All Projects in the Collaboratory Created Between July 1, 2003, and June 30, 2004

There were 580 projects created in the Collaboratory between after July 1, 2003, and June 30, 2004. Many of these projects have artifacts in the resources that are attached to them. Some of these projects have been repeated in the classroom for one or more years. Others are new and have never been used. Some of them were started just to get a feeling for what it would be like to create a project in the Collaboratory.

Lab experiment
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-10
Manager: Tech 605
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:41:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This is a test pilot on collecting lab data via a survey. Looking for a solution to collaborate among the teams in class.

V. Der Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne (5-8: stage Two)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Dana Abelson
School: Braeside Elementary School
City, State: Highland Park, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-05 17:31:01
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Unsere Klasse wird einen Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne eröffnen. Wir werden lernen, wie man Brezeln macht. Wir werden lernen, wie man Brezeln kauft und verkauft.

Celebrate Poetry Month
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Lori Abrahams
School: Frederick School
City, State: Grayslake, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:05:02
Date Made Public: 2005-05-24 20:02:04
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Students will research a poet, write a biographical essay about that poet, read and analyze poems written by the poet and then write an original poem in the same style as the poet.

Fanfare Club
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Lori Abrahams
School: Frederick School
City, State: Grayslake, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-11 08:50:14
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Learning to use the Collaboratory website. Skills for posting materials online

Huck Finn's Journey
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Lori Abrahams
School: Frederick School
City, State: Grayslake, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-08 21:48:58
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Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will read Huckleberry Finn, answer questions, participate in discussions and create projects that reflect their understanding of the novel and the period of history in which it is set.

IV. Galería de Gente Famosa de LexiVilla (5-8: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Lori Abrahams
School: Frederick School
City, State: Grayslake, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 15:27:29
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Vamos a aprender algo sobre la gente famosa en el mundo hispanohablante.

Legend of Lady Ilena-A novel study of the Dark Ages to Middle Ages/Medieval Times
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Lori Abrahams
School: Frederick School
City, State: Grayslake, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 11:05:10
Date Made Public: 2006-01-17 08:59:43
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will engage in a variety of integrated learning activities exploring the Dark Ages thru the Middle Ages/Medieval Times while reading the historical novel, " The Legend of Lady Ilena" by Patricia Malone.

Moby Dick
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 12
Manager: Lori Abrahams
School: Frederick School
City, State: Grayslake, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-08 08:57:33
Date Made Public: 2003-07-09 20:48:14
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: After reading "Moby Dick", student will find information on the author and the symbolism used in the book

Moby Dick
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 12
Manager: Lori Abrahams
School: Frederick School
City, State: Grayslake, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-08 08:51:24
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: After reading "Moby Dick", student will find information on the author and the symbolism used in the book

Oh! The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K, 8, 12
Manager: Lori Abrahams
School: Frederick School
City, State: Grayslake, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:10
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This story will be read at the end of the school year. It will be in anticipation of the graduation ceremony. The pre-school, Kindergarten,eighth grade, and high school graduates will listen.

Science Fair
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Lori Abrahams
School: Frederick School
City, State: Grayslake, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-12 12:19:18
Date Made Public: 2006-03-14 14:12:15
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will work individually on experiments for the fair. First they will conduct research, then they will begin testing and analysis.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition: The Journals : Writing in the First Person
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Lori Abrahams
School: Frederick School
City, State: Grayslake, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-13 14:50:11
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Students will examine both real and fictional journal entries from the Lewis and Clark exhibition to learn the concept of writing in the first person voice, and to learn to discriminate between fact and fiction. They will improve writing skills by keeping their own journals. A hands (and feet) - on vocabulary game will be designed and played! Students may choose one of two extension activities.

Understanding Reconstruction
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6, 8
Manager: Lori Abrahams
School: Frederick School
City, State: Grayslake, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-09 13:09:39
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Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: A variety of activities designed to help students understand the economic, social and political conditions at the end of the Civil War and during Reconstruction.

V. La Tortillería de la Pequeña Gallina Roja (5-8: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Lori Abrahams
School: Frederick School
City, State: Grayslake, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-08 14:31:22
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: ¡Tenemos una Tortillería de la Pequeña Gallina Roja! Vamos a hacer tortillas. Vamos a vender tortillas.

V. La Tortillería de la Pequeña Gallina Roja (K-4: Sage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Lori Abrahams
School: Frederick School
City, State: Grayslake, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-08 13:03:57
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: ¡Tenemos una Tortillería de la Pequeña Gallina Roja! Vamos a vender tortillas.

Initial taxonomy
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 6-Univ
Manager: Amani Abuhabsah
School: Dawes, Charles Gates
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 09:24:24
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project is designed to let the students find an organism from each of the five kingdoms of life. The students write the seven step taxonomy, include a picture, and some facts.

Notable African American Chicagoans
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 4-6
Manager: Lola Adekunle
School: The University of Chicago
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-08 00:33:53
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a test of the Collaboratory system. I am just making this sample project to more fully understand Collaboratory.

A Journey to Imperial Rome
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Carol Adolphus-Castro
School: Chappell Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-18 13:44:13
Date Made Public: 2006-09-14 13:15:03
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: A curriculum unit developed for students in grades 6 - 8 about life in Imperial Rome.

Online Teaching Facilitation Community
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Judith Akers
School: Oakton Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-27 16:43:41
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This Nexus Community will provide virtual space for educators who have completed online courses which support credentialed and experienced secondary and mid-level teachers to transition into roles as online teachers or support educational leaders to become effective leaders for K-12 online learning. Members of this community will meet on an ongoing basis to interact with one another about issues related to online learning.

Careers for Our Futures
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Nancy Alcaraz
School: Dirksen Elem and JHS
City, State: Joliet, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-06 10:28:33
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Through research and interviewing students will become familiar with various careers. Next they will take career aptitude test. After selecting a career that they may potentially enjoy, they will present a final project sharing the elements of this career.

SBCI Pilot Areas 9 and 17: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Mable Alfred
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-16 01:13:19
Date Made Public: 2005-08-30 21:50:24
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This Collaboratory project introduces SBCI Project Learning Teams to ways in which they can use the Nexus to share and discuss standards-based curricular activities being developed by their teachers.

rollof thunder, here my cry
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-8
Manager: Don Allen
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:18:12
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: to understand the socio-economic and educational conditions of the south in the jim crow era.

Science Article Analysis
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Lisa Allen
School: Alexandre Dumas Elementary
City, State: Chicago, Il
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:14
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will select an online article relating to any scientific concept or theme. The student will then read the article, summarize the article, and write a one page reflection.

Helen Keller
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Aimee Allison
School: Dominican University
City, State: River Forest, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-06 11:15:31
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: After reading Helen Keller, students will research information about Helen Keller's life and about the era in which she lived.

Scientific Method
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Laura Allison
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-23 14:06:18
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Gaining knowledge using the scientific method.

Body Systems
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 5
Manager: James Altman
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-15 10:27:26
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: To create a life size diagram of two major body systems.

bats
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 1
Manager: Debbie Amstadter
School: F. W. Reilly
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:22:52
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: nocturnal animals

Lincoln Recycling Project
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): K-2
Manager: Amy Anderson
School: Mundelein Elementary District 75
City, State: Mundelein, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-11 12:32:25
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Lincoln School students will learn about methods of recycling and develop a recycling program for Lincoln School.

Job Applications and Resumes
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Barbara Anderson
School: Longfellow Elementary School
City, State: Wheaton, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 14:02:45
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: These high school students, grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, will be introduced to what is needed for them to be competitive in today's job market. The students will complete a job interest inventory to begin their task. Next the students will be introduced to the various requirements of job applications, letters of resume, cover letters, job interviews, and follow up letters to the prospective employers. These components are to help the students become equipped to be marketable prospects in the job workforce.

Online Teaching Facilitation Community
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Corene Anderson
School: Oakton Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-27 16:43:41
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Apple Orchard Field Trip
Subject(s): Science, Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K
Manager: Debra Anderson
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-16 14:02:00
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The Kindergarten class will visit an apple orchard as a culminating activity to the apple science unit. l

Microscope Madness
Subject(s): Science, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Michelle Anderson
School: Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A
City, State: Lemont, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 14:09:38
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 13:27:28
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: A 7th grade Biology class will use the scientific skills: observing, collecting careful data, and using the compound light microscope to create a reflective presentation.

neighborhood
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 11
Manager: Pershing Anderson
School: Curie Metropolitan High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-09 10:46:28
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: p\:hoto 3 class will shoot and discuss family and community.

07 Oceanography Explorations
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Darlene Andre
School: Meadowbrook School
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-01 09:18:48
Date Made Public: 2003-12-02 09:27:49
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Oceanography Explorations provides students with opprotunities to learn more about the ocean and ocean life. Students will work in teams to research and share their knowledge.

Cinderella Stories
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Darlene Andre
School: Meadowbrook School
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:46
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will become familiar with several versions of the Cinderella story. They will then be able to compare and contrast this story with the original Cinderella story.

CPS SBCI: Creating a Project in the Collaboratory
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3, Univ
Manager: Darlene Andre
School: Meadowbrook School
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-24 14:15:42
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project provides an an introduction to creating a project in the Collaboratory and explores how a project can be used to support teachers creating standards-based curricular activities.

Famous Black Americans
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Technology
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Darlene Andre
School: Meadowbrook School
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-30 08:10:41
Date Made Public: 2004-02-10 09:31:38
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project will assist fifth grade students better understand the many contributions of Black Americans.

Forgotten Peoples of the West
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Darlene Andre
School: Northbrook District 28
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-28 13:02:52
Date Made Public: 2004-07-29 03:17:18
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Students will study the Spanish Missions, the Native Americans, the Chinese and African Americans. They will select one group and research what pushed them away from where home was and what pulled them into a new life in the west. They will construct a journal recalling why they left, where they settled and their reasons for settling there.. Include the land, the resources and what contributions they made to their new area.

Fractions
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Darlene Andre
School: Meadowbrook School
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-22 13:22:28
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This is a test of the features of Collaboratory-Not Public

Harold Washington, Mayor of Chicago
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7-Univ
Manager: Darlene Andre
School: Meadowbrook School
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project will assist students and teachers with the Chicago History Fair Project, when locating information on Harold Washington, Mayor of Chicago. What they will learn will be information about the first African-American Mayor of the City of Chicago, the effect he made on this city and his many accomplishments he made; in Chicago and in the world.

Herbert Education Links
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 1-8
Manager: Darlene Andre
School: Meadowbrook School
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-19 10:59:27
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This is a resource for educators to find good web sites to use with their students.

Imani All Mine
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Darlene Andre
School: Meadowbrook School
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: On the basis of the novel Imani All Mine, students will reflect on the issues confronting urban adolescents. Students will be asked to situate the novel in literary, socio-economic, health terms.

Love That Dog
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-4
Manager: Darlene Andre
School: Meadowbrook School
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:53
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Third and fourth grade students will conduct research on the poetry in the book Love That Dog by Sharon Creech. Students will be introduced to several well-known poems and poets which are in the book and will share their knowledge about the poets as the book is read aloud.

Moving West - Westward Expansion
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Darlene Andre
School: Meadowbrook School
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-31 09:46:07
Date Made Public: 2004-04-26 14:19:50
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Students will work in small groups to become experts on specific events in history related to Westward Expansion.

raisin in the sun and racial discrimination
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-10
Manager: Darlene Andre
School: Meadowbrook School
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Students will read Raisin in the Sun, paying attention to the issues of racial discrimination in Chicago during the time of the play. They will analyze the issues and determine if they are applicable to Chicago today.

READING CLUB
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Social Sciences, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Darlene Andre
School: Meadowbrook School
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-02 13:08:58
Date Made Public: 2003-12-06 08:24:54
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: The students of Homer Junior High will write book reviews online from a reading list. They may write a poem about the book instead of a review. This is a Media Center contest and collaboratory project with all the students and Language Arts teachers.

The Cybrary
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Darlene Andre
School: Meadowbrook School
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-19 09:24:43
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: In this project you will learn about how a Cybrary may be used as a project resource. You will use a cybrary for research. You will then learn how to create and mange a Cybrary as a project resource.

The Middle Ages: What kind of lives did people live?
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 11-12
Manager: Darlene Andre
School: Meadowbrook School
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Having read a medieval mystery novel from the approved list, students will reflect on the social conditions under which people lived then. We will use the 5 areas of investigation from the Illinois Standards (Political, Economics, History, Geography, and Social Structures).

They're Coming After Me Now!
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Darlene Andre
School: Meadowbrook School
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:52
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This will be a tie-in project for 8th grade students in conjunction with studying the Holocaust in their Social Science classes. After choosing and reading a book about young people and their experiences in the Holocaust, students will be placed into a scenario where their ethnic group is being exterminated. They will have to come up with stategies for survival for themselves and their families.

WAM WebMag
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Darlene Andre
School: Meadowbrook School
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 12:47:05
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: The WAM WebMag is an online literary magazine that will feature the writing, art and music creations of middle school students. The WAM WebMag will also provide an opportunity for middle school students to respond to the work of the peers.

Biomes
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9
Manager: Karisa Andrianopoulos
School: Palatine High School
City, State: Palatine , IL
Date Created: 2004-03-10 20:18:53
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Students will act as travel agents, create a brochure, poster, and a commercial while selling their selected biome to their classmates (The Future Travelers of America).

Birds
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 3-5
Manager: Anna Armstrong
School: Mundelein Elementary School District 75
City, State: Mundelein, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-27 14:20:02
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will study habits and patterns of birds so that they can attract certain species to our school garden.

Lincoln Recycling Project
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): K-2
Manager: Anna Armstrong
School: Mundelein Elementary School District 75
City, State: Mundelein, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-11 12:32:25
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Lincoln School students will learn about methods of recycling and develop a recycling program for Lincoln School.

Character Counts RLAS -116
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 1-8
Manager: Mary Lou Arnold
School: Round Lake Middle School
City, State: Round Lake , IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:12
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will choose one of two books based on grade level. Students in grades 1-3 will read and complete the activities that coordinate with the book Ms. Rumphius. Students in grades 4-8 will read The River Ran Wild, and complete the appropriate activities.

Chinese Language Camp
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Chris Backiel
School: Stillshadow Design
City, State: Portland, ME
Date Created: 2004-01-15 14:32:05
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: In depth look at the Chinese language

Butterflies
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 1
Manager: Sister Bernadette Badsing
School: St. Anne School
City, State: Barrington, Il
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:22:58
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The birth and migration of buterflies

It's a Small World After All: Diversity / Learning About You .. Learning About Me
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Sawar Baig
School: Stephen K. Hayt Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-03 08:46:16
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Beginning activities will help teachers learn about their students. Students will find out about their learning styles. Activities in this project will help create a better awareness of the diversities within a school.

SBCI Pilot Areas 1 and 8: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Sondra Baker
School: River Trails School District 26
City, State: Mt. Prospect, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-15 16:48:29
Date Made Public: 2005-03-29 10:19:49
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

SBCI Pilot Areas 10 and 16: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Sondra Baker
School: River Trails School District 26
City, State: Mt. Prospect, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-16 01:23:47
Date Made Public: 2003-11-16 17:52:53
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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SBCI Pilot Areas 13 and 14: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Sondra Baker
School: River Trails School District 26
City, State: Mt. Prospect, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-16 01:32:42
Date Made Public: 2003-11-16 17:57:27
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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SBCI Pilot Areas 3 and 11: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Sondra Baker
School: River Trails School District 26
City, State: Mt. Prospect, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-15 17:02:33
Date Made Public: 2003-11-16 18:00:46
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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SBCI Pilot Areas 4 and 12: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Sondra Baker
School: River Trails School District 26
City, State: Mt. Prospect, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-16 00:43:15
Date Made Public: 2003-11-16 18:01:05
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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SBCI Pilot Areas 5 and 15: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Sondra Baker
School: River Trails School District 26
City, State: Mt. Prospect, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-16 00:52:42
Date Made Public: 2003-11-16 18:01:24
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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SBCI Pilot Areas 6 and 18: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Sondra Baker
School: River Trails School District 26
City, State: Mt. Prospect, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-16 01:05:39
Date Made Public: 2004-06-08 08:37:18
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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SBCI Pilot Areas 9 and 17: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Sondra Baker
School: River Trails School District 26
City, State: Mt. Prospect, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-16 01:13:19
Date Made Public: 2005-08-30 21:50:24
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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If you give a mouse a cookie
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-2
Manager: Rima Balciunas
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:07
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Activity involves students to think of a sequential event to a follow another and to bring the sequence full circle to the beginning event. Class will brainstorm ideas and write a sequel story to the book: IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE

SBCI Pilot Areas 6 and 18: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Monica Balen
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-16 01:05:39
Date Made Public: 2004-06-08 08:37:18
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Green Eggs & Ham
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK
Manager: Mary Ann Bangert
School: Immaculate Conception School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-04 09:49:10
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Parent reads Green Eggs & Ham at home & does project with child

HOU Star Clusters
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 10-Univ
Manager: Jackie Barge
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-16 15:26:37
Date Made Public: 2003-12-22 14:13:47
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: An understanding of the life cycles of stars is fundamental to at least three of the NSES goals for science education: those dealing with understanding the origin of elements, solar system, and galaxies. One of the best ways to learn about the life cyle of stars is to create an H-R diagram of a star cluster. Hands-On Universe astronomy students will use open star cluster images and HOU image processing software to classify stars by their color. By plotting stars on a relative H-R diagram (apparent magnitude vs. color, students will be able to estimate the distance to the star cluster and its probable age.

HOU Star Clusters
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 10-Univ
Manager: Jackie Barge
School: Walter Payton College Prep
City, State: Chicago, Il
Date Created: 2003-12-16 15:26:37
Date Made Public: 2003-12-22 14:13:47
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Job Applications and Resumes
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Ethel Barker
School: Chicago Public Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 14:02:45
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Poetry Corner
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Ethel Barker
School: Chicago Public Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-16 19:16:44
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The following project will assist students in developing a portfolio of their poetry. Students will try out different poetry styles.

E2T2 Learning Teams Workshop Day 1
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Rich Barone
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-22 11:03:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is the project for the Lake County NCLB Learning Team staff development day. Participants can review this project as they wish to reinforce the training session.

E2T2 Learning Teams Workshop Day 2
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Rich Barone
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-10 21:17:43
Date Made Public: 2004-02-17 04:42:15
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is the project for the Lake County NCLB Learning Team staff development day. Participants can review this project as they wish to reinforce the training session.

eCourse ePortfolio
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Rich Barone
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-20 21:24:08
Date Made Public: 2005-02-07 14:59:09
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project is an introduction to the Collaboratory ePortfolio. Participants learn how to create Binders and Folders, create ePortfolio documents using Web-based document templates, manage student work created using Web-based document templates, and use document communication tools.

My Year in Writing
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-8
Manager: Rich Barone
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-22 23:23:48
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Using the ePortfolio to collect student writing samples is very useful. Teachers, mentors, and reviewers can make comments to privately respond to what they have read. Students may make changes to their documents, reacting to the comments they receive.

Write a Great Story
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-12
Manager: Rich Barone
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-03 04:47:48
Date Made Public: 2004-12-08 13:06:19
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Writing a great story is an exciting way to share your ideas with other people. We will be writing stories in our ePortfolios to share with others in our class, the Collaboratory, or on the Internet.

Deserts
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Juliann Barsocchi
School: Mundelein Elementary School District 75
City, State: Mundelein, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-11 13:57:03
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will use a desert picture and describe what they see in the picture. They will use facts learned in the desert unit to inform the reader about specific desert features.

A Journey to Imperial Rome
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 4-8
Manager: Nancy Barth
School: St. Frances of Rome School
City, State: Cicero, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-07 13:59:01
Date Made Public: 2004-07-08 16:50:46
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: A curriculum unit developed for grades 4 - 8 about life in ancient Rome.

A Journey to Imperial Rome
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Nancy Barth
School: St. Frances of Rome School
City, State: Cicero, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-18 13:44:13
Date Made Public: 2006-09-14 13:15:03
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: A curriculum unit developed for students in grades 6 - 8 about life in Imperial Rome.

Me and My Tree
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Nancy Barth
School: St. Frances of Rome School
City, State: Cicero, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-13 22:17:15
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 14:26:12
Most Recent Start Date: 2005-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will research their ancestry, write an autobiography or biography and review a book that depicts life as an ancestor may have experienced it.

Multi-cultural physical adornment project
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Nancy Barth
School: St. Frances of Rome School
City, State: Cicero, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-15 11:12:10
Date Made Public: 2003-07-17 20:44:37
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: We are going to be learning about cultural traditions, how clothing and other visible details of dress are related to geography, climate, religion, etc.

The Truth About Sharks
Subject(s): Science, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Amy Barton
School: Herbert Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-06 19:23:13
Date Made Public: 2003-07-12 21:10:58
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will research sharks to discover that sharks are valuable animals, in danger because of humans. They will write essays to dispel shark myths and create posters showing fascinating shark facts.

The Watsons go to Birmingham in 1963
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-8
Manager: Kathryn Battiste
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:51
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students learn about the civil rights era. they learnhow prejudice people can be.

Racism, To Kill A Mockngbird, and History
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 10-12
Manager: Gary Baxter
School: Lee County (AL) Board of Education
City, State: Opelika, AL
Date Created: 2003-07-15 10:53:23
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students in grades 10-12 will examine racism in To Kill A Mockingbird and examine historical events that reflected prejudice and segregation.

Reflections From 6th Grade
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Matthew Beauchem
School: North Shore School District #112
City, State: HIghland Park, Il
Date Created: 2004-01-26 08:31:24
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The students will reflect on the activities and classes from the year. They will be able to use pictures and writing from the year.

Data Interpretation
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Donald Beck
School: F. W. Reilly
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:24:03
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Student will gather, input and analyze data for a given topic in mathematics.

Nocturnal animals
Subject(s): Science, English/Lang Arts, Applied Arts
Grade(s): 1
Manager: Donald Beck
School: F. W. Reilly
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:26:49
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This unit is about nocturnal animals such as owls and bats.

Communities of the past
Subject(s): Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 2-3
Manager: Kathleen Beening
School: St. Anne School
City, State: Barrington, Il
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:23:32
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: my third grade class will create a butterfly garden. They will research types of butterflies that are attracted to particular vegetation

Mission: Nutrition
Subject(s): Phys Ed./Health Ed.
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Susan Behringer
School: Apex Middle School
City, State: Apex, NC
Date Created: 2003-11-12 08:10:27
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This nutrition project will focus on vitamin and mineral fortification, healthy snacks, nutrient supplementation and eating disorders.

Fair Weather
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-5
Manager: Marlyn Benavides
School: John F. Kennedy High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 10:48:02
Date Made Public: 2003-07-09 20:46:34
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: As an extension to the reading of Fair Weather by Richard Peck, students will discover Chicago as it was in the 1890s

SBCI Pilot Areas 1 and 8: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Marilyn Benjamin
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-15 16:48:29
Date Made Public: 2005-03-29 10:19:49
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Vergie Goes to School with us Boys
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Beth Berkelhamer
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:23:47
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will learn about a young girl who goes to school for the first time with her brothers. They will discuss the value of education and the freedom we have as Americans to eduaction. Students will write letters home as Vergie telling about their first few weeks at school.

Looking at Student Writing
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Janet Bertucci
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-03 13:58:57
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Our whole faculty study group will be looking at examples of student writing. The purpose is to determine if a more authentic audience for writing will improve the quality of the writing.

Student Writing 7C
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Janet Bertucci
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-06 09:24:52
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My seventh grade class is studying how a writer's purpose and audience are interrelated. They will submit work that I will be commenting on in an effort to see if an authentic audience improves students' writing.

Anne Frank
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 6-7
Manager: Sue Betzolt
School: Materinty BVM School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:07
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The students will attain a knowledge of how the Holocaust impacted on the life of one Jewish family and how steretypical thinking can lead to mistakes.

Learning About Careers
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Carrene Beverly-Bass
School: Dvorak Math Science Technology Academy,
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 15:59:49
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 14:25:41
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will research a career choice, using the results from of an on-line career aptitude survey. Then students will post the results of their research in the Collaboratory Project "Learning About Careers."

Presidential Elections
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Carrene Beverly-Bass
School: Dvorak Math Science Technology Academy,
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:24
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will gather statistical result from previous elections and select the winners of the 2004 presidential election.

Herbert Education Links
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 1-8
Manager: Lisa Bezella
School: Herbert Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-19 10:59:27
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a resource for educators to find good web sites to use with their students.

Scott County Global Academy
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 5-12
Manager: Jeanne Biddle
School: Scott County Schools
City, State: Georgetown, KY
Date Created: 2003-12-17 18:19:37
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: A global forum for students and administrators to communicate and develop on-going partnerships between Invitational Schools, Sister-City relationships, and international exchange students.

Frank Lloyd Wright
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Robert Biesek
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-02 10:56:26
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The students will learn about the life and work of famed Illinois architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Many of his contribtutions can be visited in Oak Park, a nearby suburb of Chicago. His life's work and architectural innovations are still of importance today.

Rainforests
Subject(s): Science, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Robert Biesek
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:47
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will cover the importance of rainforests in the world. They will learn of many the specific physical features of rainforests and why it is important to protect and preserve them for the rest of our planet.

3. Project Citizen - Getting a New School
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Social Sciences, Mathematics
Grade(s): 5-7, Univ
Manager: Brian Billings
School: Byrd Academy
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-23 23:44:56
Date Made Public: 2004-06-08 02:29:17
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: The intent of Project Citizen is to motivate and enable young people to enjoy the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizenship. Students will identify a problem that is near and dear to them and will write about the problem, alternative solutions, develop a class policy and corresponding action plan to implement their policy.

Student Autobiography
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Applied Arts
Grade(s): 12
Manager: Jelaine Binford
School: Curie Metropolitan High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-09 14:25:13
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Senior students will create an autobiography utilizing application software skills learned in Information Technology classes.

US History
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 10-12
Manager: Randy Bishop
School: Middleton High School
City, State: Middleton, TN
Date Created: 2004-01-15 08:33:54
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: To view the changes in our nation over the last 100 years. Relating the events to modern occurances will be emphasized.

computers
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 7-9
Manager: Linda Blakeley
School: Sherrard Community Unit #200
City, State: Sherrard, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-14 09:04:13
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: To help students develop a PowerPoint

practice
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 1
Manager: Jeanne Bleck
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-27 07:36:34
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: We are practicing how to create and save a project.

Research Projects
Subject(s): Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): PreK, K-11
Manager: Stephanie Block
School: Braeside Elementary School
City, State: Highland Park, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-15 20:39:27
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Names Project Write your first name and then answer the questions about it. Click the "Submit" button at the end and then "Click Here" to see ALL THE NAMES..

Multiplication
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Brenda Blue
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-29 10:59:37
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will be introduced to the process of multiplication.

Cultures Around The World
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 5
Manager: brandy bolden
School: columbia
City, State: chicago, il
Date Created: 2003-10-08 19:26:48
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Students will explore various cultures through literature.They will learn about the various customs that are unique to each culture.

Chicago Bungalows
Subject(s): Mathematics, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Cathy Bollin
School: St. Viator School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-10 22:37:24
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2005-04-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: The students will research the architectural elements of the Chicago bungalow using a WebQuest and work collaboratively to develop checklist of elements that fit bungalows in their neighborhood.

SBCI Pilot Areas 5 and 15: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Natasha Bolton
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-16 00:52:42
Date Made Public: 2003-11-16 18:01:24
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

SBCI Pilot Areas 6 and 18: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Helena Bonaparte
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-16 01:05:39
Date Made Public: 2004-06-08 08:37:18
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Designing Rubrics for Standards-Based Assessments
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Hilda Boothroyd
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-04 12:12:24
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project provides guidelines and direction for selecting and designing rubrics for Standards-Based Assessments.

SBCI Pilot Areas 2 and 7: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Hilda Boothroyd
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-05 12:58:35
Date Made Public: 2005-09-12 12:16:19
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Math *
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Dawn Boykin
School: Middleton High School
City, State: Middleton, TN
Date Created: 2004-01-29 12:23:20
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This will be an ongoing project to prepare for the Terra Nova.

English 1G
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9
Manager: John Breen
School: Gordon Tech High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-20 14:55:26
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project is a high school freshman English class. Activities will be assigned to them through the project related to ascertaining learning styles and language study.

John Breen
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9
Manager: John Breen
School: Gordon Tech High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-15 11:52:29
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: resources for John to consider using

Reading/Writing Course
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9
Manager: John Breen
School: Gordon Tech High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-15 10:54:44
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This "project" covers required activities in the Reading/Writing Course at Gordon Tech High School in the summer of 2004

READING CLUB
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Social Sciences, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Barbara Bresingham
School: Homer Community Consolidated School District
City, State: Homer Glen, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-02 13:08:58
Date Made Public: 2003-12-06 08:24:54
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Computer Club
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Jeanette Briseno
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-20 11:43:37
Date Made Public: 2004-05-10 20:43:46
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will participate in a variety of activities that will promote the use of technology throughout the Middle School at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.

Mega Fall Meeting
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 4-Univ
Manager: Jeanette Briseno
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-02 11:26:42
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Project list for guests of the MEGA Fall Meeting. This is a sampling of award-winning projects and runners' up.

Optical Illusion
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 8-10
Manager: Jeanette Briseno
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-20 11:31:24
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: To introduce the cause and effects of optical illusions on the eye and mind.

Salem Witch Hunt
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7-12
Manager: Jeanette Briseno
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-20 10:47:45
Date Made Public: 2003-11-06 14:26:49
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Research will be conducted by Alternative students in Illinois to find information about the hysteria associated with the Salem witch trials. Students will complete a variey of activities and prepare a Powerpoint presentation. The presentation will be given to the class.

Team America Rocketry Challenge 2004
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 7-12
Manager: Jeanette Briseno
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-18 21:12:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students build and fly 2-stage rocket carrying 2 fresh eggs and electronic altimeter to 1250 feet. 100 schools closest to mark compete for cash prizes at national flyoff.

This is how we do it!
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 10-12
Manager: Jeanette Briseno
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-18 12:19:28
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: SASS students working on projects in the lab.

The Campaign 2004 Project
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 7-8, 11-12
Manager: David Brothman
School: North Chicago Unit District 187
City, State: North Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:16
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will research the political campaign process and then persuade their classmates to support a candidate.

The Most Important People in my Life
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-3
Manager: Rebecca Brown
School: John F. Kennedy High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-03 15:09:57
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 14:27:16
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My project would involve students' reflections on the most important people in their lives.Projects would be written, verbal or graphically represented (through art).

Political Parties
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Carolyn Browne
School: Dominican University
City, State: River Forest, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-06 11:15:30
Date Made Public: 2003-11-15 00:27:18
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will learn the structure and functions of political parties in the United States.

MSA Week Resources
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Connie Bruno
School: Healy Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-19 11:14:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Minority Student Achievement (MSA) selected sites Black History and Brown v. Board of Education.

HOU Star Clusters
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 10-Univ
Manager: Stephanie Bruser
School: Lakes Community High School
City, State: Lake Villa, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-16 15:26:37
Date Made Public: 2003-12-22 14:13:47
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Homelessness: Homecoming
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Noreen Bubalo
School: De La Cruz Middle School
City, State: Chicago, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:49:07
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: After reading the novel,Homecoming by Cynthia Voight, the students will research the topic of homelessness. They will produce a persuasive essay on ways a community can help the homeless.

Our America
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Antoinette Bufford
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:25
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will compare their lives to the characters in the story. Student will decide if these circumstances, could occur in their community. Student will design a community.

Bufford 7 Grade Science
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Daniel Bufford
School: Middleton High School
City, State: Middleton, TN
Date Created: 2004-02-12 08:26:31
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: A study of Earth in space and motions of the solar sytem. The class will research the motions of the earth.

The Enormous Turnip
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Meghan Burge
School: Parkersburg Catholic High School
City, State: Parkersburg, WV
Date Created: 2003-07-07 10:48:49
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: After listening to the folktale The Enormous Turnip, students will read other versions of this tale, vote on their favorite version, and try their hand at writing their own variation of the tale. Then students can write a book review about the version they liked best.

Helen Keller
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Joanne Burger
School: Lincoln Middle School
City, State: Mt. Prospect, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-06 11:15:31
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: After reading Helen Keller, students will research information about Helen Keller's life and about the era in which she lived.

Study of economic diversity in the US
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 12
Manager: Joanne Burger
School: Lincoln Middle School
City, State: Mt. Prospect, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:13:58
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This unit is prepared for a high school economics course focusing on the role of economics in American society. Each group will be asked to evaluate their community and present differences that they would see in the community were it at different socio-economic levels. This juxtaposition of communities will allow the groups to evaluate the cause and effects of economics on American society.

The 1960s in the U.S.
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Joanne Burger
School: Lincoln Middle School
City, State: Mt. Prospect, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-28 19:30:44
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will visually experience culture and history of the 60s, including the development of civil rights.

This Way for the Gas Ladies and Gentlemen
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 12
Manager: Joanne Burger
School: Lincoln Middle School
City, State: Mt. Prospect, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-06 11:15:33
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My 12th. grade class will study the novel, learning of the much broader scope of the Holocaust.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition: The Journals : Writing in the First Person
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Autumn Burkett
School: Palestine Grade School
City, State: Palestine, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-13 14:50:11
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Lego Robotics
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Michele Burns
School: Widener University
City, State: Chester, PA
Date Created: 2003-11-04 08:33:36
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project helps students in the 9 - 14 age group to learn team skills, research methods, and engineering ideas needed to prepare student teams to enter the First Lego League competition in September 2004.

The Enormous Turnip
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Patty Burns
School: Da Vinci Academy
City, State: Elgin, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 10:48:49
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

NASA Explorer School
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Shelly Burrell
School: John F. Kennedy High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-06 17:40:46
Date Made Public: 2003-07-17 20:45:06
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: NES projects, plans, schedules and communications will be centered through the Collaboratory Project.

Prayer
Subject(s): Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Sister Ann Busch
School: St. Anne School
City, State: Barrington, Il
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:29:38
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The students will become familiar with different prayers.

Simple Machines
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Colleen Butler
School: Lincoln Elementary School, NSSD 112
City, State: Highland Park, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-11 12:31:20
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will learn about the six simple machines and their uses.

Celebrate Poetry Month
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Toni Butts
School: Dunne Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:05:02
Date Made Public: 2005-05-24 20:02:04
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will research a poet, write a biographical essay about that poet, read and analyze poems written by the poet and then write an original poem in the same style as the poet.

The Power of Poetry
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Toni Butts
School: Dunne Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:15
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will research a poet, copy a poem, and create a multimedia interpretation of the chosen writer.

Baseball
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Science, Mathematics
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Henry C
School: Viking Middle School
City, State: Gurnee , IL
Date Created: 2003-10-08 18:58:32
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2005-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will use this unit to research the history of baseball, including but not limited to, the Negro league, All American Women's Baseball League and the MLB. This thematic unit will encompass literature about baseball, using math involved in scoring the game, the science of maintaining the ballpark and the weather as well as the history of the sport.

Charlotte's Web
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 2-3
Manager: Henry C
School: Viking Middle School
City, State: Gurnee , IL
Date Created: 2003-10-08 18:58:37
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will hold a mock trial.

Fifth Grade Reading Group Projects
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Applied Arts
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Henry C
School: Viking Middle School
City, State: Gurnee , IL
Date Created: 2003-10-08 15:38:49
Date Made Public: 2003-11-06 14:25:46
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project will focus on activities related to the novels read in fifth grade. The first one is The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson, followed in the winter by Belle Prater's Boy by Ruth White.

Share Your Community-Chicago- (ePortfolio eCourse)
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 3-8
Manager: Henry C
School: Viking Middle School
City, State: Gurnee , IL
Date Created: 2003-10-08 00:49:40
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will be discussing and researching the buildings and important places within their communities. They will take a survey of the knowledge they are coming to the class with. Finally they will be sharing ePortfolio documents containing digital pictures of their community, as well as sound, text, and viedo files.

Hawthorn Digital Portfolio (Sample) - early grades
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 1-2
Manager: Katie Cahill
School: Fremont Elementary School
City, State: Mundelein, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-11 10:05:59
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: The digital portfolio is a place to capture, store, reflect and comment on student writing.

Trail of Tears
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Paula Calabrese
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:18:11
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Student will learn about Trail of Tears,including dates, locations, key persons, and history of Oklahoma

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
Subject(s): Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Social Sciences
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Victoria Caldwell
School: Julian
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:06
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: After reading Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Suess, second graders will compare their food likes and dislikes with other students. They will learn about the benefits of good nutrition.

Imani All Mine
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Victoria Caldwell
School: Julian
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:41:16
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Students will read the story of an urban teen mother written her own voice and Ebonics dialect. Students will explore the issues confronting urban adolescents suggested by the novel.

Salem Witch Trial Information
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 9-11
Manager: Victoria Caldwell
School: Julian
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-02 10:39:24
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: These are some helpful links on the Salem Witch Trials.

The Harris family by R.M. Johnson
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Victoria Caldwell
School: Julian
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:05
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This book is about a family of males who grew up without a father and how their lives are effected by this.

Krista's Ready Reference
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Krista Calhoun-Casper
School: Dominican University
City, State: River Forest, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-01 15:45:48
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Krista's useful websites

Legend of Lady Ilena-A novel study of the Dark Ages to Middle Ages/Medieval Times
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Robert Camargo
School: John F. Kennedy High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 11:05:10
Date Made Public: 2006-01-17 08:59:43
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Initial taxonomy
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 6-Univ
Manager: Mary Ellen Caplis
School: Dawes, Charles Gates
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 09:24:24
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project is designed to let the students find an organism from each of the five kingdoms of life. The students write the seven step taxonomy, include a picture, and some facts.

Biology
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-10
Manager: Patsy Darlene Cardwell
School: Middleton High School
City, State: Middleton, TN
Date Created: 2004-01-15 08:23:51
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: I will be teaching a Biology class that will be concentrating on the Biology Gateway standards for the next 4 months.

Exploring Nunavut, our newest neigbor to the north
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-7
Manager: MaryBeth Carey
School: West Middle School
City, State: Muscatine, IA
Date Created: 2003-07-11 22:17:34
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 14:24:53
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: In this project the students will explore a part of Canada that recently had been created as new territory called Nunavut. As explorers, the student will become knowledgeable about the area, the land and people, and the economy of this newly designated land called NUNAVUT

2009 History Fair
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Angie Carr
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-10 11:09:26
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2008-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: History Fair 2009 theme: "The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies"

Civil Rights mini-History Fair
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Angie Carr
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-27 14:04:13
Date Made Public: 2008-03-20 16:05:04
Most Recent Start Date: 2008-04-01 01:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: A warm-up acitivity to prepare you for history fair in your 7th or 8th grade year.

Contexts of the Constitution
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Angie Carr
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-20 21:02:15
Date Made Public: 2004-04-25 18:58:48
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Students will gain an appreciation for the complexity of the task involved in coming to consensus about the Constitution of the United States, as well as an understanding of the many forces, beliefs, experiences and opinions that shaped that document and the government it defines.

Huck Finn's Journey
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Angie Carr
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-08 21:48:58
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Option Planning Project
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 1-6, Univ
Manager: Angie Carr
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-16 20:35:46
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project is designed to facilitate the dialog surrounding the development of learning plans for the new Option School.

Roaring Twenties and Great Depression
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Angie Carr
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:25:22
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2009-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: The Roaring Twenties (also known as the Jazz Age) and the Great Depression are usually considered two distinct eras in U.S. history.

Science Fair
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Angie Carr
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-12 12:19:18
Date Made Public: 2006-03-14 14:12:15
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Students will work individually on experiments for the fair. First they will conduct research, then they will begin testing and analysis.

START Collaboratory
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Angie Carr
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-20 15:49:44
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This is the testing ground for the NSF-sponsored project to create an astronomy research collaboratory for high school students and their teachers, the START Collaboratory.

Supreme Court Hearings
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Angie Carr
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-23 14:14:10
Date Made Public: 2007-07-26 11:15:27
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This group activity helps us understand the way the Supreme Court chooses, hears, and decides cases, as well as the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting laws and setting precedents for other courts in the land.

Through the Ages
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Angie Carr
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-02 12:25:43
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Most Recent Start Date: 2009-04-01 01:00:00
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Brief Description: One place, fifteen hundred years.

SBCI Pilot Areas 13 and 14: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: LaQuita Carter
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-16 01:32:42
Date Made Public: 2003-11-16 17:57:27
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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A Journey Through Black History
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Marian Carter
School: Lee County (AL) Board of Education
City, State: Opelika, AL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 12:41:55
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 09:18:48
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: In this unit students will be working with beginner research. This assignment works well with inquiry based instruction.

Chinese Language Camp
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Jaclyn Cassello
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-15 14:32:05
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Brief Description: In depth look at the Chinese language

Lernspirale Expressionismus (Art Institute Chicago)
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 8-Univ
Manager: Jaclyn Cassello
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-16 11:40:42
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Brief Description: LS Expressionismus ist Teil der Spurensuche - die Praesenz der deutsch-amerikanischen Einfluesse im Mittleren Westen soll erforscht werden.

Steps in Research
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 11-12
Manager: Jaclyn Cassello
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-16 13:22:53
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students who are doing research will become familiar with basics in locating information. Attention is given to web literacy.

MSA Week Resources
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Christina Castanedo
School: Healy Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-19 11:14:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Minority Student Achievement (MSA) selected sites Black History and Brown v. Board of Education.

I. ¡Bienvenidos a LexiVilla! (Guest )
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: HECTOR CASTRO
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-28 11:46:18
Date Made Public: 2004-07-29 11:11:11
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Vamos a participar en LexiVilla.

NASA Explorer School
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Sharon Cato
School: North Guflport 7th and 8th Grade
City, State: Gulfport, MS
Date Created: 2003-07-06 17:40:46
Date Made Public: 2003-07-17 20:45:06
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: NES projects, plans, schedules and communications will be centered through the Collaboratory Project.

Personal and Shared Space
Subject(s): Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 1
Manager: Karen Cencula
School: Hawthorn Elementary South
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-16 14:02:09
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will be introduced to the concepts of personal space and shared space in a movement activity environment. Various locomotor and non-locomotor skills will be introduced.

Cinderella
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Lisa Cerauli
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-27 10:24:05
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a unit for higher level readers in second grade that focuses on Cinderella stories from around the world.

Sound
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Lisa Cerauli
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-16 14:01:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My second grade class will be studying properties of sound with a masterwork of the 1812 Overture

McHenry Then and Now
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Amy Chapman
School: McHenry Elementary School District 15
City, State: McHenry, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-11 18:42:27
Date Made Public: 2003-08-25 08:14:27
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Fifth graders will interview long-time residents of the city of McHenry, Illinois, to learn about the changes in their community. These students will create products which will include writing to document the interviews, artwork which will take the form of a quilt and possibly creating a song about the stories heard during the interviews.

Lab experiment
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-10
Manager: Charlene Chausis
School: Adlai E. Stevenson High School
City, State: Lincolnshire, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:41:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a test pilot on collecting lab data via a survey. Looking for a solution to collaborate among the teams in class.

math -7
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Sandra Cheairs
School: Middleton High School
City, State: Middleton, TN
Date Created: 2004-02-12 08:19:05
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The students will apply and use mathematics in real life situations. The students will express problem solving skills using mathematics.

Art & Poetry
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 4-8
Manager: Trina Cherney
School: Stephen K. Hayt Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-16 15:50:58
Date Made Public: 2008-06-29 09:56:59
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students create art and poetry mentored by Alice George (poet) and and Guillermo Delgado (artist).

apple orchard field trip
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): K
Manager: Lisa Chiappetta
School: Hawthorn Kindergarten
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-16 14:02:56
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Kindergarteners will visit apple orchard as a culminating activity to the apple science unit.

MSA Week Resources
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Kenny Chiu
School: Healy Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-19 11:14:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Minority Student Achievement (MSA) selected sites Black History and Brown v. Board of Education.

Binary Code
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade(s): 7
Manager: William F. Christian
School: St. James Jr. High
City, State: Arlington Heights, Il
Date Created: 2004-05-15 10:27:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Learn how the computer 'thinks' with on/off switches

Baseball
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Science, Mathematics
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Tashena Chumrley
School: Herbert Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-08 18:58:32
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Most Recent Start Date: 2005-04-01 00:00:00
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Lab experiment
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-10
Manager: Stuart Church
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:41:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a test pilot on collecting lab data via a survey. Looking for a solution to collaborate among the teams in class.

MSA Week Resources
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Nieca Ciaccia
School: Healy Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-19 11:14:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Minority Student Achievement (MSA) selected sites Black History and Brown v. Board of Education.

Traumatic Stress
Subject(s): Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Social Sciences, Science, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 12
Manager: Maureen Clark
School: Dominican University
City, State: River Forest, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:45:22
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The goal of this lesson is the expansion and deepening of student understanding of traumatic stress in terms of its causes, effects, remedies, and communities of concern. Seniors, who are currently reading "The Things They Carried," will develope a 75-minute student-taught lesson based on information they developed through guided research.

Contexts of the Constitution
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Brendan Clary
School: Salt Creek Elementary School
City, State: Elk Grove Village, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-20 21:02:15
Date Made Public: 2004-04-25 18:58:48
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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The Story of Ruby Bridges
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 2-6
Manager: Erma Cohen
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The children in grades 2-6 will learn about the civil rights movement through the eyes of a child. The story is " The Ruby Bridges Story" by Coles.

Civil War!!!
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 10
Manager: Kevin Colder
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-20 12:40:31
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My NS2 class will research civil war battles. We will then select the battle in which the Navy had the most influence.

African-American Literature
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Alesia Cole
School: Lee County (AL) Board of Education
City, State: Opelika, AL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 10:30:08
Date Made Public: 2004-08-17 21:42:06
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students in first, second, and third grade will participate in a unit on African-American Literature during the month of February.

Readers' Advisory Resources
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Dana Coletta
School: Dominican University
City, State: River Forest, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-01 13:12:00
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a collection of web resources to help assist students in selecting novels of their choice. The resources are designed to help students become more independent in finding their own novels.

IV. Galerie von Berühmten Personen in Lexistadt (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Sarah Coppenbarger Coppenbarger
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-10 15:02:30
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Wir werden etwas über berühmte Personen lernen.

Science Biography
Subject(s): Science, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Elizabeth Corcoran
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-23 13:43:33
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will research the biographical background of a scientist

SBCI Pilot Areas 2 and 7: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Stanley Corey
School: Roxana Jr. High School
City, State: Roxana, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-05 12:58:35
Date Made Public: 2005-09-12 12:16:19
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Flying High with Bessie Coleman in the Pilot's Seat.
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-6
Manager: Mary Cornett
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The students will read and discuss the book "Flying High" with Bessie Coleman.The students will research and prepare a three paragraph report about female airplane pilots.

"Almos' A Man" by Richard Wright
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-8
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:24
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My middle school students will read books by Richard Wright. They will choose one book as a group, , or skit).

A Year of Science
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-8
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-22 15:56:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Grades 4 through 8 will put up documents relating to the concepts of science they will study during the coming year.

Bud, Not Buddy
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-6
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:06
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will increase their understanding of the Great Depression, the time period which is the setting for Bud, Not Buddy.

Catcher and the Rye non fiction or fiction?
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6-12
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:41:09
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: You must read, compare, and report how your growning up in an urban environment compares with the main character in this book.

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
Subject(s): Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Social Sciences
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:06
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: After reading Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Suess, second graders will compare their food likes and dislikes with other students. They will learn about the benefits of good nutrition.

Holes
Subject(s): Science, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:08
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will research the flora and fauna of the Chihuhan Desert in Texas, the setting for the book Holes by Louis Sachar.

Homelessness: Homecoming
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:49:07
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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If you give a mouse a cookie
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-2
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:07
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Immigration/Family History
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-21 14:18:33
Date Made Public: 2003-09-18 22:17:06
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will engage in research activities to study the general population reasons and their specific family motivations for immigration to the United States.

Jasmin's Notebook
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 7-9
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:17
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students in Illinois will examine the 1960's and learn about the issues, events, famous people from the decade.

Joan Bauer Books
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-7
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:19
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project will focus on novels written by Joan Bauer.

Library Media Services LIS 724 Fall 2004
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-09-05 05:26:45
Date Made Public: 2005-01-20 21:46:41
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project will reflect the Course syllabus for Library Media Services, LIS 724

Oh! The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K, 8, 12
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:10
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Reading Recs
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7-12
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-09-06 11:15:31
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Teens will be able to complete a survey which describes their reading habits and browse through a cybrary of websites on reading recommendations.

Shakespeare's Tragedies
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 10
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:08
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Examine the concept of "a tragic hero" in literature. The tenth grade British Literature classes will study one of Shakespeare's most famous tomes.

The Harris family by R.M. Johnson
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:05
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This book is about a family of males who grew up without a father and how their lives are effected by this.

the hungery catapiller
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 1
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:48:13
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: students discover what happens when a catapiller eats two much.2. the students will be able to identify different food groups and identify their colors.

The Thief Lord
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:06
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The Thief Lord is a fiction book that takes place in Venice, Italy. The story deals with runaway children and how they survive. Students will study the transportation system in Venice and learn about some of the famous buildings mentioned in the book. They will study a map and see where Venice is in Italy and its relationship to the rest of Europe.

The Things They Carried
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8-12
Manager: Rudolph Coutain
School: Lawndale Community Academy
City, State: Chicao, Il
Date Created: 2003-09-06 11:15:27
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a project with seven extension activities for the book.

A Week at Yerkes
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-Univ
Manager: Curtis Craig
School: American Fork High School
City, State: American Fork, Ut
Date Created: 2004-01-07 15:40:01
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: A team of project leaders will spend 6 viewing nights at Yerkes Observatory taking referent and event images to aid seven student projects, some of which are already part of the Collaboratory.

Solar System Presentations
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 12
Manager: Shane Crone
School: Curie Metropolitan High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-02 11:50:31
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will teach a specific topic regarding our solar system to the class through the use of a powerpoint presentation and write a research paper. They will choose from a list of topics or pick their own topic with my approval.

Cultures Around The World
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Jacquelyn Crook
School: Reinberg School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-08 19:26:48
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will explore various cultures through literature.They will learn about the various customs that are unique to each culture.

Goin' Some Place Special
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 4-5
Manager: Jacquelyn Crook
School: Reinberg School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:07
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My fifth grade class will research racial discrimination in the south during the 1960's. What they will learn will be used to create a journal depicting a day in the life of an African American who lived in the south during the 1960's.

Mexican Immigration
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Jacquelyn Crook
School: Reinberg School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-07 18:06:21
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: To educate students regarding the reasons people immigrate both legally and illegally from Mexico to the United States and the harsh realities they often confront.

Looking at other cultures through our Eyes
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): K-3
Manager: Jesl Cruz
School: Herbert Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-29 12:30:21
Date Made Public: 2003-11-06 14:27:40
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The project involves students doing teacher-facilitated research on a particular country and focus on the pictures presented in the websites downloaded and come up with narrative, descriptive, persuasive or expository sentences describing them. The teacher will generally employ a language-experience approach in tackling this subject matter with the students.

The Most Important People in my Life
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-3
Manager: Jesl Cruz
School: Herbert Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-03 15:09:57
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 14:27:16
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My project would involve students' reflections on the most important people in their lives.Projects would be written, verbal or graphically represented (through art).

Endangered Animals
Subject(s): Science, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Leslie Cunix
School: Pulaski Community Academy
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-16 19:19:41
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will view pictures of endangered animals. They will write a definition of endangered animals. They will select one of the animals (in the pictures)and research the animal. When they have finished, they will create a document in Media space to showcase what they have learned.

Fine Arts PF
Subject(s): Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 1-5
Manager: Richard Cunningham
School: North Chicago Community High School
City, State: North Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:53
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Teachers will be actively involved with drama activities that can be adapted to regular classroom use.

Job Applications and Resumes
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Barbara Curphey
School: Longfellow Elementary School
City, State: Wheaton, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 14:02:45
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Fair Weather
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-5
Manager: Sharon Curran
School: St. Anne School
City, State: Barrington, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-07 10:48:02
Date Made Public: 2003-07-09 20:46:34
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: As an extension to the reading of Fair Weather by Richard Peck, students will discover Chicago as it was in the 1890s

Getting To Know Chicago
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Sharon Curran
School: St. Anne School
City, State: Barrington, Il
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:23:26
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Most Recent Start Date: 2009-04-01 01:00:00
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Brief Description: In preparation for their Chicago field trip, the Fourth Grade will build background relating to Chicago history and important buildings and landmarks located in Chicago.

Fair Weather
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-5
Manager: Dominique Dantzler
School: John F. Kennedy High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 10:48:02
Date Made Public: 2003-07-09 20:46:34
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: As an extension to the reading of Fair Weather by Richard Peck, students will discover Chicago as it was in the 1890s

Legend of Lady Ilena-A novel study of the Dark Ages to Middle Ages/Medieval Times
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Dominique Dantzler
School: John F. Kennedy High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 11:05:10
Date Made Public: 2006-01-17 08:59:43
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Lord of the Rings--Fellowship of Readers
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 5-Univ
Manager: Dominique Dantzler
School: John F. Kennedy High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 10:55:55
Date Made Public: 2003-07-09 20:46:34
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will share J.R. Tolkien's masterful fantasy classics, the Lord of the Rings series. Reading responses will share understanding, interpretations and reflections in many modes of creative communication.

NASA Explorer School
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Dominique Dantzler
School: John F. Kennedy High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-06 17:40:46
Date Made Public: 2003-07-17 20:45:06
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: NES projects, plans, schedules and communications will be centered through the Collaboratory Project.

The Enormous Turnip
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Dominique Dantzler
School: John F. Kennedy High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 10:48:49
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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The Most Important People in my Life
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-3
Manager: Dominique Dantzler
School: John F. Kennedy High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-03 15:09:57
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 14:27:16
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My project would involve students' reflections on the most important people in their lives.Projects would be written, verbal or graphically represented (through art).

The Truth About Sharks
Subject(s): Science, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Dominique Dantzler
School: John F. Kennedy High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-06 19:23:13
Date Made Public: 2003-07-12 21:10:58
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Animals Are Amazing!
Subject(s): Science, Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Kate Dargis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-06 10:36:56
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will research and learn about various animals that are endangered or about to become endangered. They will learn about their habitats and what has led them to be endangered.

Illinois
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): K
Manager: Kate Dargis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-06 10:26:44
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Invesigate our state of Illinois. Learn about state bird, flower and tree, landscapes, urban/rural areas.

Journalism Careers
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Kate Dargis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-03 16:36:18
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The purpose of this project is to educate students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 on the various careers that are available in the field of journalism.

The Seven Sacraments
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Kate Dargis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-06 10:27:20
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This will be a cumulative project throughout the year that will be added to as we learn the seven sacraments.

A Week at Yerkes
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-Univ
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-07 15:40:01
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Apples and Pumpkins
Subject(s): Mathematics, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:22:32
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Kindergarten students will learn the life cycle of apples and pumpkins by planting seeds.

Art & Poetry
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 4-8
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-16 15:50:58
Date Made Public: 2008-06-29 09:56:59
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students create art and poetry mentored by Alice George (poet) and and Guillermo Delgado (artist).

Butterflies
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 1
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:22:58
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The birth and migration of buterflies

Communities of the Past
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:23:34
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My second grde class has been studying St.Anne community of long ago.

Communities of the past
Subject(s): Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 2-3
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:23:32
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: my third grade class will create a butterfly garden. They will research types of butterflies that are attracted to particular vegetation

CPS SBCI: Creating a Project in the Collaboratory
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3, Univ
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-24 14:15:42
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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E2T2 Learning Teams Workshop Day 1
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-22 11:03:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is the project for the Lake County NCLB Learning Team staff development day. Participants can review this project as they wish to reinforce the training session.

E2T2 Learning Teams Workshop Day 2
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-10 21:17:43
Date Made Public: 2004-02-17 04:42:15
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is the project for the Lake County NCLB Learning Team staff development day. Participants can review this project as they wish to reinforce the training session.

eCourse ePortfolio
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-20 21:24:08
Date Made Public: 2005-02-07 14:59:09
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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eCourse ePortfolio (OLD)
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-30 14:28:55
Date Made Public: 2005-10-10 21:52:28
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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eCourse: 1. Building a Nexus Community-Participating in a Nexus Community
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): PreK, K-Univ
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-15 12:44:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: In this project you will learn how to participate in a Nexus Community. You will join a Community and Work Areas, create documents in Work Areas, and use document communication tools. (5 hours to complete). Note: This project is a prerequisite for the project "Creating and Managing a Nexus Community."

eCourse: NEW SUMMER 1. Participating in the Collaboratory
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-10 13:54:37
Date Made Public: 2004-05-10 13:54:31
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The Collaboratory is an easy-to-use web-based collaborative learning environment. This Project introduces participants to how Collaboratory Resources and Communication Services can be used to create engaging Project-based Activities that can be aligned to Illinois Learning Standards. Note: This Project is a prerequisite for the second eCourse Project "Creating and Managing a Project in the Collaboratory."

eCourse: NEW SUMMER 1a. Share Your Community- Chicago- (eCourse 1 )
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Social Sciences
Grade(s): 4-6
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-05 07:54:38
Date Made Public: 2004-10-02 20:41:59
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project introduces participants to Collaboratory Resources and Communication Services by working through a Project as a student that involves exploring and sharing information about Chicago.

eCourse: OLD 1. Participating in the Collaboratory
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-12 23:00:43
Date Made Public: 2004-08-13 12:43:46
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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eCourse: Old 2. Creating and Managing a Project in the Collaboratory
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-11 20:19:47
Date Made Public: 2004-10-02 22:01:05
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: In this project, participants plan and create a project in the Collaboratory that they will use with students. The project will include activities that are aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards, assessments and Collaboratory Resources.

Example Projects 2003 - 2004
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-Univ
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-05 15:46:07
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Example projects created in the Collaboratory during AY 2003 - 2004

Exploring Our National Parks
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-18 16:14:53
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will be discussing and researching the National Parks they have visited on vacaton or online. They will take a survey of the knowledge they are coming to the class with. Finally they will be sharing ePortfolio documents containing digital pictures of a park, as well as sound, text, and video files.

Hatchet
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-13 12:08:09
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is an extension project for students reading Hatchet

Hawthorn Trainers Workshop Part One (ePortfolio)
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-18 13:48:11
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Participants in this workshop will learn how to use the Collaboratory ePortfolio and Collaboratory Projects and Activities.

Hawthorn Trainers Workshop Part Two (Building a Project)
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-6
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-20 06:20:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Participants in this workshop will learn how to participate in a simple project as a student. They will then begin to create a simple project to use with their class related to the ePortfolio.

IETC Conference- ePortfolio Workshop
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-14 09:03:48
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is the project for the ePortfolio Workshop in Springfield

IV. Galería de Gente Famosa de LexiVilla (5-8: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 15:27:29
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Vamos a aprender algo sobre la gente famosa en el mundo hispanohablante.

IV. Galería de Gente Famosa de LexiVilla (5-8: Stage Two)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 16:35:44
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Vamos a aprender algo sobre la gente famosa en el mundo hispanohablante.

IV. Galería de Gente Famosa de LexiVilla (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 13:44:19
Date Made Public: 2003-07-07 13:55:15
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Vamos a aprender algo sobre la gente famosa.

Japanese-American Internment Camps and Number the Stars
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: After reading Number the Stars students will research the life of Japanese-Americans detained in internment camps in the western United States during World War II. Students will create a journal detailing a week in the life of a child living in an internment camp.

Learning LexiTown - CPS
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-08 16:21:02
Date Made Public: 2004-11-01 09:28:17
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project provides an overview for the Collaboratory, the ePortfolio and LexiTown.

Lernspirale Expressionismus (Art Institute Chicago)
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 8-Univ
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-16 11:40:42
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: LS Expressionismus ist Teil der Spurensuche - die Praesenz der deutsch-amerikanischen Einfluesse im Mittleren Westen soll erforscht werden.

Mexican Immigration
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-07 18:06:21
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: To educate students regarding the reasons people immigrate both legally and illegally from Mexico to the United States and the harsh realities they often confront.

MUSIC BAROQUE PERIOD
Subject(s): Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:22:39
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The eighth grade class will find information on Baroque music.

My Year in Writing
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-8
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-22 23:23:48
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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SAC Coaches 2004: Participating in the Collaboratory
Subject(s): Mathematics, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-27 16:04:46
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project is designed as a pre-workshop investigation and overview of the Northwestern University Collaboratory. It provides activities and resources designed to support coaches in the Standards Aligned Classroom (SAC) Project as they learn about the Collaboraory's Resources, Services and Tools.

Staff Technology and Learning Survey 2007
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-08 07:31:03
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Assessment tool for staff development.

START Collaboratory
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-20 15:49:44
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is the testing ground for the NSF-sponsored project to create an astronomy research collaboratory for high school students and their teachers, the START Collaboratory.

START Journal of Student Astrophysical Research and Explorations
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-Univ
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-23 15:14:38
Date Made Public: 2005-08-14 14:56:14
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: An online mentored journal for high school student astrophysical research and explorations in the START Collaboratory, an NSF-funded inititative to engage high school students in authentic research.

START: Active Galactic Nuclei
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-22 12:17:04
Date Made Public: 2004-10-03 15:01:12
Most Recent Start Date: 2005-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: In this project, students find Active Galactic Nuclei - distant galaxies with mysterious, incredibly powerful energy sources at their centers - using data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (Johns Hopkins University) and follow-up observations using tools from Hands-On Universe (UC Berkeley).

START: Launching AGN Research
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 10-12
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-01 13:16:26
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Before students can begin doing reasearch on AGN they must know enough about AGN to formulate a question. This project will introduce students to AGN and assist them in asking a question that they can then research using the tools and data available through the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.

System of Support Grant
Subject(s): Mathematics, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-12
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-08 13:32:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project will provide assistance to schools in the system of support by providing professional development and technical assistance.

The Southwest States
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-06 10:37:18
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: We will study the economy, geography, and people of the Southwest. A Powerpoint presentation will be created about one of theSouthwest states .

V. Der Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne (5-8: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-05 17:23:20
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Wir haben einen Brezelstand Zur kleinen roten Henne! Wir werden Brezeln backen. Wir werden Brezeln verkaufen.

V. Der Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne (5-8: stage Two)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-05 17:31:01
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Unsere Klasse wird einen Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne eröffnen. Wir werden lernen, wie man Brezeln macht. Wir werden lernen, wie man Brezeln kauft und verkauft.

V. Der Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-05 17:18:11
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Wir haben einen Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne! Wir werden Brezeln verkaufen.

What's In a Spectrum?
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 10-Univ
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-11 19:58:43
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Before students can successfully taken on research on active galaxies, quasars and other exotic objects in the universe they need to understand what spectra are and learn to read the stories they tell. This project takes students with a chemistry background through the basic skills and understandings they will need to interpret spectra before they can go on to ask their own questions.

Write a Great Story
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-12
Manager: Bob Davis
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-03 04:47:48
Date Made Public: 2004-12-08 13:06:19
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Fine Arts PF
Subject(s): Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 1-5
Manager: James Davis
School: Dvorak Math Science Technology Academy,
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:53
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Teachers will be actively involved with drama activities that can be adapted to regular classroom use.

The Campaign 2004 Project
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 7-8, 11-12
Manager: James Davis
School: Dvorak Math Science Technology Academy,
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:16
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will research the political campaign process and then persuade their classmates to support a candidate.

IV. Galería de Gente Famosa de LexiVilla (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Anuk Dayaprema
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 13:44:19
Date Made Public: 2003-07-07 13:55:15
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Vamos a aprender algo sobre la gente famosa.

NLU M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction- Elmwood Park Cohort Group
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Mathematics, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Diane Deckert
School: Academy for Urban School Leadership
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-23 11:48:22
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: A cohort group of teachers will be using the ePortfolio for their journals, their teacher action research, and to create and share projects. This portfolio work will enhance sense of a online community and faciliate communication within the cohort.

sound and light
Subject(s): Science, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Rebecca DeForest
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-23 13:43:15
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Most Recent Start Date: 2005-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Sound and light

Intro to 4th grade ESL
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-4
Manager: Fernando Delgadillo
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:15
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Identify best approaches to beginning 2nd language learners, what they learn will be shared with other teachers facing newcomer students

Art & Poetry
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 4-8
Manager: Guillermo Delgado
School: Guillermo Delgado
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-16 15:50:58
Date Made Public: 2008-06-29 09:56:59
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students create art and poetry mentored by Alice George (poet) and and Guillermo Delgado (artist).

The Holes
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Luying Deng
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:57
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students from 5th to 8th grades will discuss the book. They will compare it with the movie.

HOU Mars 2003
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics
Grade(s): 5-12
Manager: Harlan Devore
School: Cape Fear High School
City, State: Fayetteville, NC
Date Created: 2003-08-03 21:02:21
Date Made Public: 2003-10-02 15:48:29
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The Mars Project provides a capability for Hands-On Universe schools to work together on the analysis of images of Mars in 2003.

HOU Star Clusters
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 10-Univ
Manager: Harlan Devore
School: Cape Fear High School
City, State: Fayetteville, NC
Date Created: 2003-12-16 15:26:37
Date Made Public: 2003-12-22 14:13:47
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Saturn Week 2004
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-Univ
Manager: Harlan Devore
School: Cape Fear High School
City, State: Fayetteville, NC
Date Created: 2003-12-06 17:34:52
Date Made Public: 2003-12-22 14:13:48
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: During the week of Jan 11-17, 2004, Hands-On Universe schools from around the world will image Saturn using CCD camera equipped telescopes to obtain images each hour and half hour as continuously as possible. HOU students will then analyze orbital properties of Saturn's moons, using this data to calculate the mass and density of Saturn and to correlate ring divisions to the moon causing it.

IETC
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Mary Jo Diamond
School: Unity Point School District #140
City, State: Carbondale, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-14 09:15:24
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This a two hour workshop.

Mission: Nutrition
Subject(s): Phys Ed./Health Ed.
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Rebecca Diaz
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-12 08:10:27
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This nutrition project will focus on vitamin and mineral fortification, healthy snacks, nutrient supplementation and eating disorders.

2009 History Fair
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-10 11:09:26
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2008-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: History Fair 2009 theme: "The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies"

Amazing Genes
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-22 21:26:02
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The students will reseach dominant and resessive genes, collect data using a survey, and share the results with their peers.

Civil Rights mini-History Fair
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-27 14:04:13
Date Made Public: 2008-03-20 16:05:04
Most Recent Start Date: 2008-04-01 01:00:00
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Brief Description: A warm-up acitivity to prepare you for history fair in your 7th or 8th grade year.

Classical Cultures
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-21 20:48:03
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Classical Greece, the Gupta Kingdom, and Han China are considered standards for civilization. This project will allow us to see some common elements and appreciate some interesting differences in how these cultures developed ideas in arts, sciences, and politics.

Cold War
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-17 14:09:38
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Define these Cold War terms as they relate to the relationship between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

Contexts of the Constitution
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-20 21:02:15
Date Made Public: 2004-04-25 18:58:48
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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HOPE WAS HERE
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 4-9
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:54
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Using the Newbery Honor Book, HOPE WAS HERE, students can take the first step toward dealing with change in their lives. Through this project they will find that they have the resources at hand to cope with new challenges in their lives.

How to Use LexiTown
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-24 13:35:50
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: In this project you will learn how to participate in a LexiTown Community. You will learn the structure of the Nexus, create documents in Work Areas, and use document communication tools.

Huck Finn's Journey
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-08 21:48:58
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
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Imaginary Places
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-20 20:14:39
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: An ongoing project for collaborative world-building.

Immigration
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-12 11:13:50
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: European and Asian immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Kabuki
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-25 07:08:55
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Kabuki is a form of Japanese theatre that tells a dramatic story and incorporates elements of dance, song, costume, make-up, props, and set design. Students will work in groups to write perform a Kabuki play.

Media Literacy
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-25 11:48:55
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: A series of activities to help students develop media literacy skills. Follow a story in a variety of media sources for two weeks, keeping a log of each report you read.

Puppet Theater
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-31 22:51:02
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Make puppets and perform your a story for an audience.

Roaring Twenties and Great Depression
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:25:22
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2009-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The Roaring Twenties (also known as the Jazz Age) and the Great Depression are usually considered two distinct eras in U.S. history.

Science Fair
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-12 12:19:18
Date Made Public: 2006-03-14 14:12:15
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will work individually on experiments for the fair. First they will conduct research, then they will begin testing and analysis.

Semitic Religions
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-16 10:28:51
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Similarities and differences in various elements of the Semitic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam)

Squires
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-21 10:31:04
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: various stuff

Supreme Court Hearings
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-23 14:14:10
Date Made Public: 2007-07-26 11:15:27
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

The Watsons go to Birmingham in 1963
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-8
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:51
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students learn about the civil rights era. they learnhow prejudice people can be.

Through the Ages
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-02 12:25:43
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2009-04-01 01:00:00
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Brief Description: One place, fifteen hundred years.

U.S.-Japan Relations
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-28 23:00:43
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The first hundred years of U.S.-Japan relations culminating in the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII.

Understanding Reconstruction
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6, 8
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-09 13:09:39
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: A variety of activities designed to help students understand the economic, social and political conditions at the end of the Civil War and during Reconstruction.

Westward Expansion
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-18 14:09:39
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: By researching primary sources related to three topics: construction of the railroads, Native Americans and the Gold Rush, students understand the differing perspectives, needs, challenges and hopes of different interest groups (including cattle ranchers, settlers, Native Americans, railroad owners and immigrant laborers on the railroads.

World Calendar Project
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-13 14:43:42
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Multi-cultural, multi-faith calendar

WWI - The War to End All Wars
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Balazs Dibuz
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-17 09:38:21
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Learn about the social/economic conditions in Europe in the early 20th century, try to stop the war.

Preparing A Resume For Employment
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 12
Manager: Johnny DiChiara
School: Smiths Station High School
City, State: Smiths, Al
Date Created: 2003-11-06 09:56:31
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Resume is one of the most important job skills in seeking employment. Resume is the 1st impression of job seeker.

The Seven Sacraments
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Nkem Dike
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-06 10:27:20
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This will be a cumulative project throughout the year that will be added to as we learn the seven sacraments.

Saturn Week 2004
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-Univ
Manager: Jim Dodds
School: North Carolina Schools
City, State: , NC
Date Created: 2003-12-06 17:34:52
Date Made Public: 2003-12-22 14:13:48
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Option Planning Project
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 1-6, Univ
Manager: Tom Donovan
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-16 20:35:46
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project is designed to facilitate the dialog surrounding the development of learning plans for the new Option School.

life cycle of butterflies
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Lori Dougherty
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-22 14:00:09
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: explain the stages of the life cycle

Reading
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Tina Dowdy
School: Hardeman County Board of Education
City, State: Bolivar, TN
Date Created: 2004-01-15 08:23:51
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: To help students take an active role in understanding and comprehending what they read.

Green Eggs & Ham
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK
Manager: Patrick Doyle
School: Glen Crest Middle School
City, State: Glen Ellyn, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-04 09:49:10
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Parent reads Green Eggs & Ham at home & does project with child

Trial of Anne Hutchinson Simulation
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Peggy Doyle
School: The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-18 07:18:00
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students research the Trial of Anne Hutchinson and prepare roles in a simulated trial.

Anglo-Saxon England WebQuest
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 11
Manager: Malik Drabla
School: Braeside Elementary School
City, State: Highland Park, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-11 17:10:15
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This WebQuest unit introduces students to general aspects of Anglo-Saxon culture and its influence upon the earliest literature written in England. This would serve as an ideal companion to reading Beowulf and Bede (the historian).

Anglo-Saxon England WebQuest
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 11
Manager: Elena Drake
School: Braeside Elementary School
City, State: Highland Park, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-11 17:10:15
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

CPS Standards Based Curriculum Initative (CPS-SBCI)
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Mathematics
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Elena Drake
School: Braeside Elementary School
City, State: Highland Park, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-08 13:13:19
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project provides activities and resources designed to support participants in the CPS Standards-Based Curriculum Initiative as they develop a interactive website to create, share and review information. Over time, the CPS-SBCI community of practice will become a rich archive of knowledge and a valuable resource for current and future members.

V. Der Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne (5-8: stage Two)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Elena Drake
School: Braeside Elementary School
City, State: Highland Park, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-05 17:31:01
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Unsere Klasse wird einen Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne eröffnen. Wir werden lernen, wie man Brezeln macht. Wir werden lernen, wie man Brezeln kauft und verkauft.

Saturn Week 2004
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-Univ
Manager: Elizabeth Druger
School: New Trier High School
City, State: Winnetka, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-06 17:34:52
Date Made Public: 2003-12-22 14:13:48
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

The 1960s in the U.S.
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Naomi Dietzel Dulin
School: Prairie Crossing Charter School
City, State: Grayslake, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-28 19:30:44
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will visually experience culture and history of the 60s, including the development of civil rights.

CPS SBCI: Introduction to the Collaboratory
Subject(s): Mathematics, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Jeremy Duque
School: Braeside Elementary School
City, State: Highland Park, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-19 16:47:53
Date Made Public: 2004-03-20 10:05:55
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project provides an introduction to the Collaboratory and explores how the Nexus can be used to support teachers creating standards-based curricular activities.

This Way for the Gas Ladies and Gentlemen
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 12
Manager: Richard Duslack
School: Dominican University
City, State: River Forest, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-06 11:15:33
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My 12th. grade class will study the novel, learning of the much broader scope of the Holocaust.

Where the Buffalo Roam
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 3-4
Manager: Verlissa Echols
School: Lee County (AL) Board of Education
City, State: Opelika, AL
Date Created: 2003-07-17 12:48:01
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: -complete and follow directions in an allotted time frame; -compare the life of Native Americans to their own lifestyles; -become familiar with the various objects made from parts of the buffalo;

Where the Red Fern Grows
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Joanne Eckert
School: Immaculate Conception School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-04 09:41:02
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: We will read the novel, Where the Red Fern Grows. We will work on many projects for this project.

eCourse: OLD 1. Participating in the Collaboratory
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Bonnie eCourses
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-12 23:00:43
Date Made Public: 2004-08-13 12:43:46
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

eCourse: Share Your Community- Chicago- (eCourse 1)
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-6
Manager: Bonnie eCourses
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-03 16:16:50
Date Made Public: 2005-03-20 17:21:01
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Write a Great Story
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-12
Manager: Bonnie eCourses
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-03 04:47:48
Date Made Public: 2004-12-08 13:06:19
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big man on the computer
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Terry Ehardt
School: St. Anne School
City, State: Barrington, Il
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:23:30
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Brief Description: I will attempt to understand what this is all about.

"Almos' A Man" by Richard Wright
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-8
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:24
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Brief Description: My middle school students will read books by Richard Wright. They will choose one book as a group, , or skit).

"Almos' A Man" by Richard Wright
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-8
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:24
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Brief Description: My middle school students will read books by Richard Wright. They will choose one book as a group, , or skit).

Cinderella Stories
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:46
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Brief Description: Students will become familiar with several versions of the Cinderella story. They will then be able to compare and contrast this story with the original Cinderella story.

Fever, 1793
Subject(s): Science, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 11:24:15
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Brief Description: While reading Fever, 1793, students will research historical and scientific information surrounding the Yellow Fever epidemic in the U.S. in 1793.

Flying High with Bessie Coleman in the Pilot's Seat.
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-6
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:50
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Brief Description: The students will read and discuss the book "Flying High" with Bessie Coleman.The students will research and prepare a three paragraph report about female airplane pilots.

Goin' Some Place Special
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 4-5
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:07
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Goin' Some Place Special
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 4-5
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:07
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Goldilock And The Three Bears
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 2-3
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:25:27
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Brief Description: Goldilock And The Three Bears

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
Subject(s): Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Social Sciences
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:06
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Brief Description: After reading Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Suess, second graders will compare their food likes and dislikes with other students. They will learn about the benefits of good nutrition.

Holes
Subject(s): Science, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:08
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Brief Description: Students will research the flora and fauna of the Chihuhan Desert in Texas, the setting for the book Holes by Louis Sachar.

Homelessness: Homecoming
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:49:07
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Imani All Mine
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:41:16
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Japanese-American Internment Camps and Number the Stars
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:50
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Jasmin's Notebook
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 7-9
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:17
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Brief Description: Students in Illinois will examine the 1960's and learn about the issues, events, famous people from the decade.

Jasmin's Notebook
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 7-9
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:17
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Brief Description: Students in Illinois will examine the 1960's and learn about the issues, events, famous people from the decade.

Lord of the Rings--Fellowship of Readers
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 5-Univ
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 10:55:55
Date Made Public: 2003-07-09 20:46:34
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Rainforests
Subject(s): Science, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:47
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Reading books witten by Judy Blume
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:18:16
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Brief Description: My fourth grade students will research the author Judy Blume. Each student will read four books written by Judy Blume.

rollof thunder, here my cry
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-8
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:18:12
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Brief Description: to understand the socio-economic and educational conditions of the south in the jim crow era.

Salem Witch Trial Information
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 9-11
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-02 10:39:24
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Brief Description: These are some helpful links on the Salem Witch Trials.

Salem Witch Trials
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 8-9
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-02 10:38:45
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Brief Description: This will help students find research information

Secret Life of Bees by Susan Monk Kidd
Subject(s): Science, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-10
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:51
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Brief Description: While reading The Secret Life of Bees(Fiction), students will be encouraged to research the various topics brought forth in the novel. This wonderful book creates a desire to learn more about bees and honey, the Civil Rights Movement, the Voting Act of 1956 and the Black Madonna.

The Giver by Lois Lowry
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:39:35
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Brief Description: Read book "The Giver"

The Harris family by R.M. Johnson
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:05
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Brief Description: This book is about a family of males who grew up without a father and how their lives are effected by this.

The Holes
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:57
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Brief Description: Students from 5th to 8th grades will discuss the book. They will compare it with the movie.

the hungery catapiller
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 1
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:48:13
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Brief Description: students discover what happens when a catapiller eats two much.2. the students will be able to identify different food groups and identify their colors.

The Middle Ages: What kind of lives did people live?
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 11-12
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:50
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The Story of Ruby Bridges
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 2-6
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:51
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Brief Description: The children in grades 2-6 will learn about the civil rights movement through the eyes of a child. The story is " The Ruby Bridges Story" by Coles.

The Thief Lord
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:06
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The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by A. Wolf
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Applied Arts
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:08
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Brief Description: All stories have two sides.Students have heard the three little pigs told by the pigs. Now you will hear this story told from the wolf point of view.

The Watsons go to Birmingham in 1963
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-8
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:51
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Brief Description: Students learn about the civil rights era. they learnhow prejudice people can be.

They're Coming After Me Now!
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:52
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Three Little Pigs
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 1
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 11:06:22
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Brief Description: First grade students will read the Three Little Pigs as an introduction to folktales. They will draw out the main parts of the story.

Vergie Goes to School with us Boys
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Karen Eide Percak
School: Portfolio Elementary School
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:23:47
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Sensational Seasons
Subject(s): Science, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 1
Manager: Letitia Ekovich
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-16 12:51:11
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Brief Description: This is a integrated unit designed for first graders.

Science 8
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Tom Erf
School: Washington Elementary School, Evanston
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-12 08:17:32
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Brief Description: Using a hands-on approach, students will explore the dynamics of general science. Physical, Life, and Earth Science will be covered.

Teacher Search Sites
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Tom Erf
School: Washington Elementary School, Evanston
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-12 14:48:20
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Brief Description: I hope you will find these helpful. Of course, as time goes by some may become dead links, but you have plenty to choose from! Carol

computers
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 7-9
Manager: Thomas Escott
School: St. Benedict Elementary
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-14 09:04:13
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Brief Description: To help students develop a PowerPoint

i movie
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Thomas Escott
School: St. Benedict Elementary
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-14 09:04:18
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Brief Description: Over view of imovie as a resource for teachers

Shakespeare's Tragedies
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 10
Manager: Bernie Eshoo
School: Lincoln Park High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:08
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Brief Description: Examine the concept of "a tragic hero" in literature. The tenth grade British Literature classes will study one of Shakespeare's most famous tomes.

Salem Witch Hunt
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7-12
Manager: Jim Eskew
School: Hamilton Jefferson County Regional Office of Education #25
City, State: Mt. Vernon, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-20 10:47:45
Date Made Public: 2003-11-06 14:26:49
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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A Journey to Imperial Rome
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Xavier Espejo-Vadillo
School: Chappell Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-18 13:44:13
Date Made Public: 2006-09-14 13:15:03
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: A curriculum unit developed for students in grades 6 - 8 about life in Imperial Rome.

Reflections and Directions
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9, 11
Manager: Xavier Espejo-Vadillo
School: Chappell Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-06 13:06:14
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Brief Description: Students will reflect on their progress in key measures of language arts: reading, process writing, timed writing.

Third Grade Teachers Take on the Collaboratory
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Xavier Espejo-Vadillo
School: Chappell Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-11 10:52:16
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Brief Description: This is a sample project for the third grade teachers at the Lab Schools!

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Subject(s): Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Xavier Espejo-Vadillo
School: Chappell Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-11 15:29:19
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Brief Description: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Graduation Goals
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Connie Estep
School: Pikeville College
City, State: Pikeville, KY
Date Created: 2004-03-04 12:39:30
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Brief Description: Soliciting information from students regarding their college choices

Vocabulary
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Steven Estep
School: Johnson Central High School
City, State: Paintsville, KY
Date Created: 2004-06-11 10:46:26
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Brief Description: A schedule of vocabulary assignments during the term. Vocabulary assignments are due on the day listed in the calendar. Quizzes are clearly marked.

It's a Small World After All: Diversity / Learning About You .. Learning About Me
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Jessica Farley
School: Stephen K. Hayt Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-03 08:46:16
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alaskan wildlife
Subject(s): Science, History/Social Studies, Social Sciences, Mathematics, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Debbie Farnsworth
School: Hill Center
City, State: Lansing, MI
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:22:18
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Brief Description: The project will explore the wildlife in Alaska and the students will learn how and where they live. We would also explore the migration habits of certain animals.

Ancient Egypt
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Debbie Farnsworth
School: Hill Center
City, State: Lansing, MI
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:22:39
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Brief Description: The sixth grade students will be able to research egyptian life and culture.

Energry and Motion
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Mathematics, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Debbie Farnsworth
School: Hill Center
City, State: Lansing, MI
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:22:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Second grade students will be introduced to the concept of Light and Motion as it relates to their lives.

machines
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Debbie Farnsworth
School: Hill Center
City, State: Lansing, MI
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:24:22
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Brief Description: My third grade class will research simple machines and their uses.

Ruby Bridges
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Debbie Farnsworth
School: Hill Center
City, State: Lansing, MI
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:24:07
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Brief Description: learn about the real life of Ruby Bridges and how she affected the Civil Rights movement

Anne Frank
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 6-7
Manager: Nancy Figel
School: Evanston Township High School District 202
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:07
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Brief Description: The students will attain a knowledge of how the Holocaust impacted on the life of one Jewish family and how steretypical thinking can lead to mistakes.

Community Service
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Nancy Figel
School: Evanston Township High School District 202
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-12 08:54:14
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Brief Description: Resources for identifying possible service projects.

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
Subject(s): Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Social Sciences
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Nancy Figel
School: Evanston Township High School District 202
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:06
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: After reading Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Suess, second graders will compare their food likes and dislikes with other students. They will learn about the benefits of good nutrition.

Holes
Subject(s): Science, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Nancy Figel
School: Evanston Township High School District 202
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:08
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will research the flora and fauna of the Chihuhan Desert in Texas, the setting for the book Holes by Louis Sachar.

If you give a mouse a cookie
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-2
Manager: Nancy Figel
School: Evanston Township High School District 202
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:07
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Joan Bauer Books
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-7
Manager: Nancy Figel
School: Evanston Township High School District 202
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:19
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project will focus on novels written by Joan Bauer.

Literary Research
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 11
Manager: Nancy Figel
School: Evanston Township High School District 202
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-12 08:54:24
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Brief Description: General site for literary research, giving various sites

MSA Week Resources
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Nancy Figel
School: Evanston Township High School District 202
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-19 11:14:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Minority Student Achievement (MSA) selected sites Black History and Brown v. Board of Education.

My Antonia
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 10-12
Manager: Nancy Figel
School: Evanston Township High School District 202
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-17 11:47:23
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: A listing of sites concentrating on Westward Expansion and the Homestead Act; Nebraska at that time; Coronado and the Seven Golden Cites; central themes in the book; and Willa Cather.

Our America
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Nancy Figel
School: Evanston Township High School District 202
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:25
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will compare their lives to the characters in the story. Student will decide if these circumstances, could occur in their community. Student will design a community.

School-to-Work
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 9-Univ
Manager: Nancy Figel
School: Evanston Township High School District 202
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-12 08:54:17
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Research about School-to-Work and transition programs found in secondary schools

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 11
Manager: Nancy Figel
School: Evanston Township High School District 202
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-12 10:22:41
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Most Recent Start Date: 2006-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Everything you need to know about the novel and its author

Travel
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Nancy Figel
School: Evanston Township High School District 202
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-24 13:47:18
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Non-commercial travel sites.

Puppet Theater
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Kathleen Finke
School: Murray Language Academy
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-31 22:51:02
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Make puppets and perform your a story for an audience.

Rainforests
Subject(s): Science, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Barbara Finnegan
School: Holy Family Catholic School
City, State: Rockford, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:47
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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K-8 Technology Lesson Plans
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Richard Fiore
School: Learning Technology Center 1 Central (Sbrbn Cook County)
City, State: Westchester, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-25 11:39:11
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a test project to assist in identifying what tehnology skills grade levels should accomplish.

Ancient Egypt
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Ann Flesor
School: St. Anne School
City, State: Barrington, Il
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:22:39
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The sixth grade students will be able to research egyptian life and culture.

i movie
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Carol Floros
School: Plainfield South High School
City, State: Plainfield, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-14 09:04:18
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Over view of imovie as a resource for teachers

Fair Weather
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-5
Manager: Cindy Francis
School: Carmi White County Middle School
City, State: Carmi, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 10:48:02
Date Made Public: 2003-07-09 20:46:34
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: As an extension to the reading of Fair Weather by Richard Peck, students will discover Chicago as it was in the 1890s

Lord of the Rings--Fellowship of Readers
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 5-Univ
Manager: Cindy Francis
School: Carmi White County Middle School
City, State: Carmi, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 10:55:55
Date Made Public: 2003-07-09 20:46:34
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Anglo-Saxon England WebQuest
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 11
Manager: Stephen Fransen
School: Clemente High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-11 17:10:15
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Preschool math
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade(s): PreK
Manager: Peggy Franzese
School: St. Anne School
City, State: Barrington, Il
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:23:31
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: methods of making preschoolers aware of numbers and numeral recognition

bubble gum advertisement
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Jamie Frodyma
School: Plainfield South High School
City, State: Plainfield, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-14 09:11:11
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: students will create their own brand of bubble gum then put together an commercial advertising that bubble gum. imovie will be the final project.

HOU Star Clusters
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 10-Univ
Manager: Kyle Frye
School: Lakes Community High School
City, State: Lake Villa, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-16 15:26:37
Date Made Public: 2003-12-22 14:13:47
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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GermanTown Finden
Subject(s): Foreign Language, Applied Arts, Social Sciences
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Anne Marie Fuhrig
School: Illinois State Board of Education
City, State: Springfield, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-08 19:15:06
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: (Siehe deutsch weiter unten!) High school students of German will use sources, partly in German, to develop a deeper understanding of immigration from the regions of Europe where German is spoken. Immigration will be explored as a continuing phenomenon in its implications for America. Students will research a local person, object, place, or event, relate their findings to the context of the time and report in a German piece of writing or with an electronic project. A page of accompanying notes, explanations, and reflections can be in English. Deutsche Schueler, deren Englisch Kenntnisse es ihnen erlauben, koennen an Hand der Quellen hier die deutsche Einwanderung besser verstehen lernen. Dabei lernen sie, welche grosse Bedeutung die Einwanderung in den USA bis heute hat. Schueler erforschen alles, was sie finden koennen ueber eine Person, einen Gegenstand, einen Ort oder ein Ereignis und lernen es, ihre Ergebnisse aus dem Zusammenhang der jeweiligen Zeit zu verstehhen. Deutsche Schueler machen ihre Arbeit auf Englisch mit einer Seite von Erklaerungen und Ueberlegungen auf Deutsch.

Revolutionary War
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Kathy Fuller
School: Unity Point School District #140
City, State: Carbondale, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-21 14:12:34
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The fifth grade class will research a historical figure from the Revolutionary War. They will gather information and write a report.

MSA Week Resources
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Betty Fung
School: Healy Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-19 11:14:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Minority Student Achievement (MSA) selected sites Black History and Brown v. Board of Education.

System of Support Grant
Subject(s): Mathematics, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-12
Manager: Patti Furlano
School: Learning Technology Center Area One South
City, State: Joliet, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-08 13:32:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project will provide assistance to schools in the system of support by providing professional development and technical assistance.

Dance Kayla by Darwin Walton
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-4
Manager: Rachel Furlow
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My third and fourth grade students will read this book and write two paragraphs about the main character (Kayla). Did the students feel that Kayla was a believerable character? Give examples of what you believe to be a real character.

Helen Keller
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Breck Furnas
School: Betty Rymer Gallery
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-06 11:15:31
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: After reading Helen Keller, students will research information about Helen Keller's life and about the era in which she lived.

Library Media Services LIS 724 Fall 2004
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Breck Furnas
School: Betty Rymer Gallery
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-05 05:26:45
Date Made Public: 2005-01-20 21:46:41
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project will reflect the Course syllabus for Library Media Services, LIS 724

Of Mice and Men
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 10
Manager: Breck Furnas
School: Betty Rymer Gallery
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:08:53
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Our sophomores read Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men." This project is intended to place the story in context for the students.

Study of economic diversity in the US
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 12
Manager: Breck Furnas
School: Betty Rymer Gallery
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:13:58
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Egyptian Canopic Jars
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Joan Galantha
School: Hawthorn Option School
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-03 15:27:21
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a clay coil pot lesson in conjunction with the study of Egyptian culture in the sixth grade classes. The goal is to create a coil pot designed with a head of one of the four sons of the god Horus.

roman coins
Subject(s): Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Joan Galantha
School: Hawthorn Option School
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-22 14:00:18
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Most Recent Start Date: 2005-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: this is a 6th grade history unit on portraits on coins

Maine East AP English -Jazz and The Atlantic Monthly
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 12
Manager: Maria Garvy
School: Maine East High School
City, State: Park Ridge, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-02 08:34:03
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students and teachers will read and respond to questions on Toni Morrison's novel Jazz. Also, teachers and students will respond to questions on articles in the July/August The Atlantic Monthly.

MSA Week Resources
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Sam Gasca
School: Healy Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-19 11:14:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Minority Student Achievement (MSA) selected sites Black History and Brown v. Board of Education.

Understanding Reconstruction
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6, 8
Manager: Eileen Gaynor
School: F. W. Reilly
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-09 13:09:39
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: A variety of activities designed to help students understand the economic, social and political conditions at the end of the Civil War and during Reconstruction.

Prairie Animals
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Betsy Gehlbach
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-22 14:00:23
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students use Internet sites to research prairie animals.

Art & Poetry
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 4-8
Manager: Alice George
School: Alice George
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-16 15:50:58
Date Made Public: 2008-06-29 09:56:59
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students create art and poetry mentored by Alice George (poet) and and Guillermo Delgado (artist).

IETC
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Bea Geraci
School: Unity Point School District #140
City, State: Carbondale, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-14 09:15:24
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This a two hour workshop.

Student Assistance Program at Northwood
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Phyllis Geren
School: North Shore School District 112
City, State: Highland Park, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-07 09:49:19
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project looks at students, staff and parent attitudes focusing on the climate at Northwood Jr. High.

Historic Hawthorn
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 3-6
Manager: Lindsay Gerjol
School: Hawthorn Option School
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-05 15:50:47
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will learn about the history of Hawthorn School through a series of photos, interviews and written documentation.

Tesselations
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade(s): 4-6
Manager: Lindsay Gerjol
School: Hawthorn Option School
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-03 13:59:15
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will be able to define, create, and locate tesselations.

Battle of the Books at Curie High School
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Barbara Gibson
School: Curie Metropolitan High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-09 10:42:06
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: 4-6 students from the Mayor Daley's Book Club have agreed to participate in the Battle of the Books. They are preparing by reading 20 suggested books and will compete at Juarez High School on May 5th.

Secret Life of Bees by Susan Monk Kidd
Subject(s): Science, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-10
Manager: Barbara Gibson
School: Curie Metropolitan High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:51
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Imani All Mine
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Christine Gillet-Stewart
School: Clemente High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:41:16
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Lord of the Rings--Fellowship of Readers
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 5-Univ
Manager: Christine Gillet-Stewart
School: Clemente High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 10:55:55
Date Made Public: 2003-07-09 20:46:34
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Seminar Reflection
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 5-9
Manager: Penney Gilliland
School: Merrol Hyde Magnet School
City, State: Hendersonville, TN
Date Created: 2004-03-12 08:32:30
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project will give students an opportunity to share their reflections of Socratic seminar experiences with students of other grade levels and anyone interested.

Class Book
Subject(s): Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K
Manager: Laura Gitzinger
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-19 13:52:17
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The class will create a class book through dictation. The students will also choose the illustrations.

Class Book
Subject(s): Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K
Manager: Laura Gitzinger
School: Hawthorn Kindergarten
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-19 13:52:17
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The class will create a class book through dictation. The students will also choose the illustrations.

Hawthorn ePortfolio Training
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Laura Gitzinger
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-26 11:00:24
Date Made Public: 2004-05-20 22:50:34
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Hawthorn ePortfolio Training
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Laura Gitzinger
School: Hawthorn Kindergarten
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-26 11:00:24
Date Made Public: 2004-05-20 22:50:34
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Job Applications and Resumes
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Margaret Glasser
School: Longfellow Elementary School
City, State: Wheaton, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 14:02:45
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Amazing Genes
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Kerry Glenn
School: Unity Point School District #140
City, State: Carbondale, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-22 21:26:02
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The students will reseach dominant and resessive genes, collect data using a survey, and share the results with their peers.

HOU Star Clusters
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 10-Univ
Manager: Andrew Goggin
School: Lakes Community High School
City, State: Lake Villa, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-16 15:26:37
Date Made Public: 2003-12-22 14:13:47
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Fahion Show
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 4-8
Manager: Cory Gold
School: Schiller Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-06 09:26:33
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Have the students tell what they are wearing in french.

Character
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Jim Golubich
School: Echo Lake Elementary
City, State: Shoreline, WA
Date Created: 2003-09-16 11:13:20
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students develop characters...

MSA Week Resources
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Sara Gonzales
School: Healy Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-19 11:14:59
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Minority Student Achievement (MSA) selected sites Black History and Brown v. Board of Education.

HOU Standards Project
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Alan Gould
School: UC Berkeley
City, State: Berkeley, CA
Date Created: 2003-07-10 11:57:11
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 09:05:58
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: HOU Standards project is to develop new assessment tools and curriculum materials to make HOU better support National Standards for Astronomy, Physics, Math, and Technology.

Human Genetic Disorders Pamphlet
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Judi Graff
School: St. Anne School
City, State: Barrington, Il
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:22:18
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will create a pamphlet which demonstrates knowledge of particular genetic disorder. Students will research disorder, onset, target demographics, current research, and include graphics of the disorder, using links and information from the Human Genone Project.

Pioneers
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Erich Grauke
School: Washington Elementary School
City, State: Mundelein, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-11 12:32:27
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Third graders will research various aspects of Pioneer Life. They will participate in a one room schoolhouse simulation.

1. My Autobiography- A Writing Project with Choice
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Lucy Gray
School: University of Chicago Charter Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-22 22:53:41
Date Made Public: 2005-07-26 10:22:30
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project provides students with several different possible writing activities. These writing assignments will be created in their ePortfolios.

Computer Club
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Lucy Gray
School: University of Chicago Charter Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-20 11:43:37
Date Made Public: 2004-05-10 20:43:46
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Students will participate in a variety of activities that will promote the use of technology throughout the Middle School at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.

Computer Ethics
Subject(s): Science, History/Social Studies, Applied Arts, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Lucy Gray
School: University of Chicago Charter Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-10 20:13:48
Date Made Public: 2004-02-11 11:27:02
Most Recent Start Date: 2006-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: In this project, sixth grade students will develop a tool to educate others about computer ethics and our school's computing policy.

End of the Year iMovie Project
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Lucy Gray
School: University of Chicago Charter Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-02 11:55:22
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will create video yearbooks documenting their school year. Videos will be shared with classmates during the last week of school.

Fifth Grade Reading Group Projects
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Applied Arts
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Lucy Gray
School: University of Chicago Charter Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-08 15:38:49
Date Made Public: 2003-11-06 14:25:46
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

IV. Galería de Gente Famosa de LexiVilla (5-8: Stage Two)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Lucy Gray
School: University of Chicago Charter Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 16:35:44
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Vamos a aprender algo sobre la gente famosa en el mundo hispanohablante.

IV. Galería de Gente Famosa de LexiVilla (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Lucy Gray
School: University of Chicago Charter Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 13:44:19
Date Made Public: 2003-07-07 13:55:15
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Vamos a aprender algo sobre la gente famosa.

Multimedia Mania
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Lucy Gray
School: University of Chicago Charter Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-15 11:43:55
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Brief Description: This project is home base for our Multimedia Mania after school class.

Programming with MicroWorlds
Subject(s): Applied Arts, Mathematics
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Lucy Gray
School: University of Chicago Charter Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-02 10:01:16
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Brief Description: Students will complete several miniprojects using MicroWorlds, a LOGO programming environment.

Project Exploration Extras
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Lucy Gray
School: University of Chicago Charter Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-10 12:58:07
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Brief Description: Mrs. Lesher's kids will do activities to support Paul Sereno's Project Exploration.

The Harris family by R.M. Johnson
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Lucy Gray
School: University of Chicago Charter Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:05
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Brief Description: This book is about a family of males who grew up without a father and how their lives are effected by this.

Third Grade Teachers Take on the Collaboratory
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Lucy Gray
School: University of Chicago Charter Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-11 10:52:16
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Brief Description: This is a sample project for the third grade teachers at the Lab Schools!

TIE 300/500
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Lucy Gray
School: University of Chicago Charter Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-20 13:16:25
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Brief Description: This project will focus on helping preservice teachers incorporate technology into their teaching.

SAC 2004: Working and Communicating in a Nexus Community
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Gary Greenberg
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-01 08:54:37
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Do Pentominoes Puzzle You?
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade(s): 2-3
Manager: Jan Greene
School: Hawthorn Option School
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-16 14:02:15
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Brief Description: Students will understand that patterns and geometric concepts in math can be used to solve problems. They will use pentominoes to predict patterns and changes.

Native American Project
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Jan Greene
School: Hawthorn Option School
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-21 15:11:39
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Brief Description: The project involves the study of Native American's from the state of Illinois. It includes the study of the life styles, religious beliefs and current status of the tribes. The project will be assessed with a paper/pencil assessment and the designing and creation of a doll based on facts collected.

Native American Project
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Jan Greene
School: Hawthorn Option School
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-21 14:58:05
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Brief Description: The project involves the study of Native Americans in the state of Illinois. It includes the study of the tribes and their lives in the past, religious beliefs, and their status in present day. It includes the designing and creating of dolls based on facts about the tribes.

Challenge Reading Grades 3-8
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-8
Manager: Gayle Greenwald
School: Palos Heights School District 128
City, State: Palos Heights, Il
Date Created: 2004-03-20 15:08:27
Date Made Public: 2005-05-24 20:04:08
Most Recent Start Date: 2008-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students select books from book lists, read and write reviews using the Internet Book Club.

Immigration/Family History
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Gayle Greenwald
School: Palos Heights School District 128
City, State: Palos Heights, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-21 14:18:33
Date Made Public: 2003-09-18 22:17:06
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will engage in research activities to study the general population reasons and their specific family motivations for immigration to the United States.

Reduce! Reuse! Recycle!
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Gayle Greenwald
School: Palos Heights School District 128
City, State: Palos Heights, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-10 17:10:53
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 13:26:48
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will learn about what a natural resource is and how we can conserve them by practicing the three R's: reduce, reuse, and recycle. What they students learn will be used to create a informational brochure and posters encouraging people to practice the three R's.

The Illad
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Pamela Greyer
School: Yerkes Observatory, Univ. of Chicago
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-11-19 09:52:57
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Brief Description: Student discussions focusing on theme, characterization, plot, and understanding of the Illiad by Home

This is how we do it!
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 10-12
Manager: Pamela Greyer
School: Yerkes Observatory, Univ. of Chicago
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-10-18 12:19:28
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Brief Description: SASS students working on projects in the lab.

Getting To Know You
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 10
Manager: Sylvia Guidara
School: Methodist Ladies' College
City, State: Kew, V
Date Created: 2003-09-03 20:30:53
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Brief Description: Getting to know you activity for Year 10 students.

A Journey Through Black History
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: David Guritz
School: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
City, State: Wheaton, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 12:41:55
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 09:18:48
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: In this unit students will be working with beginner research. This assignment works well with inquiry based instruction.

African-American Literature
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: David Guritz
School: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
City, State: Wheaton, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 10:30:08
Date Made Public: 2004-08-17 21:42:06
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students in first, second, and third grade will participate in a unit on African-American Literature during the month of February.

Continents for Kids
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 2
Manager: David Guritz
School: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
City, State: Wheaton, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-11 12:32:21
Date Made Public: 2004-02-19 21:30:38
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Take a journey through the continents and explore new lands. Learn about the landforms, countries, people and animals.

Initial taxonomy
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 6-Univ
Manager: David Guritz
School: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
City, State: Wheaton, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 09:24:24
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project is designed to let the students find an organism from each of the five kingdoms of life. The students write the seven step taxonomy, include a picture, and some facts.

Intro to 4th grade ESL
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-4
Manager: David Guritz
School: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
City, State: Wheaton, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:15
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Identify best approaches to beginning 2nd language learners, what they learn will be shared with other teachers facing newcomer students

Job Applications and Resumes
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: David Guritz
School: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
City, State: Wheaton, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 14:02:45
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Microscope Madness
Subject(s): Science, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7
Manager: David Guritz
School: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
City, State: Wheaton, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 14:09:38
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 13:27:28
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: A 7th grade Biology class will use the scientific skills: observing, collecting careful data, and using the compound light microscope to create a reflective presentation.

Pioneers
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 3
Manager: David Guritz
School: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
City, State: Wheaton, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-11 12:32:27
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Third graders will research various aspects of Pioneer Life. They will participate in a one room schoolhouse simulation.

Simple Machines
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 3
Manager: David Guritz
School: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
City, State: Wheaton, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-11 12:32:27
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Brief Description: Our third grade classes will engage in a study of simple machines.

The Flunking of Joshua T. Bates
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: David Guritz
School: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
City, State: Wheaton, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-11 12:31:45
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Third graders will respond to the book, THE FLUNKING OF JOSHUA T. BATES. Each student wil post his/her thoughts and opinions about Joshua in the book.

Weather
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 2
Manager: David Guritz
School: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
City, State: Wheaton, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-11 12:32:31
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will graph the tempature and type of weather for one complete week.

The Cybrary
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: fatima guzman
School: John F. Kennedy High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-19 09:24:43
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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American Revolution
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Dolores Gwaltney
School: Lee M. Thurston High School
City, State: Redford, MI
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:23:31
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Brief Description: My fifth grade class will research the historical events of the American Revolution and be able to identify the historical significance of these events.

Friends from the Other Side by Amigos Del Otro Lado
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Dolores Gwaltney
School: Lee M. Thurston High School
City, State: Redford, MI
Date Created: 2003-10-08 18:58:37
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Brief Description: Reading the story of the friendship between a Mexican-American girl and her new friend, a recent immigrant from Mexico.

preschool alphabet literacy
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): PreK
Manager: Dolores Gwaltney
School: Lee M. Thurston High School
City, State: Redford, MI
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:24:01
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Brief Description: ideas for incorporating alphabet learning into all areas of the preschool curriculum

Preschool math
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade(s): PreK
Manager: Dolores Gwaltney
School: Lee M. Thurston High School
City, State: Redford, MI
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:23:31
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: methods of making preschoolers aware of numbers and numeral recognition

A World of Books
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-12
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-07-09 20:22:37
Date Made Public: 2005-01-16 07:52:43
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students from participating schools will extend their independent and classroom readings with project developed by participating teachers and librarians.

Algebra I
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2004-02-10 08:37:24
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Brief Description: Gathering data and creating graphs

E2T2 Learning Teams Workshop Day 2
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2004-02-10 21:17:43
Date Made Public: 2004-02-17 04:42:15
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is the project for the Lake County NCLB Learning Team staff development day. Participants can review this project as they wish to reinforce the training session.

Family documents
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2004-02-10 12:35:43
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Brief Description: Students will create a document where they describe their daily activities, and those of their families. The documents will include pictures.

HOU Standards Project
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-07-10 11:57:11
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 09:05:58
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: HOU Standards project is to develop new assessment tools and curriculum materials to make HOU better support National Standards for Astronomy, Physics, Math, and Technology.

Inquiry station survey
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2004-02-11 12:36:15
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Brief Description: Students will complete a survey giving feedback on the organization of class activities.

IV. Galerie von Berühmten Personen in Lexistadt (5-8: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-07-10 17:39:10
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Brief Description: Wir werden etwas über berühmte Leute in der deutschsprachigen Welt lernen.

IV. Galerie von Berühmten Personen in Lexistadt (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-07-10 15:02:30
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Wir werden etwas über berühmte Personen lernen.

Lab experiment
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-10
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:41:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a test pilot on collecting lab data via a survey. Looking for a solution to collaborate among the teams in class.

Lincoln Recycling Project
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): K-2
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2004-02-11 12:32:25
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Lincoln School students will learn about methods of recycling and develop a recycling program for Lincoln School.

McHenry Then and Now
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-08-11 18:42:27
Date Made Public: 2003-08-25 08:14:27
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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McHenry: Participating in the Collaboratory
Subject(s): Mathematics, English/Lang Arts, Social Sciences, Science, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): K-8, Univ
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2004-05-14 10:44:53
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Of Mice and Men
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 10
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:08:53
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Our sophomores read Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men." This project is intended to place the story in context for the students.

Philosophy for beginners
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 10
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-09-03 20:28:37
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Learn about famous philosophers throughout history!

Presidential Election 2004
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2004-02-11 12:32:22
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will study issues in the 2004 presidential campaign and then write a paper supporting their candidate.

Puerto Paco
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-5
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2004-02-11 08:21:09
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will explore the Spanish language by visiting places within a community. They will learn vocabulary and verb tenses while having fun!

Reduce! Reuse! Recycle!
Subject(s): Science, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-07-10 09:26:22
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 14:26:58
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project will allow students to explore what natural resources are and the importance of conserving them through use of the three R's: reduce, reuse, recyle. What they learn will be used to create a recyling program in our school.

SAC Coaches 2004: Participating in the Collaboratory
Subject(s): Mathematics, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2004-01-27 16:04:46
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Simple Machines
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2004-02-11 12:31:20
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will learn about the six simple machines and their uses.

TexTiles in Time
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-09-28 20:43:00
Date Made Public: 2004-09-28 14:43:04
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Middle school students will investigate the history of their community by interviewing long-time residents from their city. Students will respond to the stories that they hear through writing (text) and through various media in art (tiles!).

The Garden of Abdul Gazazzi
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2004-02-11 12:32:21
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will be doing extension activities related to the Chris Van Allsburg book, The Garden of Abdul Gazazzi

The Stolen Generation - Stories
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 9
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-09-03 20:30:56
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The students will read and reflect on several oral histories of 'The Stolen Generation'.

UbD/Bernstein Units
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2004-02-11 12:32:24
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: All Hawthorn science teachers, K-8, will post an Understanding by Design (UbD) and/or Bernstein unit for sharing and feedback.

V. La Tortillería de la Pequeña Gallina Roja (5-8: Stage Two)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-07-08 14:56:45
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: ¡Nuestra clase va a abrir una tortillería de la Pequeña Gallina Roja! Vamos a aprender cómo hacer tortillas. Vamos a aprender cómo comprar y vender tortillas.

WAM WebMag
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-07-23 12:47:05
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Workshop: What's New in the Collaboratory?
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Jan Hackman
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2004-03-16 07:02:27
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: In this workshop Collaboratory teachers and techs from McHenry School District #15 will investigate new features of the Collaboratory.

2. Project Citizen - The Lorax
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5-8, Univ
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-23 23:02:12
Date Made Public: 2004-03-12 16:09:59
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The intent of Project Citizen is to motivate and enable young people to enjoy the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizenship. Students will watch the movie The Lorax by Dr. Seuss to complete the activities in this project.

3. Project Citizen - Getting a New School
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Social Sciences, Mathematics
Grade(s): 5-7, Univ
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-23 23:44:56
Date Made Public: 2004-06-08 02:29:17
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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4. Internet Byrd Reading Club
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-23 20:11:54
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Book reviews for fifth grade students in Room 405 at Byrd Academy.

A Week at Yerkes
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-Univ
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-07 15:40:01
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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bubble gum advertisement
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-14 09:11:11
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: students will create their own brand of bubble gum then put together an commercial advertising that bubble gum. imovie will be the final project.

Character
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-16 11:13:20
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students develop characters...

character counts
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 4-5
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:15
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Activities and lessons to support the character counts six pillars of good character.

Civil War!!!
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 10
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-20 12:40:31
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My NS2 class will research civil war battles. We will then select the battle in which the Navy had the most influence.

Colonies to Nations
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:13
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Ninth grade students will do research to answer their own questions about a nation that gained independence after World War II.

Communities Around the World 2003-2004
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 1-3
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-14 14:03:04
Date Made Public: 2006-09-02 17:23:29
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Primary age students from around the world study their own community. They will share what they learn with schools in all parts of the world through the Communitites Around the World Nexus Community.

CPS SBCI: Creating, Sharing, and Discussing Nexus Documents
Subject(s): Mathematics, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-01 08:36:44
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project introduces coaches from the CPS Office of Standards-Based Instruction (OSBI) to ways in which they can use the Nexus to share and discuss standards-based curricular activities being developed by CPS teachers in the SBCI pilot schools.

Designing Rubrics for Standards-Based Assessments
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-04 12:12:24
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project provides guidelines and direction for selecting and designing rubrics for Standards-Based Assessments.

Distance to the Moon
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics
Grade(s): 7-12
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-14 12:01:18
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Using images taken several hours apart of the moon as it is viewed near the horizon to overhead, compute the distance to the Moon.

E2T2 Learning Teams Workshop Day 1
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-22 11:03:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is the project for the Lake County NCLB Learning Team staff development day. Participants can review this project as they wish to reinforce the training session.

E2T2 Learning Teams Workshop Day 2
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-10 21:17:43
Date Made Public: 2004-02-17 04:42:15
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is the project for the Lake County NCLB Learning Team staff development day. Participants can review this project as they wish to reinforce the training session.

ecosystems
Subject(s): Science, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-21 14:30:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Fourth Grade students will learn that features of ecosystems are similar and different; individual ecosystems are interdependent; and organisms survive in their envitonment by adapting over time.

eCourse ePortfolio
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-20 21:24:08
Date Made Public: 2005-02-07 14:59:09
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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eCourse: NEW SUMMER 1. Participating in the Collaboratory
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-10 13:54:37
Date Made Public: 2004-05-10 13:54:31
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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eCourse: OLD 1. Participating in the Collaboratory
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-12 23:00:43
Date Made Public: 2004-08-13 12:43:46
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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eCourse: Share Your Community- Chicago- (eCourse 1)
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-6
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-03 16:16:50
Date Made Public: 2005-03-20 17:21:01
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Exploring Nunavut, our newest neigbor to the north
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-7
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-11 22:17:34
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 14:24:53
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Exploring Technology - 4th Quarter
Subject(s): Science, Applied Arts
Grade(s): 6-12
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-19 14:55:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: under construction

Fractions
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-22 13:22:28
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a test of the features of Collaboratory-Not Public

Getting to Know the Early 20th Century U.S. Presidents
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-05 09:05:02
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Using the cybrary, students will research a president and report on his life and the major events of his presidency. Reports and artwork relating to the project will then be uploaded to MediaSpace.

Hawthorn Trainers Workshop Part One (ePortfolio)
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-18 13:48:11
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Participants in this workshop will learn how to use the Collaboratory ePortfolio and Collaboratory Projects and Activities.

High School Projects for Review - High School / Post High School
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Mathematics, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-09 15:32:11
Date Made Public: 2004-02-17 04:35:29
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is the project to easily access high school projects for review in the eCourse Part 1

HOU: Jupiter 2004 Orbits of Moons & Planet Rotation
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 7-Univ
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-03 15:16:15
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: We will observe Jupiter as often and from as many locations across the country and the world as possible. We will share the observations and images. We will prvide guidance for analysis of the data.

How to Use LexiTown
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-24 13:35:50
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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I. ¡Bienvenidos a LexiVilla! (Guest )
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-28 11:46:18
Date Made Public: 2004-07-29 11:11:11
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Vamos a participar en LexiVilla.

II. La fiesta de cumpleaños en LexiVilla (Aspen)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-29 13:45:48
Date Made Public: 2004-06-11 16:15:50
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Vamos a tener una fiesta de cumpleaños para la clase.

Imani All Mine
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:41:16
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Intermediate Projects for Review - Grades 4-8
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Mathematics, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-09 15:30:46
Date Made Public: 2004-02-14 11:21:59
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is the project to easily access Intermediate level projects for review in the eCourse Part 1

Introduction to Online Learning
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 6-Univ
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-08 00:08:29
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project is an adaptation of the Illinois Virtual Campus Online Learning Orientation and University of Illinois Introduction to Oline Leanring Course. This project provides an interactive orientation to online learning for learners from 6th grade to professional development/adult education.

IV. Galería de Gente Famosa de LexiVilla (5-8: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 15:27:29
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Vamos a aprender algo sobre la gente famosa en el mundo hispanohablante.

IV. Galería de Gente Famosa de LexiVilla (5-8: Stage Two)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 16:35:44
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Vamos a aprender algo sobre la gente famosa en el mundo hispanohablante.

IV. Galería de Gente Famosa de LexiVilla (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 13:44:19
Date Made Public: 2003-07-07 13:55:15
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Vamos a aprender algo sobre la gente famosa.

IV. Galerie von Berühmten Personen in Lexistadt (5-8: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-10 17:39:10
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Wir werden etwas über berühmte Leute in der deutschsprachigen Welt lernen.

IV. Galerie von Berühmten Personen in Lexistadt (5-8: Stage Two)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-11 12:20:45
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Wir werden etwas über berühmte Personen in der deutschsprachigen Welt lernen.

IV. Galerie von Berühmten Personen in Lexistadt (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-10 15:02:30
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Wir werden etwas über berühmte Personen lernen.

IV. La Galerie des Personnes Célèbres de LexiVille (5-8: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-24 15:19:19
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Nous allons découvrir des personnes célèbres du monde francophone.

IV. La Galerie des Personnes Célèbres de LexiVille (5-8: Stage Two)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-24 15:22:01
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Nous allons découvrir des personnes célèbres du monde francophone.

IV. La Galerie des Personnes Célèbres de LexiVille (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-24 11:36:29
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Nous allons découvrir des personnes célèbres.

Learning LexiTown
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-15 16:34:43
Date Made Public: 2004-06-16 13:41:06
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project provides an overview for the Collaboratory, the ePortfolio and LexiTown.

Learning LexiTown - CPS
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-08 16:21:02
Date Made Public: 2004-11-01 09:28:17
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project provides an overview for the Collaboratory, the ePortfolio and LexiTown.

Learning LexiTown - Hawthorn
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-15 12:52:43
Date Made Public: 2004-05-10 12:14:50
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project provides an overview for the Collaboratory, the ePortfolio and LexiTown.

Lernspirale Expressionismus (Art Institute Chicago)
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 8-Univ
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-16 11:40:42
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: LS Expressionismus ist Teil der Spurensuche - die Praesenz der deutsch-amerikanischen Einfluesse im Mittleren Westen soll erforscht werden.

Looking at other cultures through our Eyes
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): K-3
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-29 12:30:21
Date Made Public: 2003-11-06 14:27:40
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Looking at Student Writing
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-03 13:58:57
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Martyrs, Yesterday and Today
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-07 12:10:01
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Catholic School students will learn that Saints and Martyrs are heroes whose lives are part of church history and whose values are needed in our present times.

Mexican Immigration
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-07 18:06:21
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: To educate students regarding the reasons people immigrate both legally and illegally from Mexico to the United States and the harsh realities they often confront.

My Year in Writing
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-22 23:23:48
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Native American Project
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-21 14:58:05
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

NW Student Survey - English
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-04 14:32:06
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a student survey to gather data on how students feel at school and about our school community.

Primary Projects for Review - Grades K-3
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Mathematics, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-3
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-09 15:25:12
Date Made Public: 2004-02-14 11:22:37
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This is the project to easily access Primary level projects for review in the eCourse Part 1

Puppet Theater
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-31 22:51:02
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Make puppets and perform your a story for an audience.

rollof thunder, here my cry
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:18:12
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: to understand the socio-economic and educational conditions of the south in the jim crow era.

Romeo and Juliet: Insight Out
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-13 15:29:12
Date Made Public: 2004-09-21 14:00:23
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: During this project, students will be writing character analysis papers relating to Romeo and Juliet. They will use MediaSpace to post excerpts to share with peers.

Science Survey
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-21 12:49:34
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This is a survey for classroom teachers to get a clear idea of how well they are using the resources they have at their disposal.

Science Tradebook Survey
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-13 11:17:43
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: To evaluate best use of tradebooks in classrooms

Share Your Community - Chicago 2
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 4-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-03 13:58:51
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Students will be sharing pictures of their community

Staff Technology and Learning Survey 2007
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-08 07:31:03
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Assessment tool for staff development.

START: Active Galactic Nuclei
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-22 12:17:04
Date Made Public: 2004-10-03 15:01:12
Most Recent Start Date: 2005-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Student Assistance Program at Northwood
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-07 09:49:19
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project looks at students, staff and parent attitudes focusing on the climate at Northwood Jr. High.

Summer Reading
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-20 12:36:19
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Each year Z-BTHS chooses one book for the entire school and community to read together. We also create projects associated with this book.

Supreme Court Hearings
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-23 14:14:10
Date Made Public: 2007-07-26 11:15:27
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Tesselations
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade(s): 4-6
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-03 13:59:15
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will be able to define, create, and locate tesselations.

TexTiles in Time
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-28 20:43:00
Date Made Public: 2004-09-28 14:43:04
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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The 1960s in the U.S.
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-28 19:30:44
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Brief Description: Students will visually experience culture and history of the 60s, including the development of civil rights.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8-9
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-04 10:06:41
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Brief Description: My 8th grade class will prepare the front page of an 1840's newspaper that summarizes major stories from this novel. This is a final project that will be completed after reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

The City of the Future
Subject(s): Science, Social Sciences, Mathematics
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-06 10:31:24
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Brief Description: The eighth grade class will investigate alternative energies using the Internet. Next, they will build an energy effcient city using Sim City. Students will then advertise their city in a multimedia format, posted to Media Space.

The Cybrary
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-19 09:24:43
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The Giver by Lois Lowry
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:39:35
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Brief Description: Read book "The Giver"

The Holes
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:57
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Brief Description: Students from 5th to 8th grades will discuss the book. They will compare it with the movie.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition: The Journals : Writing in the First Person
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-13 14:50:11
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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The Story of Ruby Bridges
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 2-6
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:51
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Brief Description: The children in grades 2-6 will learn about the civil rights movement through the eyes of a child. The story is " The Ruby Bridges Story" by Coles.

The World of Inventors
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 13:57:24
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Brief Description: Students will research the inventors and their inventions of the early 1900s and discover how they influenced the rapid economic and social changes of that chapter in U.S. history.

To Kill a Mockingbird - A Critical Historical Survey
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-09 13:43:38
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Brief Description: Using the Library of Congress database, students will complete the following projects: analysis of period photos., writing editorials, town poems, and a newspaper. All topics related to To Kill a Mockingbird.

Using Technolgy in Education
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Mathematics, Applied Arts
Grade(s): 11-12
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-14 09:01:28
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Technology permeates all facets of our lives. The purpose of this project is to explore the ways that technology is used in education.

V. La Tortillería de la Pequeña Gallina Roja (5-8: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-08 14:31:22
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: ¡Tenemos una Tortillería de la Pequeña Gallina Roja! Vamos a hacer tortillas. Vamos a vender tortillas.

V. La Tortillería de la Pequeña Gallina Roja (5-8: Stage Two)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-08 14:56:45
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: ¡Nuestra clase va a abrir una tortillería de la Pequeña Gallina Roja! Vamos a aprender cómo hacer tortillas. Vamos a aprender cómo comprar y vender tortillas.

V. La Tortillería de la Pequeña Gallina Roja (K-4: Sage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-08 13:03:57
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: ¡Tenemos una Tortillería de la Pequeña Gallina Roja! Vamos a vender tortillas.

V. Der Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne (5-8: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-05 17:23:20
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Brief Description: Wir haben einen Brezelstand Zur kleinen roten Henne! Wir werden Brezeln backen. Wir werden Brezeln verkaufen.

V. Der Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne (5-8: stage Two)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-05 17:31:01
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Unsere Klasse wird einen Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne eröffnen. Wir werden lernen, wie man Brezeln macht. Wir werden lernen, wie man Brezeln kauft und verkauft.

V. Der Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-05 17:18:11
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Wir haben einen Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne! Wir werden Brezeln verkaufen.

V. La Crêperie De La Petite Poule Rouge (5-8: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-01 09:19:07
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Nous avons une Crêperie de la Petite Poule Rouge! Nous allons faire des crêpes. Nous allons vendre des crêpes.

V. La Crêperie de La Petite Poule Rouge (5-8: Stage Two)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-01 10:07:33
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Notre classe va ouvrir une Crêperie de la Petite Poule Rouge! Nous allons apprendre à faire des crêpes. Nous allons apprendre à acheter et à vendre des crêpes.

V. La Crêperie de La Petite Poule Rouge (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-30 16:29:27
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Nous avons une Crêperie de la Petite Poule Rouge! Nous allons vendre des crêpes.

Vergie Goes to School with us Boys
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:23:47
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Where the Buffalo Roam
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 3-4
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-17 12:48:01
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Write a Great Story
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-12
Manager: Roxana Hadad
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-03 04:47:48
Date Made Public: 2004-12-08 13:06:19
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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What I want in my Web Page-Curie H.S.-Mrs. Hagen
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 12
Manager: Maureen Hagen
School: Curie Metropolitan High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-09 10:42:01
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: I want my students to decide what they want to put into the Web Page that they are designing. This will make the Web Page easier to do.

English III
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 11
Manager: Brenda Hall
School: Middleton High School
City, State: Middleton, TN
Date Created: 2004-01-15 08:23:48
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Brief Description: This lesson contains tips to help students perform well on the TCAP Writing Assessment for 11th grade persuasive writing.

Steps in Research
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 11-12
Manager: Brenda Hall
School: Middleton High School
City, State: Middleton, TN
Date Created: 2004-01-16 13:22:53
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Brief Description: Students who are doing research will become familiar with basics in locating information. Attention is given to web literacy.

Philosophy for beginners
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 10
Manager: Genevieve Hall
School: Methodist Ladies' College
City, State: Kew, V
Date Created: 2003-09-03 20:28:37
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Brief Description: Learn about famous philosophers throughout history!

Friends from the Other Side by Amigos Del Otro Lado
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Leija Hamalainen
School: Columbia College
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-08 18:58:37
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Brief Description: Reading the story of the friendship between a Mexican-American girl and her new friend, a recent immigrant from Mexico.

Mexican Immigration
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Leija Hamalainen
School: Columbia College
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-07 18:06:21
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: To educate students regarding the reasons people immigrate both legally and illegally from Mexico to the United States and the harsh realities they often confront.

The Stolen Generation - Stories
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 9
Manager: Michelle Hamilton
School: Methodist Ladies' College
City, State: Kew, V
Date Created: 2003-09-03 20:30:56
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Brief Description: The students will read and reflect on several oral histories of 'The Stolen Generation'.

Reading books witten by Judy Blume
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Beatrice Haney
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:18:16
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Brief Description: My fourth grade students will research the author Judy Blume. Each student will read four books written by Judy Blume.

World War I Front Page Webquest
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Susan Hardin
School: Jonathan Turner Junior High
City, State: Jacksonville, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-21 14:24:35
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a webquest requiring students to construct the front page of a newspaper which covers one calendar year of the Great War. The quest utilizes a variety of print and electronic resources and provides students with the necessary templates to do so.

Como agua para chocolate
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 11-12
Manager: Kristina Harlan
School: Curie Metropolitan High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-09 14:25:21
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Brief Description: My mixed Spanish III/IV class will read "Como agua para chocolate" and complete a series of literature circle activities.

All About Nursing! Tri. 3b
Subject(s): Phys Ed./Health Ed.
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Jennifer Harrington
School: GBMS Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
City, State: Oak Park, Il
Date Created: 2004-04-26 13:29:40
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Trimester 3b, 8-2 team

Science Project
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 10
Manager: Hylan Harris
School: Curie Metropolitan High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-09 14:30:55
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project is designed to find out if the students have an understanding of limits imposed on our natural resources. As well as, what they can do inorder to conserve.

language arts harris
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9
Manager: Vicki Harris
School: Bolivar Central High School
City, State: Bolivar, TN
Date Created: 2004-03-09 11:23:31
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Brief Description: My students will rewrite the balcony scene of Romeo and Juliet using modern terms used by today's teenagers.

Your Body from the Inside Out!
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Lorraine Hartmann
School: Carol Lee
City, State: McHenry, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-15 10:27:23
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Brief Description: Students will show an understanding of specific human body systems.

Journalism II, AHS
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 11-12
Manager: Colleen Hawkins
School: Alton High School
City, State: Alton, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-14 09:01:22
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students in AP Journalism will create portfolios for assessment. Their portfolios will be used as a HS exit Journalism artifact available to colleges as an example of student proficiency.

Lab experiment
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-10
Manager: Sarah Hawthorne
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:41:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a test pilot on collecting lab data via a survey. Looking for a solution to collaborate among the teams in class.

HOU Mars 2003
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics
Grade(s): 5-12
Manager: Gabe Hayden
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-03 21:02:21
Date Made Public: 2003-10-02 15:48:29
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The Mars Project provides a capability for Hands-On Universe schools to work together on the analysis of images of Mars in 2003.

Farm Life
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): PreK, K-1
Manager: Sue Ann Heatherly
School: National Radio Astronomy Observatory
City, State: Green Bank, WV
Date Created: 2003-07-16 13:52:46
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My kindergarten class will research different aspects of a farm. We will finish our unit with a class book discussing the different jobs and animals on the farm as well as products that originate on the farm.

Reflections and Directions
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9, 11
Manager: Stephen Heller
School: Adlai E. Stevenson High School
City, State: Lincolnshire, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-06 13:06:14
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will reflect on their progress in key measures of language arts: reading, process writing, timed writing.

Lewis and Clark - Travel the Trail
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 6-9
Manager: Carla Helmke
School: Quincy Notre Dame High School
City, State: Quincy, Il
Date Created: 2003-11-14 18:40:55
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: With the 200th celebration of the Lewis and Clark currently taking place, students will discover many elements of their journey. Within this project, students will also use many software programs to create their specific projects designed for this program.

Catcher and the Rye non fiction or fiction?
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6-12
Manager: Eddie Henley
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:41:09
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: You must read, compare, and report how your growning up in an urban environment compares with the main character in this book.

English
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9
Manager: Bobby Hensley
School: Hardeman County Board of Education
City, State: Bolivar, TN
Date Created: 2004-02-10 08:35:47
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Be able to read and comprehend short stories, plays, and poetry on the ninth grade level.

IETC
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Paul Hertz
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-14 09:15:24
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This a two hour workshop.

Journalism II, AHS
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 11-12
Manager: Paul Hertz
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-14 09:01:22
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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START: Active Galactic Nuclei
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Paul Hertz
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-22 12:17:04
Date Made Public: 2004-10-03 15:01:12
Most Recent Start Date: 2005-09-01 00:00:00
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Maine East AP English -Jazz and The Atlantic Monthly
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 12
Manager: Dave Hessert
School: Maine East High School
City, State: Park Ridge, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-02 08:34:03
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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V. Der Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne (5-8: stage Two)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Genay Hill
School: North Chicago Unit District 187
City, State: North Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-05 17:31:01
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Unsere Klasse wird einen Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne eröffnen. Wir werden lernen, wie man Brezeln macht. Wir werden lernen, wie man Brezeln kauft und verkauft.

MediaSpace Exploration
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9
Manager: Sheryl Hinman
School: Galesburg High School
City, State: Galesburg, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-21 13:26:40
Date Made Public: 2003-08-25 08:13:17
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: You will identify an object to use as the basis of a story. The object may be real or imaginary.

Romeo and Juliet: Insight Out
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9
Manager: Sheryl Hinman
School: Galesburg High School
City, State: Galesburg, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-13 15:29:12
Date Made Public: 2004-09-21 14:00:23
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: During this project, students will be writing character analysis papers relating to Romeo and Juliet. They will use MediaSpace to post excerpts to share with peers.

IV. Galería de Gente Famosa de LexiVilla (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Nicholas Hiti
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 13:44:19
Date Made Public: 2003-07-07 13:55:15
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Vamos a aprender algo sobre la gente famosa.

Plant and Animal Cells
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Jill Hjelmgren
School: Herbert Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 14:18:55
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 14:26:37
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will learn the difference between plant and animal cells. They will learn how the cells function and the make-up of cells.

Distance to the Moon
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics
Grade(s): 7-12
Manager: Vivian Hoette
School: Yerkes Observatory, Univ. of Chicago
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-08-14 12:01:18
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Using images taken several hours apart of the moon as it is viewed near the horizon to overhead, compute the distance to the Moon.

HOU Mars 2003
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics
Grade(s): 5-12
Manager: Vivian Hoette
School: Yerkes Observatory, Univ. of Chicago
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-08-03 21:02:21
Date Made Public: 2003-10-02 15:48:29
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The Mars Project provides a capability for Hands-On Universe schools to work together on the analysis of images of Mars in 2003.

HOU Star Clusters
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 10-Univ
Manager: Vivian Hoette
School: Yerkes Observatory, Univ. of Chicago
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-12-16 15:26:37
Date Made Public: 2003-12-22 14:13:47
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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HOU: Jupiter 2004 Orbits of Moons & Planet Rotation
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 7-Univ
Manager: Vivian Hoette
School: Yerkes Observatory, Univ. of Chicago
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2004-02-03 15:16:15
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Saturn Week 2004
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-Univ
Manager: Vivian Hoette
School: Yerkes Observatory, Univ. of Chicago
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-12-06 17:34:52
Date Made Public: 2003-12-22 14:13:48
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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START: Launching AGN Research
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 10-12
Manager: Vivian Hoette
School: Yerkes Observatory, Univ. of Chicago
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2004-06-01 13:16:26
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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What's In a Spectrum?
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 10-Univ
Manager: Vivian Hoette
School: Yerkes Observatory, Univ. of Chicago
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2004-03-11 19:58:43
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Lab experiment
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-10
Manager: James Hoey
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:41:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a test pilot on collecting lab data via a survey. Looking for a solution to collaborate among the teams in class.

The West
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Ann Hofmeier
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-16 14:01:57
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will use a trade book independently and communicate with other students what they learned.

Political Parties
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Kelli Hohman
School: North Chicago Unit District 187
City, State: North Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-06 11:15:30
Date Made Public: 2003-11-15 00:27:18
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will learn the structure and functions of political parties in the United States.

"Almos' A Man" by Richard Wright
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-8
Manager: Jeff Hollenstein
School: North Chicago Unit District 187
City, State: North Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:24
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My middle school students will read books by Richard Wright. They will choose one book as a group, , or skit).

eCourse ePortfolio (OLD)
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Jeff Hollenstein
School: North Chicago Unit District 187
City, State: North Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-30 14:28:55
Date Made Public: 2005-10-10 21:52:28
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Jeff Hollenstein
School: North Chicago Unit District 187
City, State: North Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-02 10:56:26
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Health
Subject(s): Science, English/Lang Arts, Phys Ed./Health Ed.
Grade(s): K-2
Manager: Jeff Hollenstein
School: North Chicago Unit District 187
City, State: North Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-04 12:04:00
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Our first grade students will research health.

SBCI Pilot Areas 10 and 16: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Debbie Holliday
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-16 01:23:47
Date Made Public: 2003-11-16 17:52:53
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Chicago Women of Note
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-6
Manager: Eileen Holzhauer
School: Murray Language Academy
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-27 09:08:28
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: In celebration of Women's History Month, this project will showcase Chicago women who have contributed to the development and well being of the city and its people.

Folk Instruments of the Japanese, French and Spanish Diaspora
Subject(s): Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): K-6
Manager: Eileen Holzhauer
School: Murray Language Academy
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-09 21:10:40
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The focus of this project is the evolution of musical instruments in Japan, the French Diaspora, and The Spanish Diaspora. These are the languages and cultures studied at Murray. The instruments important to each of these culltures will be introduced and their evolution over time will be highlighted,

Poetry
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Eileen Holzhauer
School: Murray Language Academy
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-07 10:30:26
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Survey students as to their familiarity with various poetic forms prior to the beginning of a unit on Poetry in Language Arts classes.

Puppet Theater
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Eileen Holzhauer
School: Murray Language Academy
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-31 22:51:02
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Make puppets and perform your a story for an audience.

physics
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 11-12
Manager: M. Hopper
School: Middleton High School
City, State: Middleton, TN
Date Created: 2004-03-11 12:40:03
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: A Heat Discussion

The Cay
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Sharon Horan
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-16 14:01:58
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This Bernstein unit will challenge the students to think about conflict/ survival/ and stereotypes in the real world

Adventure Novel Reading Groups
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Toni Horvath
School: Carl Sandburg Middle School
City, State: Mundelein, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 10:50:17
Date Made Public: 2004-03-12 10:07:22
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My class will study the adventure genre of books. They will relate real-life adventures to the situations in the books.

Toni's Adventure Project
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5-7
Manager: Toni Horvath
School: Carl Sandburg Middle School
City, State: Mundelein, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:13
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will read and analyze adventure fiction and relate it to their own experiences and the experiences of people that they know.

Algebra I
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Amy Howell
School: Hardeman County Board of Education
City, State: Bolivar, TN
Date Created: 2004-02-10 08:37:24
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Gathering data and creating graphs

Three Little Pigs
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 1
Manager: William Howell
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 11:06:22
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: First grade students will read the Three Little Pigs as an introduction to folktales. They will draw out the main parts of the story.

Foods
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Brenda Hristov
School: Dominican University
City, State: River Forest, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-01 14:18:17
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project will explore foods of the world

My Best Writing Samples- ePortfolio Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 1-8
Manager: Robert Hudson
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-10 10:09:16
Date Made Public: 2004-10-13 09:33:08
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project provides students with several different possible writing activities. These writing assignments will be created in their ePortfolios.

Option Planning Project
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 1-6, Univ
Manager: Robert Hudson
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-16 20:35:46
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project is designed to facilitate the dialog surrounding the development of learning plans for the new Option School.

control structures
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Theresa Huffer
School: St. Anne School
City, State: Barrington, Il
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:22:48
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: project about computer programming control structures

True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Theresa Huffer
School: St. Anne School
City, State: Barrington, Il
Date Created: 2004-01-12 09:38:05
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will use the Collaboratory communication tools to write a reflection using the voice of one of the characters in Charlotte Doyle.

Boys Are Dumb
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Justine Huskey
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-29 13:16:14
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2006-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: We will study the reasons boys are so dumb and girls are so cool!

The West
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Justine Huskey
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-16 14:01:57
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will use a trade book independently and communicate with other students what they learned.

eCourse for Oak Park: 1. Participating in the Collaboratory
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Harla Hutchinson
School: Oak Park Elementary District 97
City, State: Oak Park, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-20 07:50:16
Date Made Public: 2004-05-10 13:55:28
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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eCourse for Oak Park: 2. Creating and Managing a Project in the Collaboratory
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Harla Hutchinson
School: Oak Park Elementary District 97
City, State: Oak Park, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-20 07:53:20
Date Made Public: 2004-05-20 07:52:11
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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eCourse for Oak Park: Share Your Community- Chicago
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Social Sciences
Grade(s): K, 4-6
Manager: Harla Hutchinson
School: Oak Park Elementary District 97
City, State: Oak Park, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-20 07:57:11
Date Made Public: 2004-05-06 08:51:18
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Who am I?
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Jeneva Ingram
School: Evergreen
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-15 14:24:47
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will write an autobiography and create a model of themselves that includes their name, motto, high school, and career choice. The last activity is a poster project and students add all the the pieces together to create an unique poster.

CPS Standards Based Curriculum Initative (CPS-SBCI)
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Mathematics
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Nathan Isaacs
School: Braeside Elementary School
City, State: Highland Park, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-08 13:13:19
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Legend of Lady Ilena-A novel study of the Dark Ages to Middle Ages/Medieval Times
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Bonnie IVS
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 11:05:10
Date Made Public: 2006-01-17 08:59:43
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Romeo and Juliet: Insight Out
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9
Manager: Bonnie IVS
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-13 15:29:12
Date Made Public: 2004-09-21 14:00:23
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: During this project, students will be writing character analysis papers relating to Romeo and Juliet. They will use MediaSpace to post excerpts to share with peers.

Traumatic Stress
Subject(s): Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Social Sciences, Science, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 12
Manager: Bonnie IVS
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:45:22
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Bufford 7 Grade Science
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Ms. Izzo
School: Haddonfield Middle School
City, State: Haddonfield, NJ
Date Created: 2004-02-12 08:26:31
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: A study of Earth in space and motions of the solar sytem. The class will research the motions of the earth.

IL-TCE Workshop Learning Project
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Ms. Izzo
School: Haddonfield Middle School
City, State: Haddonfield, NJ
Date Created: 2004-02-22 21:22:46
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Mutliculturalism in the Classroom
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Ms. Izzo
School: Haddonfield Middle School
City, State: Haddonfield, NJ
Date Created: 2003-07-17 10:03:13
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will evaluate our culture by examining the various subcultures in our society and how it creates a unique dominant culture as a whole.

SAC 2004: Participating in the Standards Aligned Classroom Nexus Community
Subject(s): Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): K-12
Manager: Ms. Izzo
School: Haddonfield Middle School
City, State: Haddonfield, NJ
Date Created: 2004-02-09 18:56:00
Date Made Public: 2005-01-28 09:38:44
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This Collaboratory project introduces SAC Project Learning Teams to ways in which they can use the Nexus to share and discuss standards-aligned curricular activities being developed by participating teachers. N.B. For purposes of working with this project, team members will be referred to as the "student."

Science Experiment
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 2-3
Manager: Ms. Izzo
School: Haddonfield Middle School
City, State: Haddonfield, NJ
Date Created: 2004-02-26 21:53:31
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Our third grade class in Chicago will investigate plants and their growth. What they learn will be applied in creating a terrarium.

Sweet Home Chicago
Subject(s): Mathematics, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Ms. Izzo
School: Haddonfield Middle School
City, State: Haddonfield, NJ
Date Created: 2003-07-17 10:44:22
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 18:36:46
Most Recent Start Date: 2006-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: In this unit the students will learn about famous people, places, and things in the City of Chicago. The students will do a brief activity to find people who have done or seen various things in the city.

Study of economic diversity in the US
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 12
Manager: Janete Jaimes
School: Grove Junior High School
City, State: Elk Grove Village, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:13:58
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Change Is Everywhere
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Lisa Janezic
School: Lake Zurich Middle School North
City, State: Hawthorn Woods, Il
Date Created: 2004-04-30 09:50:46
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will examine the theme of change and apply this to a cross-curricular project.

Practice templates
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Lisa Janezic
School: Lake Zurich Middle School North
City, State: Hawthorn Woods, Il
Date Created: 2004-03-08 08:38:04
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Practice using collaboratory

The Power of Poetry
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Lisa Janezic
School: Lake Zurich Middle School North
City, State: Hawthorn Woods, Il
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:15
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will research a poet, copy a poem, and create a multimedia interpretation of the chosen writer.

Looking at Student Writing
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Karen Janisch
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-03 13:58:57
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Geography
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Elaine Jarmon
School: Middleton High School
City, State: Middleton, TN
Date Created: 2004-03-11 12:40:01
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My class will practice skills for studying a map and other global features.

Colonies to Nations
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Jon Jasnoch
School: Warren Township High School
City, State: Gurnee, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:13
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Ninth grade students will do research to answer their own questions about a nation that gained independence after World War II.

Scientist Trading Cards
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8-10
Manager: Jon Jasnoch
School: Warren Township High School
City, State: Gurnee, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-25 07:56:22
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will gather information about a scientist and create a trading card for that scientist as well as a two page paper.

Lego Robotics
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Raymond Jefferis
School: Widener University
City, State: Chester, PA
Date Created: 2003-11-04 08:33:36
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Anglo-Saxon England WebQuest
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 11
Manager: Heather Johnson
School: Grove Junior High School
City, State: Elk Grove Village, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-11 17:10:15
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

CPS Standards Based Curriculum Initative (CPS-SBCI)
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Mathematics
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Heather Johnson
School: Grove Junior High School
City, State: Elk Grove Village, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-08 13:13:19
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

V. Der Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne (5-8: stage Two)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Heather Johnson
School: Grove Junior High School
City, State: Elk Grove Village, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-05 17:31:01
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Unsere Klasse wird einen Brezelstand Zur Kleinen Roten Henne eröffnen. Wir werden lernen, wie man Brezeln macht. Wir werden lernen, wie man Brezeln kauft und verkauft.

Olympics now and then
Subject(s): Phys Ed./Health Ed.
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Jill Johnson
School: St. Anne School
City, State: Barrington, Il
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:22:22
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My sixth grade class will compare and contrast the Ancient and Modern Olympic Games.

IV. Galería de Gente Famosa de LexiVilla (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Johann Johnson
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 13:44:19
Date Made Public: 2003-07-07 13:55:15
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Vamos a aprender algo sobre la gente famosa.

Earths Dynamic Spheres
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Karen Johnson
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-22 14:00:08
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Erosion of Earth 4th grade science unit

ecosystems
Subject(s): Science, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Leslie Johnson
School: Hawthorn Option School
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-21 14:30:59
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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simple machines
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Leslie Johnson
School: Hawthorn Option School
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-19 13:53:03
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Asessment activities for unit on force and motion

The Southwest
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Leslie Johnson
School: Hawthorn Option School
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-19 13:52:29
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will learn the geography, economy and culture of the Southwest region of the United States.

Creating a Lesson Plan using Wireless Laptops
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 7-12
Manager: M Johnson
School: Hardeman County Board of Education
City, State: Bolivar, TN
Date Created: 2004-01-03 15:12:34
Date Made Public: 2005-05-24 20:11:31
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Hardeman County High School Teachers will be learning how to integrate a wireless mobile lab into the classroom.

Weather survey
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Mary Ellen Johnson
School: Antioch Community High School
City, State: Antioch, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-04 09:43:01
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Weather Survey

Kabuki
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Patrice Johnson
School: Stone Scholastic Academy
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-25 07:08:55
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

To Kill A Mockingbird Websites
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9
Manager: Eileen Jones
School: Dominican University
City, State: River Forest, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-01 13:12:24
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a collection of websites connected to the book To Kill A Mockingbird. Many sites are related to the 1930s in order to complete a prereading activity

Fractions
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Nancy Jones
School: Sacred Heart Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-22 13:22:28
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a test of the features of Collaboratory-Not Public

Science 8
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Linda Joyner
School: Middleton High School
City, State: Middleton, TN
Date Created: 2004-02-12 08:17:32
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Using a hands-on approach, students will explore the dynamics of general science. Physical, Life, and Earth Science will be covered.

Saturn Week 2004
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-Univ
Manager: Edwina R. Justice
School: Gunsaulus Academy
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-06 17:34:52
Date Made Public: 2003-12-22 14:13:48
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Romeo and Juliet: Insight Out
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9
Manager: Michelle K
School: Forest View Elementary School
City, State: Mt. Prospect, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-13 15:29:12
Date Made Public: 2004-09-21 14:00:23
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: During this project, students will be writing character analysis papers relating to Romeo and Juliet. They will use MediaSpace to post excerpts to share with peers.

Manifest Destiny vs. Native Groups in the 19th century
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Sheryl Kabak
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-29 07:26:56
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Our study of America's idea of Manifest Destiny as central in building our nation during the 19th century shows us the impact it had on native peoples living in the areas we claimed. How we treated those people did not reflect the principles on which our nation was founded, but we sacrificed their needs for the 'greater good'--the formation of our country.

Lab experiment
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-10
Manager: Lauren Kallergis
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:41:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a test pilot on collecting lab data via a survey. Looking for a solution to collaborate among the teams in class.

American History: The People
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Kim Kallieris
School: College of Lake County
City, State: Grayslake, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-10 20:40:29
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 14:24:58
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a curriculum unit developed to introduce 5th graders to different eras and people of importance in American History.

ePortfolio eCourse (China research)
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Kim Kallieris
School: College of Lake County
City, State: Grayslake, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-17 06:22:46
Date Made Public: 2003-09-30 14:56:27
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students in the ePortfolio eCourse will complete this project for their Course.

The Southwest States
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Susan Kamin
School: Immaculate Conception School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-06 10:37:18
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: We will study the economy, geography, and people of the Southwest. A Powerpoint presentation will be created about one of theSouthwest states .

Philosophy for beginners
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 10
Manager: Jamie Kanas
School: Elmwood Elementary School
City, State: Elmwood Park, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-03 20:28:37
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Learn about famous philosophers throughout history!

The Stolen Generation - Stories
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 9
Manager: Jamie Kanas
School: Elmwood Elementary School
City, State: Elmwood Park, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-03 20:30:56
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The students will read and reflect on several oral histories of 'The Stolen Generation'.

After-School Web Site Class
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Applied Arts
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Joan Kane
School: Northwest Middle School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-11 20:03:52
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will post their edited pictures and ideas for their Web sites

Chicago Bungalows
Subject(s): Mathematics, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Joan Kane
School: Northwest Middle School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-10 22:37:24
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Most Recent Start Date: 2005-04-01 00:00:00
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Not Just a Zip Code
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Joan Kane
School: Northwest Middle School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-29 21:55:56
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: In this unit, the students will learn about the Belmont-Cragin community in Chicago. The history of the neighborhood, the cultural influences throughout its history and its place in Chicago history will be presented.

Distance to the Moon
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics
Grade(s): 7-12
Manager: Sae Rom Kang
School: Forest View Elementary School
City, State: Mt. Prospect, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-14 12:01:18
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Using images taken several hours apart of the moon as it is viewed near the horizon to overhead, compute the distance to the Moon.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8-9
Manager: Martha Kastens
School: Immaculate Conception School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-04 10:06:41
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Copy of HOU Star Clusters
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 10-Univ
Manager: Carl Katsu
School: Lawrence Hall of Science
City, State: Berkeley, CC
Date Created: 2004-04-14 05:25:14
Date Made Public: 2003-12-22 14:13:47
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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HOU Star Clusters
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 10-Univ
Manager: Carl Katsu
School: Lawrence Hall of Science
City, State: Berkeley, CC
Date Created: 2003-12-16 15:26:37
Date Made Public: 2003-12-22 14:13:47
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Famous Black Americans
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Technology
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Sadie Kavalier
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-30 08:10:41
Date Made Public: 2004-02-10 09:31:38
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project will assist fifth grade students better understand the many contributions of Black Americans.

Math *
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Sadie Kavalier
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-29 12:23:20
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This will be an ongoing project to prepare for the Terra Nova.

Salem Witch Trials
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 8-9
Manager: Megan Kelly
School: St. Benedict Middle School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-02 10:38:45
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This will help students find research information

Political Parties
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Cheryl Kestner
School: Central Middle School
City, State: Golden, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-06 11:15:30
Date Made Public: 2003-11-15 00:27:18
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will learn the structure and functions of political parties in the United States.

Reading
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Kerri Anne Kimery
School: Middleton High School
City, State: Middleton, TN
Date Created: 2004-03-11 12:40:01
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Reading Skills

Huckleberry Finn
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 11
Manager: Michelle King
School: Alexandre Dumas Elementary
City, State: Chicago, Il
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:15
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Themes from a 19th Century novel that are relevant today.

Saturn Week 2004
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-Univ
Manager: Joel Klammer
School: Concordia Internaional School Shanghai
City, State: Shanghai, SH
Date Created: 2003-12-06 17:34:52
Date Made Public: 2003-12-22 14:13:48
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Lernspirale Expressionismus (Art Institute Chicago)
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 8-Univ
Manager: Bernd Klewitz
School: Germantown Hills District #69
City, State: Metamora, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-16 11:40:42
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: LS Expressionismus ist Teil der Spurensuche - die Praesenz der deutsch-amerikanischen Einfluesse im Mittleren Westen soll erforscht werden.

TTT Immigration Past and Present
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6-Univ
Manager: Bernd Klewitz
School: Germantown Hills District #69
City, State: Metamora, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-13 14:11:14
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Transatlantic Teacher Training (TTT): American and German teachers working together to address issues of immigration. A collaboration of the Max Kade Institute and Center for European Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Goethe Institut-Chicago, and the University of Hannover/Germany.

Initial taxonomy
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 6-Univ
Manager: Susan Klima
School: Dawes, Charles Gates
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 09:24:24
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project is designed to let the students find an organism from each of the five kingdoms of life. The students write the seven step taxonomy, include a picture, and some facts.

Virtual Class
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Elisabeth Kmichik
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-06 13:51:34
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: I have selected eight eighth graders who wish to improve their writing skills to participate in a virtual class. Feedback and guidance from both teacher and participating students will be utilized.

Love That Dog
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-4
Manager: Susan Knibbs
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:53
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Harold Washington, Mayor of Chicago
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7-Univ
Manager: Denise Knox
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Red, White, and Blue
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Tammy Knox
School: Woodlawn Grade School
City, State: Woodlawn, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-22 09:26:17
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Third graders will read the American Girl Felicity series and also research Betsy Ross and the first American Flag. They will gain a better understanding about the American Flag and the American Revolution.

Genetically Engineered Foods
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Debra Kogelman
School: The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-08 16:06:06
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will reseach the topic of genetically engineered foods to determine if labeling is required by the manufacturers. They will create a newspaper to address the issues; editorials will be written on both viewpoints ( to label or not to label) as well as political cartoons and background information will be shared.

Anne Frank
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 6-7
Manager: Aphrodite Kokosioulis
School: Materinty BVM School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:07
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The students will attain a knowledge of how the Holocaust impacted on the life of one Jewish family and how steretypical thinking can lead to mistakes.

V. La Crêperie De La Petite Poule Rouge (5-8: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Aphrodite Kokosioulis
School: Materinty BVM School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-01 09:19:07
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Nous avons une Crêperie de la Petite Poule Rouge! Nous allons faire des crêpes. Nous allons vendre des crêpes.

V. La Crêperie de La Petite Poule Rouge (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Aphrodite Kokosioulis
School: Materinty BVM School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-30 16:29:27
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Nous avons une Crêperie de la Petite Poule Rouge! Nous allons vendre des crêpes.

Lab experiment
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-10
Manager: William Kolar
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:41:51
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This is a test pilot on collecting lab data via a survey. Looking for a solution to collaborate among the teams in class.

Lord of the Rings--Fellowship of Readers
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 5-Univ
Manager: Barbara Kolb
School: James River High School
City, State: Midlothian, VA
Date Created: 2003-07-07 10:55:55
Date Made Public: 2003-07-09 20:46:34
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

A Raisin in the Sun
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 11
Manager: Sandy Kolodziej
School: Jefferson High School
City, State: Rockford, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-10 12:41:51
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Jefferson High School students create a play program for A Raisin in the Sun.

Research Paper
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Sandy Kolodziej
School: Jefferson High School
City, State: Rockford, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-15 14:07:43
Date Made Public: 2004-07-29 03:19:16
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project will discuss how to organize a research paper and how to prepare documentation using MLA style.

Research Paper (Team Taught)
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 9-10
Manager: Sandy Kolodziej
School: Jefferson High School
City, State: Rockford, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-17 19:59:01
Date Made Public: 2005-03-22 14:05:24
Most Recent Start Date: 2005-04-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project will discuss how to organize a research paper and how to prepare documentation using MLA style.

TexTiles in Time
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Jessica Kornfeind
School: McHenry Elementary School District 15
City, State: McHenry, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-28 20:43:00
Date Made Public: 2004-09-28 14:43:04
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Huck Finn's Journey
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Joe Kotlarz
School: Grove Junior High School
City, State: Elk Grove Village, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-08 21:48:58
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Introduction to Online Learning
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 6-Univ
Manager: Joe Kotlarz
School: Grove Junior High School
City, State: Elk Grove Village, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-08 00:08:29
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Science Fair
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Joe Kotlarz
School: Grove Junior High School
City, State: Elk Grove Village, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-12 12:19:18
Date Made Public: 2006-03-14 14:12:15
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will work individually on experiments for the fair. First they will conduct research, then they will begin testing and analysis.

2009 History Fair
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Melanie Kozakowski
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-10 11:09:26
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2008-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: History Fair 2009 theme: "The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies"

Civil Rights mini-History Fair
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Melanie Kozakowski
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-27 14:04:13
Date Made Public: 2008-03-20 16:05:04
Most Recent Start Date: 2008-04-01 01:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: A warm-up acitivity to prepare you for history fair in your 7th or 8th grade year.

Contexts of the Constitution
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Melanie Kozakowski
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-20 21:02:15
Date Made Public: 2004-04-25 18:58:48
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Understanding Reconstruction
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6, 8
Manager: Melanie Kozakowski
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-09 13:09:39
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: A variety of activities designed to help students understand the economic, social and political conditions at the end of the Civil War and during Reconstruction.

WWI - The War to End All Wars
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Melanie Kozakowski
School: Quest Academy
City, State: Palatine, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-17 09:38:21
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Learn about the social/economic conditions in Europe in the early 20th century, try to stop the war.

Change Is Everywhere
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Jill Kragseth
School: Lake Zurich Middle School North
City, State: Hawthorn Woods, Il
Date Created: 2004-04-30 09:50:46
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Students will examine the theme of change and apply this to a cross-curricular project.

Germany regions
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Jill Kragseth
School: Lake Zurich Middle School North
City, State: Hawthorn Woods, Il
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:13
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This a research project for a German class at the middle school level. We will look at the different regions in Germany and how they differ.

Forgotten Peoples of the West
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Natalie Krsek
School: Meadowbrook School
City, State: Northbrook, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-28 13:02:52
Date Made Public: 2004-07-29 03:17:18
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Night
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Lisa Krystyn
School: St. Anne School
City, State: Barrington, Il
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:22:44
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My 8th Grade Students will read and explore the novel "Night", by Elie Wiesel.

Year Down Yonder
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Lisa Krystyn
School: St. Anne School
City, State: Barrington, Il
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:22:34
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Students will share reactions to characters, settings, and plot developments of the novel Year Down Yonder

MSA Week Resources
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: SuJuan Kuang
School: Healy Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-19 11:14:59
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Minority Student Achievement (MSA) selected sites Black History and Brown v. Board of Education.

If I Could Be A Concert Pianist...
Subject(s): Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Nancy Kurtz
School: Curie Metropolitan High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-09 10:41:55
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2005-04-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: Students will pick a pianist whom they admire, either living or dead, and imagine that they are this individual "come to life" for the rest of the class to admire.

Sound and LIght
Subject(s): Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Carol Labissoniere
School: Hawthorn Cmty. Cons. School District #73
City, State: Vernon Hills, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-23 13:43:14
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This is not just for educators

Research Paper
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Mary Lai
School: Jefferson High School
City, State: Rockford, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-15 14:07:43
Date Made Public: 2004-07-29 03:19:16
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project will discuss how to organize a research paper and how to prepare documentation using MLA style.

Research Paper (Team Taught)
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 9-10
Manager: Mary Lai
School: Jefferson High School
City, State: Rockford, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-17 19:59:01
Date Made Public: 2005-03-22 14:05:24
Most Recent Start Date: 2005-04-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project will discuss how to organize a research paper and how to prepare documentation using MLA style.

The Truth About Sharks
Subject(s): Science, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Lazar Lalone
School: Rockwood High School
City, State: Rockwood, PA
Date Created: 2003-07-06 19:23:13
Date Made Public: 2003-07-12 21:10:58
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Poetry Corner
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Linda Lara
School: Nonpublic Specialized Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-06-16 19:16:44
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Brief Description: The following project will assist students in developing a portfolio of their poetry. Students will try out different poetry styles.

Kids Teaching Kids Frankenstein
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 11
Manager: Martha Lara
School: Curie Metropolitan High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-09 14:25:01
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students working in small groups will plan a unit based on three chapters in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Students may include discussion questions, writing prompts, vocabulary lessons, artistic expression and reader response assignments and quizzes to teach to the class.

MSA Week Resources
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: nestor lara
School: John F. Kennedy High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-19 11:14:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Minority Student Achievement (MSA) selected sites Black History and Brown v. Board of Education.

NASA Explorer School
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Mindy Larew
School: Bridgeport High School
City, State: Bridgeport, WV
Date Created: 2003-07-06 17:40:46
Date Made Public: 2003-07-17 20:45:06
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: NES projects, plans, schedules and communications will be centered through the Collaboratory Project.

The Middle Ages: What kind of lives did people live?
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 11-12
Manager: Dennis Laskey
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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SBCI Pilot Areas 3 and 11: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Teresa Laslo
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-15 17:02:33
Date Made Public: 2003-11-16 18:00:46
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Energry and Motion
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Mathematics, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Marci Lavin
School: St. Anne School
City, State: Barrington, Il
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:22:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Second grade students will be introduced to the concept of Light and Motion as it relates to their lives.

Initial taxonomy
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 6-Univ
Manager: Julie Lawler
School: Dawes, Charles Gates
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 09:24:24
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This project is designed to let the students find an organism from each of the five kingdoms of life. The students write the seven step taxonomy, include a picture, and some facts.

Exploring Nunavut, our newest neigbor to the north
Subject(s): Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-7
Manager: Rita Lawson
School: John F. Kennedy High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-11 22:17:34
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 14:24:53
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Martyrs
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Mitchell Lazarus
School: F. W. Reilly
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:23:43
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Brief Description: The eighth grade class will compile a martyrology, a directory of martyred saints, for Religion class.

Negro Baseball League
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Mitchell Lazarus
School: F. W. Reilly
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:22:42
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will study and gain an appreciation of the trials and tribulations that were involved in creating the first Negro Baseball League and how it changed the future of the Black Athlete.

Prayer
Subject(s): Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Mitchell Lazarus
School: F. W. Reilly
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:29:38
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The students will become familiar with different prayers.

Preschool Art Projects
Subject(s): Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): PreK
Manager: Mitchell Lazarus
School: F. W. Reilly
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:23:26
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Our class will be making art projects for each letter they learn.

8th language arts
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Helen Lazzaro
School: Elmhurst School District 205
City, State: Elmhurst, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-12 08:17:40
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will be introduced to subject/verb agreement. Student will identify subjects and verbs in various sentences. Students will then write an essay making sure that subjects and verbs agree in their essay.

Immigration
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Helen Lazzaro
School: Elmhurst School District 205
City, State: Elmhurst, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-18 14:58:36
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will understand the process of immigration to America from the European countries. Students will gain an appreciation for the emotional trials experienced by families who emmigrated and will empathize with the challenges they encountered.

MSA Week Resources
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Helen Lazzaro
School: Elmhurst School District 205
City, State: Elmhurst, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-19 11:14:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Minority Student Achievement (MSA) selected sites Black History and Brown v. Board of Education.

A Journey to Imperial Rome
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 4-8
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-07 13:59:01
Date Made Public: 2004-07-08 16:50:46
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: A curriculum unit developed for grades 4 - 8 about life in ancient Rome.

Carol Lee Collaboratory Workshop
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-02 15:15:32
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Teachers will find directions here for using the Collaboratory.

Dance Kayla by Darwin Walton
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-4
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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eCourse: Old 4. Reviewing Projects from the Fall 2003 eCourse
Subject(s): Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-11 23:29:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The Collaboratory Resources attached to this project are the projects created during the February 2003 eCourse.

Green Eggs & Ham
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-04 09:49:10
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Parent reads Green Eggs & Ham at home & does project with child

HOU Mars 2003
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics
Grade(s): 5-12
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-03 21:02:21
Date Made Public: 2003-10-02 15:48:29
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The Mars Project provides a capability for Hands-On Universe schools to work together on the analysis of images of Mars in 2003.

How's My English?
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Science
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-19 15:27:10
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will review and practice and extend their language arts skills. They will work on thinking skills, grammar, vocabulary, and writing, with enjoyment as an underlying goal.

Huck Finn's Journey
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-08 21:48:58
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Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
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Introduction to Online Learning
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 6-Univ
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-08 00:08:29
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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IV. Galerie von Berühmten Personen in Lexistadt (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-10 15:02:30
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Wir werden etwas über berühmte Personen lernen.

John Breen
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-15 11:52:29
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: resources for John to consider using

LLY Summer 2004 Writers Workshop
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5-7
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-03 21:24:55
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Writers Workshop where Northwestern LLY students will create characters and write stories based on the Harry Potter series. Fourteen-week writers workshop where students in the Northwestern University Center for Talent Development Learning Links program will write short stories based on characters that they develop around the Harry Potter series. Students will work online and work through the entire writing process from brainstorming and storyboarding through multiple drafts and a final published story on the Kids Writing Center. Each student will receive one-to-one mentoring while also being encouraged to collaborate and share their work with other young authors taking part in the workshop.

Martyrs, Yesterday and Today
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-07 12:10:01
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Catholic School students will learn that Saints and Martyrs are heroes whose lives are part of church history and whose values are needed in our present times.

math -7
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-12 08:19:05
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The students will apply and use mathematics in real life situations. The students will express problem solving skills using mathematics.

Me and My Tree
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-13 22:17:15
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 14:26:12
Most Recent Start Date: 2005-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will research their ancestry, write an autobiography or biography and review a book that depicts life as an ancestor may have experienced it.

Mini-Brainy Matters
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, English/Lang Arts, Applied Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-01 10:24:15
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: M~I~N~I--B~R~A~I~N~Y M~A~T~T~E~R~S (graphic: www.saludpr.com/3.htm) Students will learn about brain development and multiple intelligences and will learn what their own strongest intelligences are. They will turn in their notes and a project, using their strong intelligence/s.

Science Fair
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-12 12:19:18
Date Made Public: 2006-03-14 14:12:15
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will work individually on experiments for the fair. First they will conduct research, then they will begin testing and analysis.

Teacher Search Sites
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-12 14:48:20
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: I hope you will find these helpful. Of course, as time goes by some may become dead links, but you have plenty to choose from! Carol

The 1960s in the U.S.
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-28 19:30:44
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will visually experience culture and history of the 60s, including the development of civil rights.

Traumatic Stress
Subject(s): Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Social Sciences, Science, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 12
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:45:22
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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V. La Crêperie de La Petite Poule Rouge (5-8: Stage Two)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-01 10:07:33
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Notre classe va ouvrir une Crêperie de la Petite Poule Rouge! Nous allons apprendre à faire des crêpes. Nous allons apprendre à acheter et à vendre des crêpes.

Weather survey
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Carol Lee
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-04 09:43:01
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Weather Survey

V. La Tortillería de la Pequeña Gallina Roja (5-8: Stage Two)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Hwayun Lee
School: Mount Prospect District 57
City, State: Mount Prospect, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-08 14:56:45
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: ¡Nuestra clase va a abrir una tortillería de la Pequeña Gallina Roja! Vamos a aprender cómo hacer tortillas. Vamos a aprender cómo comprar y vender tortillas.

ESL Journal Writing
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7-Univ
Manager: John Lee
School: Carol Lee
City, State: McHenry, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-15 11:03:39
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: seqential topics for journal writing

MSA Week Resources
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: John Lee
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-19 11:14:59
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Minority Student Achievement (MSA) selected sites Black History and Brown v. Board of Education.

Lab experiment
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-10
Manager: Kathy Leffler
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:41:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a test pilot on collecting lab data via a survey. Looking for a solution to collaborate among the teams in class.

MSA Week Resources
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: John Lei
School: Healy Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-19 11:14:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Minority Student Achievement (MSA) selected sites Black History and Brown v. Board of Education.

El Dia de los Muertos/ Day of the Dead
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Christina Leibfried
School: Central Elementary School
City, State: Lake Bluff, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-14 20:35:14
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 13:26:59
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Fifth graders will research the Mexican holiday, El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). They will create a project based on the events, customs, and traditions of the holiday.

A Year of Science
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-8
Manager: Andre Lemoine
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-22 15:56:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Grades 4 through 8 will put up documents relating to the concepts of science they will study during the coming year.

Classical Cultures
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Andre Lemoine
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-21 20:48:03
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Contexts of the Constitution
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 8
Manager: Andre Lemoine
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-20 21:02:15
Date Made Public: 2004-04-25 18:58:48
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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El Dia de los Muertos/ Day of the Dead
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, Social Sciences, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Andre Lemoine
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-14 20:35:14
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 13:26:59
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Fifth graders will research the Mexican holiday, El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). They will create a project based on the events, customs, and traditions of the holiday.

Imaginary Places
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Andre Lemoine
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-20 20:14:39
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: An ongoing project for collaborative world-building.

Mega Fall Meeting
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 4-Univ
Manager: Andre Lemoine
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-02 11:26:42
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Project list for guests of the MEGA Fall Meeting. This is a sampling of award-winning projects and runners' up.

Red, White, and Blue
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Andre Lemoine
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-22 09:26:17
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

V. La Crêperie De La Petite Poule Rouge (5-8: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Andre Lemoine
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-01 09:19:07
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Nous avons une Crêperie de la Petite Poule Rouge! Nous allons faire des crêpes. Nous allons vendre des crêpes.

V. La Crêperie de La Petite Poule Rouge (5-8: Stage Two)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Andre Lemoine
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-01 10:07:33
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Notre classe va ouvrir une Crêperie de la Petite Poule Rouge! Nous allons apprendre à faire des crêpes. Nous allons apprendre à acheter et à vendre des crêpes.

V. La Crêperie de La Petite Poule Rouge (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Andre Lemoine
School: Jose Clemente Orozco Community Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-30 16:29:27
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Nous avons une Crêperie de la Petite Poule Rouge! Nous allons vendre des crêpes.

Fifth Grade Reading Group Projects
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Applied Arts
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Susan Lesher
School: The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-08 15:38:49
Date Made Public: 2003-11-06 14:25:46
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 1 (1=yes)

Initial taxonomy
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 6-Univ
Manager: Karen Lessmeister
School: Dawes, Charles Gates
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 09:24:24
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
May be copied: 0 (1=yes)

Brief Description: This project is designed to let the students find an organism from each of the five kingdoms of life. The students write the seven step taxonomy, include a picture, and some facts.

Science Survey
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Pat Lester
School: Schaumburg Township School District 54
City, State: Schaumburg, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-21 12:49:34
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a survey for classroom teachers to get a clear idea of how well they are using the resources they have at their disposal.

Anne Frank
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 6-7
Manager: Spanish 1 Lev Uhlig
School: Deerfield High School
City, State: Deerfield, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:07
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The students will attain a knowledge of how the Holocaust impacted on the life of one Jewish family and how steretypical thinking can lead to mistakes.

V. La Crêperie de La Petite Poule Rouge (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Spanish 1 Lev Uhlig
School: Deerfield High School
City, State: Deerfield, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-30 16:29:27
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Nous avons une Crêperie de la Petite Poule Rouge! Nous allons vendre des crêpes.

MSA Week Resources
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Annie Liao
School: Healy Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-19 11:14:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Minority Student Achievement (MSA) selected sites Black History and Brown v. Board of Education.

Character Counts RLAS -116
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 1-8
Manager: Peggy Licht
School: Early Educaion Center
City, State: Round Lake, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:12
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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TTT Immigration Past and Present
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6-Univ
Manager: Sabine Liebig
School: University of Hannover
City, State: Hannover, -
Date Created: 2004-04-13 14:11:14
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Japanese-American Internment Camps and Number the Stars
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Winnie Ligda
School: Douglas Taylor School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-01-01 00:00:00
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Mutliculturalism in the Classroom
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Jimmy Lin
School: Healy Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-17 10:03:13
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will evaluate our culture by examining the various subcultures in our society and how it creates a unique dominant culture as a whole.

Lab experiment
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 9-10
Manager: Kim Lindsey
School: Aurora University
City, State: Williams Bay, WI
Date Created: 2003-09-06 12:41:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a test pilot on collecting lab data via a survey. Looking for a solution to collaborate among the teams in class.

Rainforests
Subject(s): Science, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Karen Link
School: Holy Family Catholic School
City, State: Rockford, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:47
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Learning About Careers
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: James Little
School: Lee County (AL) Board of Education
City, State: Opelika, AL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 15:59:49
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 14:25:41
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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V. La Crêperie De La Petite Poule Rouge (5-8: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: nichole little
School: John F. Kennedy High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-01 09:19:07
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Nous avons une Crêperie de la Petite Poule Rouge! Nous allons faire des crêpes. Nous allons vendre des crêpes.

Black Entertainers
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Kate Loague
School: School of the Art Institute of Chicago
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:51
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My 5th grade students will learn about the lives of black entertainers. They will be required to read biographies about selected black entertainers, then write a 3-5 paper.

Dance Kayla by Darwin Walton
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 3-4
Manager: Kate Loague
School: School of the Art Institute of Chicago
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Deserts
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Kate Loague
School: School of the Art Institute of Chicago
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-11 13:57:03
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will use a desert picture and describe what they see in the picture. They will use facts learned in the desert unit to inform the reader about specific desert features.

Deserts
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Kate Loague
School: School of the Art Institute of Chicago
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-11 13:51:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will research specific desert animals.

Flying High with Bessie Coleman in the Pilot's Seat.
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-6
Manager: Kate Loague
School: School of the Art Institute of Chicago
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The students will read and discuss the book "Flying High" with Bessie Coleman.The students will research and prepare a three paragraph report about female airplane pilots.

Rainforests
Subject(s): Science, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Kate Loague
School: School of the Art Institute of Chicago
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:17:47
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Reading books witten by Judy Blume
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Kate Loague
School: School of the Art Institute of Chicago
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:18:16
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Brief Description: My fourth grade students will research the author Judy Blume. Each student will read four books written by Judy Blume.

TexTiles in Time
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Greg Lofgren
School: McHenry Elementary School District 15
City, State: McHenry, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-28 20:43:00
Date Made Public: 2004-09-28 14:43:04
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Simple Machines
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Vickie Loos
School: Lincoln Elementary School, NSSD 112
City, State: Highland Park, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-11 12:32:27
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Our third grade classes will engage in a study of simple machines.

Sweet Home Chicago
Subject(s): Mathematics, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 3
Manager: Matthew Losoya
School: Healy Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-17 10:44:22
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 18:36:46
Most Recent Start Date: 2006-09-01 00:00:00
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The Enormous Turnip
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Madonna Lott
School: Parkersburg Catholic High School
City, State: Parkersburg, WV
Date Created: 2003-07-07 10:48:49
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Getting To Know Chicago
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): 4
Manager: Patrice Lucas
School: F. W. Reilly
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:23:26
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Most Recent Start Date: 2009-04-01 01:00:00
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Brief Description: In preparation for their Chicago field trip, the Fourth Grade will build background relating to Chicago history and important buildings and landmarks located in Chicago.

MSP 2004-05: Study Group Activities for May 5, 2004
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics
Grade(s): 7-Univ
Manager: Andrew Lumpe
School: Southern Illinois University Carbondale
City, State: Carbondale, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-05 17:05:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: *MSP Professional Development Session Activities for the first MSP development session.

Welcome to the Area VI Mathematics and Science Project and the Collaboratory
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics
Grade(s): 7-12
Manager: Andrew Lumpe
School: Southern Illinois University Carbondale
City, State: Carbondale, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-27 19:08:18
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Provides an introduction to the Collaboratory, requests information from participants for May 5 meeting and provides the location and time for the May 5 meeting.

True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 5
Manager: Patricia Lyjak
School: St. Anne School
City, State: Barrington, Il
Date Created: 2004-01-12 09:38:05
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will use the Collaboratory communication tools to write a reflection using the voice of one of the characters in Charlotte Doyle.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition: The Journals : Writing in the First Person
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Dayna Macha-Sloane
School: Dominican University
City, State: River Forest, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-13 14:50:11
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Copyright law and students' responsibility
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Kathleen Mahoney
School: Oak Grove School
City, State: Green Oaks, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:15
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a brief overview lesson for middle school students to learn what the copyright laws are that affect them, and what their responsibilities are when using copyrighted materials.

Germany regions
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 6-8
Manager: Kathleen Mahoney
School: Oak Grove School
City, State: Green Oaks, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:13
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This a research project for a German class at the middle school level. We will look at the different regions in Germany and how they differ.

Character Counts RLAS -116
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 1-8
Manager: Lani Maldonado
School: South Elementary School
City, State: Pittsfield, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-17 13:03:12
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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MediaSpace Exploration
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9
Manager: Varun Malhotra
School: Braeside Elementary School
City, State: Highland Park, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-21 13:26:40
Date Made Public: 2003-08-25 08:13:17
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: You will identify an object to use as the basis of a story. The object may be real or imaginary.

MSA Week Resources
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Anthony Maloney
School: Healy Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-19 11:14:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Minority Student Achievement (MSA) selected sites Black History and Brown v. Board of Education.

MSA Week Resources
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Talia Manahan
School: Healy Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-19 11:14:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Minority Student Achievement (MSA) selected sites Black History and Brown v. Board of Education.

letter recognition
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K
Manager: Hillary Marchel
School: Hawthorn Junior High
City, State: Vernon Hills, Il
Date Created: 2004-06-23 13:43:48
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: for teachers

Learning About Careers
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): 7-8
Manager: Sarah Marcus
School: Chicago Historical Society
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 15:59:49
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 14:25:41
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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SBCI Pilot Areas 1 and 8: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Judy Marion
School: Chicago Public School District 299
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-11-15 16:48:29
Date Made Public: 2005-03-29 10:19:49
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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A Year of Science
Subject(s): Science, Mathematics, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-8
Manager: Sue Martinez
School: F. W. Reilly
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-22 15:56:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Grades 4 through 8 will put up documents relating to the concepts of science they will study during the coming year.

CPS SBCI Reilly School: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K-8
Manager: Sue Martinez
School: F. W. Reilly
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-04-06 17:33:19
Date Made Public: 2007-10-19 10:58:52
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Dinosurs
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): PreK
Manager: Sue Martinez
School: F. W. Reilly
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-09-26 10:22:33
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: describing dinosaurs

Romeo and Juliet: Insight Out
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9
Manager: Sue Martinez
School: F. W. Reilly
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-08-13 15:29:12
Date Made Public: 2004-09-21 14:00:23
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: During this project, students will be writing character analysis papers relating to Romeo and Juliet. They will use MediaSpace to post excerpts to share with peers.

SBCI Eli Whitney School: Sharing and Discussing Our Work
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, Arts (Fine/Perf), Applied Arts
Grade(s): PreK, K-8
Manager: Sue Martinez
School: F. W. Reilly
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-05-03 11:35:28
Date Made Public: 2005-03-29 10:09:12
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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The Cybrary
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Sue Martinez
School: F. W. Reilly
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-19 09:24:43
Date Made Public:
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Trail of Tears
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Sue Martinez
School: F. W. Reilly
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-29 11:18:11
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Student will learn about Trail of Tears,including dates, locations, key persons, and history of Oklahoma

Watch Me Read!
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): K, 6
Manager: Sue Martinez
School: F. W. Reilly
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-17 09:14:26
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Advanced sixth grade reading group become 'buddies' to kindergarteners for the entire year. The older students not only read but become scientific observers as well. The journey will evolve as both sets of students do.

Anne Frank
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 6-7
Manager: Lucine Mastalerz
School: Materinty BVM School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-23 10:46:07
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The students will attain a knowledge of how the Holocaust impacted on the life of one Jewish family and how steretypical thinking can lead to mistakes.

MSA Week Resources
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Alphonso Mayen
School: Healy Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-19 11:14:59
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Minority Student Achievement (MSA) selected sites Black History and Brown v. Board of Education.

LRE PROJECT: How much privacy do we have?
Subject(s): Social Sciences, History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 11-12
Manager: José Mayorga
School: Curie Metropolitan High School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-09 14:25:03
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: The juniors and seniors in my Law Related Education course (LRE) will access different places on the web to study the formation of the concept of privacy and how it has evolved to its current status. Modern factors such as the advent of the internet and the War on Terror.

Microscope Madness
Subject(s): Science, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 7
Manager: Faye Mc Donald
School: Reed Custer High School
City, State: Braidwood, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-16 14:09:38
Date Made Public: 2003-07-18 13:27:28
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: A 7th grade Biology class will use the scientific skills: observing, collecting careful data, and using the compound light microscope to create a reflective presentation.

07 Oceanography Explorations
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science
Grade(s): 5
Manager: martha mc donough
School: St. Benedict Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-01 09:18:48
Date Made Public: 2003-12-02 09:27:49
Most Recent Start Date: 2007-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Oceanography Explorations provides students with opprotunities to learn more about the ocean and ocean life. Students will work in teams to research and share their knowledge.

Mini-Brainy Matters
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, English/Lang Arts, Applied Arts
Grade(s): 6
Manager: martha mc donough
School: St. Benedict Elementary School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-01 10:24:15
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Biology
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 10
Manager: William McBroom
School: Hardeman County Board of Education
City, State: Bolivar, TN
Date Created: 2004-02-10 08:35:50
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: My 10th grade students in Biology will be studing dissection,plant and animal adaptations.

IV. Galería de Gente Famosa de LexiVilla (K-4: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): K-4
Manager: Sean McCaffery
School: Center for Talent Development Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-07 13:44:19
Date Made Public: 2003-07-07 13:55:15
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Vamos a aprender algo sobre la gente famosa.

The Cybrary
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Jennifer McCaleb
School: St. Joseph School
City, State: Wilmette, Il
Date Created: 2003-07-19 09:24:43
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Fair Weather
Subject(s): History/Social Studies, English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 4-5
Manager: Robert McClain
School: Independence High School
City, State: Coal City, WV
Date Created: 2003-07-07 10:48:02
Date Made Public: 2003-07-09 20:46:34
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-04-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: As an extension to the reading of Fair Weather by Richard Peck, students will discover Chicago as it was in the 1890s

Programming with MicroWorlds
Subject(s): Applied Arts, Mathematics
Grade(s): 5-6
Manager: Amy McCue
School: St. Benedict Middle School
City, State: Chicago, IL
Date Created: 2003-12-02 10:01:16
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Students will complete several miniprojects using MicroWorlds, a LOGO programming environment.

Mega Fall Meeting
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Science, Phys Ed./Health Ed. , Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Foreign Language, English/Lang Arts, Arts (Fine/Perf)
Grade(s): 4-Univ
Manager: Tamara McCulloch
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-02 11:26:42
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Project list for guests of the MEGA Fall Meeting. This is a sampling of award-winning projects and runners' up.

I. ¡Bienvenidos a LexiVilla! (Guest )
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Will McCulloch
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-28 11:46:18
Date Made Public: 2004-07-29 11:11:11
Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Vamos a participar en LexiVilla.

IV. La Galerie des Personnes Célèbres de LexiVille (5-8: Stage One)
Subject(s): Foreign Language
Grade(s): 5-8
Manager: Will McCulloch
School: Northwestern University
City, State: Evanston, IL
Date Created: 2003-07-24 15:19:19
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-07-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: Nous allons découvrir des personnes célèbres du monde francophone.

Optical Illusion
Subject(s): Science
Grade(s): 8-10
Manager: Cheryl McDaniel
School: Hamilton Jefferson County Regional Office of Education #25
City, State: Mt. Vernon, IL
Date Created: 2003-10-20 11:31:24
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Most Recent Start Date: 2003-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: To introduce the cause and effects of optical illusions on the eye and mind.

Cinderella
Subject(s): English/Lang Arts
Grade(s): 2
Manager: Pam McDermott
School: Glen Crest Middle School
City, State: Glen Ellyn, IL
Date Created: 2004-01-27 10:24:05
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Most Recent Start Date: 2004-01-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This is a unit for higher level readers in second grade that focuses on Cinderella stories from around the world.

CIVIL WAR
Subject(s): History/Social Studies
Grade(s): 9-12
Manager: Pam McDermott
School: Glen Crest Middle School
City, State: Glen Ellyn, IL
Date Created: 2004-02-02 10:04:06
Date Made Public: 2004-02-19 21:28:56
Most Recent Start Date: 2004-09-01 00:00:00
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Brief Description: This collaboratory project helps promote understanding of the Civil War among high school students by sending them on fact-finding missions within this project.

First Day Introductory Workshop- Creating Projects and Activities
Subject(s): Applied Arts
Grade(s): Univ
Manager: Pam McDermott
School: Glen Crest Middle School
City, State: Glen Ellyn, IL
Date Created: 2004-03-07 21:30:56
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