This is truly an example of curriculum driving technology as both departments continually update appropriate Cd-roms, software programs, internet sites and printed materials which address the varied grade level curriculum topics selected by teachers each year. After reviewing printed materials and receiving the library instruction needed to facilitate each student's success in the research process, students visit the computer lab. Here they are instructed in the effective utilization of grade level appropriate software, and receive their first formal exposure to the internet. Fourth and fifth grade students interact with student friendly search engines, such as Ask Jeeves for Kids . Students learn how to quickly access and synthesize additional information on their topic, and learn how to copy and paste text and images.
Most students are able to use word processing programs to cite their research sources.
This experience is designed to give each grade 2-5 student a developmentally appropriate exposure to the complete research process, as students are exposed to targeted library and computer skills, printed material, and the computer technology needed to navigate successfully in the Information Age. Summer Enrichment Program Monroe-Woodbury is again offering a Summer Enrichment Program for elementary and secondary students and adults who are residents of the MW School District. Last year over 2500 students and adults participated in the program. Grade 8 Social Studies Test Review Ed Maruszewski , was looking for a way to help his students review for the New York State Grade 8 Intermediate-Level Social Studies Test. He came up with the idea of an online review that would give the kids an example of the layout and types of questions they would be facing in June.