1.b

1.b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources
Artifact

Acid Mine Drainage Project

Reflection:

Working with a science teacher we came up with the idea to have students work collaboratively on creating wikipages centering on issues of acid mine drainage. The students were asked to research a given issue centering on acid mine drainage. Students were encouraged to move beyond their textbooks and class notes and research acid mine drainage via the Internet. As the students gathered their information they placed it on a wikipage to share with the rest of the class. Students used the available technology not only to research the topics being covered in class, but also to share what they had learned with the rest of the class.

I liked this project because it allowed students to move beyond traditional forms of information to find current research and studies about the topic of acid mine drainage. I also liked the collaborative nature of the project. After reflecting about the project I think I would like to add another component. I think it would be beneficial if students composed a letter to their state representative following the research portion of the project. A letter would enhance literacy skills and allow students to do more with the knowledge they gained through the unit than simply take a test.

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