Standard 7
Students will apply the knowledge & thinking skills of mathematics, science and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

English Language Arts Standard 1
Students will read, write, listen and speak for information & understanding.

Standard 3
Students will read, write, listen and speak for critical analysis and evaluation.

Standard 4
Students will read, write, listen and speak for social interaction

Time Required:

Planning - 24 hours of conference time

Pre Lesson Activity - 2.5 hours

Implementation - 1 Hour

Post Lesson & Activities - 30 Minutes

Assessment - 30 Minutes

Logistical Planning:

Students will visit the learning environment in which the video conference will take place prior to the conference.

Technique and Observations:
Teacher Observation - small group assessment using animal classification flash cards test on "bbc" Internet Web site.