This is Mary Jo Colbert’s Web Index Page
Web Link Bibliography- This bibliography was designed
for teachers and parents as a resource to locate Young Adult Literature. It is
divided into three categories: Authors, Integrating Literature Into the
Mainstream, and Indexes.
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/bibliogr.htm
Web Quest – Civil War Our class has been chosen to participate
in a Civil War reenactment in Gettysburg Pennsylvania the third week of July
this summer. A reenactment is repeating actions of an earlier event in History.
Additional Civil War WebQuest links
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/civil.htm
Copyright This activity looks at two scenarios in the
classroom and how copyright laws are applied and the infractions committed.
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/copyrigh.htm
Electives
Elective
1
Email Distribution
Elective 2
IM
Elective 3
Radio and Audio –The Bytes and Sounds of the Internet Era
This
is an array of sites that have actual sound bytes from Cajun songs to sound
clips form Presidential Speeches. The sites include History, Poetry, Radio,
Updates on Current Events and How to Add Your Own Sound Clip.
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/radio.htm
Elective
4
Pornography-
Does and Don’ts to Keep your Class Safe
Here
are techniques to avoid pornography. This activity includes a guide for
students that do stumble upon pornography with a teacher follow-up checklist.
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/porn.htm
Elective 5
Internet Search
Tips – Searching Made Easy and Quicker
The
Internet is a vast resource of information with topics from Anaconda to Zydeco.
The information is there, the problem is finding it. There are several search
engines available to find a certain topic or answer to a particular question.
The key to finding the information you want is in how you approach the topic.
Each search engine has its’ own search tips, a quick review of them will help
aid you in the search.
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/search.htm
Elective
6
There
are several issues raised by Stoll in his book Silicon Snake Oil-Second
Thoughts on the Information Highway. This activity review some of his thought and
issues on dealing with the Internet.
http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/colbertm/snake.htm
Elective
7
Clip Art – Without
the Scissors
The
research is done and now you want to “spice up” your work. The following sites
are great for finding clipart, icons, backgrounds, and animated gifs to enhance
your work. Clipart can be used in word processing documents, PowerPoint
presentations, and making your online options is endless. No more scissors, you are a click away from
any type of graphic imaginable.
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/clips.htm
Elective 8
Worksheets
- A Teacher's Alternative
Here
are some very helpful sites with worksheets for fourth grade Math. Many of the
sites include a worksheet helper where you can design your own. All of the
sites provide worksheets in all areas of Math for the fourth grade that have
been designed by other teachers. Take a look and save yourself some time.
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/worksh.htm
Elective
9
A Field Trip
to the Zoo Without the Smells
Here
is the chance to visit your favorite animals and some animals that you may not
be so familiar with. Take your time and
visit our animals from Baltimore to Belize. The animals are there for the looking.
Remember to be kind to the animals and our environment. Happy safari.
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/field.htm
Elective
10
Safety- A
Few Precautions Can Prevent Major Problems
Here
are some safety techniques when using the Internet. There is a parent/student release form included with this
activity.
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/safety.htm
Elective
11
Translation
–The Easy Way to Translate.
Today
with the Internet a click away, the uses for a language translator is
endless. There are several ideas on how
to use a translation link incorporated in this project.
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/trans.htm
Elective
12
Today
it is much easier and faster to send an email than to write a letter or call
someone. Email is an important form of communication when used correctly. Our
sixth grade class will work hard to establish good lines of communication. It is important to remember a few rules when
writing and receiving email:
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/email.htm
Drop Ins
4th
grade students will explore the life cycle of plants. Two of the hands on activities include a word find and plant
cycle diagram.
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/plant.htm
(2) Travel Agent for the Hot Spots of South Carolina and Maryland
Having
one parent from Maryland and one parent from South Carolina, the Colbert family
is faced with the dilemma of where to spend vacation. Please help them make the correct decision on where to
travel. Students will write a travel
guide.
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/travel.htm
(3) Time Capsule – A Moment in History
The
Carroll County Board of Education is constructing a new school and would like
to incorporate a time capsule in the corner stone of the building. All 6th
graders have the opportunity to plan what items should be included. I would
like
a time capsule from our class to be chosen.
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/time.htm
(4) Water Conservation - Every Drop Counts
With
the current water conditions, this is an activity to learn more about water
conservation. Students will implement what they learn at home and at school.
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/drough.htm
(5) Flag – Forever in Peace May She Wave
With
the recent activities in our nation, the American Flag is more prominent today
than it has ever been. The flag is seen on clothes, walls, pictures, faces,
toys, basically on any and everything. There is a special set of rules and
regulations that accompany the flag; our class is going to share our flag
information with the rest of the school by making a flag guideline pamphlet.
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/flag.htm
Online
Internet Course Module
Current Events Using the
Internet to Keep Current
Our
world changes by the minute and it is important to assist students in keeping
abreast of world news through current events.
Students are deluged with information from television, newspapers, radio
and everyday conversation. It is our job as teachers to help students to
understand this information. Current Events affect all areas of education and
should be incorporated throughout the curriculum.
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/mod.htm
Graphics – How to Include
Images in Your Documents
The
Internet is filled with free graphics, icons, and animation. This is an
opportunity to put away the scissors and endless searching through books for
the best picture. Let you fingers do the typing and you can find the perfect
image in minutes.
http://wwwfacwmdc.edu/slm/student/colbert/graph.htm
Article
Critiques
Levine,
Elliott: “ Technology Nightmares” Electronic Schools.Com
Think
Again: Internet Lessons From the Global Economy Rudnac, Michael J
