Program Flyer: SHARKS Express
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Content Provider
Mote Marine Laboratory 2007-08
Contact Information
SeaTrek Coordinator
Request this Program Now
Content Provider
Mote Marine Laboratory 2007-08
Contact Information
SeaTrek Coordinator
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236United States
Phone: (941) 388-4441 ext. 263
Fax: (941) 388-3503
Program Type
Individual Program
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Public Library: Library Patrons
Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Public Library: Library Patrons
Primary Disciplines
Sciences
Secondary Disciplines
Technology/Information Science
Sciences
Secondary Disciplines
Technology/Information Science
Program Description
Don’t be afraid! See sharks up close and learn the truth about them! During this 30-minute program students will become immersed in the fascinating world of sharks and determine what is fact and what is myth!See our website for additional detailshttp://www.seatrek.org
Don’t be afraid! See sharks up close and learn the truth about them! During this 30-minute program students will become immersed in the fascinating world of sharks and determine what is fact and what is myth!See our website for additional detailshttp://www.seatrek.org
Program Format
In this videoconference, Mote Marine Laboratory will present a media-rich videoconference on sharks. Topics will include:• Countdown. (4 min.)• Interactive game show called Sharks: Fact or Myth (~15 min.)o Types of sharks o Shark senses and super-senses (electroreception) o Shark feeding contrasted with other behaviors o Conservation message • Question and Answer. (5 min.)
In this videoconference, Mote Marine Laboratory will present a media-rich videoconference on sharks. Topics will include:• Countdown. (4 min.)• Interactive game show called Sharks: Fact or Myth (~15 min.)o Types of sharks o Shark senses and super-senses (electroreception) o Shark feeding contrasted with other behaviors o Conservation message • Question and Answer. (5 min.)
Objectives
The students will:- learn about the behavior of sharks, types of sharks, and the anatomy and physiology of sharks (including the senses)-the popular misconceptions about sharks and why they are often misunderstood.See our website for additional detailshttp://www.seatrek.org
National Standards to which this program aligns
See our curriculum appendix for alignment to National Educational Standardshttp://www.seatrek.org/prog_sharks.html
State Standards to which this program aligns
See our curriculum appendix for alignment (to Sunshine State Standards). http://www.seatrek.org/prog_sharks.html
The students will:- learn about the behavior of sharks, types of sharks, and the anatomy and physiology of sharks (including the senses)-the popular misconceptions about sharks and why they are often misunderstood.See our website for additional detailshttp://www.seatrek.org
National Standards to which this program aligns
See our curriculum appendix for alignment to National Educational Standardshttp://www.seatrek.org/prog_sharks.html
State Standards to which this program aligns
See our curriculum appendix for alignment (to Sunshine State Standards). http://www.seatrek.org/prog_sharks.html
Program Length
30 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
30 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Customer conferences are currently scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Registration should be made with at least one week's notice.Check our VIDCON CALENDAR to see if your preferred timeslot is available at (http://www.seatrek.org/sched.html)SeaTrek Videoconference Registration Form are available at http://www.seatrek.org/sched.html.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $100.00Point to Point Cost: $100.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Science programs are $100 USD. We invoice after successful delivery of each program. Payment is due in full upon receipt of the invoice. Checks should be made out to Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc.A 1 1/2% late charge will be added thirty days after the invoice date. Non-payment will result in the denial of further registrations from your organization.See our website for additional detailswww.seatrek.org/sched.html#connect
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to your confirmed videoconference time to avoid billing.We recommend that you do a test call no later than five working days before your scheduled conference. Program fees will not be waived due to technical problems, unless reliably traced to a SeaTrek hardware malfunction.In the event we have to cancel within 24 hours of your confirmed videoconference time, we may offer a rescheduled program at no charge.The day of your conference, you may connect with us up to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to ensure the quality of your service. However, you must connect with us no later than 15 minutes after your start time to avoid cancellation and billing.See our website for additional detailswww.seatrek.org/sched.html#connect
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to your confirmed videoconference time to avoid billing.We recommend that you do a test call no later than five working days before your scheduled conference. Program fees will not be waived due to technical problems, unless reliably traced to a SeaTrek hardware malfunction.In the event we have to cancel within 24 hours of your confirmed videoconference time, we may offer a rescheduled program at no charge.The day of your conference, you may connect with us up to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to ensure the quality of your service. However, you must connect with us no later than 15 minutes after your start time to avoid cancellation and billing.See our website for additional detailswww.seatrek.org/sched.html#connect
Is video taping allowed?
No
No
Video Taping Notes
If you are planning for media coverage during the delivery of your SeaTrek program, please let us know. We always appreciate notification about press coverage of Mote Marine Laboratory events. To assist you and the press, a concise guide to SeaTrek information is also available. Also, please note that direct videotaping of SeaTrek programs is not allowed without permission.See our website for additional detailswww.seatrek.org/sched.html#connect
If you are planning for media coverage during the delivery of your SeaTrek program, please let us know. We always appreciate notification about press coverage of Mote Marine Laboratory events. To assist you and the press, a concise guide to SeaTrek information is also available. Also, please note that direct videotaping of SeaTrek programs is not allowed without permission.See our website for additional detailswww.seatrek.org/sched.html#connect
The Provider broadcasts over IP through Indiana Telecommunications Network (IHETS)IPInternet 2 Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Program recipients are responsible for connecting with our studios to receive programming. Mote Marine Laboratory recommends using IP at 384 Kbps (H.323), customers may connect to us via Internet2 Videoconferencing (H.323). Mote's dial-up numbers and testing protocols will be sent by email to the contact listed on the registration form.The day of your conference, you may connect with us up to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to ensure the quality of your service. However, you must connect with us no later than 15 minutes after your start time to avoid cancellation and billing.If you are having difficulty connecting to our studios just prior to or during your conference, you can directly reach our technician in the studio at 941-388-2904 . All other times, please call customer support at 941-388-4441 x 263.See our website for additional detailswww.seatrek.org/sched.html#connect
Program recipients are responsible for connecting with our studios to receive programming. Mote Marine Laboratory recommends using IP at 384 Kbps (H.323), customers may connect to us via Internet2 Videoconferencing (H.323). Mote's dial-up numbers and testing protocols will be sent by email to the contact listed on the registration form.The day of your conference, you may connect with us up to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to ensure the quality of your service. However, you must connect with us no later than 15 minutes after your start time to avoid cancellation and billing.If you are having difficulty connecting to our studios just prior to or during your conference, you can directly reach our technician in the studio at 941-388-2904 . All other times, please call customer support at 941-388-4441 x 263.See our website for additional detailswww.seatrek.org/sched.html#connect