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In a message of <04 Oct 92  15:26:54>, Scott Morrison (1:3402/2) writes:

 SM>This sounds perfect for what I have in mind!!  I teach English 9 and
 SM>have 61 freshmen in my three classes.  Our entire school is focusing on
 SM>the US elections for the next weeks.  Could we share information with
 SM>your classes about how our countries elections work?
 SM>    I am also excited about your survey and think we could have lots of
 SM>fun with this idea.  Perhaps we could print our comparisons in the
 SM>school newspaper.
 SM>    So let me know what you think!!  I am anxious to get started on 
 SM>this
 SM>project. 
 SM> 
 SM>Connie, it sounds like we can work together. I (Scott) will be working 
 SM>with our computer teacher on this. His name is Eldon Wyant. In the 
 SM>future, please send your messages to him and me. 
 SM> 
 SM>Here is what we have in mind. We're new to BBS's so there may be some 
 SM>problems. 
 SM> 
 SM>Could you send us a class list of all of your kids, and then we can 
 SM>match your students up with ous. We will then begin by having our kids 
 SM>send a letter to one of your students. The letter will contain the 
 SM>following things: a) Basic getting to know you chit chat
 SM>b) A individualized wreport about how Canadian elections work
 SM>c) A survey asking about important issues, inclusding your elections
 SM>Our kids are very knowledgeable about your elections because they watch 
 SM>t.v. on your major networks. We could really focus on the issues.
 SM>
If you like you can use channel 0 for this activity.  A short term 2 or 3  
class activity with a specific goal. 



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