Grades 4-12: Mexico

Students learn about the history and culture of Mexico and itspeople through the art of the mask. Learning activities center around thestory of the flag of Mexico & ancient Aztec culture, ancient pictographs of indigenous animalsof the New World, and the Spanish influence after the landing of Cortez. Students are also introduced to a modern holiday that ties the two cultures together--Dia de los Muertos.

Program Format

1. Students are introduced to Aztec culture through a mask from the museum collection.
2. Next, students discuss the flag of Mexico, it's symbolism, and identify the Aztec emblem in the center of the flag (founding of Mexico City-- Tenochtitlan).

3. Students begin the build the eagle mask (first stage of puppet building).

4. Students identify Mexico City on a map and travel back in time to the days of the Aztecs (just before Cortez arrived in 1519). The spiritual center, chinampas (farm life), and the warrior class are discussed through images and mask art.

5. Students build second stage of puppet.

6. Students participate in an interactive lesson to identify ancient pictographs of animals indigenous to the New World. Mask images are shown.

7. Students progress to third puppet building stage.

8. Students explore Mexico once Cortez landed on its shores by tracing his steps through maps and masks representing his travels and conquest. The blend of Aztec & Spanish cultures is highlighted.

9. Students finish the puppet.

10. Students are introduced to Dia de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday that is an example of the blended cultures of Mexico.

11. Students view a video clip of a parade during Dia de los Muertos to end the program

Interactive Cost: $145.00

BULK BOOKING DISCOUNT: Book 8 programs and the 9th is FREE.

Patty Petrey Dees
1404 Spring St., NW @ 18th
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 881-5117
Fax: (404) 873-9907

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New Programs from the Amon Carter Museum

Cowboy Close-Up: Grades 3-6
Program Description: Gather 'round the camp fire and experience the story of the American cowboy through the eyes and words of an historical reenactor. See and hear from cowboys around an authentic chuck wagon and learn about the cowboy lifestyle during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century as depicted through the photographs of Erwin E. Smith (1886–1947) and the paintings and sculpture of Frederic Remington ( 1861–1909) and Charles Russell (1864–1926). The children’s book, Cowboy with a Camera, postcards, and pencils that each participating classroom will receive are made possible by a generous grant from the Erwin E. Smith Foundation. Supporting lesson plans are available on the Carter's Web site for use in the classroom after the videoconference.

Stories and the American West: Grades 5-7

Program Description: Use art to enliven narrative writing instruction. This program focuses on the use of art as a stimulus point for students to create their own stories about the American West. Various components of the personal narrative, such as setting, character development, sequence, descriptive language, problem/solution are highlighted as students practice creating stories orally and in writing while touring the collection of American art. Teachers will receive a CD of images and creative writing activities for use in the classroom during and after the program.

Interactive Cost: $100.00


We require schools to dial our bridge, Education Service Center Region XI. We are IP to Region XI. Region XI can dial ISDN or IP. For Region XI, contact Lori Hamm at 817-740-7516 or email lhamm@esc11.net


Nancy Strickland
nancy.strickland@cartermuseum.org
3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 989-5038
Fax: (817) 989-5039

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New Programs from the Ohio Historical Society

The Ohio Historical Society would like to welcome you to the beginning of the 2008 - 2009 school year and share some updated information with you in regards to program offerings, pricing and scheduling procedures.

Thanks to the votes of teachers, coordinators and educational/technical staff like you, the Ohio Historical Society was awarded the Teacher's Choice Award for the second consecutive year for being one of the top Historical Museum/Organization Distance Learning Content Providers for the 2007 - 2008 school year by the Berrien County ISD. You may read more about the award at <http://mail.esclc.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/teacherschoice/2008.htm>.

New Programs for the 2008 - 2009 school year:
So You Know the Election
Superdelegates
Electoral Colleges
Popular vote
Democrat
Republican
Campaign
DebatesC
andidate
Caucus
Primaries

What's It All Mean?!?!?!?!
Test your knowledge of the people, policies and events from the elections of the past to the current 2008 Presidential election by scheduling So You Know The Election?

Teams of students will compete against each other as they answer questions about the election process, the history of past elections, voting requirements and responsibilities, candidates, and more. Teachers will also be given the opportunity to submit their own questions for students in our Teacher's Choice category. This is a great opportunity for teachers to test and inform their students about the concepts and events of the Presidential elections of the past and present.Show what YOU know about the election by scheduling, So You Know the Election.

A promotional video for this presentation may currently be viewed at:http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=4e6aa55594282e426bdb

Pieces of the Past
Is my Grandpa a primary source?
Is a Myspace page a primary source?
Does a primary source have to be old?

In this presentation students will receive an overview of primary sources and be able to answer those questions and more. Throughout the program students will meet curators, archivists and archaeologists at the Ohio Historical Society that will help students answer the questions, "what is a primary source," "where do we find primary sources," and "how do we interpret primary sources?" This presentation will help students understand the concept of primary sources and to prepare them for primary source questions on standardized testing.

Students should bring their own primary source to complete some of the work during this program.

History Day 101

National History Day is a program where students select a topic, based on the annual theme, and create original performances, historical papers, museum-like exhibits, documentaries or web sites. In History Day 101, History Day staff will help students understand how to start their research journey. Students will learn about selecting and narrowing a topic and participate in activities to reinforce the difference between primary and secondary sources.

Visit our website at www.ohiohistory.org/dl <http://mail.esclc.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ohiohistory.org/dl> for the most up-to-date listing of program offerings, promotional videos and information about our distance learning programming.

Effective August 18, 2008, pricing for our presentations will increase to $75 for Ohio schools/groups and $130 for out-of-state schools/groups. However, you may schedule presentations before August 18 for the 2008-2009 school year at the current cost of $50 for Ohio schools/groups and $125 for out of state schools/groups. Book early and save!

In an effort to streamline the scheduling process, we now offer the following options.
* You may use our online request form, which is available at: <http://mail.esclc.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/webforms/dlrf.aspx>.
* You may mail or fax your request to us with the following form: <http://mail.esclc.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ohiohistoryteachers.org/05/dl.pdf>.
* You may call our distance learning studio at 614.298.2965 or toll free at 1.800.640.7679. Please note this is a new phone number and differs from last year's scheduling number.

Thanks again for your participation in our programming. If you have questions or have suggestions, email us at dl@ohiohistory.org <mailto:dl@ohiohistory.org> or call us at 614.298.2965 or toll free at 1.800.640.7679.

We look forward to working with you during the upcoming school year!

MATT SCHULLEK
Video Production/Distance Learning Technical Coordinator
Ohio Historical Society
1982 Velma Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
614.298.2966
http://www.ohiohistory.org/

Visit http://mail.esclc.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ohiohistory.org/dl to view our complete catalog of distance learning presentations.