Thematic+Unit+-+Network+Activities

Here are three networked safety related activities for you to enjoy.

Activity 1 - Diigo

 * 1) Review Diigo and the benefits of using a social bookmarking site.
 * 2) Send invites or have the students to go Diigo and register.
 * 3) Once they have confirmed their account, direct them to the 7th Grade Safety Diigo Group.
 * 4) Have each student apply to join the group.
 * 5) Demonstrate to the student how to find an appropriate site and bookmark it in Diigo.
 * 6) Have the student search the internet and find safety related articles, videos, and webpages.
 * 7) Each student should submit at least five (5) quality bookmarks to the group site.

Activity 2 - Wiki

 * 1) Introduce wikis and talk about this particular wiki project.
 * 2) Send invites or have the students go to Wikispaces and register.
 * 3) Once they have confirmed their account, direct them to the 7th Grade Safety Wiki.
 * 4) Have them click "Join this Wiki" to become members of the class wiki.
 * 5) Split the class into groups and assign each group a machine's page.
 * 6) Have them collect information and media and bring it into their wiki page.
 * 7) When all the pages are done, review each of the pages with the entire class.

Activity 3 - VoiceThread

 * 1) Introduce and show an example of VoiceThread.
 * 2) Have the students sign up for an account and verify it.
 * 3) Instruct the students to search the internet for at least five (5) appropriate images that show dangerous situations.
 * 4) The students are to use these images and create a Safety VoiceThread.
 * 5) Direct the student to the wiki and have them add a link to their VoiceThread.
 * 6) Have each student comment on each VoiceThread sharing one of the following about each image:
 * 7) What is the safety concern in each image?
 * 8) What should be done to prevent an injury from happening?
 * 9) How can hazards like this be prevented?