Research: Content: School Topics

Spend some time exploring schools currently on the web. The following list will provide some things to consider.

About School - mission, philosophy, history, links to related schools & libraries

Contact Information - web developer, email contact, copyright, use statement

Classroom Pages - homework assignments, links, activities

Current Events - announcements, news, local news, and global news

Directories and Resource Guides - grade level links, homework helpers, search tools

Disclaimer - statement of content responsibility; not responsible for external links

Events - regularly scheduled events (i.e., PTA), special events, promotions, sporting events

Fairs and Shows - book fairs, science fairs, art fairs

Frequently Asked Questions - school hours, snow days, calendar

Geographic Information - location, address, map

Instructional Materials - lessons, activities, units

Local Productions - news programs, virtual field trips and museums

People - teachers, staff, administrators (i.e., photo, email, background, philosophies)

Policies and Procedures - guides, lists, documents, forms, rules

Projects - information about current projects and activities

Promotional Materials - school awards, special events

Student Publishing - student-produced artwork, projects, writings, ezines

Virtual Homework Help - email or chat communication; faqs

Virtual Tour - explore the center through photos, text, and/or audio and video

Web Resources - links to quality information on the Internet for children, parents, and teachers

Welcome Visitors - mission, goals, school manual, virtual school tour

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