Grades: K-2 Cobwebs for Christmas

Students will learn about the all-important tradition for adding a little “bling” to their Christmas trees. Cobwebs for Christmas looks at the tradition of placing tinsel on trees. The story, Cobweb Christmas by Shirley Climo will be read, and explored in this 50 minute lesson that incorporates Science, Language Arts, and Technology standards. The charming story is set in Germany, and focuses on some curious spiders paying a visit to Grandma's tree. Students will extend learning by looking at arachnids, their similarities and differences, and their needs for survival. This lesson is intended for grades K-2.

If you have classes interested, please email, call, or auto register (detailed directions for auto registration can be found on our website: http://www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/register.htm). December spaces are EXTREMLY LIMITED, spaces are filled on a first come, first serve basis. All connections are $60.00 per site.

Leslie CharlesDistance Learning Manager Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center205 North 7th StreetZanesville, Ohio 43701740.452.4518 ext 133lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.uswww.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/

Grades: K-3 The Polar Express

This is a fun, informative, and very interactive math and language connection, perfect for the holidays. The Polar Express focuses on the details of this wonderful Chris Van Allsburg story “The Polar Express”, and uses them to teach various math and language concepts. This lesson is intended for grades K-3. The activities will be modified for the grade level attending the conference. Don’t miss this “jolly” time on the mythical “Polar Express”!

If you have classes interested, please email, call, or auto register (detailed directions for auto registration can be found on our website: http://www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/register.htm). December spaces are EXTREMLY LIMITED, spaces are filled on a first come, first serve basis. All connections are $60.00 per site.

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: 5 Applying Reading TEKS

Applying Reading TEKS for 5th grade Grades: 5thParis, France is the scene for our story and through the activities and character studies, students will work on their critical thinking skills.TEKS - 5.9, 5.10, 5.11 and 5.12

Connect2Texas introduces The Grace Museum You can now find and register for programs being offered by The Grace Museum on the Connect2Texas Web site at http://www.connect2texas.net/

All programs are $75.00 per site and include materials.Contact Pam Harman, Education Programs Coordinator, at pam@thegracemuseum.org or (325) 673-4587 for more information

Grade: 3 Applying Reading TEKS

Applying Reading TEKS for 3rd grade

Grades: 3rd

Through the adventures of two special characters, students will have the opportunity to interact with the story while improving their critical thinking skills.TEKS - 3.7, 3.9, 3.10 and 3.11.

Connect2Texas introduces The Grace Museum
You can now find and register for programs being offered by The Grace Museum on the Connect2Texas Web site at http://www.connect2texas.net/ .

All programs are $75.00 per site and include materials.Contact Pam Harman, Education Programs Coordinator, at pam@thegracemuseum.org or (325) 673-4587 for more information.

Grades: 4-8 Cultural Heritage through Art

Cultural Heritage Through Art

Grades: 4th-8th

This program highlights art works for The Grace Museum's permanent collection. It will introduce students to various artistic forms including watercolor, sculpture, and photography with emphasis on Hispanic, African-American, and Native American cultures.TEKS - Art 4.1 through 4.4; Social Studies 4.2, 4.17 and 4.23.

Connect2Texas introduces The Grace Museum You can now find and register for programs being offered by The Grace Museum on the Connect2Texas Web site at http://www.connect2texas.net/

All programs are $75.00 per site and include materials.Contact Pam Harman, Education Programs Coordinator, at pam@thegracemuseum.org or (325) 673-4587 for more information.

Grades: 3-7 Journey to the Past

Journey to the Past Grades: 3rd-7th

Students take a journey back in time between the years 1900 and 1950. They will visit rooms of the period, comparing artifacts with items used today, and study changes in domestic and commercial environments as well as social influences of the time.TEKS - Social Studies 4.5, 4.9, 4.13 and 4.23.

Connect2Texas introduces The Grace Museum
You can now find and register for programs being offered by The Grace Museum on the Connect2Texas Web site at http://www.connect2texas.net/

All programs are $75.00 per site and include materials.Contact Pam Harman, Education Programs Coordinator, at pam@thegracemuseum.org or (325) 673-4587 for more information.

TeleTech Tuesday Sessions
November 13 - Thinkfinity
Visit Distance Learning @ SOITA




Registration Details
Cost for each participating school is $50 per session. Each TeleTech is an hour long. Each session is offered twice: 1:30 and 3:30



Thinkfinity: Free Standards-based resources, formerly known as MarcoPolo, Thinkfinity
contains more than 55,000 educational and literacy resources for teachers including
standards-based K-12 lesson plans, student materials, interactive tools and web sites. Sign
up for this session to see the resources you can access for free!


Contact Information
Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org
937.746.6333

Grades: 4-12 Pop Music: The Wannabeatles

Videoconference: “POP MUSIC”: The Wannabeatles”
Presenter: WannaBeatles
Date: WEDNESDAY, November 14, 2007
Target Audience: Students in grades 4 - 12
Time: 9:00 and 10:00 AM (CENTRAL time zone)
Format: 45-minute videoconference: format is a 30-minute presentation and 15-20 minute interactive Q & A with students
Cost: $75 per site
Registration: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm
Questions: Phone administrative assistant, Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or email Chandra at chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu

Before the videoconference, students should prepare advance questions to ask during the interactive question and answer period.

DESCRIPTION:

Meet The Wanna Beatles...
The WannaBeatles is a high energy group of four professional musicians with a passion for the songs of John, Paul, George, and Ringo - the Beatles. Students today have rediscovered the music of the Beatles which proves that great music will stand the test of time.The WannaBeatles consists of Grammy award winning and talented music producers, arrangers, studio players, and singers who have "Come Together" to play the music they grew up with. Ever since their first “all Beatles” gig together, it was love at the first note! Since then, the WannaBeatles have developed a following of regulars who look forward to the band's own special version of the “British Invasion.” It's happy music that spans the generations!!!

Please view the entire LESSON PLAN on “POP MUSIC”
at: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/VirtualSchool/programs/music/pop.htm

A 15-20 minute interactive question and answer session posed by students from the participating classes will follow each presentation.

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Videotaping of Virtual School videoconferences is not allowed due to legal issues such as informed consent, jurisdiction, confidentiality, standards of practice, and supervision.

REGISTER today!
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Patsy Partin, M.Ed
Director, Virtual School
Vanderbilt University
2007 Terrace Place
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 322-6384

Email: patsy.partin@vanderbilt.edu
Web: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool

Grades: 2-4 Native American Literature Selections

The John McIntire Library will present a program titled: Native Americans (grades 2-4) on Tuesday, November 8th from 10am-11am. If you have a class interested, please let me know so that I can register them for the program. The description of the session is below:
Native Americans
Grades 2-4
Three Site Limit

Cost: $60.00 per site

Description:

Students will explore various Native American literature selections throughout this program. Presenters will use aspects from the stories to extend student understanding of the material through student questioning, interactive problem solving, and hands in activities. Authors utilized for this content session include: Leigh Severson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Langston Hughes, Ransom, and others. Don’t miss the opportunity to expand your student’s knowledge of Native American culture told through literature and beautifully illustrated pictures.

Presenters: John McIntire Public Library Staff
Program correlations to Ohio Academic Content Standards are available upon request.


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/