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Ski
to Sea: Around the World
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does geography shape lives, cultures, and the
environment around the world?
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9th Grade
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Teacher Tips for This Project
The
following are possible suggestions to ensure that the research
module runs smoothly.
- This
research module could take approximately 2 weeks. Plan
on spending time in the computer lab gathering, sifting, sorting
information and creating the PowerPoint presentation.
- Students
should complete this project in groups of 2-3.
- It
is highly recommended to have a cart of books, maps, and encyclopedias,
which support the research of World geography and culture.
- Before
beginning this project with your students familiarize yourself
with all steps of the research module.
- Saving
Student Work - Decide, before you begin, which drive
and folder will be accessible by teams. Your librarian can assist
you. This may involve creating a new folder on a shared drive.
Give students instructions on how to save their work.
- It
is suggested that you stop and discuss after students complete
each step of the module. Possible topics include:
- What
are your experiences with Ski to Sea?
- Why
is Bellingham a good site for a festival?
- What
makes a good site for a festival?
- What
criteria are most important when choosing a location for a
Ski to Sea Race and festival?
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K-W-L
Chart is adapted from the NCREL
site.
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Student
teams will use a Notes
Sheet to guide their research. The Notes Sheet contains
a short list of categories, to which students must add their
own categories. Categories might include City/Country,
Population, Absolute location, Climate/Weather, Landforms,
Rivers/Lakes/Bays, Transportation, Political situation, Jobs/Economy,
Hotels/Facilities, Season, Festivals, etc. Use your
own judgement on how many categories to provide.
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When
you see a Checkpoint, it is an indication that your students
need to print and turn in a hard copy of their work before
continuing. This will allow you to continually monitor
and give feedback on their progress.
- You
may wish to use the Checklist
for Student Work to keep track of team progress.
- It
is important to remember that one purpose of this project is
for students to learn the research cycle. Along with answering
the content area questions, the research cycle is essential
to the project.
- Students
should
use the MLA Citation
format for use in crediting sources. You will find many great tools for students and teacher in Citing Sources for Writing & Research.
- Click here
for suggested PowerPoint design guidelines provided from the
University of West Florida.
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Copyright Notice: No materials on any of the Bellingham Schools' WWW pages may be copied without express written
permission unless permission is clearly stated on the page.
Based on original project by: Stephanie George, Kimberly
Wichers, Peggy Zehnder, Marion Hiller.
Edited by: Linda St. Andre and Eileen Andersen.
Research modules based on use of the Research Cycle, Module Maker, and
ideas in Beyond Technology by Jamie
McKenzie.
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