Cheryl Lewis

Lewis' "Bird Talk Web Guide" is a student-created Web site where students identified more than 20 different species of birds and applied their research in assessing the local status and health of those birds. During their research, students work in groups to document the birds' characteristics, behavior, and environment by using local experts and media, give presentations on their findings, and post the results on a class Web site. The project is unique in that it allows students to blend the disciplines of writing, research, science, and Web design as they share their findings with a worldwide network of students.