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Virtual Jamestown provides countless opportunities for teacher projects to set their kids lose on projects having to do with the colonial Virginia SOL.

Though out of LA, has a large list of projects that require students to collaborate with other and diverse students. Some great science ideas for those in need of a spark

A laundry list of collaborative science based projects for students of all ages that allows collaboration across states and even the globe.

Blog post from Scholastic; ways to incorporate technology into book projects.

Creative ideas as to how to how to effectively execute colaborative science projects for students as well as a discussion of the importance and beneftis of doing so.

Flat Stanley connects social studies and reading standards in one giant literacy project that promotes the exchange of information and knowledge between students

A list of real time data projects that allows students to interact with the scientific world around them and analyze real scientific data.

Collaborative projects for older secondary students and elementary students to explore current issues in science

Interesting ideas on how to make project based learning a positive experience for all.

I didn't log in and try to use this tool, but it looks like a neat way to collaborate with others on online/multimedia projects.  Could be useful in the classroom??

This is a simple Digital Story of a Plant's life cycle: would be great for a first grade science lesson on Plant Life cycles (SOL 1.4)

great resource, all of the activities i have looked at so far have a kid-friendly explanation to them

Wonderful sample lesson plan for students researching the Indus River Valley Civilization. Related to SOL WHI.3 The student will demonstrate knowledge of ancient river valley civilizations, including those of  Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus River Valley, and China and the civilizations of the Hebrews, Phoenicians, and Nubians, by a) locating these civilizations in time and place; b) describing the development of social, political, and economic patterns, including slavery; c) explaining the development of religious traditions; d) describing the origins, beliefs, traditions, customs, and spread of Judaism; e) explaining the development of language and writing.

A research-based project lesson plan that culminates in a digital story-telling assessment on the Indus River Valley

Even though this is about highschool students, it reminds of the effect that digital storytelling projects can have for diverse students.

Awesome GoogleMap related to architecture in Italy! Connected to SOL WG.1 The student will use maps, globes, satellite images, photographs, or diagrams to a) obtain geographical information about the world's countries, cities, and environments; b) apply the concepts of location, scale, map projection, or orientation; c) develop and refine mental maps of world regions; d) create and compare political, physical, and thematic maps; e) analyze and explain how different cultures use maps and other visual images to reflect their own interests and ambitions. 

Suggestions, standards, examples and tools for creating digital storytelling projects with students

For this collaborative project, students observe and track cloud formations and relate it to weather patterns in their area

Excellent resource for teachers that provides a myriad of different mediums of sources for to grab student interest and make projects and resource more fun if not less difficult or bland for your classroom.

Webquest relating to the Gold Rush and Westward Expansion - could be used for students in 5th or 6th grade learning about California and the 1840s. Related to SOL USI.8 The student will demonstrate knowledge of westward expansion and reform in America from  1801 to 1861 by a) describing territorial expansion and how it affected the political map of the United States, with emphasis on the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the acquisitions of Florida, Texas, Oregon, and California; b) identifying the geographic and economic factors that influenced the westward movement of settlers;