Izaar Þorsteinsson Síðuskóla Akureyri	Module 2 - Select a Dream Curriculum connection

Language Arts/Writing

• Comparing and contrasting ideas from several sources.
• Conducting interviews.
• Contacting global partners.
• Using the steps within the writing process.
• Writing persuasive text.
• Writing for different audiences and purposes: to inform, to express personal ideas, to persuade, to present.

Library Science

• Analyzing and interpreting information
• Evaluating reliability of information.
• Gathering ideas from digital, print and human sources.

Math

• Analyzing and interpreting data using charts and graphs
• Classifying information into categories
• Identifying time zones and calculating times for real time interactions
• Identifying time zones and coordinating a KidCom meeting.
• Gathering, charting and analyzing data.
• Using graphic organizers for comparing and contrasting information

Other Languages

• Engaging in conversation with students in languages other than the native tongue.
• Increasing vocabulary. .Practicing grammar and syntax in a real world situation.

Public Speaking

• Communicating information effectively.
• Expressing ideas in a real time situation using KidCom.
• Justifying and defending opinions.

Social Studies

• Describing one's own dreams.
• Growing in awareness of the needs of humanity.
• Interacting with global peers to develop a perspective of the world
• Learning about other people's dreams.
• Respecting the rights of others
• Understanding multiple perspectives among diverse cultures
• Using maps skills.
• Working and negotiating in cooperative groups

Science

• Applying information for problem solving.
• Discussing environmental issues.
• Exploring relationships between science, technology and society

Technology

• Accessing and utilizing e-mail.
• Locating a web site using searching skills.
• Participating in Kidlink's KidCom.
• Practicing the use of a word processor.
• Using Kidlink's multimedia environment KidSpace to promote a dream.

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