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__**AMONG THE HIDDEN PROJECT SHADOW CHILD IDENTIFICATION**__


 * In order to get a better idea of what it must have been like for "Shadow Children" from all over the United States to join together via the internet, each of you is going to be assigned the role of a "Shadow Child" who lives somewhere in the United States. Some of you will belong to families who are rich. Others will not be as fortunate. Some of you will have some privileges like shopping passes, others will not. Some of you will live in big cities, others will live in very rural communities. Some of you will have other siblings who are also "Shadow Children." Others will not. **

** When you receive your "Shadow Child" identity you will discover what city and state that you live in, as well as the type of house in which you are hidden. Other special information about your living situation will also be given. In addition, you will be given a link to a live EarthCam that will let you "see" what it looks like "out your window" each day. You will also be given a link to a Wikipedia site that you will use to learn more about your town/city. (Note: Wikipedia was chosen because it provides consistently formatted information with maps, statistics, etc. for all locations). ** ** You will also be choosing a "screen name" for your "Shadow Child" that will be used in all blogging activities. For security reasons, you will always use your "screen name" in your blogs. NEVER use your real name online! ** ** As soon as your teacher hands you a slip of paper that reveals your "Shadow Child" identity, click on the link below to find your child. **
 * ** Read the description of your child and where he/she lives. **
 * ** Choose an appropriate "screen name" for your child and tell it to your ** ** teacher. **


 * ** Go to the Wikipedia link and read the information about your town/city. **
 * ** Go to the EarthCam link to see what it looks like "outside the window" of **** your new home. **
 * ** Make sure that you are very knowledgeable about where you live and what your situation is because you will be required to share thisinformation with others as you get acquainted with each other in your blogs. **