Two printers provide the printing services for the terminals. Macs and 2 Apple ImageWriters for printing. Internet access is available in the Junior Academy office with one stand-alone Compaq computer and in the Resource Center of the school with approximately 3 terminals. The library has a T-1 line. Since the school has not been wired, the classrooms do not have the ability at present to make use of the connection.
Few students have computers at home but students display a real interest in computer use.
The unit will last 3-4 weeks. They are expected to learn to do research in the library and on-line. Additionally, this topic provides for the higher order thinking skills that students need to utilize throughout the school day and in their daily lives. Finally, this project deals with an issue that may one day prove critical to the lives of the students in this area. This provides a real-life topic that should engage students beyond the traditional research topics.