Grades 7-12: Countdown to the 2010 Census

Every decade, America measures itself through the census process. All U.S. households will receive a census questionnaire in March and Census Day is April 1, 2010. In this program, students will learn about the process and how the census impacts their daily lives. The census has direct applications in the history, civics and geography curriculum.

Please note: there is a limit on the number of sites per session. Registrations are on a first-come basis.
February 22


Offered at 9:15, 10:30, 1:00, and 2:15

Subject area: Social Studies
Grade levels: 7-12




1. Questions? Contact Bob Stricker at bob@soita.org or 937-746-6333.

2. Cost: each session is $50 for SOITA Comprehensive Member Districts; $75 for all others.

3. Click here for the Registration Form.

4. For a complete listing of programs and the Ohio Academic Content Standards, click here.

5. Want to place a test call to SOITA? Dial 216.48.137.41

Grades K-12: Bats!

Through images, video, and live specimens, students will be introduced to bats. Students will play an active role in the video conference and will be asked for their ideas and questions.
We have all heard rumors, myths, and legends about bats. They are famous little creatures for all the wrong reasons, and we want to set the record straight! Learn bat basics and what you can do to help.
Please let us know if you would like this program to correspond with a specific book or story!

Content Provider
Stark Parks [Content Provider Pinnacle Award 2008-09 Honorable Mention]
2008-09 Honorable Mention

Contact Information
Amanda Perry

aperry@starkparks.com

By Request
$75
30 Minutes
5712 12th St. NW
Canton, OH 44708
United States
Phone: (330) 409-8994
Fax: (330) 477-8990

By Request from SOITA

$150 Each

Idioms: Laugh Your Head off with Idioms
Grades 1-2

Plant and Animal Habitats
Grade 2

Scientific Method
Grades 5-6

The Water Cycle
Grade 4

Grades 4-12: So You Know the Civil War?

No other period in our nation's history has captured our interest more than the events of 1861 through 1865. Although this struggle is distant in time, it is a period that is confusing and complex to understand.
As we observe the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, test your knowledge of the causes, conflicts, and consequences of this era by scheduling So You Know the Civil War.
Your students will compete against one another in our So You Know game show series as they answer questions about the people, places, and events of this War Between the States.
Demonstrate your knowledge of the Civil War by scheduling So You Know the Civil War.

Content Provider
Ohio Historical Society

Contact Information
Matt Schullek
dl@ohiohistory.org
1982 Velma Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211
United States
Phone: (800) 640-7679
Fax: (614) 298-2963

This program is available by request.
$130.00
45-50 Minutes in Length



Possible categories include:
Elementary Level Categories (recommended for grades 4-6/7)
Before the War - events prior to the outbreak of the Civil War
Civil War Geography - famous places, boundaries, and geographical features of the Civil War
Civil War Battles - famous places and battles of the Civil War
Civil War Leaders - famous civilian and military leaders of the Civil War
All About Abe - questions about Abraham Lincoln
State Status - defining what states were free or slave states or territories
Picture This - analyzing Civil War era photographs/visuals
A Soldier's Life - a day in the life of a solder
Slavery - history of slavery, abolitionism and famous abolitionists
So You Know - miscellaneous Civil War facts

Middle School Categories (recommended for grades 6/7 - 8)
Before the War - events prior to the outbreak of the Civil War
Civil War Geography - famous places, boundaries, and geographical features of the Civil War
Civil War Battles - famous places and battles of the Civil War
Civil War Leaders - famous civilian and military leaders of the Civil War
All About Abe - questions about Abraham Lincoln
Timeline - organizing the events prior to, during, and after the Civil War
Picture This - analyzing Civil War era photographs/visuals
Slavery - history of slavery, abolitionism and famous abolitionists
Ohio and the Civil War - Ohio related names and places of the Civil War
So You Know - miscellaneous Civil War facts
The Aftermath - events and legislation passed after the conclusion of the Civil War

Intermediate Level Categories (recommended for grades 9 - adult)
Before the War - events prior to the outbreak of the Civil War
Civil War Geography - famous places, boundaries, and geographical features of the Civil War
Civil War Battles - famous places and battles of the Civil War
Law of the Land - pre and post Civil War legislation
All About Abe - questions about Abraham Lincoln
Timeline - organizing the events prior to, during, and after the Civil War
Picture This - analyzing Civil War era photographs/visuals
Women and the War - the role of women in the Civil War
Ohio and the Civil War - Ohio related names and places of the Civil War
So You Know - miscellaneous Civil War facts
The Aftermath - events and legislation passed after the conclusion of the Civil War

Grades 6-12: Others Worlds of Architecture **FREE**

This presentation provides an overview of architectural history in Central Asia and parts of the Islamic World before diving into the exciting world of experimental and cutting edge architecture on the other side of the world. Some countries of focus include Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Russia, and UAE.

Content Provider
Inner Asian & Uralic National Resource Center

Contact Information
Michael Hancock
iaau@indiana.edu
324 Goodbody Hall 1011 East Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
United States
Phone: (812) 856-5263
Fax: (812) 855-8667

45 Minutes
FREE
On-Deman

Grades 2-7: BE A TRANSFORMER - Fun With Energy Transformations

Energy is the ability to do work, or move an object. There are many different forms of energy including Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Heat, Light, Sound, and Nuclear The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy can not be created or destroyed. It can be transformed from one form into another. It is this ability to transform that allows humans to channel energy into our homes for different uses. The bi-product of all energy transformations is some amount of heat. Human activity on earth or in space requires the manipulation of energy transformations.

Content Provider
Challenger Learning Center (Rochester, New York)

Contact Information

peter robson
peter_robson@boces.monroe.edu
15 Linden Park
rochester, NY 14625
United States
Phone: (585) 473-7494

$235
90 Minutes
On Demand

Grades 3-12: Through Irish Eyes and Feet: Celebrating St. Patrick and Celtic Culture

Why is St. Patrick’s Day such a widely celebrated holiday, and what makes the Irish such a fierce and proud people? In this e-field trip students look through the Irish perspective and catch a glimpse of what the Irish have endured, why St. Patrick is such an important figure to them, and how Celtic culture has sustained their spirit.

In the process, we will try out Irish dancing, sing Irish songs, and learn about Celtic myths that reach back over two millennia to a time before Christianity.

In this program, students will go beyond familiar associations of leprechauns, shamrocks and green beverages to appreciate and understand how St. Patrick drove the Druids from Ireland, the nature of the music that sprang from the harp of Celtic god The Dagda, what occurred on the Hill of Tara, and how the Irish Wheel is a symbol akin to those of Native American cultures. Unraveling the mysterious knots of Irish culture and legacy makes for a fascinating adventure of discovery!

Short bio of presenter:
Marc Kotz is a life-long performing artist and teacher who delights in venturing to other cultures and times through the means of dance, theatre, music and educational exploration. His career has taken him around the world (literally and figuratively), delving into diverse cultures and artistic disciplines .He has performed in numerous dance and theatre forms, collaborated on two dozen play/musicals/operas, and has directed/choreographed ten concert-length productions, half of which have original scripts written by him .Marc received a Master of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Iowa as an Iowa Arts Fellow, has taught all ages from pre-school to the aged (including 12 years at the university level), and directs his own arts-integration company Born 2 Move Movement Adventures. LLC. (www.Born2Move.org)

CESA 7 Interactive Learning Services  2008-09 Honorable Mention

Theresa Neuser
efieldtrips@ils.k12.wi.us
UWGB IS 1040
2420 Nicolet Dr
Green Bay, WI  54311
United States
Phone: (920) 465-5216
Fax: (920) 465-2723


60 Minutes
$150

On-Demand

Grades 3-4: Roses are Pink Your Feet Really Stink!

Do you want the perfect Valentine themed
“educational event”? Students will love this literature-
based lesson that focuses on poetry, and the
importance of treating friends with respect! Basic
poetry elements will be explored during this 50
minute lesson including rhyme, repetition, and alliteration.
In addition, classrooms will work together
to create a “name poem.”


Contact:

Leslie Charles

Distance Learning Coordinator

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/

Grades 4-5: Sound: Here, There, and Everywhere!

How does sound travel from the explosion of a cannon to our ears? Why is it that different strings on a guitar produce sounds higher and lower in pitch? In this session students will observe several experiments demonstrating the properties of sound and make their own observations concerning the transmission, reflection, and absorption of sound as well as how changing the rate of vibration can vary the pitch of a sound.

SOITA

Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org
150 East Sixth Street
Franklin, OH 45005
United States
Phone: (937) 746-6333 ext. 120
Fax: (937) 746-1029

$150
By Request
45-60 Minutes

Grades 3-6: Math Midway

The Math Midway features fun and challenging mathematical content at all levels from children to mathematicians. There is a range of unique exhibits, from square-wheeled tricycles that ride smoothly on a circular track of catenary arcs, to a plane of laser light that you can pass plastic polyhedra through to find their surprising cross sections. You can create unique pen and ink drawings to take home using the mechanical harmonograph. Or play with the "organ function grinder" in which you input a number, set a function, and turn the hand crank to generate both a numerical output and a unique calliope tune, which is transformed according to your function.

New York Hall of Science
Chris Lawrence
clawrence@nyscience.org
47-01 111th street
Queens, NY 11368
United States
Phone: (718) 699-0005 ext. 319
Fax: (718) 699-1341

30 Minutes
$75
By Request

Grades K-12: O'Keeffe: The Faraway

To coincide with the Museum’s ground breaking exhibit featuring 1991 Honoree Georgia O’Keeffe, students are introduced to basic art concepts while also discovering O’Keeffe’s connection to the land and the West. This program allows students to view and examine the work and techniques of one of America’s best known Modernist. This interactive program correlates with the temporary exhibit and can be adjusted to specific grade levels. Program times can be adjusted to class schedules.

Cindi Collins
ccollins@cowgirl.net
1720 Gendy St.
fort worth, TX 76107
United States
Phone: (817) 509-8697
Fax: (817) 336-2470

$100
On Demand

Grades K-12: How Artists See Nature

As the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame hosts the temporary exhibit, Georgia O’Keeffe and the Faraway, the different aspects of artist interpretation of nature becomes evident. Photographers such as Ansel Adams and Elliot Porter also shared O’Keeffe’s appreciation of nature as they captured unique scenery through the camera lens instead of paint and palette. Join us as we explore how O’Keeffe and others found ways to share their work and inspiration through various forms of art medians.

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame

Cindi Collins
ccollins@cowgirl.net
1720 Gendy St.
fort worth, TX 76107
United States
Phone: (817) 509-8697
Fax: (817) 336-2470

$100
On Demand/By Request