Gr 1-4 African Folk Tales

Folk stories in Africa are a medium for informal education. It’s the way wisdom is passed on from the older generation to the younger generation. Among the Acholi every evening the children gather firewood to make fire. Elders and children sit around the fire and elders told Folk stories which were passed to them by their elders.

Classes will hear these traditional tales:
• The story of the lost spear
• Mr. Elephant and the Rabbit
• Monkey and the crocodile


Uganda is a land-locked country in east central Africa. The population of Uganda is 35 million people (a little lower than the population of California). Agriculture is the main industry in the country, accounting for 80% of the workforce, with coffee being its largest export. The Acholi people live in northern Uganda and number 1.5 million people. Though English is the main language in the country, the Acholi speak Acholi, a dialect of a regional African language called Luo.


Interactive Cost: $150.00


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Global Education Motivators

Sabrina Cusimano
cusimano@chc.edu
9601 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA  19118
United States
Phone: (215) 248-1150
Fax: (215) 248-7056


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Gr 4-6 What's Up With The Weather?

Students will manufacture functional weather-predicting equipment and learn how to use cloud formations and satellite data to predict weather.


Students will:
Construct basic weather predicating equipment and read the results
Read weather maps using their knowledge of the basic symbols
Gain an understand of the names and types of clouds
Create their own forecast report on weather


1. This program will begin with a discussion of weather and and introduction to weather recording equipment.
2. Students will construct their own weather recording equipment using materials shipped to the classroom.
3. Students will make predictions based on weather patterns they have learned about during the session


Interactive Cost: $150.00


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Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Lilly Knife
education@boonshoftmuseum.org
2600 DeWeese Parkway
Dayton, OH  45414
United States
Phone: (937) 275-7431 ext. 125


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Gr 4-12 Contemporary Art: The Art of Today

Art of the late 20th and early 21st centuries is vibrant, eclectic, and diverse. Contemporary artists often respond to current issues, themes, and events with which we are familiar, allowing us to view our world through new perspectives. This lesson offers an overview of where we are today in the history of art and invites students to explore, interpret, and engage with the art of their time. The lesson includes exclusive film clips of performance art pieces presented at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Our lessons are highly interactive and participatory learning experiences. Throughout each lesson, our educators engage students with thoughtful questions that stimulate critical thinking. Together with the students, they examine the ideas, cultures, and societies that influenced artists in their creative endeavors. Students are encouraged to construct their own interpretations and understandings of the artwork. All of our lessons are designed to be interactive and student-centered; our educators deeply value questions and comments from both students and teachers.

By Request Cost: $110.00

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

Lynda O'Leary
distancelearning@philamuseum.org
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia, PA 19101-7646
United States
Phone: (215) 684-7399
Fax: (215) 236-4063

FREE Music from around the World

Curious about music traditions in a specific part of the world?
The ISIS project, located at Indiana University, works with classroom teachers to design Distance/Distributive Learning programs to complement ongoing curricula and match student grade and special needs. Presenters are volunteer international students and scholars and IU faculty experts who are given preparatory DL training. Music programs for the following world regions can usually be arranged: Africa, Central Asia, East Asia, India, Latin America/Caribbean, Middle East, Russia/Eastern Europe, and Western Europe.

ISIS programs are scheduled at times convenient to teachers, class, studio schedules, and presenters, taking place primarily from October to December and mid-January through May 30. Please contact ISIS Coordinator at least 2 to 3 weeks prior to the requested presentation date (whenever possible) to make a program request in order to facilitate appropriate program planning and preparation. Due to the popular demand for this program, we must ask that you please limit the number of requests to 3 per school for this presentation.

By Request Cost: $0.00

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International Studies In Schools

Eli Konwest
isis@indiana.edu
Indiana University, 201 N. Indiana
Bloomington, IN  47408-4001
United States
Phone: (812) 856-1768
Fax: (812) 855-6271

Gr. 4-6 Martin Luther King - How Big were his words?

The struggle to change the conditions in America, and to win equal protection under the law for citizens of all races formed the backdrop of Martin Luther King’s short life. It may be hard to believe that less than 50 years ago, America had separate drinking fountains for whites and blacks and colored balconies in movie theaters. Using the book, Martin’s Big Words and spending time sharing the discussing the cultural times, students will gain an understanding of the lasting impact of Dr. Martin Luther King upon our society. His focus on reaching equality through peaceful measures brought lasting impact to the Civil Rights Movement.

Program Format:

1. This program begins with a discussion of Martin's background as a child that shaped his
future determination to overcome the inequality of rights for all.

2. Discussion of how his words were used to overcome the racism and other issues present
during his lifetime including the I Have a Dream speech.

Point to Point Cost: $75.00

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East Central Ohio Educational Service Center

Michele Carlisle
video@ecoesc.org
834 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH  44663
United States
Phone: (330) 308-9939 ext. 8220
Fax: (330) 308-0964

Gr 3-6 Language Arts/Writing: Great Beginnings....Capture your Audience!

The program will introduce your students to different techniques to begin their writing whether it is a narrative or informational writing. The program will identify different ways to begin their writing to create interest for their audience. Students will be introduced to how well known authors begin their writing. Using examples, students will create their own story-start based on the provided examples. This is a very engaging and interactive program, with active student participation.

Program format:
The program will begin by reviewing author’s purposes for writing and why a beginning is so important in any type of writing. Students will be introduced to the different techniques to use to capture their audience. Sample beginnings from well-known authors will be used to further understanding of these techniques. Students will be asked to read beginning paragraphs and identify what method the author used. A short modern fairy tale will be shared and each group of students will be asked to write a new beginning using one of the methods. Students will also use photo images to create a story start of each provided example.

Point to Point Cost: $75.00

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East Central Ohio Educational Service Center

Michele Carlisle
video@ecoesc.org
834 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH  44663
United States
Phone: (330) 308-9939 ext. 8220
Fax: (330) 308-0964

Gr 3-6 A Leaf of a Different Color

Why do leaves change color in the fall? Follow a leaf from beneath the bud in winter to a much pile the following fall. We will do a leaf rubbing to learn the different parts of a leaf and we will read “Leaf Man” by Lois Ehlert.

Program Format
1.The program begins with a discussion on seasons.
2. We do a leaf rubbing to identify the parts of a leaf.
3. We view a video on seasons.
4. The lesson is concluded by reading the story Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert.
5. Time is allotted for questions and answers.

By Request Cost: $75.00

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Camden Children's Garden

Ashley-Rose Hart
education@camdenchildrensgarden.org
3 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ  08103
United States
Phone: (856) 365-8733
Fax: (856) 365-9750 

Gr 2-4 Art in Action! Bears and Biologists

Our Art in Action series partners art and content creating cross curricular connections that bring purpose and meaning to subject matter. During this class students will be introduced to drawing fundamentals as they draw bears in their natural habitat. We will use videos of bears that were collected during a study of bears and hibernation. We will also explore how wildlife biologists use art in their day to day work and create mini-journal entries during a virtual walk through a forest looking for signs of bears.

Program Format

1. Students will participate in an art warm-up activity
2. Students will be introduced to drawing fundamentals
3. Students will discuss how wildlife biologists use art in their work
4. Students will take a virtual walk through a forest to look for and document signs of bears in a journal format.
5. Students will watch videos of bears while we practice drawing what we see.
6. Throughout the program we will discuss bear facts

Interactive Cost: $150.00

Alter Enterprise Wildlife Viewing

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Ryan Alter
ryan@alterenterprise.com
107 SOUTH EASY ST
Missoula, MT  59802
United States
Phone: (406) 550-0292

Free Gr 1-6 Frederick Douglass and the Power of Literacy

A National Park Service ranger leads students through Frederick Douglass’ life, emphasizing the importance of literacy. Pictures, many of which are unique to Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, help illustrate the story.


1. This program begins with an introduction to the ranger and the National Park Service. 
2. We then work through a slideshow depicting key events in Frederick Douglass’ education and his use of literacy to fight for justice. 
3. Time is allowed for questions and answers and may be extended upon request.


he participant will: 
- examine the importance of literacy.
- explore how slavery relied on keeping people illiterate.


By Request Cost: $0.00


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National Capital Parks-East

Padraic Benson
padraic_benson@nps.gov
1900 Anacostia Dr. SE
Washington, DC  20020
United States
Phone: (202) 426-5961

Gr 3-8 "Living Off The Land" - Buffalo Culture - Archaeology

Videoconference with a Native Blackfoot Guide in our Lodge at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site. Each program explores the Buffalo Hunting Culture of the Great Plains, adapted to suit each grade and age group. The program explores the tools and technology necessary for daily life a thousand years ago. Learn how the buffalo provided food, clothing, shelter, tools and even toys to families long ago.


The Blackfoot Guide is surrounded by items used in daily life a thousand years ago in the buffalo hunting culture of the Great Plains. The guide explains each item and through questions and answers compares life long ago to life today. There may be a Blackfoot song or Blackfoot Napi puppet used to share cultural stories and songs. There may be archaeological commentary and discussion with older groups.


The participants will:
- meet a Native Blackfoot Guide and learn a few simple Blackfoot words 
- learn about the buffalo hunting culture of the Great Plains, prior to european contact with North America
- learn about the tools and technology necessary for daily life long ago
- learn some Blackfoot cultural myths, stories or songs that grew out of the Buffalo Culture


Interactive Cost: $100.00


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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site

James Martin
james.martin@gov.ab.ca
PO Box 1977
Fort Macleod, Alberta  T0L0Z0
Canada
Phone: 403-553-2731
Fax: 403-553-3141

Gr 1-4 "Corn"ucopia - Corn and its role in American History

This program is intended to educate and enlighten students about the many roles of corn, both today and in the past. We will identify the uses of corn in modern society, to include its use as an alternative fuel source. The growth and structure of the corn plant will be explained. We will discuss the history of corn, including its origins and use by Native American peoples. In addition, students will make their very own corn shuck doll with the help of the presenter.


Interactive Cost: $125.00


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Kelly Fisk
kelly.fisk@huntsvilleal.gov
3101 Burritt Drive
Huntsville, AL  35801
United States
Phone: (256) 512-0148

Gr. K-6 Connect2Texas Winter Wonderland

Several Connect2Texas providers are offering "winter" themed programs to celebrate the holiday season. These programs will incorporate learning and some fun seasonal topics from snowflakes, winter animals to holiday traditions. All programs are available for the Winter Wonderland special discount price of $25.00 per session.  Space is limited so register soon!

Dates: Dec. 7 & 8
Times: 8:30-9:15, 9:30-10:15, 10:30-11:15, 11:30-12:15, 12:30-1:15, 1:30-2:15, 2:30-3:15, 3:30-4:15 CST
Cost: $25 per session
Register: Go to www.Connect2Texas.net

Titles/Descriptions/Target Audience: See list below

A Festive Frontier - Christmas on the early Panhandle-Plains (Grades 2-5) by Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
By the mid-1800s, Christmas traditions encompassed many of the same festivities and customs as it does today. But for the pioneers and cowboys in the desolate Panhandle of Texas, Christmas was a much simpler affair. This distance learning program will focus on the origins of several different holiday traditions, along with some unique to the Panhandle. Using historical photos, music and artifacts, we will explore Christmas in the Panhandle between 1890-1910. Students will then make a small holiday-themed craft for the home or classroom.

A Zoo Home for the Holidays (Grades K-8) by Fort Worth Zoo
Come experience a winter wonderland at the Fort Worth Zoo! Learn all about some Zoo holiday traditions, how our animals stay warm, and get "presents". Each presentation will include a live animal presentation by our Wild Wonders team!

Animals in Winter  (Grades Prek-2) by Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
In the winter, some animals migrate, some hibernate and some stay put. Learn more about what animals do to survive the winter with Becky Pound, Museum School Early Childhood Specialist. Your students will meet live animals and specimens as they learn about important life science concepts such as camouflage and adaptations.

Cool Cowhands (Grades K-6) by National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame
Look at how cowhands of the West cope with the cool breeze of winter through some of the artwork of the National Cowgirl Museum's honorees. Then with a few strokes of the pencil, create your own artful winter wonderland of the West.

Holiday Family Traditions (Grades 1-5) by Institute of Texan Cultures
Help your students gain respect and understanding for another culture by learning about their winter traditions. Join us as we view a puppet show about holiday foods. Then hear from some of our staff and volunteers as they share their holiday family traditions.

The Snow Show (Grades K-5) by Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Is it really true that no two snowflakes are alike? Investigate the intricacies of the individual flake as you view and discuss how American artists have depicted the beauty and wonder of snow and ice in paintings and photographs from the Carter's collection. Then create your own winter wonders as you learn how to cut complex six-pointed snowflakes. Snowflake instructions and demonstration provided.

Lori Hamm-NeckarDistance Learning Technician
Region Eleven Telecommunications Network (RETN)
O: (817) 740-7516 | C: (817) 291-3748 | lhamm@esc11.net

Education Service Center Region XI
3001 North Freeway | Fort Worth Texas 76106

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Gr 2-4 Give a Hoot for Owls

Owls are  important top predators that use their adaptations to survive in their ecosystem. While owls are similar to other raptors they do have many differences. Even among owls different species can vary greatly, many owls for many habitats.

The Lee Richardson Zoo's Distance Learning Studio offers a multitude of environmental programs to students all over the nation. Our programs always include 2-4 live animals. However, we are currently unable to give programs from actual exhibits around the zoo. If you would like to know which specific animals will be used in your program, please contact the Distance Learning Coordinator directly.


Program Format
1. Begins with a discussion of Birds of Prey (aka Raptors) and their various characteristics/adaptations.
2. Discussion of a nocturnal owl and identify the adaptations that the students notice or know of.
3. Discussion on a diurnal owl and the different needs between the two. Continue with adaptations of owls.
4. Discussion of a falconiforme (falcons and relatives) and discuss the differences between owls and falcons.
5. Review over information discussed in the program.


By Request Cost: $100.00


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Lee Richardson Zoo 

Whitney wbuchman@garden-city.org 312 Finnup Drive Garden City, KS  67846 United States Phone: (620) 276-1250 Fax: (620) 276-1259

Gr. 3-6 Building the Erie Canal

Using primary documents and works of art students will look back in time at the work that went into building the Erie Canal and the natural and political barriers that were over come to accomplish its construction. Students will also examine the importance of the Erie Canal for trade and transportation throughout the country.

By Request Cost: $125.00

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Albany Institute of History & Art Barbara Collins education@albanyinstitute.org Education Department 125 Washington Aveune Albany, NY  12210 United States Phone: (518) 463-4478 ext. 405 Fax: (518) 463-5506

Gr 3-5 Pole to Pole: Polar Bears to Penguins

Pole to Pole: Polar Bears to Penguins: This appealing winter season program capitalizes on children's natural curiosity by engaging them in observation and deduction of cold weather animals. Using visuals, games, and live animals, students will explore the role that specific adaptations play for an animal's survival in a cold climate. Students will learn about the adaptations of animals from polar bears to penguins as well as where some cold habitats are located throughout the world.


This program is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. This is a special seasonal program that will only be offered from November 1, 2011 through January 31, 2012.


By Request Cost: $180.00
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Ami Dobelle
distancelearning@wcs.org
Wildlife Conservation Society/ Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, NY  10460-1068
United States
Phone: (718) 741-1693
Fax: (718) 364-2225

Challenger Learning Center e-Missions

Academic year 2010-2011 is well underway and we would like you to consider how e-Missions™ can help you make this year the best yet for your students.  Please check out our growing list of e-Missions that we offer at www.e-missions.net.  Each mission scenario has its own website; complete with lesson plans, materials, and information for you. 

**NEW THIS YEAR**

WV Storm – (Middle School)

Hurricane Alert! - (Middle School)

CyberSurgeons- (High School)

At the Challenger Learning Center, one of our goals is to help teachers provide positive, productive, and engaging learning experiences for students.  Our e-Mission programs offer a wide range of options for teachers to help them meet learning objectives for the year.  Each e-Mission includes a wide range of prepared lesson plans aligned with state and national standards ready for you to deliver in your classroom. 

After completing a minimum number of lesson plans, your class ‘connects live’ with Mission Control at the Challenger Learning Center to help solve problems.  Your class will assemble into an Emergency Response Team made up of specialist groups to use their math, science and reading skills to help NASA solve problems.

In essence, this program equals the thrill of a field trip for your students without leaving the classroom.  We can connect with any classroom, anywhere with the use of a few computers, video conferencing equipment and internet access.  E-missions are ‘no bus, no fuss’ virtual field trips and they are great tools to expose your students to technology at the same time that you cover core math and science topics.

If you have not yet scheduled your e-Mission(s) for this year, now is the time!  Please complete and return the attached reservation form or register on-line at www.e-missions.net.  I look forward to flying with you and your students this year!  Kathleen

Kathleen Frank

Assistant Director

e-Missions Programs

Challenger Learning Center

Wheeling Jesuit University

316 Washington Ave.

Wheeling, WV  26003

304-243-2495 (desk)

304-780-6614 (cell)

www.e-missions.net

Gr 4-6 1900s Logging Camp: The Life of a Lumberjack (FREE 10/31-11/4: Limited Number of Classes Available)

The year is 1900, America is growing fast and timber is in high demand! Join us a at a Northern Minnesota logging camp where students take on the roles of lumberjacks and explore the lives of men who cut, hauled and floated logs downstream to the sawmills. Students will examine historical artifacts to learn how humans and technology impacted the forest.

1. Introduction of presenter as Foreman or boss of logging camp, the owner of the logging camp and the students as employees of the logging camp.
2. We then discuss the history of the logging industry before and during 1900
3. Then students are introduced to Logging Camp and the buildings at logging camp
4. Students then learn about daily life a logging camp and how each of their jobs at logging camp help the whole crew work together.
5. Concluding with how logging has changed and how logging has impacted the environment.

This program is available by request ONLY

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$120.00 for schools not in the State of Minnesota

Limited Number of FREE Classes Available for October 31st to November 4th.

Minnesota Historical Society

Margaret Nimocks
ivc@mnhs.org
345 Kellogg Blvd. West
St. Paul, MN  55102
United States
Phone: (651) 259-3412
Fax: (651) 282-2484

Gr. 5-8 Special author Discussion, Don't Feed the Bully, Fall/winter edition

It's September, and you need a book to assign for class reading. Don't Feed the Bully has been shown to be a great choice! 86% of sixth grade boys who said they don't like reading, in a recent study,* finishedDon't Feed the Bully, and called it their favorite or equal to any book they had ever read. Over 90% of all students finished the book and over 75% said it was their favorite or equal book. Plus, the topic of bullying in a novel that is funny, fun, and accessible creates a million teachable moments in each lesson.

Then after reading the book to have a discussion with the author on writing, the genre of the hard boiled detective, and bullying.

Brad Tassell's bullying presentations are known for bringing huge laughs, music, magic, and responsible information on bullying. Including, simple steps to moving the bully target, creating empathy, and taking responsibility for violence.

This program is stripped down to discussing in-depth the important topics in the book and it's concept. There will still be lots of laughs because as a 22 year veteran of the comedy stage, Brad can't help it!

Each student will be responsible for having questions ready to ask. One related to bullying and the other related to writing, authorship, literature, or the genre of the detective novel. Plus, the use of simile, metaphor, and analogy to enhance meaning and humor.

Brad will have lots of questions too.

This is a not to miss learning opportunity for incredible growth right off the school year bat.

“In a nutshell: Don't Feed the Bully is an important self-help book for pre-teens that is cleverly disguised as a hilarious, fictional novel. Don't Feed the Bully provides practical advice to children on the extremely important topic of bullying. Yet it delivers that advice in a humorous, captivating plot that makes putting the book down nearly impossible. I urge educators to adopt this as required reading for your middle-school children. Doing so would be a major step forward in takling the serious problem of bullying, which continues to lead to escalating violence in our schools.” Barnes and Noble.com reviewer, 5/12/2007 ***** 

The book will be mailed out to arrive as early as possible, the fee for the conference will be due on arrival of the books.

*2007, 2008 Discover Middle school study of sixth and seventh graders who read the book.

Program Format:

A magic trick that illustrates that reading is the only true magic.

Introduction by Brad Tassell

I will facilitate the discussion.

There will be appropriate stories used for explanation.

I will question students on their ideas on bullying and it's causes and cures, and on writing, creativity, and the use of simile, metaphor, and analogy.

This program is available by request ONLY

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By Request Cost: $200.00

Brad Tassell
llessat@aol.com
P.O.Box 1437
Bowling Green, KY  42101
United States
Phone: (812) 660-0191

Gr 2-5 Virtual Victory Garden

Community, school, and home gardening and the recent local and slow food initiatives all have roots in the Victory Garden movement of WWII. Students will play a fun and exciting game where they will discover how to grow a successful garden. During the game, students will complete activities related to the WWII Home Front, nutrition, healthy food choices, and community building. The program reinforces the values and skills that won the war, including teamwork, optimism, social action, and hard work.


Program Format
1. Introduction to the Museum (5 minutes)
2. Overview of Victory Gardening during WWII (10 minutes)
3. Play game identifying the steps to grow a successful garden (30 minutes total)


Objectives
1. Introduce the Victory Garden movement and its significance during the war and now.

2. Present a fun game that reinforces the steps to grow a successful garden.

3. Present important values and lessons from the war such as teamwork, optimism, and service.

4. Explore how to make healthy choices and establish good eating habits.

5. Encounter WWII artifacts including propaganda posters and photographs, gaining insight into history through object-based learning.


By Request Cost: $100.00


The National WWII Museum

Chrissy Gregg
virtualclassroom@nationalww2museum.org
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA  70130
United States
Phone: (504) 528-1944 ext. 351
Fax: (504) 527-6088

K -2 Hardtack’s TITANIC Adventure!

Hear the adventurous tale of Hardtack-the-Mouse as he sets sail for America aboard the R.M.S. Titanic! We’ll retrace his trip as he meets the friendly (and not-so-mouse-loving) people in first, second, and third class, all while experiencing the sights and sounds aboard the “unsinkable” ship. Then we’ll join Hardtack as he survives the ship’s sinking aboard a lifeboat and eventually makes it safely to New York City!


Program Format
1. Students will hear the story of TITANIC’S maiden voyage as experienced by Hardtack-the-Mouse.
2. Students will track the voyage from Europe to the United States in Hardtack’s photo journal.
3. Students will listen and dance to music from the period.
4. Story ends with an explanation of how Hardtack’s tale compares to the real story of TITANIC’S maiden voyage.
5. Program concludes as students make their own TITANIC postcard.


Objectives
1. The student will be able to identify the American Flag and Statue of Liberty as symbols of the United States.
2. The student will be able to locate the seven continents, Atlantic Ocean, the United States, and England, as well as the general location of New York City and Egypt.
3. The student will be able to explain that coal was used to fuel ships in the early 20th century.
4. The student will be able to describe how coal scarcity affected ships traveling in the early 20th century.
5. The student will understand that different types of people traveled aboard the R.M.S. TITANIC with different accommodations.
6. The student will understand that the TITANIC set sail in 1912 from England on its way to New York City, but ran into an iceberg and sank.
7. The student will learn that many passengers were unable to get into a lifeboat.


Interactive Cost: $125.00


The Mariners' Museum

Anne Marie Millar
distancelearning@marinersmuseum.org
100 Museum Drive
Newport News, VA  23606
United States
Phone: (757) 591-7748