Back Stage with Mary Poppins **FREE to Nort2h Members**

Back Stage with Mary Poppins

Thursday, November 13, 2008
1:00 p.m.
"BackStage with Mary Poppins" will explore the creation of this magical Disney musical with Thomas Schumacher (producer), Cameron Mackintosh (co-creator and producer), Richard Sherman (original music and lyrics), George Stiles (new songs and additional music), Anthony Drewe (new songs and additional lyrics), David Caddick (music supervisor), Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins) and Gavin Lee (Bert).
“BackStage with” is a joint educational and programming initiative of Playhouse Square and ideastream®, and is hosted by Scott Simon of NPR’s Weekend Edition.

To Register:
Call John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or email john.ramicone@ideastream.org. by November 10th.

Transmission Modes: NOTA and State IP Networks

A program fee of $75 will be charged to school not in the NOTA member districts. Please process a purchase order to WVIZ/PBS Distance Learning, c/o John Ramicone, 1375 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 or fax to 216-916-361.

Each participating school will receive a FREE copy of Thomas Schumacher’s book How Does the Show Go On? “An Introduction to the Theater”

Grades 2-12: November and December Specials from the Amon Carter Museum

November and December Specials from the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Texas
Monday, November 10 - 10:30 to 11:30 CST – Student Program – Art Work - $45 (Registration deadline 11/6)

(grades 4–12) Students travel behind the scenes and learn about fascinating career opportunities in an art museum. They interact with art professionals from various museum departments and make connections between the skills and knowledge needed to work in the arts and what they are learning in the core content areas of their curriculum.
Feature student program for November – Images of American Indians - $100 per site (up to 50 students) Various times, November 17, 18 and 25. This program may also be requested on your preferred date by contacting nancy.strickland@cartermuseum.org

(grades 2-8) November is National American Indian Heritage month. The Amon Carter Museum holds some of the most beautiful and important paintings, photographs, and sculpture depicting Plains Indians created by nineteenth-century artists. During this broadcast, students will use images to analyze and discuss Plains Indian culture. As well as developing an appreciation for fine art and learning more about the culture of American Indians, this program is designed to develop critical thinking and written language arts skills.
Monday, December 1 – 1:30 to 2:30 CST – Student Program – Art Work - $45

(grades 4–12) Students travel behind the scenes and learn about fascinating career opportunities in an art museum. Students dialog with participating art professionals from various departments within the museum and make connections between work in the arts and the core content areas of the curriculum.
Feature student Program for December – The Snow Show - $100 per site (up to 50 students)
This program may also be requested on your preferred date by contacting nancy.strickland@cartermuseum.org

Students investigate the scientific and mathematical intricacies of individual snowflakes while viewing and discussing how American artists have depicted the beauty and wonder of snow and ice. Students also learn to create delicate six-pointed snowflakes.
Register: Please choose Amon Carter Museum under provider at:
http://www.connect2texas.net/Connect2Texas_pages/event_search.asp
Please contact me with questions or to assist you with registration.

Grades 3 - 8: Astronomy Opportunities in November!

November Skies Tonight

November 13th

1:00-1:30 PM CST1:45-2:15 PM CST

Grades 3-8

$75.00 per site

Ever wonder what wondrous objects you can see in the night time sky in November? Join Linda Krouse as she shares star stories for some of constellations visible right now. Your students will also learn how to best to enjoy the night sky, what planets are available for us to look at, and how to use tools besides your eyes to view the night-time sky. She will teach your students how to use a simple tool of science, a star chart, to make their night time sky viewing even more exciting.

Pluto Revisited

November 14th

9:00-9:30 AM CST

9:45-10:15 AM CST10:30-11:00 AM CST

Grades 3-8

$75.00 per site

Just what is a small round thing beyond Neptune that orbits the sun and has lots of rocky neighbors? Well as of June 11, 2008, they have a new name: a "Plutoid". So much has happened to Pluto over the past few years! Learn more about the decision to name Pluto a dwarf planet and from Linda Krouse, Director of the Noble Planetarium at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. During this presentation your students will learn about other dwarf planets in our solar system and and what may happen to Pluto in the future. Registration deadline: November 7, 2008.

These programs are FREE for Texas schools that are Title IID Cooperative members and/or RUS grant sites in Region 11. Click here to see if your district participates. SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER ASAP!

Grades K-12: The Christmas Tree Ship

The Christmas Tree Ship series is right around the corner and already filling fast. Can’t you just hear the jing, jing, jingling? The award winning Christmas Tree Ship series is being offered this November 17th – 21st and December 1st – 19th for students of all ages. All programs feature the art of storytelling through the context of Great Lakes Maritime history and align with National and State Language Arts standards. Age appropriate sessions are available for students in k-12 grades.

· Christmas Tree Ship Series: Story Time (K – 3) – In this program for little ears, listen to the reading of Jeanette Winter’s book, “The Christmas Tree Ship.” Participants then make a storytelling ornament that helps them share Great Lakes maritime history with friends and family. Ornaments for each participant are included in this program.

· Christmas Tree Ship Series: The Art of Storytelling (4 – 8) – Hear the story of the famous “Christmas Tree Ship” through song in this program by singer, songwriter, and storyteller, Lee Murdock. Participants them become the storyteller through a windowpane storyboard of their own.

· Christmas Tree Ship Series: Creative Writing With a Historic Perspective (9 – 12) – Step back in history to write a story of your won about this historical maritime event, the “Christmas Tree Ship.” Use the resources provided by author Rochelle Pennington who has written two books about the famous Christmas Tree Ship. Creative writing is easy and fun with Rochelle’s tips and guidelines!

Many have booked time and again over the last 5 years and each year the program has booked to capacity. For those of you that haven’t booked a program in the past we invite you to join us at the 2007-08 pricing of only $95.00 per session. Ornament kits for each student are included in the $95.00 pricing and are mailed directly to you. To accommodate the increasingly large numbers of bookings we’ve added additional sessions this year. Programs are filled on a first come, first serve basis, so please book your session today by contacting Gaye-Lynn Clyde by email at clyde@mpm.edu, or by calling, 414-278-6146.

Thank you for your continued support of our Passport Distance Learning Series programs!

MPM Distance Learning and Education Department

Grade 5: Sound: Here, There & Everywhere!

November 5
Sound: Here, There, & Everywhere!
Offered twice, 10:00 - 10:50 and 1:00 - 1:50Subject area: Physical Science Grade level: 5

Description: How does sound travel from the explosion of a cannon to our ears? Why is it that different strings on a guitar produce sounds higher and lower in pitch? In this session students will observe several experiments demonstrating the properties of sound and make their own observations concerning the transmission, reflection, and absorption of sound as well as how changing the rate of vibration can vary the pitch of a sound.

1. Questions? Contact Bob Stricker at bob@soita.org or 937-746-6333 .

2. Cost: each session is $50.

3. Click here for the Registration Form.

4. For more information and listing of Ohio Academic Content Standards, click here.

Grades 6-8:Math 4 Me - I Want 2 Paint my Room

Program Flyer: Math 4 Me - I Want 2 Paint My Room
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Audra May
amay@sckesc.org
13939 Diagonal Road
Clearwater, KS 67026
United States
Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 135
Fax: (620) 584-3307

Grades: 6-8

Students will investigate possible ideas for making money; discussing expenses vs. income, overhead, creating and balancing a budget, advertising, and customer relations. The participant will:-review math fundamentals-investigate income producing activities-compare income/expenses-discuss overhead, budgets, advertising ideas

30 Minutes in length

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Interactive Cost: $125.00Point to Point Cost: $125.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $125.00 Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more! Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge Please send a PO to:The Service Center at Clearwater13939 Diagonal RoadClearwater, KS 67026PO must be received prior to connection date. (If cancellation occurs due to weather, etc., site will not be penalized to reschedule.)

Grades 6-8: Math 4 Me - I Want 2 Make Some Money

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CILC
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Audra May

amay@sckesc.org

13939 Diagonal Road

Clearwater, KS 67026

United States

Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 135

Fax: (620) 584-3307

Grades: 6-8

Students will investigate possible ideas for making money; discussing expenses vs. income, overhead, creating and balancing a budget, advertising, and customer relations.
The participant will:-review math fundamentals-investigate income producing activities-compare income/expenses-discuss overhead, budgets, advertising ideas

30 Minutes in length

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Interactive Cost: $125.00Point to Point Cost: $125.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $125.00
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Please send a PO to:The Service Center at Clearwater13939 Diagonal RoadClearwater, KS 67026PO must be received prior to connection date. (If cancellation occurs due to weather, etc., site will not be penalized to reschedule.)

Grades 3-5: Math 4 Me - I Want 2 Make Cookies

Program Flyer: Math 4 Me - I Want 2 Make Cookies
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CILC
http://www.cilc.org/program_provider_detail.aspx?id=227
Audra May

amay@sckesc.org

13939 Diagonal Road

Clearwater, KS 67026

United States

Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 135Fax: (620) 584-3307

Grades: 3-5

Students will count, add, subtract, divide, plan, measure, calculate cost, discuss ratios and proportion, and use other elementary math concepts to solve real-life math problems.
The participant will:- discuss estimation- determine cost- multiply- plan- measure- discuss ratio and proportion

30 Minutes in length

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Interactive Cost: $125.00Point to Point Cost: $125.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $125.00
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Please send a PO to:The Service Center at Clearwater13939 Diagonal RoadClearwater, KS 67026PO must be received prior to connection date. (If cancellation occurs due to weather, etc., site will not be penalized to reschedule.)

Grades 3-5:Math 4 Me - I Want 2 Buy a Puppy

Program Flyer: Math 4 Me - I Want 2 Buy a Puppy
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CILC
http://www.cilc.org/program_provider_detail.aspx?id=227
Audra May

amay@sckesc.org

13939 Diagonal Road

Clearwater, KS 67026

United States

Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 135

Fax: (620) 584-3307
Grades: 3-5

Students will count, add, subtract, divide, plan, measure, layout, pattern, measure, save money, and use other elementary math concepts to solve real-life math problems.
The participant will:- explore various strategies for saving money- discuss estimation- determine cost/value- multiply weekly expenses- investigate other factors in dog ownership

30 Minutes in length

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Interactive Cost: $125.00Point to Point Cost: $125.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $125.00
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Please send a PO to:The Service Center at Clearwater13939 Diagonal RoadClearwater, KS 67026PO must be received prior to connection date. (If cancellation occurs due to weather, etc., site will not be penalized to reschedule.)

Grades 3-5: Math 4 Me - I Want 2 Build a Tree House

Program Flyer: Math 4 Me - I Want 2 Build a Tree House
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http://www.cilc.org/program_provider_detail.aspx?id=227
Audra May

amay@sckesc.org

13939 Diagonal Road

Clearwater, KS 67026

United States

Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 135

Fax: (620) 584-3307

Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5

Mathematics, Problem Solving

Students will count, add, subtract, divide, plan, measure, calculate cost, discuss ratios and proportion, and use other elementary math concepts to solve real-life math problems.

The participant will:- discuss estimation- determine cost- multiply- plan- measure- use layout and design skills

30 Minutes in length

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Interactive Cost: $125.00Point to Point Cost: $125.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $125.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

Please send a PO to:The Service Center at Clearwater13939 Diagonal RoadClearwater, KS 67026PO must be received prior to connection date. (If cancellation occurs due to weather, etc., site will not be penalized to reschedule.)

We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be changed to sites that cancel with less than 48 hours notice.
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Grades 6-8: Math 4 Me - I Want 2 Build a Fort

Program Flyer: Math 4 Me - I Want 2 Build a Fort
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http://www.cilc.org/program_provider_detail.aspx?id=227

Audra May

amay@sckesc.org

13939 Diagonal Road

Clearwater, KS 67026

United States

Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 135

Fax: (620) 584-3307

Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8

Students will work with measurements, scale, and patterns. They will use geometry basics to layout a cardboard fort. Program can be customized for all settings. Forts can also be used as geography reinforcements for history.

The participant will:-Review fundamental math measurement-Calculate area-Calculate patterns-Utilize geometric concepts-Determine area

30 minutes in length

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Interactive Cost: $125.00Point to Point Cost: $125.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $125.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

Please send a PO to: The Service Center at Clearwater13939 Diagonal RoadClearwater, KS 67026PO must be received prior to connection date. (If cancellation occurs due to weather, etc., site will not be penalized to reschedule.)

We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites that cancel with less than 48 hours notice.
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Grades K-12: Celebrate Chinese Myths & Legends - The Monkey King 3

CILC

Program Flyer: Celebrate Chinese Myths & Legends - The Monkey King 3
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Audra May

amay@sckesc.org

13939 Diagonal Road

Clearwater, KS 67026

United States

Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 135

Fax: (620) 584-3307

Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons

"Journey to the West", one of the most popular Chinese classic works, will be introduced ant the story, "Monkey King Hit Lady White Bone Thrice" will be told. The presentation explains the Buddhist culture from the story, including the Ten Commandments in Buddhism. The program concludes with students playing the Chinese version of "scissors, rock, paper" and a second participatory activity.

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

This program is by request with a minimum of 2 weeks notice. Available times are 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m., CST.

Interactive Cost: $125.00Point to Point Cost: $125.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $125.00
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PO must be received prior to connection date. (If cancellation occurs due to weather, etc..., site will not be penalized to reschedule.)Please send PO to:The Service Center at ClearwaterUSD 628 - South Central KS Education Service Center13939 Diagonal RoadClearwater, KS 67026

We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.

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Grades K-12:Celebrate Chinese Myths & Legends - Creation Myth 2

Celebrate Chinese Myths & Legends - Creation Myth 2

CILC

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Audra May; Debbie Ives

amay@sckesc.org;

dives@sckesc.org

13939 Diagonal Road

Clearwater, KS 67026

United States

Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 135

Fax: (620) 584-3307

Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons

"Why the Chinese are Yellow Skinned" Students explore the legend how "Nu Wa Makes Men". They are introduced to wedding rituals in China and learn the family names according to the myth. Students hear the famous legend, "Nu Wa Mends the Sky" and why Chinese people call themselves descendants of the dragon. The program features the influence of the myth on the modern society, Confucian culture, and relationships among people.

This program is by request with a minimum of 2 weeks notice. Available times are 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m., CST.

Interactive Cost: $125.00Point to Point Cost: $125.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $125.00
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PO must be received prior to connection date. (If cancellation occurs due to weather, etc..., site will not be penalized to reschedule.)Please send PO to:The Service Center at ClearwaterUSD 628 - South Central KS Education Service Center13939 Diagonal RoadClearwater, KS 67026

Grades 4-12:Author Visit with Barri Bumgarner

Author Visit with Barri Bumgarner
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Content Provider
Cooperating School Districts New Links to New Learning
Contact Information
Rebecca Morrison

rmorrison@csd.org

Cooperating School Districts

1460 Craig Road

St. Louis, MO 63146

United States

Phone: (314) 692-1272 Fax: (314) 872-9128

Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12+, Public Library: Library Patrons

Program Description
Columbia, Missouri author Barri Bumgarner discusses what it takes to become an author. By opening the door of communication, Ms. Bumgarner highlights the importance of writing early, as she published her first story when she was 13. She will answer any and all questions students have about what it takes to write novels, short stories, and even poetry, all the while earning a living at it. Ms. Bumgarner shares how she writes, why she writes, and any other details students want to know. She will also discuss the plots of her books, as well as that of her award-winning young adult novel Dregs.

The goal of this session is to allow students the opportunity to learn about writing as a profession, to understand it through an author’s eyes, and to explore any nuances about the profession they might have.

Program Length
1 hour

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11/14/2008
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

11/14/2008
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Two sessions available: 8:30 a.m. for 8-12th graders and 10 a.m. CST for 4-7th graders

Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $175.00

New Links to New Learning members pay $125.

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 48 hours notice.

We prefer that schools dial into us or our bridge, but if necessary, we can dial out to them. If you are making a bridge connection, we require you to validate (make a test call) with our bridge prior to the actual videoconference.
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Grades K-6:FREE Easy Steps to Story Writing (pre-recorded presentation)

FREE Easy Steps to Story Writing-pre recorded Presentation
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Content Provider
Adora Svitak

Contact Information
Adora Svitak

joyce@adorasvitak.com

16643 NE 89th ST

Redmond, WA 98052

United StatesPhone: (425) 882-1603

Eleven-year-old published author and seasoned presenter Adora Svitak teaches students about fictional story writing, getting ideas, and the basics of fiction. Students are engaged and excited in a series of fun interactive activities.

50 minutes
By Request

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Date/Time Notes
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