This might be of interest to some readers. -ML ------ Forwarded Message From: "Joshua Koen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 09:11:11 -0400 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Global Sun/Temperature Project CIESE - The Center for Improved Engineering & Science Education A message from the CIESE ListServ [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- PLEASE NOTE --- subscription and removal instructions are at the bottom of this message PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT!!! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!! The next run of The Sun Times, the Global Sun Temperature project is about to begin again. During the run last year, we had over 200 schools from 17 different countries in 5 continents register for the project!!! We hope to beat this number during this run. Please pass this announcement to anyone you think might be interested in participating. ------------------------------- Project Title: The Sun Times, The Global Sun/Temperature Project Project Web Site: http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/tempproj/ Dates: September 10 - November 20, 2001 (Only a few class periods are required) Purpose: To collaborate with schools throughout the world in determining how the average daily temperature and hours of sunlight in a specific location are affected by how close that location is to the equator. Subjects: General Science, Mathematics, Language Arts, Geography Grade Level: Ages 9-12 (Although any age may participate) Summary: Join schools from around the world in this collaborative project as students measure the local temperature and record the number of minutes of sunlight per day over a specific week. This information, along with latitude and longitude descriptors of the school location, is submitted to the web site. This data is then compiled into a database that the students will use to compare and contrast their results with other classes from all over the world. The students will then be able to answer the question, "How does proximity to the equator affect average daily temperature and hours of sunlight?" Number of Participants: Unlimited Registration Information: There is NO FEE required to join this project. All that we ask is that you review the project requirements posted on the web site and join if you can meet those requirements. Project Leader: Joshua Koen E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hope to see you registered for the project. -Joshua ------ Joshua Koen Internet Training Specialist Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) Especialista en el Adiestramiento del Internet Centro para Mejorar la Enseñanza de la Ciencia y de la Ingeniería (CIESE) Stevens Institute of Technology Castle Point on Hudson Hoboken, NJ 07030 Phone: 201-216-5045 Fax: 201-216-8069 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.k12science.org -- This is the CPS Science Teacher List. To unsubscribe, send a message to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For more information: <http://home.sprintmail.com/~mikelach/subscribe.html>. To search the archives: <http://www.mail-archive.com/science%40lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/>