High+School+Wikis

=High School Wikis=

practice page Below are example of wikis that have been used in high school (9-12) classroom, feel free to add to this list!

Format:

 * **Name of wiki**, link the actual URL to the name. Make sure you check the box to open in a new window.
 * **Name of contributor,**include name of school
 * **Short description**, sentence or two about the purpose of the wiki

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Ah Bon - Danielle Pendleton, Central High MCA, JCPS - Middle School French Wiki Example LHS French Classes - Danielle Pendleton, Central High MCA, JCPS - High School French Wiki Example
 * FRENCH**

[|Booktalks] Amy G. Bordogna, The Brown School--This is a great idea for Booktalks and something that I intend to use the following year. It will allow for more class instruction, as well as time for students to work on their own on a technological project with the use of literature. [|Literacy in the Classroom]Linda Brown, Chancey Elementary, Book Review Book Leads - Christy Causey, duPont Manual High School - This Wiki has links to authors' Twitter accounts and websites, reading lists, book blogs, and audiobooks--everything you need to encourage your students to read. Lord of the Flies Essays - A very cool example of an essay page with a topical video reminder, podcast essay examples, and student notes. [|Literacy in the Classroom ,]Jessica Sutherland, Southern High School,This Wiki has book reviews, podcasts, blogs, etc to help with reading promotion.
 * LITERACY**

Free Stuff for Science Teachers Gail Sandberg - Multiple sites to visit for high school science. Climate Change Debate - Suggested by: Brennan Pizer, Moore Traditional HS Students from a Connecticut high school post their arguments about climate change, backup their arguments with citations (links included!), and evaluate the integrity of their sources. GREAT way to have kids use the internet productively AND learn all kinds or real-world core content! Dr. Reich's Science - Janet Reichmuth, Seneca High School, JCPS - High School/College Chemistry Wiki Example
 * SCIENCE**

Civic Literacy Stephanie Thomas, Iroquois High School - This Wiki is collaboratively developed to provide a central hub of resources that promote Civic Literacy, a vital interdisciplinary theme for 21st Century education. AP US History AP History An End of Year project that replaces the standard Exit exam.
 * SOCIAL STUDIES**

Interesting Wiki Page for US History Submitted by G. Shane Caple

FHS Wolves Den ~ [posted by Stephanie Youstra, Sacred Heart Academy] Jennifer Barnett is a Fayetteville, Alabama, High School 11-grade English and History teacher who is returning to the classroom after two years as a Tech Specialist. Not only does it have a lot of History and English resources, it brings in a lot of Web 2.0 tools for student (and therefore teacher) usage. Teenagers Guide to Everywhere
 * OTHER**

eTool-This space is intended as a virtual eToolBox of resources for integrating technology into the classroom. It is chocked-full of resources, how-tos, use in classroom, examples and more. Please visit the links to the left to learn more about the tools in the eToolBox.

[|Gold Rush]-This silent film, starring Charlie Chaplin, is great for showing how effective moving images can be in telling a story. You can also use it to illustrate the "rule of thirds" and basic camera shots, movements, and angles.

End of Year Project Discovered this idea on how to end the year with a neat project after the AP Test.....Kids are usually done at this point so it looks like fun! Chad Cundiff Atherton High School
 * HISTORY**

[|Johnnie's Math Page] Interactive math tools, math activities and math fun for kids and their teachers.
 * MATH**