Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Web 1.0 to Web 2.0

This week my professor has asked us to take a lesson we created before using Web 1.0 and adding in a 2.0 feature.  Interestingly enough I am currently teaching the rock cycle unit.  Here is a summary of my original lesson:


Students from around the globe will team up to identify different rocks found in their community.  Join us in this collaborative project, comparing rocks found around the world.  The focus of this project is to identify rocks in your community, decide which of the three different types of rocks (sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic) they are, and to compare them with other classroom findings around the world. All students are welcome to participate, however, it is recommended for upper elementary and middle school students.  There is no fee to participate, but before registering, please read the "Project Instructions" page to become familiar with a checklist that displays all of the expectations of participants.

In order to make this Web 2.0 I would have students use discussion boards to help one another identify rocks.  They would be the experts in the classroom and when students submitted their rocks they would have to determine whether the students from around the world were correct or not. This would be a great way for them to continue their knowledge of the rock cycle and would allow them to collaborate about their scientific reasoning. 

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