Community Partnerships
The CMS Library worked with local historical societies to publish local documents and primary sources to create a Champlin Research Database. We have thus permanently archived local history for anyone accessing the Internet to view and use.
Closing of the Carolina Mill
Students took part in a driving tour of the Carolina Village. Students used digital cameras and video cameras to take pictures and video of the Village. Students used laptops to access the CMS Champlin Database to conduct their research. In their ELA classes, students utilized the Internet to research and write an article on the mill shut down.
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- Powerpoint presentation of the Carolina Village (Pictures taken by Eli Salsberry, 7 Orange)
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Measuring Local Water Quality
Students conducted water analysis of Meadowbrook Pond and the Wood River. Students will utilize the PASCO equipment to measure water quality of Meadowbrook and Wood River in September to compare water quality over time, and chart and analyze trends and study probably impact of environmental changes.
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Mill Village Research
Students utilized the wireless laptops to conduct research using the CMS Champlin Database. Students examined primary sources, historical documents and books written by local historical societies to gather knowledge about Village history. As part of students' ELA classes, students 'became' mill workers and wrote personal reflections in their journal about their experiences. Students utilized the wireless laptops and software to create a brochure publication showcasing their new learning.
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- Kenyon Mill - Created by Jen Ansay, Becky Pelchat, 8 Gold
- Woodvill Mill - Created by Lauren Landry and Kerynn Adams, 8 Gold.
Oral History Projects - 6th Grade Advising
Students conducted interviews with family members to collection information, and utilized video cameras and digital cameras to record oral histories. Once complete, students utilized presentation software from the laptops to create presentations and videos and presented projects to their classmates on the Library Smartboard.
Salmon Project
Students monitored the water at 5 locations along the Wood River and used the GPS equipment to identify exact location. Students then used the GLX to monitor water quality at each stage (chemical analysis of DO, P, ph, NO3, NH4, bacteria, and TSS). Students conducted surveys of macro-invertebrates and land use in the area. Students utilized the wireless laptops to look at online maps, to gather information about salmon and examined the data to determine best location for salmon release.
Simple Machines - Mill Replicas
The Chariho community is one that is strongly based on water. It is the rivers and streams in this area that attracted early settlers. The water systems provided the needed power to produce materials and products that the society needed to prosper. Understanding simple machines was very important. Using Lego Kits, students built simple machines and constructed a mill village placing the machines within the villages. Students presented their replicas to their classmates. Students answered these questions: What if these early settlers had the ability to produce electricity! How would this technology have changed their community?
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