Grades 4-9: Sharks Express

Program Flyer: SHARKS Express
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Content Provider

Mote Marine Laboratory 2007-08
Contact Information

SeaTrek Coordinator

contact@seatrek.org

1600 Ken Thompson Parkway

Sarasota, FL 34236United States

Phone: (941) 388-4441 ext. 263

Fax: (941) 388-3503

Program Type
Individual Program

Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.

Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Public Library: Library Patrons

Primary Disciplines
Sciences
Secondary Disciplines
Technology/Information Science

Program Description
Don’t be afraid! See sharks up close and learn the truth about them! During this 30-minute program students will become immersed in the fascinating world of sharks and determine what is fact and what is myth!See our website for additional detailshttp://www.seatrek.org

Program Format
In this videoconference, Mote Marine Laboratory will present a media-rich videoconference on sharks. Topics will include:• Countdown. (4 min.)• Interactive game show called Sharks: Fact or Myth (~15 min.)o Types of sharks o Shark senses and super-senses (electroreception) o Shark feeding contrasted with other behaviors o Conservation message • Question and Answer. (5 min.)

Objectives
The students will:- learn about the behavior of sharks, types of sharks, and the anatomy and physiology of sharks (including the senses)-the popular misconceptions about sharks and why they are often misunderstood.See our website for additional detailshttp://www.seatrek.org
National Standards to which this program aligns

See our curriculum appendix for alignment to National Educational Standardshttp://www.seatrek.org/prog_sharks.html
State Standards to which this program aligns

See our curriculum appendix for alignment (to Sunshine State Standards). http://www.seatrek.org/prog_sharks.html

Program Length
30 minutes
By Request

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Customer conferences are currently scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Registration should be made with at least one week's notice.Check our VIDCON CALENDAR to see if your preferred timeslot is available at (http://www.seatrek.org/sched.html)SeaTrek Videoconference Registration Form are available at http://www.seatrek.org/sched.html.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees

Interactive Cost: $100.00Point to Point Cost: $100.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

Science programs are $100 USD. We invoice after successful delivery of each program. Payment is due in full upon receipt of the invoice. Checks should be made out to Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc.A 1 1/2% late charge will be added thirty days after the invoice date. Non-payment will result in the denial of further registrations from your organization.See our website for additional detailswww.seatrek.org/sched.html#connect

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to your confirmed videoconference time to avoid billing.We recommend that you do a test call no later than five working days before your scheduled conference. Program fees will not be waived due to technical problems, unless reliably traced to a SeaTrek hardware malfunction.In the event we have to cancel within 24 hours of your confirmed videoconference time, we may offer a rescheduled program at no charge.The day of your conference, you may connect with us up to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to ensure the quality of your service. However, you must connect with us no later than 15 minutes after your start time to avoid cancellation and billing.See our website for additional detailswww.seatrek.org/sched.html#connect

Is video taping allowed?
No

Video Taping Notes
If you are planning for media coverage during the delivery of your SeaTrek program, please let us know. We always appreciate notification about press coverage of Mote Marine Laboratory events. To assist you and the press, a concise guide to SeaTrek information is also available. Also, please note that direct videotaping of SeaTrek programs is not allowed without permission.See our website for additional detailswww.seatrek.org/sched.html#connect

The Provider broadcasts over IP through Indiana Telecommunications Network (IHETS)IPInternet 2 Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider

Program recipients are responsible for connecting with our studios to receive programming. Mote Marine Laboratory recommends using IP at 384 Kbps (H.323), customers may connect to us via Internet2 Videoconferencing (H.323). Mote's dial-up numbers and testing protocols will be sent by email to the contact listed on the registration form.The day of your conference, you may connect with us up to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to ensure the quality of your service. However, you must connect with us no later than 15 minutes after your start time to avoid cancellation and billing.If you are having difficulty connecting to our studios just prior to or during your conference, you can directly reach our technician in the studio at 941-388-2904 . All other times, please call customer support at 941-388-4441 x 263.See our website for additional detailswww.seatrek.org/sched.html#connect

Grades 1-11:Liberty Science Center Events

Audience: Education: Grade(s): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Content Providers: Content Providers
All Revved Up - Race Car Science by Liberty Science CenterElectronic Field Trips (EFTs) are interactive lessons delivered directly to your students at school via videoconferencing. They are broadcast live from our exhibition floors or our new laboratory setting in the Jennifer A. Chalsty Center for Science Learning a...Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLYAudience: Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Public Library: Library Patrons

Aquatic Ecosystem - Estuary by Liberty Science CenterElectronic Field Trips (EFTs) are interactive lessons delivered directly to your students at school via videoconferencing. They are broadcast live from our exhibition floors or our new laboratory setting in the Jennifer A. Chalsty Center for Science Learning a...Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLYAudience: Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Public Library: Library Patrons

Can bees taste with their feet? Human & Animal senses by Liberty Science CenterThe world's top hunters are known as apex predators, because they sit at the top of the food chain, blessed with adaptations that help them detect, capture and consume prey with little risk from predators of their own. This four-foot Asian water monitor is a p...Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLYAudience: Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Public Library: Library Patrons

Creature Camouflage by Liberty Science CenterEat and Be Eaten exhibition explores the predator-prey relationships of many animals, and examines how the need to eat while avoiding being prey has shaped the appearance, behavior and physiology of many living things.Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLYAudience: Education: Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Public Library: Library Patrons

Good Vibrations - Science of Sound by Liberty Science CenterCommunication exhibition explores human communication from a global perspective. Guests can debate the origins of spoken language, examine the evolution of written language and experiment with the science behind the sophisticated telecommunications tools of t...Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLYAudience: Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Public Library: Library Patrons

History of Invention- Invention of Writing by Liberty Science CenterElectronic Field Trips (EFTs) are interactive lessons delivered directly to your students at school via videoconferencing. They are broadcast live from our exhibition floors or our new laboratory setting in the Jennifer A. Chalsty Center for Science Learning a...Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLYAudience: Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Public Library: Library Patrons

Shocking Static Electricity by Liberty Science CenterElectronic Field Trips (EFTs) are interactive lessons delivered directly to your students at school via videoconferencing. They are broadcast live from our exhibition floors or our new laboratory setting in the Jennifer A. Chalsty Center for Science Learning a...Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLYAudience: Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7

Simple Machines - Make work simple by Liberty Science CenterIn Skyscraper! Achievement and Impact, guests learn about the science, technology, planning and construction behind these amazing structures.Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLYAudience: Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Public Library: Library Patrons

Staying Healthy - The Cootie Connection by Liberty Science CenterThe idea that germs cause disease is only about 150 years old. Yet today, medical investigators called epidemiologists can track how illnesses spread from person to person and across the globe. Find out how while discovering ways to live a healthier life and h...Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLYAudience: Education: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Public Library: Library Patrons

What's In That? - Mixtures by Liberty Science CenterElectronic Field Trips (EFTs) are interactive lessons delivered directly to your students at school via videoconferencing. They are broadcast live from our exhibition floors or our new laboratory setting in the Jennifer A. Chalsty Center for Science Learning a...Availability: By Request/On Demand ONLYAudience: Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9

Grades 2-8: Under Pressure

Program Flyer: Under Pressure
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Content Provider

LEARNnco
Contact Information

Andrew Campbell

acampbell@ncoesc.org

65 St. Francis Avenue

Tiffin, OH 44883

United States

Phone: (419) 332-8214 ext. 36

Fax: (419) 332-8214
Program Type

Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Content Providers: Content Providers

Primary Disciplines
Sciences
Secondary Disciplines
Sciences

Program Description
Under Pressure – Concepts covered are force, area, vacuum, air pressure, water pressure, and fluid pressure. For older students the effects of pressure on motion, heating and chemical effects, aircraft and hydraulics will be investigated.

Program Format
Program begins with a welcome and introduction by LEARNnco PresenterProgram topic will be introduced either by a question or activity As we introduce new concepts, hands on experiments will be performed by the students on each.Some activities will involve volunteers while others will use all students.Time will be allowed after program conclusion to allow for questions and answers

Objectives
How does gravity cause fluid pressure?How does air and water pressure apply in all directions?What are other applications of fluid pressure?

National Standards to which this program aligns
NationalPhysical ScienceCONTENT STANDARD B:As a result of the activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding ofProperties of objects and materials Position and motion of objects Light, heat, electricity, and magnetism Physical ScienceCONTENT STANDARD B:As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding ofMotions and forces Transfer of energy Physical Science CONTENT STANDARD B: As a result of their activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop an understanding ofStructure and properties of matter Motions and forces

Program Length
45 minutes
By Request

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees

Interactive Cost: $175.00Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $160.00 What's this?View Only Cost: $100.00View Only Cost with Premium Service: $75.00 What's this?Point to Point Cost: $175.00Point to Point Cost with Premium Service: $160.00 What's this?By Request/On Demand Cost: $175.00By Request/On Demand Cost with Premium Service: $160.00 What's this?
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes

Bulk buy programs are available at:30 programs for $160 each60 programs for $140 eachWe request payment before program date.
Cancellation Policy

We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 24 hours notice and are not rescheduled.

Is video taping allowed?
Yes
Video Taping Notes
Provider would like a copy if possible

The Provider broadcasts over
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 384 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 384 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider

LEARNnco generally uses IP connectivity. For those schools that are ISDN, LEARNnco will provide an ISDN bridge. There is no charge for the bridge but schools are required to dial into the bridge.

Grades 6-8: Cryptography and Cryptanalysis - Using Math to Make and Break Ciphers

COSI Columbus
Contact Information
Electronic Education

electroniceducation@mail.cosi.org

333 West Broad Street

Columbus, OH 43215

United States

Phone: (614) 228-2674 ext. 0

Fax: (614) 228-6363

Program Type
Individual Program

Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.

Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8

Primary Disciplines
Career Education, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Sciences

Program Description
Can you crack the cipher? Put your logic and mathematical skills to the test to make and break secret messages. Join COSI Demonstrator, Liza Kane, in using the Caesar shift, cipher wheel and even multiple shifts in the practice of cryptography and cryptanalysis, the sciences of making and breaking ciphers.Students should prepare questions in advance, based on the information sent to the teacher. The test connection for this program is scheduled on Wednesday, October 22 at 2:30pm ET.

Program Format
- 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 inquiryE. Understandings about science and technologyF. Science and technology in societyG. Science as a human endeavor, and the nature of science.Science content standards for grades 9-12:A. Understandings about scientific inquiryE. Understandings about science and technologyF. Science and technology in local, national, and global challengesG. Science as a human endeavor and the nature of scientific knowledge

Program Length
60 minutes

All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified in your profile.
10/24/2008 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
10/17/2008 Registration Deadline

Please visit COSI's website to make your reservation. http://www.cosi.org/educators/videoconferencing/

Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $155.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!

Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

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.

Is video taping allowed?
No

The Provider broadcasts over
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 512 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
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.

Grades Pre-K-K: Alaska's Marine Ecosystem

Alaska SeaLife Center 2007-08
Contact Information

Laurie Stuart

distancelearning@alaskasealife.org

301 Railway Avenue

PO Box 1329

Seward, AK 99664

United States

Phone: (907) 224-7900

Fax: (907) 224-6320

Program Type
Individual Program

Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.

Target Audience
Education: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, special communication needs

Primary Disciplines
Language Arts/English, Sciences

Secondary Disciplines
Problem Solving, Special Needs

Program Description
This class is designed for very young students or students who need more practice communicating. As we look at different animals from Alaska’s marine ecosystems, students have the opportunity to discuss how the animals move and eat, as well as where they live and why.

Program Format
1. If the class is small enough and able, each child introduces him/herself.2. We examine a variety of animals from Alaska’s marine ecosystem. Most of these animals will be seen in our tanks.3. As we observe the animals’ behaviors and structures, the class talks about how the animals capture their food and where they live, as well as other characteristics. 4. Students have a worksheet showing the different zones in the ocean. Students attach stickers of the animals to the worksheet, showing where the animals like to live and their relationship to other animals of the same zone.5. Time is allotted for Q&A from the students.

Objectives
Students will be able to do the following:• Name eight (or more) animals that live in Alaska’s marine ecosystem• Describe characteristics of those eight (or more) animals.• Describe what those animals eat and how they capture their food.• Describe where those animals live and why they prefer those parts of the ocean.
National Standards to which this program aligns

Although this class is designed for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and special needs classes, it does meet the requirements for the following understandings in K-4:NS.K-4.1 Science as Inquiry• Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry• Understanding about scientific inquiryNS.K-4.3 Life Science• The characteristics of organisms• Organisms and environments

Program Length
50 minutes

By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $155.00

Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!

Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

Cancellation Policy
We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days.

Is video taping allowed?
No

The Provider broadcasts over
IP

Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider

The Alaska SeaLife Center require schools to dial in to us at 384k or higher.

Center of Puppetry Arts Udates

Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready for a new year. We have some wonderful news to share with you. We are a recipient of two awards for our 2007-2008 programming year-- The CILC Pinnacle Award (http://www.cilc.org/) and the 2008 Teachers' Choice Award/Fine Arts (http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/teacherschoice/). These awards were voted on by educators across North America and beyond. We are very honored and thank all of you for the continuing support of our educational videoconferencing program. :) We have served 43 states, three countries, and over 130,000 participants with our programming.

This year we welcome program requests with two fully operational studios (thanks to TANDBERG and AT&T). We're ready for your requests. :) Remember- we book based on your needs. All programs meet national curriculum standards and have free, downloadable study guides with pre and post activities. Emailing is the best way to book a program. Just select two or three program dates and times, identify the topic, and we'll email you within 24 hours to confirm the request or help you select another date/time. You can also book us through CILC. Book now-- especially for November & December requests for Gingerbread Boy!!! Don’t forget we offer programs for 6th-8th & 9th-12th (Edgar Allan Poe is a student and teacher favorite).

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL PROGRAM INFORMATION: www.puppet.org/edu/distance.shtml

Below is a list of our most popular programs.
Elementary level:
The Gingerbread Boy (PreK-2nd) TEACHER FAVORITE* Students witness the classic tale of The Gingerbread Boy come to life with brilliantly colored shadow puppets. Led by the program presenter, students make their very own Gingerbread Boy Shadow Puppet during the second half of the program. They also participate in a learning activity about gingerbread's ingredients.
Butterflies (K-2nd) TEACHER FAVORITE*Build a Butterfly Marionette and learn about the lifecycle, camouflage, and insect characteristics of butterflies!
Dinosaurs (K-2nd)- Students build Dinosaur Cup Puppet and learn about meat eaters vs. plant eaters, protective devices, and much more.
Anansi the Spider: A West African Folktale (PreK-2nd) Students view a shadow play, learn about the trickster Anansi, and explore foods of West Africa. Traditional African drum beats and narration by Ramatu Sabbatt, a native of Nigeria, bring this story to life.
Spiders (1st-6th-tailored to grade level) - PRESENTER FAVORITE*Create a Spider Marionette and learn about web builders, hunters, really weird spiders, and the difference between spiders and insects!
Exploring Africa (1st-3rd) Learn about the diversity of the African continent through a look at its home, people, environments & its animals. Learn about predators & prey relationships and protective devices to survive on the African savanna. Build a Giraffe Rod Puppet.
Plants (1st-3rd) Build a Pop-Up Plant puppet and learn about parts of plants, photosynthesis, and plants and food.
Native Americans (3rd-5th) Activities focus on three Native American cultures (Eastern Woodlands, Plains, Southwest), the use of natural resources from the different regions, and how these resources shaped their lives in regards to clothing, shelter and even transportation. Students also discuss Kachinas and the Hopi culture in general. Build a Kachina Hand Puppet.
Mexico (3rd-6th) Can be tailored for older grades! Students learn about the history and culture of Mexico and its people through the art of the mask. Learning activities center around the story of a flag of Mexico & ancient Aztec culture, ancient pictographs of indigenous animals of the New World, and the Spanish influence after the landing of Cortez. Students are also introduced to a modern holiday that ties the two cultures together -- Dia de los Muertos.
Rain Forest (3rd-5th) Build a Tropical Bird Rod Puppet and learn about the diverse life of a Tropical Rain Forest through the exploration of the strata and animals.
Africa/Mali (4th-6th) Tailored for older students! Explore the diversity of the African continent through its people, homes, and environments! Build a Malian Rod Puppet.
Discovering Puppetry in Other Cultures (4th-6th) Students are introduced to other countries and cultures through puppetry. Students learn about puppetry traditions of China, Japan and/or Mali with the aid of a Malian Water Spirit Rod Puppet, Japanese Bunraku Rod Puppet, and Chinese Hand and Shadow Puppets. Teachers choose two of the three countries for the program. Students also view excerpts of master puppeteers from these countries. Students are involved in Q&A as well as hands-on puppet building to make this an interactive, virtual classroom.
Middle School/High School (see website for details)
Discovering Puppetry in Other Cultures (7th-12th)
Edgar Allan Poe (7th-12th)
Anne Frank (8th-12th)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (9th-12th)
Don Quixote (9th-12th)
Direct studio line: 404-881-5117

The Distance Learning Team
Patty Petrey Dees, DL Program Director
Sara Burmenko, DL Program Operations Coordinator
Iyabo Shabazz, DL Program Presentation Specialist
Eve Krueger, DL Presenter/Assistant
Direct studio line: 404-881-5117
1404 Spring Street, NW at 18thAtlanta, GA 30309-2820 USAFacsimile: 404.873.9907www.puppet.org/edu/distance.shtml
Headquarters of UNIMA-USAMember of Theatre Communications Group & Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts

Grades 8-12: Darfur: Never, Ever Again?

Global Nomands Special Programs

September 16, 2008 at 10:00, 11:30 & 1pm


Since 2004, the conflict in Darfur has claimed the lives of more than 400,000 people. If the United States has classified the conflict as genocide and the entire world has condemned the atrocities, why, then, does it continue? What can be done about the thousands of Sudanese and international peacekeepers living in refugee camps and living in fear?

Students will take on these challenging questions and more during this two-part PULSE series on the conflict in Darfur. Participants from around North America will discuss the nature of the violence, the global players that have fueled the war, and the progress of the international community in abating the violence. Students will also discuss what can be done to improve the situation on a personal, local, and policy level.

Ted Braun (bio and picture attached), Writer/Director of Darfur Now will join students to discuss how the film raised awareness about the dire situation in Darfur. He will also provide an updated account of the ongoing violence in the region, discuss what hope exists for the future and offer suggestion on how students can become involved to support the Darfur Now efforts as agents of change.

Program Format

Videoconference Format:

I. Introduction
GNG moderator opens the videoconference and thanks all participants. Moderator also gives a general breakdown of the conference.

II. Background on Darfur
GNG moderator and/or invited guest will provide a short background on Darfur. This presentation will include videos and other visuals to enhance the learning experience for the students.

III. Interactive Student Dialogue
Students will begin by responding to the GNG moderator’s and/or the guest speaker’s questions about the program topic related to Darfur (sample questions will be provided for each videoconference that directly relate to the topic of the day). Students will then pose questions to one another and engage in direct dialogue about the topic. This exchange will constitute the majority of the session.

IV. Conclusion
Moderator thanks all students for participating and allows interactive sites to make closing remarks.

Cost $300


Tonya Muro
tonya@gng.org
Global Nomads Group
381 Broadway, 4th floor
New York, NY 10013
(212) 529-0377
http://www.gng.org/

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Grades 4-6: Music in Our Lives

Music in Our Lives – Grades 4 – 6. From the shopping mall to the restaurant, music permeates our world and includes a variety of rituals which are part of our lives. Using a series of listening experiments, this session examines the places where music is heard and the effects it has on people.

Interactive Cost: $175.00

www.cim.edu/distanceLearning.php

Adam Phillips

axp99@case.edu

11021 East Boulevard

Cleveland, OH 44106

(216) 707-4516

Fax: (216) 791-3063

K-12: Columbus Zoo New Programs

The Columbus Zoo has several new programs added to their list of programs. These sessions are very interactive and are done at the exhibits. Sessions Cost $130 per session and have been a favorite of the LCDLC for years.

Grade One through Grade Three
Animals in Every Layer
Backyard Animals
Nocturnal Animals
Magnificent Manatees
Underwater Expedition


Grade Three through Grade Six
Asia Quest
Magnificent Manatees
Ocean Explorers
Circle of Life
Amazing Adaptations
Endangered Species
Animal Classification


Grade Six through Grade 12
I Want to Work at a Zoo
Animals in Jeopardy
Marine Biology

Grades 4-12: Mexico

Students learn about the history and culture of Mexico and itspeople through the art of the mask. Learning activities center around thestory of the flag of Mexico & ancient Aztec culture, ancient pictographs of indigenous animalsof the New World, and the Spanish influence after the landing of Cortez. Students are also introduced to a modern holiday that ties the two cultures together--Dia de los Muertos.

Program Format

1. Students are introduced to Aztec culture through a mask from the museum collection.

2. Next, students discuss the flag of Mexico, it's symbolism, and identify the Aztec emblem in the center of the flag (founding of Mexico City-- Tenochtitlan).

3. Students begin the build the eagle mask (first stage of puppet building).

4. Students identify Mexico City on a map and travel back in time to the days of the Aztecs (just before Cortez arrived in 1519). The spiritual center, chinampas (farm life), and the warrior class are discussed through images and mask art.

5. Students build second stage of puppet.

6. Students participate in an interactive lesson to identify ancient pictographs of animals indigenous to the New World. Mask images are shown.

7. Students progress to third puppet building stage.

8. Students explore Mexico once Cortez landed on its shores by tracing his steps through maps and masks representing his travels and conquest. The blend of Aztec & Spanish cultures is highlighted.

9. Students finish the puppet.

10. Students are introduced to Dia de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday that is an example of the blended cultures of Mexico.

11. Students view a video clip of a parade during Dia de los Muertos to end the program

Interactive Cost: $145.00

BULK BOOKING DISCOUNT: Book 8 programs and the 9th is FREE.

Patty Petrey Dees

distancelearning@puppet.org

1404 Spring St., NW @ 18th

Atlanta, GA 30309

(404) 881-5117

Fax: (404) 873-9907

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New Programs from the Amon Carter Museum

Cowboy Close-Up: Grades 3-6
Program Description: Gather 'round the camp fire and experience the story of the American cowboy through the eyes and words of an historical reenactor. See and hear from cowboys around an authentic chuck wagon and learn about the cowboy lifestyle during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century as depicted through the photographs of Erwin E. Smith (1886–1947) and the paintings and sculpture of Frederic Remington ( 1861–1909) and Charles Russell (1864–1926). The children’s book, Cowboy with a Camera, postcards, and pencils that each participating classroom will receive are made possible by a generous grant from the Erwin E. Smith Foundation. Supporting lesson plans are available on the Carter's Web site for use in the classroom after the videoconference.

Stories and the American West: Grades 5-7

Program Description: Use art to enliven narrative writing instruction. This program focuses on the use of art as a stimulus point for students to create their own stories about the American West. Various components of the personal narrative, such as setting, character development, sequence, descriptive language, problem/solution are highlighted as students practice creating stories orally and in writing while touring the collection of American art. Teachers will receive a CD of images and creative writing activities for use in the classroom during and after the program.

Interactive Cost: $100.00

We require schools to dial our bridge, Education Service Center Region XI. We are IP to Region XI. Region XI can dial ISDN or IP. For Region XI, contact Lori Hamm at 817-740-7516 or email lhamm@esc11.net

Nancy Strickland
nancy.strickland@cartermuseum.org
3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 989-5038
Fax: (817) 989-5039

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New Programs from the Ohio Historical Society

The Ohio Historical Society would like to welcome you to the beginning of the 2008 - 2009 school year and share some updated information with you in regards to program offerings, pricing and scheduling procedures.

Thanks to the votes of teachers, coordinators and educational/technical staff like you, the Ohio Historical Society was awarded the Teacher's Choice Award for the second consecutive year for being one of the top Historical Museum/Organization Distance Learning Content Providers for the 2007 - 2008 school year by the Berrien County ISD. You may read more about the award at <http://mail.esclc.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/teacherschoice/2008.htm>.

New Programs for the 2008 - 2009 school year:
So You Know the Election
Superdelegates
Electoral Colleges
Popular vote
Democrat
Republican
Campaign
DebatesC
andidate
Caucus
Primaries

What's It All Mean?!?!?!?!
Test your knowledge of the people, policies and events from the elections of the past to the current 2008 Presidential election by scheduling So You Know The Election?

Teams of students will compete against each other as they answer questions about the election process, the history of past elections, voting requirements and responsibilities, candidates, and more. Teachers will also be given the opportunity to submit their own questions for students in our Teacher's Choice category. This is a great opportunity for teachers to test and inform their students about the concepts and events of the Presidential elections of the past and present.Show what YOU know about the election by scheduling, So You Know the Election.

A promotional video for this presentation may currently be viewed at:http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=4e6aa55594282e426bdb

Pieces of the Past
Is my Grandpa a primary source?
Is a Myspace page a primary source?
Does a primary source have to be old?

In this presentation students will receive an overview of primary sources and be able to answer those questions and more. Throughout the program students will meet curators, archivists and archaeologists at the Ohio Historical Society that will help students answer the questions, "what is a primary source," "where do we find primary sources," and "how do we interpret primary sources?" This presentation will help students understand the concept of primary sources and to prepare them for primary source questions on standardized testing.

Students should bring their own primary source to complete some of the work during this program.

History Day 101

National History Day is a program where students select a topic, based on the annual theme, and create original performances, historical papers, museum-like exhibits, documentaries or web sites. In History Day 101, History Day staff will help students understand how to start their research journey. Students will learn about selecting and narrowing a topic and participate in activities to reinforce the difference between primary and secondary sources.

Visit our website at www.ohiohistory.org/dl <http://mail.esclc.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ohiohistory.org/dl> for the most up-to-date listing of program offerings, promotional videos and information about our distance learning programming.

Effective August 18, 2008, pricing for our presentations will increase to $75 for Ohio schools/groups and $130 for out-of-state schools/groups. However, you may schedule presentations before August 18 for the 2008-2009 school year at the current cost of $50 for Ohio schools/groups and $125 for out of state schools/groups. Book early and save!

In an effort to streamline the scheduling process, we now offer the following options.
* You may use our online request form, which is available at: <http://mail.esclc.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/webforms/dlrf.aspx>.
* You may mail or fax your request to us with the following form: <http://mail.esclc.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ohiohistoryteachers.org/05/dl.pdf>.
* You may call our distance learning studio at 614.298.2965 or toll free at 1.800.640.7679. Please note this is a new phone number and differs from last year's scheduling number.

Thanks again for your participation in our programming. If you have questions or have suggestions, email us at dl@ohiohistory.org <mailto:dl@ohiohistory.org> or call us at 614.298.2965 or toll free at 1.800.640.7679.

We look forward to working with you during the upcoming school year!

MATT SCHULLEK
Video Production/Distance Learning Technical Coordinator
Ohio Historical Society
1982 Velma Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
614.298.2966
http://www.ohiohistory.org/

Visit http://mail.esclc.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ohiohistory.org/dl to view our complete catalog of distance learning presentations.