Grades 6-12: Internet Safety for Students *FREE*




Internet Safety for Students


RoundTrips
Contact Information
Tim Gore
School District of Clayton#2
Mark Twain Circle
Clayton, MO 63105
United States
Phone: (314) 773-6934
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons
Primary Disciplines
Character Education, Technology/Information Science
Program Description
There is no doubt we now live in an “Internet Age.” At the click of a mouse, you can e-mail hundreds of people simultaneously, buy that long-desired vintage automobile, or create a personal profile to share with the world. With unlimited opportunities, cyberspace may well have become the new “final frontier.” How best can we explore this frontier? How can we minimize risk and maximize safety? How can we help students be secure in their Internet activities? These are important questions, and we invite you and your students to participate in this important discussion. Students will interact with representatives from the Missouri Attorney General’s office, security experts from Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet), and current Miss Missouri Lindsay Casmaer, a victim of cyber-bullying and cyber-stalking herself. Students will also have the chance to share with each other as well.Topics will include online predators, cyber-bullying, identity theft and other Internet-related issues. “This is such an important issue – it is absolutely critical for kids, parents and community members to be on the same page with regard to online safety,” said Randy Raw, Manager of Network Security at MOREnet. “The Internet is a fantastic learning tool, but like any tool, people need to understand what the risks are and how to use it safely.” Interactive videoconference space is limited so contact us early to enroll your students.Related Information:The Missouri Research Education Network (MOREnet) is presenting these student-focused programs as part of a larger menu of opportunities known as Internet Safety Night occurring on the evening of April 23, 2008. Internet Safety Night is a nationwide event that brings information and resources to students, parents and members of the community to help us all stay safer online. The goal is for communities to pull together local experts and resources — students, parents, teachers, law enforcement and community members — to begin a discussion about the importance of Internet safety. These local discussions, occurring simultaneously all around the country, then connect to the national host site in Columbia, Mo. for the featured speakers and other resources and tools that families can use to stay safe. Participants at any of the local events can see, hear, ask and answer questions in real time with participants at any of the other sites! If you’d like to learn more about this evening event occurring the same day as the above student events (April 23, 2008) and get parents, students, teachers and community members in your area involved, please surf the web to http://besafe.more.net/isn/ for more details and enrollment information.Other Viewing Options:Both the student daytime and evening community programs will also be available as view only videoconferences and will also be viewable over live video stream at http://besafe.more.net/isn/. Groups connecting in these ways are welcome to e-mail questions during the programs.
Program Format
The program will focus on the importance of Internet Safety. Students will have many opportunities to interact with the experts involved in the program as well as share ideas and ask questions of each other. You can learn more about MOREnet’s Internet Safety Night program at http://besafe.more.net/isn/. Order for the program is included below. 1. Welcome and Introduction—Student groups and experts will be introduced and welcomed to the program. 2. Presentation on Cyber-bullying and stalking—Current Miss Missouri Lindsay Casmaer will share her experiences as a victim of cyber- bullying and stalking, how it affected her life, what she was able to do about it, and what steps she encourages others to take to avoid being a victim or bully themselves. 3. Framework on Internet Safety—We’ll be joined by Chris Pickering from the Missouri Attorney General’s Office and Randy Raw, Security Director from MOREnet. They will share an overview on Internet safety as it relates to Miss Missouri’s story and introduce other topics as well for student questions, sharing, and interaction.4. Interactive Discussion—Participants will be able to ask questions of the experts joining us on any topics discussed so far and to bring up new topics dealing with Internet safety as well. If participants wish to share their own examples of dealing with an Internet safety issue, what they did, how they responded, etc., they are welcome to do so. If participants with to share success stories, examples of policy implementation, etc. they believe would be helpful for others to hear about, they are welcome to do so.5. Closing Segment--Including summary of topics discussed and final questions from students.
Objectives
1. The participant will develop a more comprehensive awareness about the importance of Internet safety and the safety threats that exist on the Internet.2. The participant will engage in a discussion with professionals and peers about what it means to help create and maintain a safer Internet environment.3. The participant will select specific steps for him/her to take to increase their own Internet safety and the safety of others.
National Standards to which this program aligns

Featured National Standards (Technology):ISTE NETS 5: Digital CitizenshipStudents understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.
State Standards to which this program aligns
This program is not linked to any specific state standards. Please refer to the national standards above.
Program Length
40 minutes
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4/23/2008
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
04/18/2008 Deadline
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4/23/2008
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
04/18/2008 Deadline
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4/23/2008
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
04/18/2008 Deadline
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There is NO CHARGE for this program.
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellation notice should be provided no less than 24 hours prior to the program.
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To ensure the best possible connection, all enrolling schools will need to make a test call to MOREnet to test their videoconference connection at least 48 hours prior to the program. We will send you the contact information for this test call once we receive your request to enroll in the program.
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Grades K-3: You Can Make History: Trees, Trees, Trees


You Can Make History: Trees, Trees, Trees


Ohio Historical Society
Contact Information
Roger Norfleet or Matt Schullek
1982 Velma Ave.
olumbus, OH 43211
United States
Phone: (614) 298-2965
Fax: (614) 298-2963

Program Series
This program is part of a 6-part series. Each program stands on it's own, and it is not necessary to schedule all programs or to schedule the programs in any specific order.
Target Audience
Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3
Primary Disciplines
Social Studies/History
Secondary Disciplines
Sciences

Program Description
Celebrate Arbor Day with Mrs. Priscilla and Arbuckle! Students are introduced to Arbuckle, a 200-year-old turtle in this series that helps students build a foundation for an understanding of history and the effects of the passage of time and change by comparing and contrasting their lives today with that of early settlers. In Trees, Trees, Trees, students will learn how settlers used trees in their daily life and why they were so important to settlers and the continued importance of trees in modern times.

1. The program begins with a participatory song.
2. Students discuss the passage of time.
3. Students compare and contrast their own lives with that of early settlers.
4. A song pertaining to the show's specific topic is sung.
5. A craft pertaining to the show's specific topic is taught.
6. Students have ample time for questions and answers.
Objectives
- develop an understanding for the passage of time- compare and contrast their lives to the lives of early settlers - discuss the importance of trees in the lives of early settlers- emphasize the importance of trees in modern times
National Standards to which this program aligns
Presented by The National Center for History in the Schools
NSS-USH.K-4.1 LIVING AND WORKING TOGETHER IN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, NOW AND LONG AGO - Understands family life now and in the past, and family life in various places long ago Standard 1A: The student understands family life now and in the recent past; family life in various places long ago. - Understands the history of the local community and how communities in North America varied long ago Standard 2A: The student understands the history of his or her local community. Standard 2B: The student understands how communities in North America varied long ago.
NSS-USH.K-4.2 THE HISTORY OF STUDENTS' OWN STATE OR REGION - Understands the people, events, problems, and ideas that were significant in creating the history of their stateStandard 3C: The student understands the various other groups from regions throughout the world who came into the his or her own state or region over the long-ago and recent past. NSS-USH.K-4.3 THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES: DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES AND VALUES AND THE PEOPLE FROM MANY CULTURES WHO CONTRIBUTED TO ITS CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLITICAL HERITAGE - Understands the causes and nature of movements of large groups of people into and within the United States, now and long ago Standard 5A: Demonstrate understanding of the movements of large groups of people into his or her own and other states in the United States now and long ago. - Understands the folklore and other cultural contributions from various regions of the United States and how they helped to form a national heritage Standard 6A: The student understands folklore and other cultural contributions from various regions of the United States and how they help to form a national heritage.

30 - 45 minutes, depending on grade level

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Year round, on demand

Interactive Cost: $125.00

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The fee for Ohio schools/groups is $50; out of state schools/groups is $125. You will be invoiced upon completion of the program. Payments can be made by purchase order or check made payable to the Ohio Historical Society.
Cancellation Policy
We will not charge for programs cancelled due to inclement weather. The full fee will be charged to sites, which cancel with less than 24 hours notice.
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Schools should dial into us or contact us via a bridging agent, at an ideal connection speed of at least 384 kbps. We highly recommend you also schedule a test call with us at least 24 hrs prior to the date of your conference. Advance registrations are required and may be made by scheduling your program online at www.ohiohistory.org/dl or by contacting the Scheduling Office of The Ohio Historical Center at (614) 297-2663 or (800) 850-3245 . We ask that program reservations be made at least two weeks in advance. Other questions and issues may be addressed by calling our distance learning studio at (614) 298-2965 .
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Grades 9-12: Portion Distortion in the American Diet


Nutrition: Portion Distortion in the American Diet

COSI Columbus
Contact Information

Electronic Education
333 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
United States
Phone: (614) 228-2674 ext. 0
Fax: (614) 228-6363
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Career Education, Health/Physical Education, Sciences
Program Description
Do you think about how much food goes on your plate when you are really hungry? Dr. Jackie Buell will present some surprising information on “portion distortion” and some of the habits we allow ourselves to fall into that can cause our body weight to creep up over time. Dr. Buell is the Director of Sports Nutrition at The Ohio State University through the Department of Human Nutrition. She enjoys helping people think about their diets and sharing how people can better care for their bodies.

- Introduction of the expert- Presentation by the expert (format varies, usually about 20-30 minutes in length)- Student discussion and Q&A with the expert, in a round-robin fashion through all the schools connected
Objectives
By participating in this program, students will:- be exposed to science and technology applications in the real world- face a challenge that scientists have- explore various career paths in science and technology- learn what they want to know about science and technology fields by directing questions at experts
National Standards to which this program aligns
Specifics vary according to program. Science content standards for grades 5-8:
A. Understandings about scientific inquiry
E. Understandings about science and technology
F. Science and technology in society
G. Science as a human endeavor, and the nature of science.
Science content standards for grades 9-12:
A. Understandings about scientific inquiry
E. Understandings about science and technology
F. Science and technology in local, national, and global challenges
G. Science as a human endeavor and the nature of scientific knowledge
Program Length
60 Minutes
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5/19/2008
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
05/12/2008

Interactive Cost: $145.00
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Cancellation Policy
We ask that anyone making a reservation please check school calendars for holidays, professional development days and testing dates. We also ask that the person making the reservation please coordinate with teachers, technical coordinators, bridges and other interested parties prior to submitting the request. COSI will retain a $25 processing fee for ALL reservations and test connections: the processing fee and test connection are included in the price of the program. If you need to cancel a reservation, you must reschedule your program two weeks prior to the show. COSI will reschedule your program or test connection one time before an additional $25 rescheduling fee is added to the price. This $25 rescheduling fee applies to both program and test connections and will be added every time a schedule change is made beyond the first reschedule. COSI understands the occasional need to reschedule programs due to changing schedules, inclement weather or technical difficulties. However, COSI begins to commit time and resources to a program the moment a reservation is received. COSI strongly recommends performing a test connection at least 2 days prior to the event. The school has the right to cancel any program the day of the test if a successful connection cannot be made and COSI will refund all but the $25 processing fee. If a school declines the test connection, or reschedules the program or test connection within the two-week period, COSI reserves the right to charge the full dollar amount for the program.
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ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 512 KIP
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We require schools connecting ISDN to dial into us. However, we can dial out to the ISDN schools and reverse line charges if special arrangements are made. We strongly recommend a connection speed of 384 or higher.
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Grades K-6: New Openings from Muskingum Valley ESC


Hi Everyone…
Just got a few openings for next week. If you have a class interested, and needs to schedule any of our spring sessions, please see if these times might fit their schedules. Our calendars are filling very quickly, please register as soon as possible!

It’s Not Easy Being Green! The Metamorphosis of a Frog -Grades K-5
This distance learning event looks at the life cycle of an amphibian. From egg to frog, many life cycle aspects will be explored in this lesson. Topics introduced include (vertebrate, invertebrate, carnivore, metamorphosis, adaptation) Students will conclude the lesson by teaming up to play “Froggywood Squares”! *Modified for grade level attending

From Egg to Butterfly -Grades K-2 This distance learning event looks at the life cycle of the magical butterfly. The life cycle stages and butterfly development will be explored in this interactive lesson. Topics discussed include: habitat, metamorphosis, migration, adaptation. The kids will wrap up this lesson with an interactive game titled: “Who Wants to be a Butterfly”

Bloom Where You Are Planted -Grades 4-6 This interactive distance learning event explores various Science concepts including photosynthesis, producers, and consumers. Additional concepts include investigating parts of a plant and a seed. Students will wrap up this event by participating in a game of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire!”

Down on the Farm -Grades K-3 Students will finally get the answers to those brain burning questions like…”Why do pigs roll in the mud?”, and “Why are some eggs white, and others are brown?”. Experiments and farm artifacts will take kids on a virtual field trip to the farm! Don’t miss the opportunity for your students to find the answers to these questions and more! It is definitely a connection that they will not soon forget!


Available Dates and Times:
Monday, April 7th
(9am-10am)
(11am-12pm)
(12pm-1pm)

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
(11am-12pm)
(12pm-1pm)
(2pm-3pm)

Thursday, April 10th
(9am-10am) –studio 1
(9am-10am) –studio 2
(11:15am-12:15pm) – studio 1
(10am-11am) – studio 2
(11am-12pm) – studio 2


Leslie Charles
Distance Learning Manager

Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center
205 North 7th Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
740.452.4518 ext 133
lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us
www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/

Grade 8-12:The Spin Zone: The Role of Media in Elections"


Vanderbilt Virtual School
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 ~ 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM Central Time Zone ~
$75.00

There is no democracy without elections. And there can be no free elections without the media. Together, the candidates and those who report their actions and words make possible the citizen choice that is the heartbeat of America's freedom. Again this year, candidates and press are joined, sometimes suspiciously, sometimes in hostility, but always from necessity as essential partners in this "dance of democracy" every four years.

In this videoconference, students will explore the complexity of the media’s role in campaigning for the office of President of the United States. For too many citizens, politics has become a spectator sport rather than a participant game. The challenge for both the candidates and the news media is to find ways to stimulate more interest and deeper involvement in more voters. This videoconference will explore the front lines of the ongoing saga of the candidates who would be president and the journalists who cover their campaigns.

Winning the office of President is a two-stage process. The first stage is to win the nomination of one of the two major American political parties. Once nominated, the candidate moves to the second step: winning the election to the office of President. The election must be won through an organized effort to persuade voters to choose one candidate over others competing for the same office.
A Presidential campaign proceeds through three stages: building a base, planning a strategy, and clinching the vote. In building a base, campaign workers must be recruited and sources of funds must be identified. In planning a strategy, a campaign theme must be adopted and can be party-centered, issue-centered, or personality- oriented. In clinching the vote, the candidate must meet the voting groups and counter the opponents’ arguments.

The media helps to shape decisions at EACH of these three stages of the campaign, whether the candidate is campaigning to win the nomination or to win the office itself. The purpose of this videoconference is to give students an experience in exploring the “spin zone” found in media.
Media sources include Internet, newspapers, TV, radio, magazines, billboards, yard signs, buttons, bumper stickers, speeches, public appearances, and campaign literature.
We will discuss the differences and similarities between these sources. Which ones are most likely to have bias?

http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/programs/race4presidency/spinzone.htm

Register here.

Grade 3-6 Spring Skies Tonight

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
April 24th10:45-11:15 CSTor 11:30-12:00 CST
$75.00 per site

Ever wonder what wondrous objects you can see in the night time sky in the spring? Join Linda Krouse as she shares star stories for some of the constellations visible right now. She will teach your students how to use a simple tool of science, a star chart, to make their night time sky viewing even more exciting.
To register go to www.Connect2Texas.net .
Connect2Texas is a service offered by Education Service Center Region XI
3001 North FreewayFort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 740-3607

Grade 3-5: ASI: Animal Skull Investigation!

Texas Wildlife Association
April 8th or April 25th
9:00-9:45 CST11:00-11:45 CST12:45-1:30 CST 2:00-2:45 CST
$55.00 per site

This interactive presentation allows students the opportunity to investigate skulls of native Texas animals. Unique adaptive traits will be discussed and students will be asked to look for clues to determine the identity and feeding habits of our mystery specimens.




Connect2Texas is a service offered by Education Service Center Region XI
3001 North FreewayFort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 740-3607

FREE:Grade 5-12: Spaceflight 101

You're lying on your back in your chair and there's a whole lot of shake, rattle and roll. At some point there are at least 3 G's pulling down on you. Bam! The Solid Rocket Boosters are jettisoned in the Atlantic Ocean. Then it gets real smooth; just the main engines are running now. From then on, for about another six to eight and a half minutes those engines will run. And then, just like magic, boom. The main engines cut off, and then immediately we're in freefall experiencing microgravity. It's not violent. It's very, very calm. As you could probably guess, this is a basic description of what it's like on the Space Shuttle. Whether we realize it or not, space exploration has given us communications and weather satellites, miniaturized electronics, smart robots, practical photovoltaic power, technology to monitor and manage pollution on Earth, and much much more. Now, that we realize the importance spaceflight, let's look at our past, what we are doing now, and how we will transition into the future.

During the videoconference, students will interact with a NASA Education Specialist as they explore spaceflight and recall facts from the pre-conference activities. Students will learn about the facets of spaceflight that NASA utilizes to explore the solar system.
Objectives

Upon completion of this module, students will:-Be able to investigate Newton's and Kepler's Laws to determine the ideal launching site, direction, and conditions-Compare and contrast the history of the space program to the future of spaceflight-Be involved in the teambuilding process.

REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED WITH NO LESS THAN A MINIMUM 30-DAY ADVANCE LEAD TIME.PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT



Event Coordinator
jsc-dislearn@mail.nasa.gov
2101 NASA Parkway
Houston, TX 77058
(281) 244-7325

Grades 7-12: System Science: Intro to Networks


System Science: Intro to Networks will introduce students to networks and systems of all kinds such as social, biological, and communication networks. We will also explore the fundamental structure of a network as well as benefits and uses for several networks. Students will also learn the difference between simple and complex networks. All topics introduced are paired with interactive exhibits that will be shown live on our museum floor.


Objectives

Learning objectivesStudents will be able to:-Describe the structure of a network-Identify the components of any network.-Explore several examples of networks and learning how these networks are used to benefit society.-Learn the difference between a simple and complex network.


Cost: $200.00


Chris Lawrence
clawrence@nyscience.org
47-01 111th streetQueens, NY 11368
(718) 699-0005 ext. 319
Fax: (718) 699-1341
http://www.nyscience.org/


Grade 5-10: The Bathysphere Underwater Biological Laboratory

The Bathysphere Underwater Biological Laboratory or BUBL™ Project, is a state-of-the-art virtual underwater laboratory. This is the only facility of its kind in the entire country. This experience introduces you to various career fields, such as, Communications, Navigation/Weather, Biology, Chemistry, Archeology, Remote Sensing and Geology.
Program Format

This program is an interactive conversation style conference. Information is presented, discussed and follow-up questions by students are encouraged. Lab activities are completed during the conference and application to real-world experiences are made

Interactive Cost: $235.00

View Only Cost: $180.00


Peter Robson/BUBL Project
peter_robson@boces.monroe.edu
15 Linden Parkrochester, NY 14625
(585) 473-7112


Grades 5-8 SEALIFE RESCUE


Program Description During this program, students will learn why sealife rescue is important, what marine animals Mote commonly rehabilitates, how they are cared for and released. They will also discover what they can do to help stranded marine life.

See our website for additional details
http://www.seatrek.org

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM INFORMATION IS NOT YET AVAILABLE ON THE SEATREK WEBSITE.
Program Format In this videoconference, Mote Marine Laboratory will present a media-rich videoconference on sealife rescue.
Topics include:
-marine animal strandings
-marine animal rescue procedures
-rehabilitation hospital procedures
-marine animal release procedures
Objectives The student will:
-understand how marine animals are rescued in a stranding situation
-learn how marine animals are treated for various injuries and sicknesses
-learn what Mote Marine Laboratory does for sick and injured marine animals
-understand how they can protect these animals from strandings


Kasey Gaylord
contact@seatrek.org
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 388-4441 ext. 263
Fax: (941) 388-3503


Grade 3-12 New Programs from Cincinnati Museum Center


Cincinnati Museum Center has several openings remaining for its Spring
2008 interactive videoconferences. This multidisciplinary museum has programs available in both social studies and science at an attractive fee schedule $15-$20 below the national average. All programs are available "on-demand" to fit your schedule and can be customized based on the specific needs of your teachers and students. You can register through CILC.org or by calling School Reservations at 1-800-733-2077 x7021.


Social Studies
The Uneven Triangle: Trade with the New World, Grades 4-9, explore the triangle trade and its lasting impacts Bring Me Your Tired, Your Poor ..., Grades 3 -12, explore immigration and the immigrant experience North American Indians: Before European Contact, Grades 2-6, explore the tools and skills of early Native Americans Taming America's Inland Rivers: The Steamboat Era, Grades 2-8, first-person interpretation of traveling on a steamboat Civil War: The Borderlands, Grades 3-8, first-person interpretation of life as a Civil War soldier Pandemic!, Grades 6-12, look at disease pandemics and societal responses to them

Science
Evolution 101, Grades 7-12, introduction to the forces of evolution and how we are affected everyday Walk in My Shoes: Paleontologist, Grades K-12, explore the tools of the trade and examine 150 million year old specimens Walk in My Shoes: Archaeologist, Grades K-6, see into the life of a scientist through objects and instruments from Cincinnati Museum Center's collections Handle with Care: Live Animals (Bats, Insects or Reptiles), Grades K-8, there is no better way to learn than with live animals (Tues/Thurs only)

Ice Age Geology, Grades 4-8, examine the rocks and geologic formations left behind following the ice age Pandemic!, Grades 6-12, look at disease pandemics and societal responses to them Three Centuries of Ecology, Grades 6-12, explore how the human view of the environment has changed over the past 300 years

More programs are listed at http://www.cincymuseum.org/distance

___________________________________

Jason A. Dennison, Director
Department of Instructional Technology
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203 USA

tel: 1 513 763 2315
fax: 1 513 287 7095
toll free: 1 800 733 2077 x2315
video: 66.42.138.61
jdennison@cincymuseum.org