Global Meltdown SeriesThis program has no available dates/times and can not be requested.
Content Provider Global Education Motivators
Contact Information Sabrina Cusimano
cusimano@chc.edu
9601 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118
United States
Phone: (215) 248-1150
Fax: (215) 248-7056
Program Type Program Series
This is a three part series. You may request all three parts or any one individual part. Please note preference is given to schools who sign up for the full series.
Target Audience Education: Grade(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons
Primary Disciplines Sciences, Social Studies/History
Secondary Disciplines Industrial Technology, International, Service Learning, Video Conferencing Presentation Skills
Program Description A three part series designed to inform and educate students about the serious impacts of climate change, highlighting the interdependence of the crisis.
The series takes a look at climate change and its resulting global impact by delving into three different topic areas. The keynote speaker of each program will discuss topic concerns helping students develop a better understanding of what is wrong and encouraging them to find solutions to the problem.
Program Format 1. Moderator will introduce each of the sites, and the guest speaker.
2. Each site will give a brief (30 second) greeting from their school.
3. Guest speaker will give a 20-25 minute presentation on the topic. Presentation may include a slide show or video clip.
4. Moderator will recognize each site in turn for a question and answer portion.
5. Students can discuss ways to act on the topic
Objectives Students will:
Learn about the issue of climate change
Get an expert's view on specific issues
Interact with other students on these issues
Learn ways that climate change impacts their own future
National Standards to which this program aligns NS.5-8.6 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES
NS.9-12.6 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES
Program Length Each part is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Date/Time Notes This three part series is offered each spring semester, running February-April.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees Interactive Cost: $300.00
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Program Fee Notes The fee is $300 for the series, individual programs are $150 each.
Cancellation Policy GEM does not charge for program canceled due to natural causes.
Is video taping allowed? Yes
Video Taping Notes A copy of recorded program must be submitted to GEM via CDRom or DVD.
The Provider broadcasts over ISDN
Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K
Maximum Broadcast Speed: 384 K
IP
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