| Content Provider | John Svitak | |
| Contact Information | John Svitak john.sv@live.com 16643 NE 89th St. Redmond, WA 98052 United States Phone: (425) 882-1603 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | No maximum | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | No minimum | |
| Primary Disciplines | Career Education, Community Interests, Gifted & Talented, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Sciences, Standards, Technology/Information Science | |
| Program Description | Science educator Dr. John F. Svitak brings experience in physics, chemistry, and mathematics as well as effective communication skills together to help your students understand the scientific process through the lens of history. Relevant anecdotes of scientific discovery, coupled with in-depth explanation of the concepts involved, make history and science fun and engaging. | |
| Program Format | 1. Introduction 2. Story of an important scientific discovery is told. 3. Concept discovered is explained. (2 and 3 repeat) 4. Discussion about the scientific process and experimentation. 5. Question and Answer session | |
| Objectives | The participant will: -feel confident in their knowledge of scientific process and discovery -explore the role of experimentation in discovery through history -learn about significant scientific discoveries and well-known scientists -gain knowledge of each concept explained -understand scientific concepts and be able to make meaningful inferences/apply their knowledge -explore how scientific knowledge is used on a real-world basis, and the relevance of tested information to their lives -discuss concepts they feel unsure about, and review them if necessary | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | NS.5-8.1 Science as Inquiry NS.5-8.5 Science and Technology NS.5-8.6 Science in Personal and Social Perspectives NS.5-8.7 History and Nature of Science | |
| Program Length | 50 minutes | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Date/Time Notes | By request only. The presenter is on Pacific Time; please request that sessions begin at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (11 Eastern) or after. | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $75.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $70.00 What's this? View Only Cost: $55.00 View Only Cost with Premium Service: $50.00 What's this? Point to Point Cost: $75.00 Point to Point Cost with Premium Service: $70.00 What's this? By Request Cost: $75.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $70.00 What's this? | |
| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. Schools should provide at least 24 hours notice of cancellation due to time conflicts. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP Internet 2 | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | Schools should preferably dial in (otherwise we can dial the school). We use Tandberg video conferencing, although web conferencing and recorded video is also an option. |
