Grades 3-4: Kids Rock! A Look at Rocks & the Rock Cycle

January 29
Kids Rock! A Look at Rocks & the Rock Cycle

Offered at 9:15, 10:30, 1:00, and 2:15


Subject area: Science
Grade levels: 3 - 4

Want to learn some fun facts about rocks and the rock cycle? In this session students will make observations about different types of rocks, understand the process of weathering and erosion, and learn about the rock cycle. This program was offered during the first semester.

Please note: there is a limit on the number of sites per session. Registrations are on a first-come basis.







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

2. Cost: each session is $50 for SOITA Comprehensive Member Districts; $75 for all others.

3. Click here for the Registration Form.

4. For a complete listing of programs and the Ohio Academic Content Standards, click here.

5. Want to place a test call to SOITA? Dial 216.48.137.41

Grades K-12: A Visit to the Mohawk Bark House

During this program, students will experience the history and culture of the Haudenosaunee. Students will "visit" a 1790's Mohawk Bark House and learn about the basic layout and construction of the bark house. Through the use of interaction with a museum educator and artifacts students will gather an understanding of how the Hausenosaunee blended their culture with that of the Europeans.

Sarah Loveland
s.loveland@nysha.org
5798 State HWY 80
Cooperstown, NY  13326
United States
Phone: (607) 547-1414

$100
45 Minutes
By Request

Provided by New York State Historical Association and the Farmers' Museum

Grades K-2: Wonder of Birds

The 'Wonder of Birds" educational video conference is a 45 minute program that looks at the life of birds, from their habitat needs of food, water and shelter to keeping warm and finding a mate. This program was built to meet the Alberta curriculum connections for grade 1 and 2 science.

Provided by Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation

$100
45 Minutes
On Demand

Chris Dodds
chris.dodds@gov.ab.ca
PO Box 730
Slave Lake, Alberta  T0G2A0
Canada
Phone: 1 780 849-8236
Fax: 1 780 849-8239

Grade 5: Wetlands for Life

The Wetlands for Life educational video conference is an exploration of wetland ecosystems and their importance for life. The program looks at the different types of wetlands that can be found in Alberta and then concentrates in a specific wetland called Hay-Zama Lakes Wildland Park. Hay-Zama is a wetland of international significance, as it plays a huge role as a stopover site for migratory birds and is designated as a RAMSAR site. This program was created for the grade 5 ecosystem curriculum from Alberta Education.

Provided by Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation

$100
50 Minutes
On-Demand

Chris Dodds
chris.dodds@gov.ab.ca
PO Box 730
Slave Lake, Alberta  T0G2A0
Canada
Phone: 1 780 849-8236
Fax: 1 780 849-8239

Grades 6-12: We Know Why Because of a Fly

Your students will get to relive the experience of Thomas Hunt Morgan as they reveal the genetics behind the Drosophila melanogaster they observe. Watch as your students develop new crosses to show linkage, sex-linked traits, and even mutations as they learn to work as research geneticists. Please schedule at least a month in advance to ensure adequate specimens.

Liz Landis
llandis@boonshoftmuseum.org
2600 DeWeese Parkway
Dayton, OH  45414
United States
Phone: (937) 275-7431 ext. 156
Fax: (937) 275-5811

$150

45-60 Minutes

On-Demand

Grades 4-6: Rocks & Minerals

Become a Mineral detective by using concepts of luster, color, hardness etc. We will ship kits of nine different mystery minerals to your classroom and your students will use their powers of observation to figure out their names. Students will learn why rocks and minerals are important by learning about their features and uses.

Provider: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Liz Landis
llandis@boonshoftmuseum.org
2600 DeWeese Parkway
Dayton, OH  45414
United States
Phone: (937) 275-7431 ext. 156
Fax: (937) 275-5811

$150

45-60 Minutes