Watershed Wiki for Students

In my previous teaching job as a 7th grade science teacher, I engaged my students in creating wiki pages on genetics vocabulary through BlackBoard. This year, I plan for my 6th graders to create wiki pages on a unit we will cover in the spring - watersheds. This approach has several advantages. It is highly engaging for students, allows them to make connections (links) between concepts, and provides a means for providing - and receiving - feedback on their work. Challenges involved in using this approach can include limited computer availability in schools, and deciding how to assess student work.    My students' grades will be base on a simple rubric that requires them to include a clear, detailed description of their assigned term; to include a visual element; to create at least one hyperlink; and to comment on other students' wiki pages. CLICK on the BLUE area below to open the presentation.