Rolling on the River - A Wiki for Creation of Curricular Content
Photo by Larry E. McPherson
As we begin our multidisciplinary unit on the Wolf River and the surrounding area, let's brainstorm ideas for projects and collaborations here. PLEASE ADD TO THESE BEGINNING IDEAS AND PUT YOUR NAME NEXT TO WHAT YOU WRITE SO WE KNOW YOU CONTRIBUTED THAT IDEA AS ONE OF THE PROJECTS YOU WILL BE CONDUCTING WITH YOUR STUDENTS. (Option and 8 should type a bullet point.)
You can also post to the discussion board by clicking on the tab above...or add your own discussion topic! And, finally, there is a blog that you can post to at http://rollingontheriver.blogspot.com/.
This is an exciting project, and thank you for "coming on board!"
Ideas from Julene are:
History:
• History of the Wolf River - invite Keith Kirkland, the Dir. of the Conservancy and video for iMovie; history is on the Conservancy website, too http://www.wolfriver.org/
• The importance of rivers in settlements and cities throughout history around the world - Lucie C.
• The Wolf River: Ghost River to Urban Wetland---------- Conduct research and assigned activities - Lucie C.
Science:
• Water quality studies - testing, what are the results of testing, what do you see as harmful, what can be done to help? - Bill M.
• Watershed and aquifer - what are they, are they changing, how are they changing, what actions could help?
• Nature journaling - Bill M.
• Physical changes - Bill M.
• Effects of channeling in past years on the Wolf today
Art:
• Nature journaling
• Artistic renderings of the river and its surroundings, plants, animals, etc. (paintings, sketches, etc.)
• Digital photography project
English/Literature:
• River poems
• River stories
• 6th grade English students will research poetry, prose, and music lyrics with a river theme.
Math:
• Data analysis coordinated with the scientific studies
• Graphing of data using probeware and graphing calculators with probeware - Jill R.
Music:
• Original compositions with a river theme
• Original compositions (digital) for use with iMovies and podcasts about the river
Technology connections:
• iMovie (video documentaries) related to studies
• iMovie or podcast interview of Keith Kirkland about the Wolf River's history, problems, and future plans
• Photography published as QuickTime movies or printed books
Collaboration ideas:
• Videoconferencing or iChat A/V for student connections and collaboration
• E-mail to collaborate and connect and share results, plans, etc.
• Website postings on the projects conducted
• Podcasts about the river...either facts from studies, art, music, etc.
• Collaborate with students in other parts of the world who are also conducting water studies; share information and ideas
Photo by Larry E. McPherson
As we begin our multidisciplinary unit on the Wolf River and the surrounding area, let's brainstorm ideas for projects and collaborations here. PLEASE ADD TO THESE BEGINNING IDEAS AND PUT YOUR NAME NEXT TO WHAT YOU WRITE SO WE KNOW YOU CONTRIBUTED THAT IDEA AS ONE OF THE PROJECTS YOU WILL BE CONDUCTING WITH YOUR STUDENTS. (Option and 8 should type a bullet point.)
You can also post to the discussion board by clicking on the tab above...or add your own discussion topic! And, finally, there is a blog that you can post to at http://rollingontheriver.blogspot.com/.
This is an exciting project, and thank you for "coming on board!"
Ideas from Julene are:
History:
• History of the Wolf River - invite Keith Kirkland, the Dir. of the Conservancy and video for iMovie; history is on the Conservancy website, too
http://www.wolfriver.org/
• The importance of rivers in settlements and cities throughout history around the world - Lucie C.
• The Wolf River: Ghost River to Urban Wetland---------- Conduct research and assigned activities - Lucie C.
Science:
• Water quality studies - testing, what are the results of testing, what do you see as harmful, what can be done to help? - Bill M.
• Watershed and aquifer - what are they, are they changing, how are they changing, what actions could help?
• Nature journaling - Bill M.
• Physical changes - Bill M.
• Effects of channeling in past years on the Wolf today
Art:
• Nature journaling
• Artistic renderings of the river and its surroundings, plants, animals, etc. (paintings, sketches, etc.)
• Digital photography project
English/Literature:
• River poems
• River stories
• 6th grade English students will research poetry, prose, and music lyrics with a river theme.
Math:
• Data analysis coordinated with the scientific studies
• Graphing of data using probeware and graphing calculators with probeware - Jill R.
Music:
• Original compositions with a river theme
• Original compositions (digital) for use with iMovies and podcasts about the river
Technology connections:
• iMovie (video documentaries) related to studies
• iMovie or podcast interview of Keith Kirkland about the Wolf River's history, problems, and future plans
• Photography published as QuickTime movies or printed books
Collaboration ideas:
• Videoconferencing or iChat A/V for student connections and collaboration
• E-mail to collaborate and connect and share results, plans, etc.
• Website postings on the projects conducted
• Podcasts about the river...either facts from studies, art, music, etc.
• Collaborate with students in other parts of the world who are also conducting water studies; share information and ideas