TIP PROFILE

School:	Wurzburg High School

TIP Title:Endangered Species

Participation: Pilot Teacher

Project Starting Date:	07-AUGUST-1995

Completion Date:30-JUNE-1996

Number of Students:	25

Grades: 9

Special Populations: Learning Impaired and
English as a Second Language Students

Student-Improvement Emphasis: Collaboration, Academic Performance,

and IEP GOALS

Curriculum Emphasis: Science, Interdisciplinary, and DoDDS Content Standard(s)

Instructional Strategy Emphasis: Cooperative Learning,

Project-Based Learning, Hands-On Approach, Individualized Instruction,
Large Group, Small Group, Technology Application

Technology Types: Computer, Multiple Technologies,
Camcorder, Multimedia, Video, Telecommunications, Internet

Student Technology Applications: Video Production,
Graphics, On-Line Conferencing, Research Reports/Projects,
Word Processing, On-Line Research

Teacher Technology Applications: Grading, Lesson Plan
 Development,On-Line Conferencing,
Information Management,Instructional Management,

On-Line Conferencing



INTERVENTION PLAN

Student Outcomes:

     
 1. Students will demonstrate competence in using technology
    as a tool for research and development. 

 
 2. They will have an awareness of the diverse factors
    involved in causing species to become endangerd.


 3. Students will show ability to work effectively in group
    situations. 


Teacher Outcomes:

  I expect to develop expertise in technology useage. This professional
  development will enable me to transfer this expertise to my students.
  Skill development in these technological areas will be stressed with
  awareness of the role of technology in education today.

Instructional Plan:


 We have had a tremendous infusion of technology into our world
in the past few years.  This technology must be utilized in the
 educational arena to help transmit information to todays student.

The curricular and instructional focus of this TIP is a study of an
endangered species.  This TIP specifically will look at the German Wolf
and be compared to other wolf populations around the world.  The efforts
to introduce the wolf back into Yellowstone National Park will be compared
to efforts to help the wolf population in Germany.  Students will be study
and gather information on the environment through different instructional
strategies including lectures, study trips, guest speakers, research and
laboratory experiences.  Students will use different technologies to assist
in the gathering, sorting, analyzing, and final presentation of their
findings.  Students will use the Internet to compare and evaluate efforts
in Yellowstone to introduce the wolf back in that environment. to efforts
to introduce the wolf in Germany.     

Technology Integration:

 Technology services utilized will include microcomputers - stressing
word processing, information retrieval (disk, CD ROM, and Internet
access).  Audio recorders will aid in information development and a 
video camera will be utilized in constructing a record of the project.
A television with video player/recorder will also be used.  The
Shepherd will enable easy access to NetScape useage and the
Teacher's Associate will be used to access lesson plans and classroom
material.  CC mail useage will enable sharing of ideas and information
with colleagues.


TIP Assessment:

Individual Educational Plans, Student Demonstration of Work,
Student-Observations, Mapping/Graphing, Student Surveys,
Teacher-made tests, Student Projects, Portfolios of Student
Work

Existing Resources:

CD ROM - Zoo Animals
Internet - Internet sites where information on wolves may be found
National Geographic Video - Wolves
Computers
Television/Video Player
Research Materials
Bundes - Forest Meister - role of wolf in German forests today
and game management

New Resources:

High resolution color/black white laser printer
Grolier Encyclopedia 3D Atlas
TV/VCR Wall mounted
(6) Student workstations
Proxima LCD projector
Scanner
Professional Development Resources

Telecommunications, Curriculum/Instructional resources,
Databases/spreadsheets, Word Processing, On-Line CAETI Support,
Software/Video courseware selection, Technology integration

On-Going Support

Help in ensuring LAN installation in a timely manner.  Support
in ensuring study trip approval.  Support in the acquisition
of technology materials for implementation.  LAN maintainence
and Internet help (keeping on line). New technologies available
Technology acquistion and support, collegiality in technology
usage and assessment
LAN maintainence and Internet access
Estimated time needed to design and implement your TIP

Study Trips - 2 days per semester
Two weeks (before start of school year) - to develop plan
One period per day
One week after end of school


Resources Needed

LAN connection
LAN connected to student workstations


IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, 1995: Make Graphics
AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, 1995: Collect Literature
AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, 1995: Develop Lesson Plan
SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMEMBER, 1995: Present Lessons
JANUARY, FEBURARY, MARCH, APRIL, MAY, JUNE, 1996: Present Lessons