Contact Information
Jason Dennison
Jason Dennison
Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati, OH 45203
United StatesPhone: (513) 763-2315
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons
Primary Disciplines
Mathematics, Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science
Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons
Primary Disciplines
Mathematics, Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science
Program Description
*available any time after 9/1/08. The American frontier was settled largely due to the efforts of surveyors, including George Washington, who spent years measuring and mapping millions of acres. Participants will examine the tools and skills needed to perform this amazing feat and how surveying directly impacted settlement patterns.
*available any time after 9/1/08. The American frontier was settled largely due to the efforts of surveyors, including George Washington, who spent years measuring and mapping millions of acres. Participants will examine the tools and skills needed to perform this amazing feat and how surveying directly impacted settlement patterns.
Program Format
This program is still in development, but will be available by 9/1/08.
This program is still in development, but will be available by 9/1/08.
Objectives
The participant will:-explore the methods used to explore and map the Western Frontier;-examine how math and science affected the expansion of American territory;-develop a better understanding of the role of math in mapmaking.
The participant will:-explore the methods used to explore and map the Western Frontier;-examine how math and science affected the expansion of American territory;-develop a better understanding of the role of math in mapmaking.
National Standards to which this program aligns
TBD
TBD
State Standards to which this program aligns
TBD
TBD
Program Length
45-60 minutes
45-60 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
This program will be available any time after 9/1/2008.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $100.00
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
This program will be available any time after 9/1/2008.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $100.00
Point to Point Cost: $100.00
By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits.
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes
Reservations are firm only when Cincinnati Museum Center receives the full payment or purchase order. Final payment or purchase order is due fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled program date. Reservations placed within fifteen (15) days of the scheduled program date must provide a purchase order number or full payment at the time of placing a reservation. Payment should be mailed to: Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203.
Reservations are firm only when Cincinnati Museum Center receives the full payment or purchase order. Final payment or purchase order is due fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled program date. Reservations placed within fifteen (15) days of the scheduled program date must provide a purchase order number or full payment at the time of placing a reservation. Payment should be mailed to: Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203.
Cancellation Policy
Program fees are nonrefundable if canceled within 72 hours, but in the event of technical difficulties or school closings, programs may be rescheduled at no additional charge.
Program fees are nonrefundable if canceled within 72 hours, but in the event of technical difficulties or school closings, programs may be rescheduled at no additional charge.
Is video taping allowed?
No
Video Taping Notes
Videotaping is not permitted.
No
Video Taping Notes
Videotaping is not permitted.
The Provider broadcasts over ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Participants must have access to two-way audio-video conferencing (using IP or ISDN protocols) at speeds of 128 kbps or faster. Schools are responsible for any applicable line charges. We recommend a test connection for sites that have not previously connected to Cincinnati Museum Center. You should contact the Distance Learning Office at (513)763-2315 to arrange a test call.
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Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Participants must have access to two-way audio-video conferencing (using IP or ISDN protocols) at speeds of 128 kbps or faster. Schools are responsible for any applicable line charges. We recommend a test connection for sites that have not previously connected to Cincinnati Museum Center. You should contact the Distance Learning Office at (513)763-2315 to arrange a test call.
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