Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Project Launched


We are looking for particpants in this project around the globe. If you are interested, please refer to the registration at http://projectlemonade.wikispaces.com/
This is a collaborative project with the Lower Merion School District in Ardmore, PA, and classrooms around the globe. Inspired by the true story of Alex Scott, Project Lemonade was started to get kids to think about how they can make a difference in the world. When faced with her biggest challenge, Alex decided to start a lemonade stand to raise money for cancer research. Alex's Lemonade Stand has drawn national attention, and has raised millions of dollars for pediatric cancer research.

This project will encompass the participation of classrooms all over the world. A 5 month long project duration will enable classrooms to connect , whenever, wherever. 5 videoconference events will take place to connect kids from other countries and cultures. Through videoconferencing, blogging, and a wiki, students will work together to solve real problems in their own school, community, country, and the world. Students will debate, discuss, and generate questions based on essential questions that will drive the project. The project will culminate with a product to be shared via Ex: video, podcast, etc. This project is about real world problems and how we deal with them.

The BIG Ideas:
How can kids make a difference?
When life hands "you" lemons, what will "you" do?
Is better working alone or in groups?
How do we solve problems?

2 comments:

Unknown said...

I have a staff member interested in the project.
I do not see any information posted since the webinar. Were you able to get things off the ground? What was decided at the Webinar?
Please update us on the project.
Thanks,
M. Walker
Technology Integrationist
Edina, MN

Anonymous said...

The blog is probably not the best place to keep informed. Here is the URL to the wiki. I find it more helpful.

http://projectlemonade.wikispaces.com/

Janice