1) GREAT EXPLORERS
for students in grades 5-12
What kinds of people choose a life of exploration, adventure, and even danger, and where would we be without them? Meet these modern day discoverers and explorers
(who have traveled to the far parts of the Earth, far parts of Science, and out into Space) and determine their impact on our world.
This videoconference series will provide a window with special emphasis on not just what is known about our world and the Universe but how it has come to be known.
This approach reveals the very personal means by which researchers ask questions of the world and empower themselves to create a pathway to an answer.
• Wed. October 6 - “Mummy Autopsy/Reading the Bones: Skeletons and Mummies of the Past” with Dr. Tiffiny Tung, Anthropologist at Vanderbilt University
• Thurs. October 7 - “Nanotechnology” with Dr. James Crowe, Vanderbilt Medical Center infectious disease physician and researcher
• Wed. November 3 - “Mission to Mars” with Dr. Rick Chappell; NASA astronaut; current Vanderbilt professor
• Wed. November 17 - “Hubble Space Telescope” with Bob O’Dell; NASA; Vanderbilt professor in the Physics & Astronomy Department.
2) WINDOWS ON THE WORLD
for students in grades 4-12
Take a trip through "Windows on the World" as each presenter discusses about his/her particular country. Learn about the geographic location, the landmarks, government,
culture, homes, food, and transportation of each country. Broaden your students' views of the world and increase their international literacy they learn about different cultures.
• Wed. September 22 - “Kenya” with Stacey Irwin, world traveler and award-winning photographer
• Wed. September 29 - “Kurdistan/Iraq” with Charmaine Jamieson, works with the Nashville Kurdish Community
• Wed. October 13 - “Hispanic Heritages (in Mexico, Central America, South America, Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rica)” with Renata Soto of Conexion Americas
• Thurs. November 18 – “Egypt” with Sherif Barsoum of Vanderbilt University International Student and Scholar Services
3) CAREER CONVERSATIONS
for students in grades 7-12
Career Conversations allows students to meet with professionals in the work force and gain information vital to making informed career - related decisions. Presenters discuss career
opportunities, the requirements for the job, the daily routine of the job, and career progression within the industry.
Discussion may include: type of education needed for the career, description of a typical work day, job search strategies, and what they consider the best and worst aspects of
the profession. Other sessions may include conducting a successful job search, moving up the career ladder, creating attention-getting cover letters, writing resumes, shining in
job interviews, dressing for success, negotiating salaries, and more.
• Tues. September 21 - “Career in Nursing” with Judy Sweeney of Vanderbilt School of Nursing
• Tues. September 28 - “Career as a Meteorologist” with Lelan Statom of News Channel 5/ CBS affiliate
• Tues. October 5 - “Career in ITS: Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst” with Bob Davis, co-owner of Transformations
• Tues. October 12 - “Career in Building: Contractor and Construction Management” with Lance McDonald of Landmark Construction
• Tues. October 19 – “Career as a Physician Assistant” with Mick Antanitis of Siloam Clinic
• Tues. November 2 - “Career in Television News Journalism” with Steve Hayslip and Amy Watson of News Channel 5/ CBS affiliate
• Tues. November 9 - “Career in Visual Arts” with Andee Rudloff of the Frist Museum
4) BOOKS AND AUTHORS
3 for students in grades K-4
2 for students in grades 7-12
Give your students an inspiring, enriching, and fun reading experience by joining us in this series in your classroom. These sessions will motivate beginning, struggling,
and reluctant readers to want to read. By hearing from these great authors and highlighting these great books, this series will enhance the experience of each book;
allow students to dig deeper into its themes and origins; learn how the author's life and times contributed to the work; and unlock the love of reading in the children you care about.
• Thurs. October 14 - “Ten Unusual Features of Lulu McDunn” with author/illustrator Kelly Pulley (grades K-4)
• Wed. October 20 – “Peace Dragon” with author/illustrator Linda Ragsdale (grades K-4)
• Thurs. October 21 - “Rendered Invisible” with author Dr. Frank Dobson (grades 7-12)
• Thurs. November 4 - “Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen” with author Susan Gregg Gilmore (grades 7-12)
• Wed. November 10 - “Herman's Journey” with illustrator, Kaaren Engel and author, Jamina Carder (grades K-4)
5) CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
for students in grades K-4
Celebrate the most “wonderful time of the year” with us by enjoying the twinkling lights on our Christmas tree; a visit with Santa; the Nutcracker story and ballet,
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy; a live theatrical performance of “Hey, You!”; and reading Miracle in a Shoe Box: A Christmas Gift of Wonder. Come savor the sights and sounds
of Christmas, and have a very Merry Christmas!
• Tues. November 30 - “Hey, You” live theatrical performance and book, “Miracle In A Shoebox” with actress and author, Estelle Condra
• Wed. December 1 - “A Visit With Santa” – with Santa Claus
• Thurs. December 2 - “Nutcracker” story and “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” with Christopher Mohnani of Dance Theatre Tennessee
6) HOT TOPICS
for students in grades 5-12
What is timely and relevant in our culture? “Hot” topics provides up-to-date information on topics that are new, sometimes confusing, or even controversial. What better way to have your
students “join in the conversation” and be actively engaged in a range of issues?
• Thurs. September 23 - “Learn About and Remember the Significance of September 11th” - Dr. James Booth, professor at Vanderbilt University,
Political Science Department
• Thurs. November 11 - “Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Served” –
Veterans who have courageously served our country
• Tues. November 16 – “Student Art Exchange (originating from India to Schools in United States”) – Linda Ragsdale, author/illustrator
See YOU soon at Vanderbilt Virtual School,
Patsy
Patsy Partin, M.Ed
Director, Virtual School
Vanderbilt University
2007 Terrace Place
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 322-6384
www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool