Art comes alive with Amon Carter Museum

Welcome back educators!

Education Service Center Region XI proud sponsor of www.Connect2Texas.net is ready for another exciting year of content ehancement programs being delivered via video conferencing.

Join Connect2Texas provider Amon Carter Museum for the first "In the News" program for 2009-2010.

Friday, September 4th
9:00 - 9:30 AM CST
Grades Prek - 6th
FREE

If you and your students enjoyed the movie Night at the Museum 2 this summer, experience a virtual field trip to the Amon Carter Museum where our own collection of American art comes alive! Through interaction with artists or characters who “step out of” nineteenth- and early twentieth-century paintings and sculpture, students will learn about the American history and culture surrounding each art work, while getting a feel for what it’s like to take a tour in an art museum

Click here to register!

Mark your calendars for the rest of our "In the News" dates:

October 2, 2009
November 6, 2009
December 4, 2009
January 8, 2010
February 5, 2010
March 5, 2010
April 9, 2010
May 7, 2010

Remember these programs are FREE!
Most sites will be "view only".

To register for programs go to www.Connect2Texas.net.

To be removed from this list e-mail either
Laurie Hogle lhogle@esc11.net or Lori Hamm lhamm@esc11.net.

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

Global Nomads Fall IVC Programs

IT'S TIME TO GET CONNECTED!

Join Interactive Videoconferences

Don't forget to register for GNG Fall IVC Programs. Take your students on a virtual journey that brings the

world into the classroom. Programs are

standards-based and include lesson plans and teacher resources. We look forward to meeting you during a program and joining the GNG global community!

It's now easy to register for GNG programs or to become a GNG member - check out our new online registration form and GET CONNECTED TODAY!!

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GNG offers 4 types of videoconference programs that cover a range of academic themes. To find out more, click here.

Darfur Debate

Grades: 7-8, and 9-12
Tues. Sept. 15 and Thurs. Sept. 17

Environmental Refugees

Grades: 7-8, and 9-12
Tues. Sept. 29 and Thurs. Oct. 1

Cool Careers

Grades: 7-8, and 9-12
Fri. Sept. 18, Wed. Oct.14 and more.

Virtual Science Expedition

Grades: 7-8, and 9-12
Tues. Nov. 10, Tues. Nov. 24 and more

Folktales Around the World

Grades: 3-5
New Project-Based IVC
Wed. Dec. 16

Nuclear Proliferation: A Case Study of North Korea

Grades: 7-8, and 9-12
Tues. Oct. 6

U.S. Role in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan

Grades: 7-8, and 9-12
Tues. Nov. 10

Globalization and the Post-American Flat World

Grades: 7-8, and 9-12
Sept. - Dec. 2009 at various times depending on location:

• Spain
• Morocco
• Ghana
• South Africa
• India
• Vietnam
• China

For a complete list of GNG Fall Programs, click here.

Grades 11-12: Being a Teenager in My Town

GCSE multimedia presentation project "Being a teenager in my town"
Status:

Contact Information:
sharon stephens

Education: Teacher

Antrim grammar school

Education: High School

Antrim / County Antrim, Northern Ireland

United Kingdom

Phone: 02894464091

sstephens041@c2kni.net

Objective of Collaboration:
Students required to design a multimedia presentation as GCSE assignment. collaboration between schools to focus on audience requirements and also peer assessment elements. links with citizenship. incorporates 3 VC opportunities.

Time Frame:
September 2009 - October 2009

Target Audience:
Education: Grade(s): 11, 12

Disciplines:
Community Interests, Technology/Information Science, citizenship

Technology:
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Grades 4-5: Spanish Pen Pals

Spanish Pen Pals

Susan Hopper

Education: Administrator

St. John's Episcopal School

Education: K-12 School

Dallas, TX

United States

Phone: (214) 328-9131 ext. 106

mailto:shopper@stjohnsschool.org?Subject=Inquiry%20from%20the%20CILC%20Website

We are looking for students in a Spanish speaking country to partner with our 4th grade Spanish students as pen pals. We would like to video conference or skype and collaborate on activities.

August 2009 - April 2010

Education: Grade(s): 4, 5

Community Interests, Creating a School/Community Partnership (Vista), International, Language Arts/English, Technology/Information Science

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K-2: Discovery Time with Mrs. Goose (Three Programs)

1. Discovery Time with Mrs. Goose: Climbing Kansas Mountains (Discovering the life cycle of wheat)
2. Discovery Time with Mrs. Goose: Eyes & Ears Extravaganza!
3. Discovery Time with Mrs. Goose: Wonderful One Hundred

Content Provider

http://www.cilc.org/program_provider_detail.aspx?id=227
Contact Information

Debbie Ives

dives@sckesc.org

13939 Diagonal Road

Clearwater, KS 67026

United States

Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 115Fax: (620) 584-3307

Target Audience: Education: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2

Program Description: PreK- 2nd Grade students will listen to a story about the life of a boy in Kansas. Students will see and discuss the life cycle of a wheat plant, name and label parts of the wheat plant and discuss the wheat kernel and how it is used.

Program Length:
30-40 minutes in length


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

Interactive Cost: $125.00Point to Point Cost: $125.00By Request Cost: $125.00
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes

All dates are tentative until Purchase Order is received.Please send Purchase Order to:South Central Kansas Education Service Center

Attn: Debbie Ives

13939 Diagonal Rd.

Clearwater, KS. 67026

Email: dives@sckesc.org

Fax: 620-584-3307

Cancellation Policy: We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 24 hours notice.

Is recording allowed? No
Request this Program Now

Grades K-12: Pollution Solutions

Pollution Solutions - Every day we pour or release harmful substances such as poisonous gases, chemicals and garbage into our environment. These harmful substances that end up damaging the environment, are called pollution. Pollution Solutions shows students the causes and prevention of pollution using hands on activities.

This program is $145.00 for NORT2H members.
Contact Andy Campbell at acampbell@ncoesc.org.

Grades K-12: Volcanoes

Volcanoes - Volcanic activity plays a major part in understanding geological processes and the structures that form as lava flows. The Volcano program explores plate tectonics, volcano development and types of volcanoes. The program can be adapted to different grade levels.

This program is $145.00 for NORT2H members.

Contact Andy Campbell at acampbell@ncoesc.org.

Grades 7-12: Swine Flu: Pandemic or Hysteria

Swine Flu: Pandemic or Hysteria?

In the recent months, the outbreak of Influenza A virus subtype H1NI, also known as the Swine Flu captured the headlines as the effects of this virus spread across the globe. As reports of confirmed H1N1 cases steadily increased around the world, the UN’s World Health Organization responded by expressing concern over a potential world-wide flu pandemic, citing the outbreak at a “Phase 5” level of alert (out of 6). “In announcing the notching up of the alert level to Phase 5 last night, WHO Director-General Margaret Chan said it was a signal to Governments and to the private sector that preparatory actions should now be undertaken with ‘extreme urgency’” (www.un.org). As a result, many schools have taken extra precautionary measures as seen through the number of schools closing where there are confirmed cases or in many scenarios, where there are suspected cases.

In this Rapid Response session, students will have the opportunity to share how H1N1 has affected their local community. As GNG reports live from NYC, with one of the highest confirmed numbers of cases in the US, students will learn about its effects first hand. Students will also delve deeper into the effects of H1N1 by speaking with an expert and learn how they can take better preventative measures against this influenza.

Date/Time: Friday, June 5 Middle and High School: 11:00-12:00 PM EDT Cost: $150 or membership price* To sign up, please contact Grace Lau at Grace@gng.org.

Grades 9-12: Infection Connection: HIV

Program Flyer: Infection Connection: HIV
Request this Program Now
McMillen Center for Health Education

Linda Hathaway
schedule@mcmillencenter.org
600 Jim Kelley Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
United States
Phone: (260) 456-4511
Fax: (260) 456-9655

Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

This program will provide accurate information about HIV so that youth are able to protect themselves from infection. Students will hear the latest facts on HIV/AIDS including statistics, modes of transmission, infection process, medication and prevention. An in-depth look is taken at how HIV works on the immune system and why a variety of medications is used to treat HIV positive individuals.

45 minutes for Grades 9-12

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Point to Point Cost: $150.00
By Request/On Demand Cost: $150.00
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

Grades 4-6: Every "Body" Changes

Program Flyer: Every 'Body' Changes
Request this Program Now
McMillen Center for Health Education

Linda Hathaway
schedule@mcmillencenter.org
600 Jim Kelley Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
United States
Phone: (260) 456-4511
Fax: (260) 456-9655

Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6

Youth will learn the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty. Topics include secondary sexual characteristics, emotional change, personal hygiene and conception from an abstinence until marriage basis. A brief overview of menstruation will be included at the school's discretion. Participation in this program promotes self respect and respect of others. The program may be taught with boys and girls together or split into separate groups as the school desires.

45 Minutes for Grades 4-6

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Point to Point Cost: $150.00
By Request/On Demand Cost: $150.00

Grades 5-6: Be a Brain Builder

Program Flyer: Be a Brain Builder
Request this Program Now
McMillen Center for Health Education

Linda Hathaway
schedule@mcmillencenter.org
600 Jim Kelley Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
United States
Phone: (260) 456-4511
Fax: (260) 456-9655

Education: Grade(s): 5, 6

Youth will learn about the brain and nervous system. They will study various learning styles and be encouraged to detect their personal learning style while exploring activities that can boost brain performance. Upon completion of this program, youth will understand the importance of staying mentally and physically fit through regular exercise and good nutrition.

45 Minutes for Grades 5-6

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Point to Point Cost: $150.00
By Request/On Demand Cost: $150.00
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

Grades 6-12: Ancient Chinese Art

Program Flyer: Ancient Chinese Art
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Meghan Adamovic
madamovic@lacma.org
5905 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States
Phone: (323) 857-6580
Fax: (323) 857-4729

Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adults

Archaeologists have discovered prehistoric communities in various areas of central and eastern China that were inhabited some seven thousand years ago. In this program, we look at the skill and craftsmanship that ancient artisans brought to their work in bronze, ceramic, porcelain, stone, and lacquer. By considering the cultural and religious context, symbols, and motifs of the artworks, the discussion casts light on the art associated with ancient practices of ancestral worship, rituals, and Buddhism. Integrating art and language arts, the class also introduces students to art terms in mandarin!

1 hour

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Interactive Cost: $100.00Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $90.00 What's this?By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00By Request/On Demand Cost with Premium Service: $90.00 What's this?
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge