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Sponsored Projects introduce new members Collaboratory by encouraging participation in an engaging collaborative project, alongside experienced Collaboratory users. The projects demonstrate the communication and collaboration tools available in the Collaboratory and involve different grade levels, subject areas and communities.
To learn how to join any of these projects, visit the Participate page. |
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iVOTE! and IDNR Biodiversity Projects
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iVOTE! '08
August - December
iVOTE! is a Northwestern University Collaboratory Project initiative funded by the McCormick Tribune Foundation that is encouraging Illinois youth to vote by using the Collaboratory, a web-based collaborative environment, to explore ways to bridge the gap between civic engagement, which motivates youth today, and democratic participation, which shapes public policy in ways that will attract young voters. |
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IDNR Illinois Biodiversity Squirrel Study
Year-round
In this biodiversity project from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Illinois students will collect data on the populations and activities of squirrels around their school that to help scientists learn more about squirrels in Illinois.
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IDNR Illinois Biodiversity Spider Study
February - June
In this biodiversity project, students across Illinois will collect data on the life-cycle and activities of targeted spider populations in and around their school or home to learn more about spiders in Illinois.
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IDNR Illinois Biodiversity Frogs and Toads Study
February - June
In this biodiversity project, students will visit a water source near their school or home and learn more about the location and population numbers of these amphibians by identifying their calls, and collecting and reporting data.
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Sponsored Projects
In 2008, we are using the iCollaboratory Google site with four Sponsored Projects. When you click on the project title, you will be redirected to that opening page with project information and instructions.
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The Collaboratory’s Scariest Stories
October
Students create and share their scariest stories, illustrations and sound effects. Each classroom submits a link to a local legend or a scary place in their community. They also take The Scariest Survey to learn more about the other participating students and what they are most scared of. |
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What I am Most Thankful For
November
Students share a description of what they are most thankful for and why. They can include video, audio images and/or text. |
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Day in Our Neighborhood
March
Students from around the country take pictures and record audio (optional) about their school and community. They share Internet links about their community and take a survey to learn more about each other. Data and photos are shared on an online interactive map. |
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Poetry Month
April
For National Poetry Month, students share and discuss poems they have written and illustrated (optional) in a Poetry Month Nexus community. |
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