At the initial meeting, students propose creating a Web site for the organization. Outline areas in which they need more information and develop a list of questions to be asked during the initial meeting. Visit some of the sites listed below to see examples of Web sites created by children about agencies in their communities. While they view these sites, students should develop a list of things they want to gather and include in their Web site. The teacher should write a letter of introduction to be given to agencies at the initial meeting that explains the project and what students are required to do.
Students conduct their interviews with local agency representatives.
In addition to the items mentioned above, students should ask agency members about the history of the organization, to find out when, why, and how the agency was founded. Students should also ask members how the agency is run today, to find out how and when decisions are made. Students may also be encouraged to spend some time volunteering at the agency they profile in order to get a better understanding of the type of work the agency does. A page created and maintained by fifth graders in St. Johns, Michigan. Students at this non-traditional school have formed partnerships with a number of local agencies and businesses to create Web pages for each of their partners.