| Steps |
Tips |
1.
Come up with a theme your class would like to explore.
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Your
theme can be about a native plant, animal, habitat, or combination
of these. It can be a habitat around your school or around the world.
Please
email
Ms. B with any questions along the way.
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2.
Find a volunteer to work with your class. |
Choose
someone with proven knowledge in science, nature, or the environment.
You may have someone in mind. If not, read "Tips
for Finding an Advisor." |
3.
Create the project content.
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Have your students write and draw what they have learned after they
have
- Had
a visit from their advisor, or
- Gone
on a field trip, or
- Interacted
with a volunteer advisor in some other way.
Read
"Art and Text
Guidelines" to find out the best way to prepare
their submissions.
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4.
Complete and print out the project forms.
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- Print
out the "Parent
Permission Form" and send one home with each child.
Important: We cannot use any child's work without
this signed form on file.
- Ask
your advisor to complete the "Advisor
Form" and include it with your submission. This
enables us to thank the volunteer for helping your class.
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5.
Have your students write a bibliography of any sources they used to
augment their advisor's help. |
Sources may include Web sites, books, CD-ROMs, magazines, or other
periodicals. We publish this bibliography on this Web site, along
with your submission, to help other teachers get started with their
students. It also helps prevent student plagiarism. |
6.
Mail your submission (original materials please) and all supporting
forms. |
Whidbey Island Writers Association
Attention: Ms. B
POB 1289
Langley, WA 98260 |