Hi All-
I've just started a wiki aimed at 3rd to 5th grade classes on comparing and
contrasting cities around the world. Here's the description I posted on the
first page:
"Many students around the world study geography and specifically, cities. In
the United States, this commonly takes place in third grade. This project,
however, is open to any school class that would like to participate.
The main purpose of this online space is to provide a place for students and
teachers to store information and artifacts created during these city units
of study. Because material related to several different cities will be
published here, students will be able to compare and contrast their home
cities with those of other kids. Teachers will benefit as well by
establishing relationships with teachers around the world and by gleaning
project ideas from these online colleagues. All people involved will also
hone their technological and collaborative skills by working in this wiki
environment.
There are no hard and fast rules for the Cities Around the World wiki.
Teachers can select any activity in which to participate, and are encouraged
to edit the wiki by adding their own ideas.
Right now, this is a private space. Feel free to refer other teachers and
kids here. Eventually, our wiki may be open to the public, so please take
precautions to insure your students' privacy. Do not use students' full
names in this space."
In the wiki, each city has a set of project pages where projects, photos,
book lists, field trip logs. etc can be posted for participating students
and teachers to peruse. There is a city comparison chart, and a page that
will eventually list research resources. The content and structure of this
is open and flexible if participating schools want to have a conversation
about adding depth to the project.
If you'd like to join or just take a look at the wiki, visit
https://citiesaroundtheworld.wikispaces.com/ and request an invitation to
join the space. I'll approve your request as soon as possible.
Thanks,
Lucy Gray
Lead Tech Coach
University of Chicago Charter Schools
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