MAGPI Fellows 2009-2010Social Sciences Team

Susan Darlington

Joanne Jones

Pat Kuhn

Mentor –Marilyn Puchalski

Project 1:Looking to the Past

for Hope in the Future

OverviewGoalTimeline and PreparationShow Time!Survey ResultsLessons LearnedNext Project

Agenda

8th Grade Reading Students - “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” Landisville Middle School, Lancaster area

Create a wiki to post a glossary, KWL Chart, and resources for future studentshttp://boyinthestripedpajamas.wikispaces.com/

Hold video conference with Holocaust Memorial Museum (Washington, DC) to get further information on genocide

Hold video conference with Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County to speak with a survivor

Project Overview

Students will create a product demonstrating their understanding of what genocide is, that genocidal activity in the world persists, and what they, as individuals, can do to discourage discrimination and promote tolerance. 

This product will be in the form of a wiki that will include the following areas: Glossary, Discussion, Resources, Resolutions.

Project Goal

Project Timeline

Used Google docs to keep us organized and in touch

Project Preparation

Student’s wiki

Show Time – VC #1!

David Klevan – United States Holocaust Museum, Washington, DC

Show Time – VC #2!

Very positive responseStudent expectations of the VCStudent preparedness for projectStudent satisfaction with the technology

Some students (37%) felt that they would have liked more of an opportunity to interact with the videoconference site and several students noted that they needed more time in the lab to work on the wiki portion of the project

Most importantly, close to 90% of the students felt that their knowledge of the Holocaust had improved!

Survey Results

Make sure the connecting site is associated with Internet2

Using an agenda and sending questions prior toVC is very helpful

Bring backup batteries and power cords for cameras and video recorders

Get approval for photos prior to posting on web siteDon’t overestimate your students capabilities

The Holocaust was enough; they didn’t get to modern-day genocides

Importance of having great communications with teacher

Lessons Learned

Project 2 – Picture This! Fitting In, Standing Out

ESL Students will collaboratively create a design theme and an implementation plan for a mural celebrating pride in diversity and their unique culture while promoting their connectedness in the multiple communities within which they participate, e.g., cultural, school, neighborhood, etc. 

Next Project

Questions/Discussion