Grades 4-9: Big Winds, Big Waves: The Science of Hurricanes

This program begins with an explanation of the three terms used around the world to describe these destructive tropical weather systems. Using animated graphics, students will explore the life cycle of a hurricane, from its beginnings as a disorganized system of clouds and rain to the storms that can cause devastation to coastal and inland communities around the world. Significant storms will be examined along with an explanation of the naming of storms. The program concludes with an interactive hurricane tracking exercise.

Program Format
1. The program begins with an explanation of the differences between hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones.

2. Using animated graphics, students learn about the conditions necessary for the formation and sustainability of a hurricane.

3. The history of naming storms is examined.

4. Students track an imaginary hurricane along the east coast of the United States.

5. The program concludes with time for questions by the students.

Interactive Cost: $100.00

Anne Marie Millar
distancelearning@MarinersMuseum.org
www.marinersmuseum.org/distancelearning
100 Museum Drive
Newport News, VA 23606

(757) 591-7748

Grades 2-4: Meet Susanna White (Pilgrim women)

It is 1621. Susanna White is one of the brave Pilgrim women who crossed the ocean on the Mayflower. Within one year, she will live in a new land, give birth to a child, lose one husband, and marry another. She has experienced all the hardship and the promise that the new world has to offer.

In this program, your students will hear Susanna's story and interview her about her life. This program can be tailored to a variety of age groups. Younger students can focus on the Mayflower and Thanksgiving; older students can delve into more detail about life at Plymouth Plantation. All students will have the opportunity to question their guest from the past.

Program Format
The program will begin with a brief introduction by the person of the past. Then, the person of the past will open the discussion to the students, who will have prepared questions as a pre-program activity. The person of the past will answer each student’s question from her perspective.

Point to Point Cost: $75.00

Stacy Hasselbacher
stacy-h@thehistorystudio.com
www.thehistorystudio.com/
PO Box 1551
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 291-6688

Grades 11-12: The Crucible

Because all high school juniors and AP history students study The Crucible, we will present five days of performances. For more than 25 years this local professional theater company has been recognized for its excellent productions. Jerry Russell, founder and producing director of Stage West, and his talented cast are certain to bring a new perception to this American classic. Connections: language arts and reading comprehension, theater.

This program is view only and presented live from the stage of the beautiful Bass Performance Hall. (For more information: http://www.basshall.com/)

Registration for this event must be done on the Connect to Texas Website http://www.connect2texas.net/ or on the CILC Website http://www.cilc.org/

10/6/2008 through 10/10/2008
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM or 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM (Eastern Standard)

View Only Cost: $150.00


Clint Dawley
cdawley@basshall.com
330 East Fourth Street
Suite 300
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 212-4320
Fax: (817) 336-4804

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Grades 4-9: Chemistry Demonstration

The Chemistry Demonstration focuses on the phase changes of matter. Students will see several live experiments that will explore these different phase changes with the help of liquid nitrogen. Examples include crushing a can without using your hands, making ice in less than thirty seconds, and taking away a balloons' elasticity.

Program Length: 30 minutes

By Request/On Demand Cost: $75.00

Available Monday-Thursday 9:00-9:30am and from 2:00-5:00pm. Also available Friday from 9:00-9:30amAll times are Eastern Standard Time.

Chris Lawrence
clawrence@nyscience.org
http://www.nyscience.org/
47-01 111th street

Queens, NY 11368

(718) 699-0005 ext. 319

Fax: (718) 699-1341