Grades K-4: The Nutcracker

TUESDAY, December 2- Grades K-4 - "The Nutcracker"Storytelling of the "Nutcracker"; dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy; dancemovement exercises with your students; Listen to the music from the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (from TheNutcracker Suite) by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and then listen as Ms.Angela Neubauer from Ta-Dah Dance will skillfully tell the delightfulstory of the "Nutcracker." The Sugar Plum Fairy will be here to dance afew moves of her special solo dance, and then Ms. Angela will do somemovement exercise with YOUR students.

REGISTER: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm<http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm>

Time: 9:00 and 10:00 AM (CENTRAL time zone)Format: 45-minutes formatted into 30-minute presentation and 15-20minute Q & A

Cost: $75 per siteQuestions: Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or emailchandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu <mailto:chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu>

Grades K-4: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & The Little Drummer Boy

THURSDAY, December 4
Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer and The Little Drummer Boy from Vanderbilt Virtual School

THURSDAY, December 4- Grades K-4 - Storytelling of two classic =stories by presenter, Theresa Meeker.

1) "Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer"This is the classic Christmas tale of Rudolph the Red-Nosed, Santa's ninth and lead reindeer that was shunned by the other reindeer because of his red nose. Rudolph becomes a hero when he guides Santa's sleigh through a blinding blizzard, and Christmas morning is saved for boys and girls all over the world.

2) "The Little Drummer Boy"This story is based on a popular Christmas song, with words and music by =Katherine K. Davis in 1958. It is also known as the "Carol of the =Drum".The lyrics tell the story of a poor young boy who, unable to afford a =gift for the infant Jesus, plays his drum for the newborn with his =mother Mary's approval. The baby, although a newborn, seems to =understand and smiles at the boy in gratitude.

REGISTER: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htmTime: 9:00 and 10:00 AM (CENTRAL time zone)Format: 45-minutes formatted into 30-minute presentation and 15-20 minute Q & ACost: $75 per siteQuestions: Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or email =chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu

Grades K-4: A Visit with Santa

TUESDAY, December 16- Grades K-4 - A Visit With SANTA
For children in grades K-4, Santa is videoconferencing with kindergartners and first, second, third, and fourth graders connected to the Virtual School on December 16.

Participating students are strongly encouraged to write letters to Santa and mail to the Virtual School. This venture will encourage the students to develop writing skills while celebrating the joy of childhood at Christmas.

The students will each write a letter to Santa asking questions and making requests. During the videoconference, Santa will read some of the letters from schools in the videoconference and answer the students questions. YOUR students' faces will light up, especially when Santa says their names.Vanderbilt Virtual School2007 Terrace PlaceNashville, TN 37203Santa Claus will talk about his preparations for his upcoming Christmas Eve deliveries and about his life as well as answer some of the students' questions.Check out the Virtual School website for 30 or more possible questions to ask SANTA (of course, your students can think of many more!), a recipe for Christmas cookies, and websites to use for your Christmas cards and calendars.REGISTER: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm

Time:9:00 and 10:00 AM(CENTRAL time zone)Format: 45-minutes formatted into 30-minute presentation and 15-20 minute Q & A

Cost: $75 per site

Questions: Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or email chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu

Grades 1-4: Gift Givers Storytelling

"Gift Givers" storytelling videoconference on WEDNESDAY, December 3rd for grades 1- 4

WEDNESDAY, December 3rd:"Gift Givers" is the title of the storytelling videoconference on WEDNESDAY, December 3rd at 9:00 and 10:00 (Central) with Michael Williams for grades 1- 4.

1) The first stories will be, "The Saint Nicholas You Never Knew" - =stories about legends surrounding the original Saint Nicholas and a legend from Early America.

2) Another story will be "The Woman Who Brings the Gifts" - a story =about the figure of La Bafana, the gift giver in Italy.

3) IF there is time, Michael will share a personal story about a gift he =received as a child, which is called "The Christmas Monkey".

REGISTER: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm
Time: 9:00 and 10:00 AM (CENTRAL time zone)

Format:45-minutes formatted into 30-minute presentation and 15-20 minute Q & ACost: $75 per site

Questions: Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or email chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu

Grades 10-12: Universal Declaration of Human Rights

WVIZ/PBS Special
Distance Learning Presentation

Program: The United Nations 60th Anniversary

Topic: “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”

Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Time: 9:00 – 10 a.m.

Circle your calendars for December 10th for a very worthwhile program on the United Nations. December 10th marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document penned by Eleanor Roosevelt in 1948, through the auspices of the United Nations. A group of high school students from North East Ohio has studied this document, and will be videoconferencing discussing and sharing their interpretation “live” with a group of high school students from Derry, Northern Ireland.

Transmission Modes: NOTA, eTech Ohio IP Network, Cleveland V-Stations

Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by December 5th.

A program fee of $75.00 will be charged to schools not in the NOTA member districts. Please process a purchase order to WVIZ/PBS Distance Learning, c/o John Ramicone, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 44115 and fax a copy or the p. o. number to 216-916-6361.

Grades 4 & 7: When the Conquistadors Met the Karankawa

NEW program now available from the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
First Encounters! When the ConquistadorsMet the Karankawa
Grades 4th & 7th
$80.00 per site

How did early Native Americans encounter their environment and the Spanish conquistadors in the vast landscape that would become Texas? Dr. Source, Primary Investigator, will lead students as they search for evidence from artifacts and explore stories that reveal the many meanings of "Encounters on the Land".

See the Connect2Texas calendar for available dates and times to receive this program.
If you wish to receive this program at times other than those listed contact Amalia Runnels .
This program is 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.

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

Grades K-12 Still Available for Connect2Texas

Programs still available before the December holidays from Connect2Texas providers!!!
To find out more about these programs (dates/times available, descriptions and/or register) you will have to go to the Website http://www.connect2texas.net/ . If you see a program you are interested in but the listed schedule does not work, contact the provider directly to make special arrangements.

A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas
2-5
$100 per site

A Visit to the Emergency Room
K-5
$95 per site

A Walking Tour of the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame
K-12
$100 per site

Adaptation Exploration: Owls
3-5
$140 per site

All About Matter
3-5
$140 per site

Applying Reading TEKS for 3rd Grade
3rd
$75 per site

Applying Reading TEKS for 5th Grade
5th
$75 per site

Art Teacher for the Day
4-8
$75 per site

Ask the Expert: Forensic Science
5-12
$125 per site

Bison: Back from the Brink
K-2
$125 per site

Careers in an Art Museum
6-12
$45 per site

Cultural Heritage Through Art
4-12
$75 per site

Geometric Transformations
3-8
$140 per site

Images of American Indians
2-8
$100 per site

Journey to the Past
3-8
$75 per site

Let's Talk Turkey
3-6
$55 per site

Life on the Prairie with Sarah Plain and Tall
1-7
$100 per site

Luke Visits the Operating Room
K-5
$95 per site

Mission Opossumable
1-8
$125 per site

Pumpkins!
1-5
$95 per site

Teaching Language Arts through Visual Arts
Adults
$10 per person

Texas Critters
3-6
$55 per site

The Animals of the Mitten
K-2
$140 per site

The Nutcracker - Act 1
K-8
$150 per site

Winter Constellations
3-12
$125 per site

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

Laurie Hogle
lhogle@esc11.net
Lori Hamm
lhamm@esc11.net .

Connect2Texas is a service offered by Education Service Center Region XI3001 North FreewayFort Worth, TX 76106(817) 740-3625

Grades 5-8: Christmas During the Civil War

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Tuscarawas Carroll Harrison Educational Service Center

2007-08
Michele Carlisle

michele@tchesc.org

834 East High Avenue

New Philadelphia, OH 44663

United States

Phone: (330) 308-9939 ext. 220

Fax: (330) 308-0964

Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8

A southern belle daughter of a plantation owner will meet with students to discuss holiday traditions and customs during the Civil War as well as plantation life, causes of the Civil War, and communication from and to loved ones during the Civil War. There will also be some hands-on activity, as a period specific Christmas Card can be created during the session.
This will be discussion, re-enactment for part of it and interactive question and answer as well as a hands-on activity.

45-50 minutes

Registration Deadline

All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified in your profile.
12/18/2008
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

This program has been designed for the Christmas Season, but can be adapted, AFTER DECEMBER, to incorporate basic Civil War causes if requested.

Interactive Cost: $75.00

Purchase order number and Purchase order should be addressed to:TCHESCATTN: Marilyn Roder, 834 East High Ave, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663
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Grades 2-12: Revolutionary War Soldier Life - A Soldier's Story

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Fort Mifflin on the Delaware
Lee Patrick Anderson
leeanderson@fortmifflin.us
Fort Mifflin & Hog Island Roads
Philadelphia, PA 19153
United States
Phone: (215) 685-4168
Fax: (215) 685-4166

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

There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students at one presentation. There is a charge of $5 per student over 30.

Students and adults are taught about the lives, struggles and hardship of being a soldier in the War of Independence. The educator will explain the lifestyles of the men, women and children of the Colonial era. Where they came from, their vocations and how different people from all walks of life were thrust together to become the Continental Army in the United Colonies of the late 18th century. Their articles of clothing and equipment are shown and explained with authentic artifacts and reproductions of the era. There is also a short weapons demonstration (Flintlock Musket and Cannon) shown via DVD broadcast.

1. The program begins with a virtual tour of Fort Mifflin (about 5 minutes).2. We discuss life in the Colonies prior to the war and the essential causes of the Revolutionary War and why men joined the army.3. The group is then shown uniforms and equipment used by both sides (American, French & British.)4. Your group is then shown a Revolutionary War weapons demonstration that shows the firing of the flintlock musket and a 6 lb. cannon.5. Question and answer period.

The objectives the participant will learn are:-have a better understanding on what soldiers in wartime go through.-how much of our culture has changed over the last 200 years.-tactics of late 18th century warfare.-develop an appreciation how we live today (modern conveniences.)-engage students in discussions about the cost and impotence of our freedom and liberty.

45 minutes to 1 hour

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

This program is available throughout the year.

Interactive Cost: $115.00View Only Cost: $85.00Point to Point Cost: $115.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $115.00
Fee is for one (1) class (approximate avg. size 30 students) per class period (approximately 45 to 60 minutes) Above 30 students there is a $2 a student charge for each program.
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Grades 3-12: Civil War Soldier Life - A Soldier's Story

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Fort Mifflin on the Delaware
Lee Patrick Anderson

leeanderson@fortmifflin.us

Fort Mifflin & Hog Island Roads

Philadelphia, PA 19153

United States

Phone: (215) 685-4168

Fax: (215) 685-4166

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

Content Providers: Content Providers

There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students at one presentation. There is a charge of $5 per student over 30.
In 1861 and the call went out for men to join the Union Army there was less participation than you would think. But in the Confederate Army it was a different story all together. Both sides fought in the Civil War, but they were further apart in many other reasons besides miles and political ideology. We describe the differences of both armies and why the "War Between the States" was fought. More soldier's died in the Civil War than WW II, Korea and Viet Nam combined. There weapons were more modern than Revolutionary War, but their equipment had not changed much. We will investigate the Civil War soldier as you have never seem him before.

45 minutes to 1 hour

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Interactive Cost: $115.00Point to Point Cost: $115.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $115.00
Fee is for one (1) class (approximate avg. size 30 students) per class period (approximately 45 to 60 minutes) Above 30 students there is a $2 a student charge for each program.
We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days and equipment problems. Every effort to re-schedule will be made in the best interest of both parties. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 24 hours notice.
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