging Project (ID:2410)

Begin & End Dates: 11/01/03 to 11/21/03 (Completed)

Number of Classrooms: 50

Age Range:  8 - 19 Years

Target Audience: Anyone

Summary: 4th grade classes (and up) will be conducting research to find out why their school (or city/town) is called what it is called.

Key Words: name, language arts, city


Project Details

Project Level: Basic Project

Curriculum Fit: Social Studies; Language

Technologies Used: Email; List server; Discussion Forum

Collaboration Styles Used: none listed

Full Project Description:

Students (with teacher guidance) will use research techniques to find out why their school (or city/town) was named what it is named.

Students then will post their findings to a blog page. Students will also be encouraged to post to other school's information -- thus promoting peer communication.

Objectives:

Research skills, students knowing more about their school (city/town), typing skills, blogging skills

Project URL: http://www.technospudprojects.com/Projects/nameproject/name.htm


Registration Information

Registration Status: Closed

Registration Dates: 10/15/03 to 11/01/03

Registration Instructions: Registration will begin on October 15th and will be limited to 50 classes. Blog will be available for posting on November 1st. However, your research may begin before then.

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Project Coordinator Information

Jennifer Wagner -
Crossroads Christian School
Corona, California, United States

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