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Friday, December 19, 2008 from 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)
Target Grade Levels: 5-6
Requirements for Participation: Must be a MAGPI Member and have H.323 videconferencing capabilities
Description:
This project is designed for 5 th and 6 th grade students studying USA geography. Through video conference technology, students are able to meet other students while learning about cities and states in the country. Prior to the video conference each classroom will create a presentation with clues about their ONE mystery state and city. The other classrooms, using maps, the Internet, textbooks, and other resources, will try to discover the mystery location presented by each participating classrooms.
This MAGPI program uses the curricular materials and format developed by Berrien County ISD.
More information: http://www.magpi.net/programs/mysteryquestusa.html
MAGPI provides regional and Internet2 connectivity to its member institutions in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. A division of Information Systems and Computing at The University of Pennsylvania, MAGPI is committed to promoting advanced applications, collaborations, and services for K20 research and education communities through high performance networking technology. MAGPI supports more than 300 educational and research institutions, including K12 schools, institutions of higher education, hospital systems, museums and cultural institutions. For more information, visit: http://www.magpi.net
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