Implementing a Successful Project

1. Time and Transitions- I am so excited to begin this Unit after AIMS. It is powerful to be able to incorporate the FOSS Kit into an organized technological unit. I hope to take about six weeks to complete this with the class, giving them plenty of opportunities to work on each lesson, so I know if we need to tweak the unit for the fall. This is an excellent way to conclude the school year, giving the students ample opportunity to show off their well-developed technological skills.

2. Collaboration- Collaboration covers everyone- the teachers within the grade level, the students within the class and amongst the grade level, and the parents with their children. Students will work together on hands-on FOSS investigations and throughout various multimedia application assignments. Teachers will work together to communicate their feedback on the unit's success and discuss how to improve it. Parents will collaborate with their children while helping with FOSS homework.

3. Communicating About the Project-The teachers will communicate the project to the parents and students through handouts and newsletters. Pictures will be taken throughout all activities, and shared with the public through the class blog and online school/district newsletter. The teacher will communicate her expectations for the unit through a PowerPoint presentation and student samples. The students will communicate about their projects through the class blog and sharing with younger grade levels.