When life gives you lemons... make lemonade! Inspired by the journey of Philadelphia-area hero Alex Scott, the Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand Project celebrates the idea that just one kid can make a difference. Join schools from around the world to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research, all while participating in standards-based projects that make the process...
K12 students and teachers are creating unprecedented opportunities for inquiry-based learning by expanding the geographic boundaries of their classrooms - - virtually and cost effectively.
Students in Grades K-12; College and University Students
Grades 6-8
Our Courts is a web-based education project designed to reinvigorate civics. Spearheaded by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the project aims to provide digital learning tools that make civics engaging and relevant for middle school students. Our Courts’ first online game, Supreme Decision, explores a student’s 1st Amendment rights in school. Ben Brewer was recently suspended...
Students in Grades 3-5
Coins, Coins, Coins is a dynamic, project-based, two-part videoconference series. It allows students to explore the history of coins and then create one representing their own communities. The first videoconference will introduce coins - - everything from ancient Greece to present-day United States - - in the museum’s collection. Students will then be challenged to create their own...
Pennsylvania Students in Grades 6-7
The rule of law is one of the most vital concepts to the success of our legal system, and indeed, to society in general. Rules established in the classroom, at home, within a school—all are meant to ensure a degree of fairness and interest in the common good. In light of Constitution Day, how does the 224 year-old document reveal the rule of law? How do federal judges and attorneys use the...
High School Students (Grades 10-12)
Suraya Pakzad of Afghanistan, entered into an arranged marriage at the age of fourteen years old, and by the time she was sixteen, was the mother of two children. Suraya is now 37 years old and has raised a family of six children. However, with all of these personal challenges and responsibilities she has dedicated her life to helping...
Grades 2-3
Have your students explore American History as they research and portray famous Americans as part of this engaging, interactive videoconference! Each participating class will give three "60 second" presentations about three different famous Americans. Snapshots should include pertinent facts about the famous American - - and the student representing the famous American should be dressed like...
Grades 4-5
Have your students explore American History as they research and portray famous Americans as part of this engaging, interactive videoconference! Each participating class will give three "60 second" presentations about three different famous Americans. Snapshots should include pertinent facts about the famous American - - and the student representing the famous American should be dressed like...
Communities
Events
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9.17.2010
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A Civics Lesson with Pennsylvania First Lady Judge Marjorie O. Rendell9.17.2010
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Hosted by MAGPI and the University of Pennsylvania10.4.2010 - 10.6.2010
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The Best Thinking in Higher Ed IT10.12.2010 - 10.15.2010
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Aligning the Ubiquitous Campus11.17.2010 - 11.19.2010