Grades K-4: How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning

This rollicking interactive romp through the life and times and inventions of Benjamin Franklin is based upon the award-winning book How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning and is presented by the author/illustrator, Rosalyn Schanzer. Fun, fact-filled, and tied directly to your school's own curriculum, it also features a slew of other American inventions in the bargain.

$300 On-Demand

Rosalyn Schanzer
roz.schanzer@cox.net
11630 Havenner Road
Fairfax Station, VA  22039
United States
Phone: (571) 748-4923

Grades 3-12: Math & Art

For centuries, artists have employed mathematical concepts and ideas in their art. This lesson explores those intersections where art and math meet. Together we will investigate how artists have applied math to add meaning, create structure and develop interest in their works. Some of the concepts addressed in this lesson may include: symmetry, geometry, tessellation and perspective. Join us as we explore math through the portal of art.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

$110 On-Demand

Lynda O'Leary
distancelearning@philamuseum.org
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia, PA  19101-7646
United States
Phone: (215) 684-7399
Fax: (215) 236-4063

Grades K-4: Celebrating Children's Day in Japan

An introduction will include facts about the country of Japan and its flag. Children will go through a pictorial history of children's day and events that are celebrated during this holiday. A rap about some Japanese words will be introduced along with a beginning understanding of simple origami. An old Japanese game will be played using scraps of paper and then the children will create a koi glyph that personalizes information about each child. In closing, there will be a rap summarizing the various aspects of the program.

$145.00

Debbie Ives
dives@sckesc.org
PO Box 160
13939 Diagonal Road
Clearwater, KS 67026
United States
Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 115
Fax: (620) 584-3307

Grades 1-3: Our Flag, Then and Now

The students will brainstorm what they know about the American flag and Pledge of Allegiance today. They will then go back in time and will learn from a historic teacher about the American flag through the eyes of a 1910 student. The enthusiasm for patriotism 100 years ago will be shared. Students will compare the flag today to the flag 100 years ago. The vocabulary of the pledge will be presented to help create better understanding of the words and what they meant then and now.

$125.00

Joan Morehead
joan.morehead@hsvcity.com
3101 Burritt Drive

Huntsville, AL 35801
United States
Phone: (256) 536-2882

Grades 4-12: Environmental Science: the science of oil spill recovery

Students become environmental scientists as they try the actual techniques used in the cleanup of ocean oil spills. Students will use booms, skimmers, and sorbents to try and recover their mini oceans from the ecological brink.

$150.00

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Liz Landis
llandis@boonshoftmuseum.org
2600 DeWeese Parkway
Dayton, OH  45414
United States
Phone: (937) 275-7431 ext. 156

New Programs from Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Around One Cactus - Animals of the Desert for Young Children
Grades K-2
$140 per site

Around One Cactus by Anthony Fredericks is a delightful story about a desert, a giant cactus, and the animals who live in it. Learn the natural history of the fascinating creatures from the story with Becky Pound, Museum School Early Childhood Specialist.

All About the Sun
Grades 6-8
$140 per site

The Sun is the most prominent feature in our solar system and its secrets attributes are critical to understanding important science concepts like energy, waves, distance and even chemistry. Join Linda Krouse, Director of the Noble Planetarium, for a 50-minute program designed to help your students learn more about our amazing star, spectrums and energy.

Rainforests!
Grades 5-8
$75 per site

The three major regions where rainforests exist today, the New World, Africa, and Southeast Asia are remarkably similar overall, but when you look closer there are major and fascinating differences between them in terms of fauna, flora, geological and evolutionary history. Find out about the characteristics used to define rainforests and how each rainforest region is unique.

Children's History: Native American Cradle Boards
Grades K-2nd
$140.00 per site

History will come alive for your students as we explore history from a child's perspective. Join Becky Pound, Museum School Early Childhood Specialist, as she shares the stories behind Native American cradle boards. Becky uses authentic specimens from our collection and hands-on activities to help your students to learn about the life of Native Americans. You will receive materials for your students to make their own cradle board to take home and share with their family.

Other programs available from Fort Worth Museum of Science and History include...
Adaptation Exploration: Owls (Grades K-5)

All About Matter (Grades K-8)
Armadillo Round-Up (Grades K-2)
Ask the Expert: Forensic Science (Grades 5-12)
Dollars and Sense: Making Wise Choices with your Money (Grades 4-5)
Eggs Everywhere (Grades K-8)

Geometric Transformations (Grades 3-8)

Icy Science (Grades 1-8)
Science in the News: Nanotechnology (Grades 7-12)
Spring Skies Tonight (Grades 3-6)
Go to www.Connect2Texas.net for program availability or contact Anne Herndon
to schedule a special request on specific dates and times.
Anne Herndon
Assistant Director, School Services
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
(817)255-9521 (817)255-9521 aherndon@fwmsh.org

1991 Honoree Georgia O’Keeffe

Don’t miss this great opportunity to experience a video conference that coincides with the

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame’s groundbreaking exhibit featuring 1991 Honoree Georgia O’Keeffe…

Georgia O’Keeffe and the Faraway: Nature and Image.

Select from one of the following programs or visit www.Connect2Texas.net or www.cowgirl.net for other available programs.

O’Keeffe: The Faraway:
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.
OR
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 mediums.

Go to Connect2Texas, www.connect2texas.net for times and availability or contact Cindi Collins, ccollins@cowgirl.net.


Cindi Collins
Director of School Services
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
817/509-8697

Grades 3-8: What Darwin Saw

This highly interactive, vividly illustrated program features author/illustrator Rosalyn Schanzer's book, What Darwin Saw. Students of every age will have a great time meeting this popular young naturalist and will learn about the thought process and scientific experiments that led him to his Theory of Evolution.

Rosalyn Schanzer
roz.schanzer@cox.net
11630 Havenner Road
Fairfax Station, VA  22039
United States
Phone: (571) 748-4923

$300
On Demand/By Request

Grades 3-7: George vs. George: The American Revolution as Seen from Both Sides

Using plenty of lively illustrations, we will have an interactive discussion about the ways George Washington and King George III were both alike and different. We'll also cover the rollicking history of the colonies, the troubles leading up to the Revolutionary War, the role propaganda played on both sides of the ocean, many of the main battles and the amazing armies on both sides who fought them, how the book was made, and much more.

Rosalyn Schanzer
roz.schanzer@cox.net
11630 Havenner Road
Fairfax Station, VA  22039
United States
Phone: (571) 748-4923

$300
By Request/On Demand

Grade 3: A Poetry Celebration

Description:	Our classroom has been working on a Lucy Calkins poetry unit. We are looking for a classroom to share in our writer's celebration. We wish to link to a classroom who has also written poems to be shared. Our hope is for our students to read their poems aloud as well as the other class to read and share their poems.
Dates:	Time: Monday, May 3 10:30-11-ish (Eastern Standard time)
Sign up method:	Website
Grades:	3
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects
Preparation Time Frame:	You will need a few class periods prior to the connection to prepare your presentation and a 45-60 minute videoconference.
Responsibilities:	Create their own poetry and present them to their peers.
Agenda:	5 min. Welcome and introductions. Each class shares their location and brief information about their school. 30 min. Presentations. Each class shares a poem. Classes are to trade off each time a poem is presented until everyone in each class has had a turn to present. Teachers should negotiate who present when. 5 min. Question and answer. Each class has prepared questions for the other on the content and generates questions while/after listening to the presentation. After the content questions, if time remains, students may enjoy asking each other questions about their respective locations and schools.
Other:	• Trade off presenting. Instead of presenting for the full 15 minutes, trade off small sections, i.e. when sharing poetry, each class shares one poem at a time.

Jayne Brown
brownj@owosso.k12.mi.us

Central & Bryant Elementary
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grade 2: Travels with Scoob

Description:	My library mascot is a stuffed elf named Skoob. I am looking for schools across the country to host a visit from Skoob for the 2010-11 school. We would like to connect through Skype if possible. The hosting school would connect with one of my second grade classes to tell them about their community and skoob's adventures. The host school would be responsible for taking care of Skoob, providing some adventures and mailing Skoob (flat rate box) to the next school on the list. My plan is for Skoob to spend one week at each school with one week for traveling between destinations. My students will share information about Texas or a curriculum topic that they are currently studying. Take a look at Skoob's excellent adventures at http://schools.birdvilleschools.net/179320815151437610/site/default.asp
Dates:	September 2010 thru April 2011 times to be determined later
Sign up method:	Email: judy_dallinger@birdville.k12.tx.us
Grades:	2
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects

Judith Dallinger
judy_dallinger@birdville.k12.tx.us

JACK C BINION ELEMENTARY
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Grade 2: Cultural Exchange

Description: We are a 2nd grade class at Buena Vista Elementary in Greenville, SC. Beginning April 26, we will be studying different cultural regions in the United States. We are looking for primary classrooms in the Northeast, Midwest, or Western regions of the United States. We would like to share our culture in the South, and learn about your culture, too! We will discuss the following cultural characteristics: 1) Linguistic characteristics and sayings (for example, in the South we say, "Hey, ya'll!"); 2) Cuisine; 3) Clothing typically worn; 4) Music your cultural region is known for; 5) Famous natural landforms or landmarks to visit in your region; 6) Weather and climate.

We expect the chat to last about 30 minutes. If you are interested in getting to know about our culture here in the South, please let us know! We look forward to meeting you!
Dates: April 26 - 30, 2010 from 8:00AM EST-11:00AM EST
Sign up method: Email Tim Van Heule: tvanheul@greenville.k12.sc.us

Grades: 2
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects