The result is a science project involving all seventh grade students that is thoroughly researched, comprehensive and interdisciplinary. In the long development of their projects students use the Internet, CD ROMS, spreadsheets, word-processing, graphing, concept mapping etc. Carefully monitored and assessed with a rubric the science fair project produces a comprehensive lesson that integrates technology in an inclusive manner. The year long multi-age project developed by Jennifer Cecarelli and Julie Greeman involves Kindergarten, Grade 2 students and their teachers. Students create a published text sharing a typical day in the life of their school during each of the four seasons.
Students use a digital camera to photograph events and create text using a word processing program.
Students' work is also published on the school web site. At the culmination of the year long activity Kindergarten and Grade 2 students host a workshop for school staff to teach others how to operate the technology used in the project.