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Gina Hicks

SLM521

Web Link Bibliography - This bibliography was designed for teachers and parents to use as a resource to locate “Writing” sites. It is divided into sites for teachers and sites for students. Topics such as writing to inform, writing to persuade and writing for personal experiences are covered.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/hicksg/webbib.htm

WebQuest - Native American Games- Our second grade class will participate in a Native American Celebration with fifth graders. We need to research Native American games through this WebQuest to choose the games for the celebration.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/hicksg/gameques.htm

Modules:

Module 1 – Rubrics- This online course will take you through the process of creating a rubric. You can use the pre-made rubrics and edit them to fit your exact needs.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/hicksg/rubmod1.htm

Module 2 - Book Lists- This online course will take you to the Carroll County Public Library site where you will learn how to create a book list, print a book list and save a book list from CCPS catalog of books.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/hicksg/modlist.htm

Dropins:

Dropin #1 Students will compare Web-Building spiders with Wandering spiders.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/hicksg/webdrop1.htm

Dropin #2 – Students create an online story about a summer tradition. They go through the steps to the writing process.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/hicksg/webdrop2.htm

Dropin #3 – Students will enjoy a science experiment with bubbles.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/hicksg/webdrop3.htm

Dropin #4 – Students will learn about bike helmet safety.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/hicksg/bikedrop.htm

Dropin #5 – Students take a quick trip to Australia. They learn interesting Australian facts.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/hicksg/ausdrop.htm

Electives:

1. Distribution List

2. AIM

3. Hoaxes, Myths and Legends

4. Multimedia – Clipart – Find a collection of sites for downloading clipart.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/hicksg/bikedrop.htm

5. Pornography – Students and parents should know what to do if they get trapped in

an inappropriate site. This site contains a letter to students and parents discussing

safety concerns and what to do if an inappropriate site is found on the Internet.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/hicksg/pornsaf.htm

6. Silicon Oil Snake - I have selected five discussion points from Clifford Stoll’s book,

Silicon Snake Oil.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/hicksg/silicon.htm

7. Email Tips - Email can be a real time saver. It is important to keep in mind that the

reader may not perceive the message in the same way that the message was

intended. By following some basic email tips, you can help to prevent your email

message from being misinterpreted.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/hicksg/emailtip.htm

8. Sound - This collection of sound bites is centered around a patriotic theme. It

could be used for various grade levels to enhance any American unit being taught.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/hicksg/sound.htm

9. Worksheets - This site contains a collection of addresses that will help teachers

construct spelling worksheets and spelling lists that can be centered on "chunks" or

other patterns. These sites can be used across grade levels, depending on the level

of the learner.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/hicksg/worksh.htm

10. Filtering – Discussion of the pros and cons of using filters.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/hicksg/filter.htm

11. Translation - Part of communicating, particularly in schools today, is learning to

speak the language of the students. Technology can aid in this effort by

translating our written words into whatever language is native to our students. This

site links to a translation site.

http://wwwfac.wmdc.edu/slm/student/hicksg/transl.htm

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