Grades K-8: April programs that still have space available

April programs that still have space available!

Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge
April 29: Turtles are Terrific 1:30-2:15 (Central)
April 30: It's a Dog's Life - Prairie Dogs 1:30-2:15 (Central)

Cook Children's Medical Center
April 25: I SPY... Outdoor Safety 11:00-12:00 (Central)
April 29: Luke Visits the Operating Room 12:00-1:00 (Central)


Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
April 24: Eggs Everywhere 9:30-10:20 or 12:30-1:20 (Central)
April 25: All About Matter 1:00-1:50 (Central)
April 25: Geometric Transformations 9:30-10:20 or 10:30-11:20 (Central)
April 30: All About Matter 1:00-1:50 or 2:00-2:50(Central)


Though space is still available the registration deadlines are approaching FAST so don't wait to register or it will be to late!

To register go to http://www.connect2texas.net/.

Connect2Texas is a service offered by Education Service Center Region XI

3001 North FreewayFort Worth, TX 76106(817) 740-3607

Grades 4-12: Race & Politics in America *FREE*


University Circle Interactive Cleveland Lesson Showcase
RACE & POLITICS IN AMERICA (Grades 4-12)

University Circle Interactive Cleveland
Contact Information
Sandy Kreisman
10831 Magnolia Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone: (216) 707-5021
Fax: (216) 791-3935
Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Curriculum Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Principal, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, K-12 Educator, Administrator, PTO
Primary Disciplines
Character Education, Community Interests, Fine Arts, Gifted & Talented, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Reading, Social Studies/History, Writing, Diversity Studies
Program Description
May 8 @ 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm – RACE & POLITICS IN AMERICA (Grades 4-12)
The following lessons will be previewed for teachers & Technology Coordinators:Cleveland Museum of Art – Race in a Four-Letter Word Western Reserve Historical Society – Campaigning: American Politics at its Best & WorstCleveland Institute of Music – Langston Hughes: A Legacy of Word & Ideas
Program Format
Introduction of University Circle Interactive Cleveland, its catalog & portal web site.Overview of topic.Lesson showcase for middle-school/high-school lessons.Video clips will be shown and teacher materials shared.
Objectives
Overall objective is for teachers and school districts to become familiar with UCIC content provider lessons and how they can support learning in Grades 4-12 social studies & humanities curriculums.
Program Length
1 hour program
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

University Circle Interactive Cleveland and its member content providers are offering a series of 6 themed lesson showcase from December, 2007 - May, 2008. Content providers include: The Western Reserve Historical Society, The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Cleveland Institute of Music, The Cleveland Museum of Natural History and The Temple Tifereth Israel.Dates are Thursdays on December 6, January 10, February 7, March 6, April 3, and May 8. Showcase times are 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm EST. Come on your own or bring a group of teachers, administrators or parents to learn about the programs we have to offer.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees

Interactive Cost: $0.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

You may sign up for one lesson showcase or the entire series.

NO CHARGE FOR THIS AWARENESS PROGRAM.
Is video taping allowed?
Yes
Video Taping Notes
Videotaping is permitted with prior approval from content provider.
The Provider broadcasts over ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 384 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIP Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider

Content Provider will send dial-in number following program registration or arrange for connections. How to Request this Program:Request this Program Now

Grades K-2: Gosling Story Time with Mrs. Goose


Gosling Story Time with Mrs. Goose: Terrific Transportation
Pre-K and K students will practice using rhyming works in songs and finger plays and listen to a rhyming story about snowmen. They also interact with Mrs. Goose by playing a memory game and reciting and acting out the nursery rhyme "Humpty Dumpty". Students also enjoy seeing and hearing their own names during the presentation.
Grades 1-2 students will practice using rhyming words in songs and finger plays and listen to a rhyming story about snowmen. They also interact with Mrs. Goose by discovering mystery words and using these words to make a book. They will conclude with a memory game and letter/word recognition practice.
Program Format

Format PreK-K1. The program begins with an introduction of Mrs. Goose, discussion of theme and Welcome song.2. Then there will be a story.3. There will be a Question and Answer time about the story.4. Next will be the theme songs and finger plays.5. Nursery Rhyme time.6. A What's Missing Game.7. closing and Goodbye song.Format Grades 1-21.The program begins with an introduction of Mrs. Goose, discussion of the theme, and Welcome song. 2. Mrs. Goose will read a story.3. There will be a question and answer time about the story.4. Theme songs and finger plays will be introduced and acted out.5. Mystery Rhyming words activity.6. What's Missing game.7. Closing summary and Good-bye song.
Objectives

PreK-grade 2The participant will:-practice rhythm, rhyme, and repetition with songs and finger plays-be able to identify and make oral rhymes-practice phonological awareness skills-identify and discuss title, author, illustrator, and illustrations-practice making predictions-respond logically to questions before, during and after listening to text-recognize some letters and words in print-sequence events according to basic story structure-use knowledge of developmentally appropriate decoding skills when reading unknown words-practice mental representation skills
National Standards to which this program aligns

Developmental/Content Area: Communication and Literacy: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.2Reading: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4Literature: 2.2Reading 1.1, 1.2, 1.4
State Standards to which this program aligns

Kansas StandardsDevelopmental/Content Area: Communication and Literacy: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.2Reading: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4Literature: 2.2Reading 1.1, 1.2, 1.4
Program Length

30 - 45 minutes in length
By Request

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Interactive Cost: $75.00
By Request/On Demand Cost: $75.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

There is a limit of 30 students per connection due to interaction with participants.
Cancellation Policy

We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 24 hours notice.

Audra May
amay@sckesc.org
13939 Diagonal Road
Clearwater, KS 67026
United States
Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 135
Fax: (620) 584-3307

Grades 6-12: Internet Safety for Students *FREE*




Internet Safety for Students


RoundTrips
Contact Information
Tim Gore
School District of Clayton#2
Mark Twain Circle
Clayton, MO 63105
United States
Phone: (314) 773-6934
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons
Primary Disciplines
Character Education, Technology/Information Science
Program Description
There is no doubt we now live in an “Internet Age.” At the click of a mouse, you can e-mail hundreds of people simultaneously, buy that long-desired vintage automobile, or create a personal profile to share with the world. With unlimited opportunities, cyberspace may well have become the new “final frontier.” How best can we explore this frontier? How can we minimize risk and maximize safety? How can we help students be secure in their Internet activities? These are important questions, and we invite you and your students to participate in this important discussion. Students will interact with representatives from the Missouri Attorney General’s office, security experts from Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet), and current Miss Missouri Lindsay Casmaer, a victim of cyber-bullying and cyber-stalking herself. Students will also have the chance to share with each other as well.Topics will include online predators, cyber-bullying, identity theft and other Internet-related issues. “This is such an important issue – it is absolutely critical for kids, parents and community members to be on the same page with regard to online safety,” said Randy Raw, Manager of Network Security at MOREnet. “The Internet is a fantastic learning tool, but like any tool, people need to understand what the risks are and how to use it safely.” Interactive videoconference space is limited so contact us early to enroll your students.Related Information:The Missouri Research Education Network (MOREnet) is presenting these student-focused programs as part of a larger menu of opportunities known as Internet Safety Night occurring on the evening of April 23, 2008. Internet Safety Night is a nationwide event that brings information and resources to students, parents and members of the community to help us all stay safer online. The goal is for communities to pull together local experts and resources — students, parents, teachers, law enforcement and community members — to begin a discussion about the importance of Internet safety. These local discussions, occurring simultaneously all around the country, then connect to the national host site in Columbia, Mo. for the featured speakers and other resources and tools that families can use to stay safe. Participants at any of the local events can see, hear, ask and answer questions in real time with participants at any of the other sites! If you’d like to learn more about this evening event occurring the same day as the above student events (April 23, 2008) and get parents, students, teachers and community members in your area involved, please surf the web to http://besafe.more.net/isn/ for more details and enrollment information.Other Viewing Options:Both the student daytime and evening community programs will also be available as view only videoconferences and will also be viewable over live video stream at http://besafe.more.net/isn/. Groups connecting in these ways are welcome to e-mail questions during the programs.
Program Format
The program will focus on the importance of Internet Safety. Students will have many opportunities to interact with the experts involved in the program as well as share ideas and ask questions of each other. You can learn more about MOREnet’s Internet Safety Night program at http://besafe.more.net/isn/. Order for the program is included below. 1. Welcome and Introduction—Student groups and experts will be introduced and welcomed to the program. 2. Presentation on Cyber-bullying and stalking—Current Miss Missouri Lindsay Casmaer will share her experiences as a victim of cyber- bullying and stalking, how it affected her life, what she was able to do about it, and what steps she encourages others to take to avoid being a victim or bully themselves. 3. Framework on Internet Safety—We’ll be joined by Chris Pickering from the Missouri Attorney General’s Office and Randy Raw, Security Director from MOREnet. They will share an overview on Internet safety as it relates to Miss Missouri’s story and introduce other topics as well for student questions, sharing, and interaction.4. Interactive Discussion—Participants will be able to ask questions of the experts joining us on any topics discussed so far and to bring up new topics dealing with Internet safety as well. If participants wish to share their own examples of dealing with an Internet safety issue, what they did, how they responded, etc., they are welcome to do so. If participants with to share success stories, examples of policy implementation, etc. they believe would be helpful for others to hear about, they are welcome to do so.5. Closing Segment--Including summary of topics discussed and final questions from students.
Objectives
1. The participant will develop a more comprehensive awareness about the importance of Internet safety and the safety threats that exist on the Internet.2. The participant will engage in a discussion with professionals and peers about what it means to help create and maintain a safer Internet environment.3. The participant will select specific steps for him/her to take to increase their own Internet safety and the safety of others.
National Standards to which this program aligns

Featured National Standards (Technology):ISTE NETS 5: Digital CitizenshipStudents understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.
State Standards to which this program aligns
This program is not linked to any specific state standards. Please refer to the national standards above.
Program Length
40 minutes
All times below are displayed in Central Daylight Time, as specified by the Content Provider. To view times in your time zone, login or create a profile.
4/23/2008
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
04/18/2008 Deadline
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4/23/2008
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
04/18/2008 Deadline
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4/23/2008
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
04/18/2008 Deadline
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
There is NO CHARGE for this program.
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellation notice should be provided no less than 24 hours prior to the program.
The Provider broadcasts over IPInternet 2
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider

To ensure the best possible connection, all enrolling schools will need to make a test call to MOREnet to test their videoconference connection at least 48 hours prior to the program. We will send you the contact information for this test call once we receive your request to enroll in the program.
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Grades K-3: You Can Make History: Trees, Trees, Trees


You Can Make History: Trees, Trees, Trees


Ohio Historical Society
Contact Information
Roger Norfleet or Matt Schullek
1982 Velma Ave.
olumbus, OH 43211
United States
Phone: (614) 298-2965
Fax: (614) 298-2963

Program Series
This program is part of a 6-part series. Each program stands on it's own, and it is not necessary to schedule all programs or to schedule the programs in any specific order.
Target Audience
Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3
Primary Disciplines
Social Studies/History
Secondary Disciplines
Sciences

Program Description
Celebrate Arbor Day with Mrs. Priscilla and Arbuckle! Students are introduced to Arbuckle, a 200-year-old turtle in this series that helps students build a foundation for an understanding of history and the effects of the passage of time and change by comparing and contrasting their lives today with that of early settlers. In Trees, Trees, Trees, students will learn how settlers used trees in their daily life and why they were so important to settlers and the continued importance of trees in modern times.

1. The program begins with a participatory song.
2. Students discuss the passage of time.
3. Students compare and contrast their own lives with that of early settlers.
4. A song pertaining to the show's specific topic is sung.
5. A craft pertaining to the show's specific topic is taught.
6. Students have ample time for questions and answers.
Objectives
- develop an understanding for the passage of time- compare and contrast their lives to the lives of early settlers - discuss the importance of trees in the lives of early settlers- emphasize the importance of trees in modern times
National Standards to which this program aligns
Presented by The National Center for History in the Schools
NSS-USH.K-4.1 LIVING AND WORKING TOGETHER IN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, NOW AND LONG AGO - Understands family life now and in the past, and family life in various places long ago Standard 1A: The student understands family life now and in the recent past; family life in various places long ago. - Understands the history of the local community and how communities in North America varied long ago Standard 2A: The student understands the history of his or her local community. Standard 2B: The student understands how communities in North America varied long ago.
NSS-USH.K-4.2 THE HISTORY OF STUDENTS' OWN STATE OR REGION - Understands the people, events, problems, and ideas that were significant in creating the history of their stateStandard 3C: The student understands the various other groups from regions throughout the world who came into the his or her own state or region over the long-ago and recent past. NSS-USH.K-4.3 THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES: DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES AND VALUES AND THE PEOPLE FROM MANY CULTURES WHO CONTRIBUTED TO ITS CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLITICAL HERITAGE - Understands the causes and nature of movements of large groups of people into and within the United States, now and long ago Standard 5A: Demonstrate understanding of the movements of large groups of people into his or her own and other states in the United States now and long ago. - Understands the folklore and other cultural contributions from various regions of the United States and how they helped to form a national heritage Standard 6A: The student understands folklore and other cultural contributions from various regions of the United States and how they help to form a national heritage.

30 - 45 minutes, depending on grade level

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Year round, on demand

Interactive Cost: $125.00

Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more! Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

The fee for Ohio schools/groups is $50; out of state schools/groups is $125. You will be invoiced upon completion of the program. Payments can be made by purchase order or check made payable to the Ohio Historical Society.
Cancellation Policy
We will not charge for programs cancelled due to inclement weather. The full fee will be charged to sites, which cancel with less than 24 hours notice.
The Provider broadcasts over IP

Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider

Schools should dial into us or contact us via a bridging agent, at an ideal connection speed of at least 384 kbps. We highly recommend you also schedule a test call with us at least 24 hrs prior to the date of your conference. Advance registrations are required and may be made by scheduling your program online at www.ohiohistory.org/dl or by contacting the Scheduling Office of The Ohio Historical Center at (614) 297-2663 or (800) 850-3245 . We ask that program reservations be made at least two weeks in advance. Other questions and issues may be addressed by calling our distance learning studio at (614) 298-2965 .
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Grades 9-12: Portion Distortion in the American Diet


Nutrition: Portion Distortion in the American Diet

COSI Columbus
Contact Information

Electronic Education
333 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
United States
Phone: (614) 228-2674 ext. 0
Fax: (614) 228-6363
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Career Education, Health/Physical Education, Sciences
Program Description
Do you think about how much food goes on your plate when you are really hungry? Dr. Jackie Buell will present some surprising information on “portion distortion” and some of the habits we allow ourselves to fall into that can cause our body weight to creep up over time. Dr. Buell is the Director of Sports Nutrition at The Ohio State University through the Department of Human Nutrition. She enjoys helping people think about their diets and sharing how people can better care for their bodies.

- Introduction of the expert- Presentation by the expert (format varies, usually about 20-30 minutes in length)- Student discussion and Q&A with the expert, in a round-robin fashion through all the schools connected
Objectives
By participating in this program, students will:- be exposed to science and technology applications in the real world- face a challenge that scientists have- explore various career paths in science and technology- learn what they want to know about science and technology fields by directing questions at experts
National Standards to which this program aligns
Specifics vary according to program. Science content standards for grades 5-8:
A. Understandings about scientific inquiry
E. Understandings about science and technology
F. Science and technology in society
G. Science as a human endeavor, and the nature of science.
Science content standards for grades 9-12:
A. Understandings about scientific inquiry
E. Understandings about science and technology
F. Science and technology in local, national, and global challenges
G. Science as a human endeavor and the nature of scientific knowledge
Program Length
60 Minutes
All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified by the Content Provider. To view times in your time zone, login or create a profile.
5/19/2008
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
05/12/2008

Interactive Cost: $145.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more! Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Cancellation Policy
We ask that anyone making a reservation please check school calendars for holidays, professional development days and testing dates. We also ask that the person making the reservation please coordinate with teachers, technical coordinators, bridges and other interested parties prior to submitting the request. COSI will retain a $25 processing fee for ALL reservations and test connections: the processing fee and test connection are included in the price of the program. If you need to cancel a reservation, you must reschedule your program two weeks prior to the show. COSI will reschedule your program or test connection one time before an additional $25 rescheduling fee is added to the price. This $25 rescheduling fee applies to both program and test connections and will be added every time a schedule change is made beyond the first reschedule. COSI understands the occasional need to reschedule programs due to changing schedules, inclement weather or technical difficulties. However, COSI begins to commit time and resources to a program the moment a reservation is received. COSI strongly recommends performing a test connection at least 2 days prior to the event. The school has the right to cancel any program the day of the test if a successful connection cannot be made and COSI will refund all but the $25 processing fee. If a school declines the test connection, or reschedules the program or test connection within the two-week period, COSI reserves the right to charge the full dollar amount for the program.
The Provider broadcasts over

ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 512 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider

We require schools connecting ISDN to dial into us. However, we can dial out to the ISDN schools and reverse line charges if special arrangements are made. We strongly recommend a connection speed of 384 or higher.
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