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 * SESSION TITLE**: Second Grade Global Communication & Collaboration Science Research and Publishing Project

This project is designed to integrate the elements of Nonfiction Literacy with technology to create a print and ebook. We will look at some online resources available to support the project, explore the project's website and discuss the standards that this project addresses.
 * SETTING THE STAGE** Welcome, today you will be introduced to the Secnond Grade Global Communication & Collaboration Science Research and Publishing Project

Nonfiction Literature learn some strategies for implementing the project and view samples of completed projects.
 * Session Overview:** In this session you will become familiar with the 2nd grade project, be introduced to project resources, discuss elements of


 * Focusing Questions:** What is the 2nd Grade Project?

The following materials are used in this session: -Laptops -Projector -Internet
 * Materials:**

The following resources are used in this session: 2nd grade website [|Professional Development PowerPoint Template].
 * Resources:**

INSTRUCTION

Teachers have been telling me that they are interested in incorporating technology and project-based lessons into their lessons.
 * Framing the Session**

In this session we will become familiar with the 2nd grade project. Share resources available to do the project. Model how to create files and folders to keep work organized Strateges for Internet Searches Discuss the elements of Nonfiction Literacy and view sample books. Demonstrate how to scan images Model how to download and import graphics
 * Teaching**

Take some time now to look at the resources Choose two graphics and download and import them Scan in an image Create folders
 * Guided Practice**

Practice:
 * WORK TIME**

Step 1- creating folders, Step 2- downloading and importing graphics Step 3- scanning Step 4- review resources
 * Participant Activity**

Circulate around the room and confer with participants and take note of particularly good examples of work that can be presented during the Share.
 * Facilitator Conferring**

Ask selected participants to share particularly good examples of their work. Lead a discussion about how this work addresses the focusing questions.
 * SHARE**