History, Heritage, Legends,
the Land
Fabric that Ties us Together
Project Description & Philosophy
1997-98 Deadlines & Special Events
Connecting Schools' Work
Ways to Participate
Over the last several years, Alta Elementary
School has been weaving a tapestry of history, heritage, and legends.
We welcome contributions to enable growth into a multi-cultural heritage and history that all can share. To add to this depth we are adding the
land, agricultural history, stories of the earth, how crops are nurtured
and grow. From the land comes the most fundamental of human relationships
and exchanges, the food and bread we eat, a foundation that all are current
technologies still rely upon.
Telecommunications lends itself ideally to integrated curriculum. This project represents that with a variety of ways that schools can participate
and suggested activities for science, literature, history, mathematics,
and language arts. Activities can easily be modified to fit a wide range
of grade levels and curriculum needs. Since I teach up to 7 grade levels,
I tend to plan activities that can be greatly modified to suit individual
needs. Change lessons to suit your teaching style, grade level, and
students' needs. I appreciate feedback of ideas you enjoyed using or samples of ones you develop to add. As your students' work develops, please send me your web location to build connections. Those with similar work who desire to build links between projects please send an e-mail with an URL.
This project is open to any teachers worldwide who are interested in participating. How you choose to participate will depend on the age and ability of your students and what your goals are for the project. Please view guidelines so you can see what my expectations are for formal participation. Your school may chose to participate in one area or several. Your
participation can be on a short term or long term basis. View suggested lesson plans and materials.
Major events in 1996-97 were an interview with Victor Davis Hanson (author of The
Other Greeks and Fields Without Dreams)., Korean visitors, Roger Williams, and the Read-In. Only part of the many internet activities we do at Alta are ever formally posted. Teachers who join projects receive newsletters and updates on events and activities.
I post some of my lesson plans and activities. I will be delighted to post any additional lessons and materials other teachers others might design . Credit will be given and links to your sites will be added.
This project is part of Alta's school site. All schools that join will be given credit and retain copyright for any materials that are posted on Alta's site. My ideal hope would be that each school builds their own site and makes connections between work.
The power and strength of such collaborative efforts goes far beyond building links. International friendships create a tremendous resource for education and humanity that must be experienced to realize their benefits.
1. Add to previous projects
Local history and
heritage can be explored, students might share or write original legends that describe local area, history, or natural resources, agricultural techniques and history can be studied
and shared. This can be appropriate from primary grades through college.
Joining this includes participating in the following by contributing information
from your area.
Teachers wishing to make connections with schools can send a note that will be posted to all participants.
Research and focus on one fruit or assign groups of students to work with different crops. Possibilities include agricultural history, management, pest control, crop yields, and other statistical information to gather and build a resource reflecting
crops around the world. Other ideas could include sharing recipes or doing experiments with fruits that are easily grown like: chiles, zucchini, or tomatoes. This could easily be applied to
mathematics and science classes and a wide range of grade levels. Ideally, teachers will e-mail lessons and work as it develops to share with
other participants and get global responses and feedback.
If your area has no major fruit crops, you can chose to focus your work and research on a crop or animal that represents your community better. Please send URLS and e-mail to share as your work develop. Students delight in seeing their hard work recognized and acknowledged.
3. Join New Internet Projects "Patty Reed's Doll" and "Wildflowers of the World"
Patty Reed's Doll
3. Design part of an 1998-99 International Anthology .
Patty Reed's Doll is proving to be a very fascinating twist on Travel Buddies theme. I am looking for HIGHLY DEDICATED teachers who are interested in developing similar anthologies for their states, countries, or provinces. More information and ideas will be sent on request. Please send a direct e-mail indicating your interest.
Sponsored
by the Global SchoolNet Foundation
CalWeb
showcases historic projects designed by California school children. Alta is proud to be an official CalWeb site.