| Content Provider | Denver Museum of Nature & Science | |
| Contact Information | Gianna Sullivan Mark.Widdifield@DMNS.org 2001 Colorado Blvd. Box #2 Denver, CO 80205 United States Phone: (303) 370-6097 Fax: (303) 370-6006 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | Recommended maximum 30 students per class | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | No minimum | |
| Primary Disciplines | Health/Physical Education, Literacy, Sciences | |
| Program Description | Explore lung anatomy as you observe a sheep lung dissection which takes a close look at concepts behind how our lungs work and what it does for us and the respiratory system. Participate in activities and observe experiments to learn how the respiratory system works. Discuss the effects of smoking. | |
| Program Format | Program begins with a welcome and introduction by a Denver Museum of Nature & Science professional educator. Program topic will be introduced with a question or activity. Investigate the Respiratory System while participating in activities. Predict & record in a student journal. Observe a sheep lung dissection. Time will be allowed during program for questions. | |
| Objectives | The participants will be able to... *Explore the different functions and parts of the respiratory system *Identify the structure of the respiratory system as well as the structures of the individual parts *Explain why the body needs the respiratory system to survive. | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | All programs are aligned with the National Education Standards. | |
| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns | NHES 1,2,7; Science 1,3; Literacy 1–5 | |
| Program Length | 45minutes, can be adjusted to accomedate class schedules | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Date/Time Notes | This program is available by request. | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $0.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $0.00 What's this? Point to Point Cost: $0.00 Point to Point Cost with Premium Service: $0.00 What's this? By Request Cost: $0.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $0.00 What's this? | |
| Program Fee Notes | Limited 100% scholarship funds available on a first come first serve basis. Sponsored by The Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust. Regular cost = $120/session, $100 additional session on same connection. | |
| Cancellation Policy | Cancellations with less than two weeks’ notice will be charged a $50 fee, except in the case of severe weather. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | Must have IP based Video Conference equipment. Must test connection minimum 2 weeks prior. Receiving sites must dial into DMNS. |
