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Hi everyone,

I'm looking for participants for an online collaborative
project. It's called "The Garbage Project" and it's an
information exchange involving how much trash we throw away,
perfect for a lesson about recycling and the environment.
Here is an overview:

The goal of this educational project for students is to
provide an opportunity to gather and analyze data in order
to guide their understanding of the importance of
responsible waste disposal. Using online student-collected
data, they will discover how much garbage is produced by
their household within a week's time. By collecting data in
an online environment, students can share information about
garbage generation and recycling habits with others from
across the country and around the world. This collaboration
will allow for greater learning by teaching students to work
together to solve problems, increasing and promoting
interdisciplin...See More
Jennifer Scagnelli /blockquote>

Sorry to post again to my own message, but I wanted to be sure
the project website is accessible. The link is below, please
feel free to check it out!

On 2/08/07, Jennifer Scagnelli wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm looking for participants for an online collaborative
> project. It's ca...See More
Feb 8, 2007
Jerry /blockquote>

I smiled when I saw your project as I did a garbage project
years ago with my Social Studies classes. I organized it to
involve the Science, Art and Language Arts teachers.

I added your Garbage Project to my Environment page on my
website.

I feel you should add your Garbage Project to the othe...See More
Feb 13, 2007
RonG /blockquote>

On 2/08/07, Jennifer Scagnelli wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm looking for participants for an online collaborative
> project. It's called "The Garbage Project" and it's an
> information exchange involving how much trash we throw
away,
> perfect for a lesson about recycling and the e...See More
Feb 15, 2007
Jennifer Scagnelli /blockquote>

Hi Jerry,

Thanks for posting my project on your site! I checked it out and
you have lots and lots of great, nicely organized resources there!
I'm hoping that teachers can use this project for several
different subject areas as well.

I appreciate your encouragement!

Jennifer

On 2/...See More
Feb 24, 2007
Jennifer Scagnelli /blockquote>

Hi Ron,

I'm so glad that you're interested in participating! Earth Day
does usually come without much notice, doesn't it.

Please let me know if you have any suggestions for the project,
or if you do any activities that you'd like to share. I'd love
to know what you're doing and if you find the pr...See More
Feb 24, 2007


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