Grades K-6: Constitution Day Programs with the Muskingum Valley ESC

It’s really hard to believe it is that time of year again! As teachers and students start back to school, please remind them to schedule their distance learning programs for Constitution Day (September 17th) as soon as possible. Our schedule fills very quickly! Reservations are made on a first come first serve basis. Please forward the following information to your teachers, and contact me to secure your spots. If you have any questions, please call or email me for assistance!

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Citizenship: It's Your Right! (available upon request) GREAT addition to “Constitution Day” activities! This distance learning event looks at many different aspects of citizenship. Students will explore the rights and responsibilities of citizens, the branches of the United States government, and patriotism.
Grades 3-6
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Patriotism! (available upon request) GREAT addition to “Constitution Day” activities! This distance learning event looks at different aspects of citizenship traits including honesty, self-assurance, respecting the rights and responsibilities of others, persistence, patriotism, and obeying laws. An important social studies lesson for elementary age students.

Grades K-2
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Leslie Charles
Distance Learning Manager

Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center
205 North 7th Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
740.452.4518 ext 133
lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us
www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/

Grade 3-12: Eli Lilly and Company Distance Learning Programs

Eli Lilly and Company offers a variety of interactive distance learning experiences for K-12 students and organizations across the nation via the use of videoconferencing. Take advantage of these unique programs and learn from experts in the field of science or provide students the opportunity to explore various careers by participating in our interactive career panel discussions.

About our Distance Learning Program
Where do I find your program information as well as how to enroll?
• To view current program information or to enroll in a program, please visit the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration (CILC) website at www.cilc.org (Location: Education Content > Content Provider Programs). All programs are scheduled and viewed through the Ameritech Advanced Video System (AAVS) Network. Participating sites outside of this network may also view programs.
Are there costs to your program?
• No, there is no program fee. However participating sites are responsible for their own line charges to connect.
Are your programs aligned with the educational standards?
• Yes - National and Indiana State Standards have been applied to Lilly’s distance learning programs. For a more detailed description of our programs, or a list of standards, please refer to the CILC website.

Offerings designed to assist your students in career planning as well as learning more about the field of science.

Grade 3-6: Seeds on the Go

Students will examine how the seeds have adapted to use different methods of dispersal to get to a new sprouting spot. Students will discover ways to categorize seeds' appearances by looking at a variety of seeds from home or previously collected outside. We will connect those physical characteristics with the way those seeds disperse. We will examine "close-up" special features of certain dispersal methods. Finally after the videoconference, students will design their own seed considering the method of dispersal they have chosen and the adaptations we have discovered.

Program Format

1. Students will relate what they found during their exploration of the different seeds.

2. Based on their findings, we will start to discover the relationship of the appearance to the seed's method of dispersal.

3. I will have examples of common wild plants' seeds to examine up-close.

4. The students will hypothesize what dispersal method the seed uses and why.

5. If time allows, we will play a quiz game.

6. Students are welcome to ask questions during or after the presentation.

Participants will:

-To sort and classify seeds by external characteristics.

-Explain how the features of seeds help the plants survive.

-Ask questions and identify some needs of plants and their seeds, and explore possible answers to these questions and ways of meeting these needs (predict how a seed might travel/ disperse based on its appearance)

-Describe ways in which plants and animals depend on each other

-Use appropriate vocabulary to describe their investigations, explorations and observations

Cost: $125

Karin Davidson-Taylor

kdavidsontaylor@rbg.ca

Royal Botanical Gardens

680 Plains Road West

Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7T 4H4

www.rbg.ca/pages/evirtualfieldtrips.html

Grade 1-2: Cyber Chase-The Chase is On!

Students will solve narrative based math and logic problems based on plots and characters of the popular PBS show Cyber Chase.

Learning objectives
Students will be able to:
- Apply math, logic and reasoning skills to solve problems.
- Combine mathematical thinking with narrative roleplay.
- Interact with a museum exhibit to explore math concepts.
- Apply and use critical thinking skills.

Interactive Cost: $100.00

LCDLC Scheduled cost: $85.00

Grade 7-12: Adventures in Medicine & Science (AIMS): Dental Health: Disease & Injury; Prevention & Treatment

An introduction for students to dental anatomy, including teeth, gum, and associated vessels, nerves and musculature. The presenter will progress to a discussion of common disease processes and injury, followed by a detailed look at preventive measures and today's latest treatment modalities.

AIMS Distance Learning programs offer students around the world the opportunity to participate in professionally facilitated programs in anatomy and science.

The participant will:

- interact with a healthcare professional

- list anatomy of the mouth- compare preventative dental health measures

11/14/2007 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM or 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

4/16/2008 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM or 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $175.00

Grade 3-6: Wetland Ways

How would you describe a wetland? There is more than meets the eye! Why is it called a nursery? Why is it known as one of the most production ecosystems? We'll examine some water-loving plants typically found in wetlands to better understand how a wetland works. Why are plants so critical to a wetland? We'll use everyday objects to discover the important functions of a wetland for wildlife and humans. What can we do to care for it?

Program Format:

1. We begin by students suggesting what they think a wetland is.
2. We'll examine some pictures/models of 4 types of wetlands and discuss their characteristics while examining representative plants.
3. We'll use common household objects as metaphors to investigate for natural functions of wetlands.
4. We'll make simple predictions and inferences based on a wetland model.
5. We'll discuss how wetlands are important to wildlife and us and suggest ways that we can help restore and maintain this ecosystem.
6. We'll conclude with a question and answer session.

Participants will:

* explore and describe characteristics of wetlands.
* examine representative plants and discover their connection to wildlife.
* discover the functions of a wetland.
* demonstrate their understanding of the importance of wetlands to wildlife and humans.

Karin Davidson-Taylor
kdavidsontaylor@rbg.ca
Royal Botanical Gardens
680 Plains Road West
Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7T 4H4
www.rbg.ca/pages/evirtualfieldtrips.html