As the project introduction date loomed closer and closer I was getting more and more nervous. "Am I really ready for this? Do I have everything together? Will the students buy in?" I'm not sure I've ever been so nervous about unveiling a big project despite being more prepared than I've ever been.
Setup
The project introduction date has come and gone, and we're nearly done with our first full week. I've mentioned this project in the past, since it's kind of a big deal1, but if you'll allow me a brief overview of the setup:
- Students are blogging in teams of four. Each week of the project a different student is "editor2."
- Students individually select a topic of interest under the broad umbrella of "climate change."
- Students research their topic, investigate their topic, and attempt to contact experts in their topic.
- Students write posts to share their learning and reflections along the way.
Come join us
As part of this project students are required to contact people who actively work in and around issues that relate to climate change. Although I want students to learn from experts in the field, I'd also like them to get perspectives and feedback from people of all types outside the classroom. I invite and encourage all of you to comment on any student posts. You can find my students on these 5 team blogs:
- We Are Scientists #01
- We Are Scientists #02
- We Are Scientists #03
- We Are Scientists #04
- We Are Scientists #05
Great stuff
As of this posting, students are just starting to blow up the blogosphere with some great posts. From looking at the energy bill, to the BP oil spill, to tropical diseases, to positive effects of climate change, to the effects of climate change on the clothing industry, there are many good thoughts and ideas being put out there.
Now I'm worried they're working at such a high level that there isn't much room to improve. 🙂
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