ProjectStep2

STEP 2: Project Introduction

Introduce project to students. Show them the project Community Walk map. Have them locate your school on the map and place a marker on the map with your school's name, location (city & state), and a photo (optional).

Tell them that they will be working in groups, to research a Native American Tribe indigenous to your area.

Tell them that they will gather information about their assigned tribe and will share them with other classes around the country. Brainstorm with students the kind of information they might want to share with other classes around the country - you can use a mindmapping program such as Inspiration.

Language Arts: You may want to have your group write a Native American legend, or record and/or illustrate a legend they have read. These are suggested areas for research. You may add or delete topics for your class.

Introduce students to their class blog or wiki. Demonstrate how to use the blog/wiki and have them practice by editing their pages; perhaps putting in their research topics and an image (if you are really adventurous, you could have them create an avatar for their page.- JoNelle)