Hello, how are you? We are also studying the habitats of various enviornments in our Science. We are also venturing on to Biomes. What does your class like best about this topic?

Kia ora Michael, Niahal and Vicki!

Our school year does not begin for another three weeks but we are about to explore our very local coastline, the wildlife, habitats and conservation projects needed along with some local Maori mythology, art and hopefully, photography. The truth is, we have an amazing back door that these children take for granted and the aim of our learning is to develop knowledge of the local area but to then, be able to see the need as citizens to contribute to our local environment.  We would love to share and compare this via wikis, blogs, e-mails and maybe even skype (the latter is my next technological challenge!) with any other classrooms around the world.

I will be working with 28 Year 5 and 6 children (9-10) and we are based in Dunedin, New Zealand.  I realise that our academic year does not synch with the majority of the world but the more diverse our habitats are, the more enriching it will be for our children.

I look forward to hearing from you soon! ripples@epals.com

Claire

Niahal,

I hope you recieved my e-mail about what we are wanting to do.  We only have two more weeks of school before Christmas Break.  I would love to work with you when we get back in January.  You can e-mail me at kingsp26@epals.com.  Just let me know.  Thanks.

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Michael Idol

Thank you for responding.  I didn't think anybody would respond.  I have four fourth grade classes that would love to participate in the habitat project or any project that you would like to do.  I just think it would be great if our students were able to learn from students all over the world.  My students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds so I think this would be a great experience for them.  I am still working on getting back all of my consent forms.  When would you like to start a project?   

I have students that keen on this project. We are from Tukey. Please, give more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

Nihal Çıracı

We have a group of Gifted Elementary students that range in age from 9-11 and grades 3rd-5th. They are interested in communicating with another group to exchange culture, language, writing and their lives. We can communicate via e mail or postal mail. They speak only English but would be interested in other languages. Please let me know if you are still looking
Thank you

Vicki S.

Newton, Kansas, USA

I have four 4th grade classes that would like to work on the habitat project with another school from around the world.  We are located in Walkertown, North Carolina.  Would like to get started as soon as possible.  Please contact me for further information.  Thanks.