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by Carol S. & Patsy S.
Jun 3, 2003
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My name is Carol Sparks; my co-worker (Patsy Stephens) and
I teach social studies at Freeport High School in Freeport,
Florida. We’ve received a small grant from our school
district (Walton County) for a program we are
developing, “Our Town, Our Nation.” In this
interdisciplinary course, students w...See More/blockquote>
My name is Carol Sparks; my co-worker (Patsy Stephens) and
I teach social studies at Freeport High School in Freeport,
Florida. We’ve received a small grant from our school
district (Walton County) for a program we are
developing, “Our Town, Our Nation.” In this
interdisciplinary course, students will conduct oral
histories of community members, preserving important links
to the past and providing community service. As well,
students will work with the community to create traveling
and permanent historical displays.
An important part of the program is forging a distance
learning partnership via teleconferencing with a sister
school in another part of the country. Students will share
stories and experiences via interactive televised
learning. The remote site will also e-mail their stories
and histories to ours. As an end-of-term project, our
students will compile both sets of stories—ours and yours—
into a completed publication, for both communities.
Why are we doing this? We teach in a small, rural
community in northwest Florida. Until recently, our
students were largely from traditional, even insular
backgrounds. Now, however, our county is undergoing
tremendous growth and experiencing consequent stress. We
are currently the 5th-fastest growing county in the state.
Although there are only about 40,000 people in our
district, there has been a 25% growth rate in the last
decade. In fact, we expect our county’s population to
double in the next decade. Most of this growth is in the
southern part of the county, along the beaches. Freeport
is the “fault line” where the fast-growing beach area
collides with the agrarian north.
We would like to find a school with an interactive distance
program that is approximately the same size and composition
of our own. Hopefully, by collecting and exchanging
stories, identify both what distinguishes them as members
of a local community and what ties them together as
Americans.
I realize there is little time left in the school year. If
you are interested and/or need further information, please
e-mail me at [email removed].
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Here is some help!
We suggest going over the questions several times. You
should do this a number of times until you feel comfortable
with all questions.
Time is the single most common fault that all test takers
have trouble with. If you are familar with these study
questions and know them well y...See More/blockquote>
Here is some help!
We suggest going over the questions several times. You
should do this a number of times until you feel comfortable
with all questions.
Time is the single most common fault that all test takers
have trouble with. If you are familar with these study
questions and know them well you will save time without
knowing it.
Make sure you pace yourself during the test. Keep track of
how much time you have used not how much is left.
Usually two choices can be eliminated from each question.
If you can not eliminate any answers skip this question and
come back to it.
When required to read a passage such as in the lab
questions you should scan/skim the passage to get a vague
impression then read the questions. You will be surprised
at how some answers come to you very quickly.
Do not guess. Eliminate 1-2 choices then "pick" out the
best choice. You should be willing to bet money on this
choice.
Scientific sounding answers are better than slang sounding
answers.
Avoid extreme statements such as answers with these key
words
always...never...completely...
If the answers contain two answers that are opposite from
each other then one of these is usually correct.
These are some sample TIPS and you can get the rest of the
TIPS from
[link removed]
or the BIOLOGY study guide is ready!
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If you are interested in participating in an exchange for
the 2003-04 school year, let me know.
/blockquote>
I am a teacher in Augusta, Georgia (USA). Would any of
you be interested in participating in an international
postcard exchange OR would you be willing to host our FLAT
STANLEY? Please let me know... your help would be greatly
appreciated!
/blockquote>
Hello,
If you have not already found an exchange to join, I would
love to have you join my exchange. It is international.
It will include all 50 states. As of now, Peru, Germany,
Canada, United Kingdom and Poland have joined also. If
you are interested, please email me your name and
address. THANK YO...See More/blockquote>
Hello,
If you have not already found an exchange to join, I would
love to have you join my exchange. It is international.
It will include all 50 states. As of now, Peru, Germany,
Canada, United Kingdom and Poland have joined also. If
you are interested, please email me your name and
address. THANK YOU! :o)
/blockquote>
Hi elle,
I received your email re: the postcard exchange. My
email to you came back, though. Could you try again?
Thanks, eska
by Jeanne Wright/FL
Jun 16, 2003
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I am setting up a US postcard exchange for the 2003-04
school year. I did it last year and have 20 returning
participants. I am looking for ONE classroom from each
state. Nebraska is still available. If interested, please
email me and I
will add you to our mailing list. You will be responsible
for ob...See More/blockquote>
I am setting up a US postcard exchange for the 2003-04
school year. I did it last year and have 20 returning
participants. I am looking for ONE classroom from each
state. Nebraska is still available. If interested, please
email me and I
will add you to our mailing list. You will be responsible
for obtaining 50 postcards and stamps. You or your
students will write a message including state info,
history, landmarks, etc. and send them out during our
mailing period, Oct. 1 to Nov. 15. I will supply you with
preprinted mailing labels for your convenience. You can
also sign up through my website. My students loved it and
I am sure yours will too! States available are: AL, AK,
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, LA, ME, MA, MO,
MT, NE, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, TX, UT, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY
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For 6 free, reproducible activities for children click below
and on Activities. They are on feelings, positive behaviors,
health, safety, personal safety, and anti-bullying.
There are also over 37, reproducible teacher/counselor
articles and parent handouts on various topics at this site
including "Help...See More/blockquote>
For 6 free, reproducible activities for children click below
and on Activities. They are on feelings, positive behaviors,
health, safety, personal safety, and anti-bullying.
There are also over 37, reproducible teacher/counselor
articles and parent handouts on various topics at this site
including "Helping Children Cope with Anger," "Ten Ways to
Raise Children to USE Drugs," "Solutions Through Peer
Mediation," "20 Ideas for Teaching Citizenship to
Children,""Too Much TV Violence? What Can You Do?" and
"Building Character in Children,""Increasing Parent
Involvement in School."
Click below and on Teacher Articles and Parent Tips.
/blockquote>
Your state is needed for an upcoming Geography Postcard
Exchange. If interested email Angela at
[email removed]
/blockquote>
IF YOU LIVE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STATES, PLEASE READ
THIS IMPORTANT NOTICE! Thank You!
Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri,
Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey,
North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Isl...See More/blockquote>
IF YOU LIVE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STATES, PLEASE READ
THIS IMPORTANT NOTICE! Thank You!
Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri,
Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey,
North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah,
Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, Washington, Wisconsin
and Wyoming.
The International Post Card Exchange is up and running! We
have a number of participants. We have representation for
a vast number of US sites (with the exception of the above
listed states). Internationally, the response has been
phenomenal!! International representation has been
received from several parts of Canada, Germany, Mexico,
Singapore, Poland, UK, and Australia. Several US states
have not yet joined. If you live in one of the following
states, please join and become a part of this WONDERFUL
experience!
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Please send me more information on your postcard exchange. I
teach in NE and have several different grade levels.
Thanks Debbie