1. Pondamania: Exploring Pond Viability Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Learning Areas Levels Objectives Software Description Mathematics, Science, Language Arts 12- to 14-year-olds Evaluate the physical, chemical, and biological status of the water from two sources. Compare data from the two environments and make conclusions. Compare results with the results in the Global Water Project database and prepare a written analysis. Identify organisms in both pond environments. Evaluate usage criteria and the impact of that usage on water quality Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel), Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft Internet Explorer In this interdisciplinary unit, students employ mathematics, science, and language arts skills to solve problems that involve the investigation of water quality in a natural pond and in a student-made pond. Documents Authors Sandy Denny and Lisa Greenwald, Tahanto Regional Middle School, Boylston, MA

2. Pondamania: Exploring Pond Viability Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Teacher Planning and Management Click the documents below to help you understand the context of this exemplary learning project: Background & Planning: A picture of the origin and objectives of the learning project, including the manner in which the project was planned and managed. Classroom Images: Images of the classroom to give you a better feeling for how the project was implemented. Classroom Procedures: A brief overview of the steps involved in the project Documents

3. Pondamania: Exploring Pond Viability Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Work Samples, Teacher and Student Reflection Click the documents below to see work samples and reflections from the teachers and students: Teacher Reflection: Thoughts and reflective comments from the teachers involved, including advice for future implementations. Student Perspective: Comments on how the students perceived the learning that occurred. Student Work Samples: Examples of student work generated through participation in this learning project. Documents

4. Pondamania: Exploring Pond Viability Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Teaching Resources Click the documents below to view the teaching resources used in the teaching of this learning project: Student Project Overview: An overview of required tasks. Modifications: Ideas for adapting this project for special needs and gifted students. Internet and General Resources: Teacher-selected web sites and other recommended resources. Class Server Resources: Download teaching resources in Class Server format. Documents

5. Pondamania: Exploring Pond Viability Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Assessment and Standards Click the documents below to see the assessment rubrics and standards covered in this learning project: Student Assessment: A list of areas in which students were assessed for this project. Mapping the Standards: Mapping this project’s learning objectives against curriculum standards. National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS): Performance indicators for technology-literate students. Documents

6. Pondamania: Exploring Pond Viability Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Classroom Teacher Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project. Using the Tour Model: Questions to consider before you begin to create a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity helps to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to consider at the implementation stage of a learning project. Record Your Thoughts: A document in which you can record your comments and reflections as you create your own learning project. Documents

7. Pondamania: Exploring Pond Viability Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Pre-service Teacher Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project. Using the Tour Model: Questions to consider before you begin to create a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity helps to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to consider at the implementation stage of a learning project. Record Your Thoughts: A document in which you can record your comments and reflections as you create your own learning project. Documents

8. Pondamania: Exploring Pond Viability Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Staff Developer Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project with your faculty. Using the Tour Model: Questions to pose as you assist others in creating a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Keys to promoting the understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity in order to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to pose at the implementation stage of a learning project. Documents

9. Pondamania: Exploring Pond Viability Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Microsoft Office Training Resources Click the links below to access training resources on Microsoft Office and other software: Microsoft Educator Network – The Microsoft Educator Network provides you with the latest classroom resources, professional development tools, and communities of practice and expertise. http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=EducatorNetwork Tutorials - Learn to create rich learning experiences using Microsoft products and technologies. http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=Tutorials http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=Tutorials Productivity in the Classroom – Lesson Plans with great ideas for integrating technology into teaching and learning http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=LessonPlans Office Tips for Teachers –Ready-to-use ideas that integrate Office applications into subject areas such as math, science, and language arts. http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.asp?ID=ClassTipsArchive

10. Pondamania: Exploring Pond Viability Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Learning Areas Levels Objectives Software Description Mathematics, Science, Language Arts 12- to 14-year-olds Evaluate the physical, chemical, and biological status of the water from two sources. Compare data from the two environments and make conclusions. Compare results with the results in the Global Water Project database and prepare a written analysis. Identify organisms in both pond environments. Evaluate usage criteria and the impact of that usage on water quality Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel), Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft Internet Explorer In this interdisciplinary unit, students employ mathematics, science, and language arts skills to solve problems that involve the investigation of water quality in a natural pond and in a student-made pond. Documents Authors Sandy Denny and Lisa Greenwald, Tahanto Regional Middle School, Boylston, MA To use this tour: Read the overview information on this page. Click the Teacher Planning link to learn about the project. The documents contain background and planning information, and classroom images. Click the Work Samples & Reflections link to see examples of student work, as well as teacher and student reflection on the project. Click the Teaching Resources link to see the classroom resources used by the teachers. Click the Assessment & Standards link to see the how this project maps against standards. Click the Guides links to access guidance on using this tour to build your own learning project. Click to close