In the Local Waterway digital project, your students will research a local waterway and create a presentation to share their findings. They will also recommend ways to conserve and protect the waterway.
| DESIGN PROCESS SKILL: CREATE |
To successfully create their project, students need to use effective teamwork skills. They receive guidance on this skill on page 55 of the student workbook. Below are some resources to help them develop their abilities:
- Read an article by Mary Burns about ways to structure and plan for effective student collaboration
- Learn about some Essential Student Collaboration Strategies, courtesy of Erica Hilliker.
Using Voicethread, students can create their Local Waterway presentation and explain it with their own voice. Use the tutorials below to learn more about how to use this digital tool.
Creating a Voicethread Presentation (1 min, 34 sec)
Sharing Your Voicethread Presentation (1 min, 59 sec)