Arctic CULTURE

Content Provider		The Toledo Zoo
Contact Information		Trish Barone and/or Linda Calcamuggio lindacal@toledozoo.org trish.barone@toledozoo.org 2 Hippo Way Toledo, OH 43614 United States Phone: (419) 385-5721 ext. 2082 Fax: (419) 389-8670
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Maximum Number of Participants		30
Minimum Number of Participants		0
Primary Disciplines		Sciences, Social Studies/History
Program Description		This program: explores the culture of Arctic peoples, especially the Inuits; touches on some of the animals that live in the Arctic and their survival adaptations; includes dvd footage of The Toledo Zoo polar bears
Program Format		1. We will compare/contrast various aspects of Inuit/our culture. 2. We will watch a dvd of The Toledo Zoo polar bears. 3. We will play a "survival game".
Objectives		Create a Venn Diagram comparing aspects of Inuit culture/our culture View a dvd of The Toledo Zoo polar bears Discuss some adaptations of polar bears Participate in a "survival game"
National Standards to which this program aligns		• NS.5-8.3 LIFE SCIENCE Understand populations and ecosystems • NS.5-8.3 LIFE SCIENCE Understand the diversity and adaptations of organisms
State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns		• SC 4.4 Understand the importance of natural resources; that the environment provides for the needs of living things • SC 4.5 Show beginning understanding of how human activities may alter the environment
Program Length		1 hr. unless otherwise requested
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Interactive Cost: $85.00 By Request Cost: $85.00
Cancellation Policy		Sites need to connect to The Toledo Zoo in a TEST call prior to the scheduled program. If no TEST call was made, the full fee will be charged to sites that cannot connect at program time. Our registration form cites all necessary TEST call information.
Is recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		Schools need to dial into The Toledo Zoo; we broadcast via IP connection, only.

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Content Provider		The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson
Contact Information		James Yasko jyasko@thehermitage.com 4580 Rachel's Lane Hermitage, TN 37076 United States Phone: (615) 889-2941 ext. 243
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult Learners, Public Library: Library Patrons
Maximum Number of Participants		For optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students
Minimum Number of Participants		No minimum
Primary Disciplines		Social Studies/History
Secondary Disciplines		Economics/Business, Leadership
Program Description		Andrew Jackson: Q&A is an interactive program of a duration of your choosing, in which students can ask questions to The Hermitage's Director of Education about Andrew Jackson and Jacksonian America.
Program Format		1. Introduction of the speaker 2. Introduction of The Hermitage 3. Time for Q&A 4. Conclusion
Objectives		The participant will: -Interact with The Hermitage's Director of Education. -Engage in a discussion about the life and legacy of one of our country's most important presidents
National Standards to which this program aligns		NSS-USH.5-12.3 U.S. History NSS-USH.5-12.4 NSS-G.K-12.6 Geography NSS-C.5-8.1 Civics NSS-C.5-8.2 NSS-C.9-12.1
Program Length		30-60 minutes
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Date/Time Notes		Note: This program is delivered via Elluminate's web-based platform. All you need is a computer with an internet connection and a projector. This is NOT delivered via IP or ISDN, and you do not need an Elluminate license to participate.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Interactive Cost: $40.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $30.00 What's this? Point to Point Cost: $40.00 Point to Point Cost with Premium Service: $30.00 What's this? By Request Cost: $40.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $30.00 What's this?
Program Fee Notes		You will be invoiced after the program has been completed.
Cancellation Policy		We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature (snow days). If a technical difficulty is encountered, we will reschedule the program at no additional cost.
Is recording allowed?		Yes
The Provider broadcasts over		IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		We use Elluminate as our webconferencing platform. All you need is a computer with an internet connection to participate in a webconference. We will send you a link with the invitation to the session room in advance of the program.

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