Often the bookseller's site suggests other novels on a similar theme or other books by the author. These suggestions have my students racing back to the library for their next book. N early all of my students have E-mail access at home. Each week, I send an E-mail that spotlights upcoming tests, school news, and at least two hyperlinks to Web sites that tie into something we're studying. I encourage students to E-mail me back with questions or interesting Web sites that I can pass on to the rest of the class.
Students use the Internet to plan their trip.
They search online for airfare, hotel accommodations, activities, and ground transportation. They research any special health or travel requirements. They then plan a budget using an Excel spreadsheet. This project incorporates budgeting, communication skills, technology, logical thinking, and problem solving in a real-life setting. And it's great for keeping students engaged during a difficult pre-holiday week.