Introduction

Task

Process

Evaluation

Conclusion

Instructor Notes

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         Process 

Step 1:Research the different possible school environments by:

• Internet sources (use the ones provided below or use search engines such as Google, Yahoo, and Dogpile)
• Library
• Interviewing students, teachers, and parents
• Spend a day in a different learning environment 

**Here are some links to help you get started**

Home School:

http://www.nhen.org

http://home-educate.com

http://learninfreedom.org

http://www.nheri.org

http://homeschool.crosswalk.com

http://www.homeschoolzone.com

Private School:

http://www.firstthings.com/ftissues/ft9904/smith.html

http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/surveylist.asp

http://privateschool.about.com/cs/choosingschools1

http://www.npsag.com

http://iiswinprd01.petersons.com/pschools

Public School:

http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/index.asp

http://www.ed.gov/index.jsp

http://www.nces.ed.gov/pubs2001/overview

http://www.pitsco.com/resources/resframe.htm

Miscelaneous Links:
These links are school matching links.  You can put in a school's name and find various statistics and facts about that school. You may find these links beneficial and you may not. 

http://www.schoolmatch.com

http://www.homefair.com/sr_home.html
 

Step 2:Based on your research make a 5 to 10 minute powerpoint presentation.  Include the different education qualities, benefits, costs, activities, and community involvement between the different types of schooling.  You are encouraged to go beyond what is asked for.  If you think something is important, then include it.  Remember to use graphics and animation to keep the audience's attention. Also, remember to cover all three possibilities in your presentation. Create and present the powerpoint presentation.

Step 3: You will be assigned a child (Matthew, Jennifer, and Scott) by the teacher where you will have to decide which type of learning environment you will put your child in.  Use what you and your classmates have presented to support your opinion.  You will be asked to debate the different types of schooling for your child.  (I understand that not everybody will have the same opinion about each child regarding the type of schooling the majority of the group wants, but you will have to work with the majority.  Come and see me if you absolutely cannot work with your group.) 

Step 4: During the debate one person will speak at a time.  When speaking you can stay with your group, but you will have to stand.  This is so it is clear that ONE person is talking.  I will end the argument's based on how I feel the debate is going.  Also, be prepared to back up your argument with factual information from your research. 
(EVERYONE MUST PARTICIPATE)

**Based on how well you support your arguement you could earn up to 10 bonus points.**