Every year we do a unit on Ancient Egypt. Kid's lean about the ancient traditions, beliefs system, foods, way of life and language. This year I will have my students learn about modern day Egypt. I will like for my student's to learn about a different culture. I would really like to find a classroom in Egypt to share cultural information with, and have each of my students keep a pen pal from that country.
Content Objective: TSW participate in a pen pal Egyptian project by communicating via skype with pen pal of choice.
Implementation date: Spring 2011
Tools: skype, google docs, I touches and youtube
Each of my student's will chose a student from Egypt to become their pen pal. Students will use skype, google docs, I touches and youtube to interact, share experiences and information about their cultures. My students will compare their culture with that of their pen pal and obtain information about: How they live, their beliefs, celebrations, food, and language, and school. Students will send messages and ask questions via skype, and using a survey develop from google docs student's will answer question about favorite foods, celebrations, books, sports ext..
I need to contact a teacher that would like to participate in this project. In addtion I need to teach my students how to use all tools mention, therefore they can become familiar with the tools and enjoy communicating and learning about Egypt.
Skyping with other countries is hard to do because of time zone differences. However, I would suggest Edmodo as one possibility and I would be glad to help when the time comes.
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