The web allows several classes to collaborate on the same project even when they are separated by large distances. Several projects have been created to use this unique quality of the world wide web for larger purposes. In this project students from all over observe the migration of various animals and the blooming of various plants. From the information they send in, charts and maps are made that show the path that these animals are taking or the times that blooming is happening. For younger students, this ties directly into the study of weather and shows how weather affects plants.
Older students can do more sophisticated manipulation of the data and the exchange of information.
This project has been around since 1995 and has archives of information dating back to that time. This information is not only valuable for your students, but also for scientists who study these things and observe trends. There are many commercial and non-commercial sites that will allow you to join various learning expeditions in the world and participate in what happens. Quests-Classroom Connect Classroom Connect offers several quests that your students can join and be involved in. This year there is AustraliaQuest, IslandQuest, and AmericaQuest.