Grades 5-6: Acid or a Base? Understanding the pH Scale

Program Description		Why does acid rain eat away at limestone and marble? How come most cleaning products contain a base? Answer these questions and more as we explore the pH scale. Students will have a chance to observe hands-on experiments and determine for themselves if each mystery solution is an acid or a base. During our discussion, we will also cover what constitutes an acid and base and characteristics of each.

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Content Provider		SOITA Learning Technologies
Contact Information		Bob Stricker bob@soita.org 150 East Sixth Street Franklin, OH  45005 United States Phone: (937) 746-6333 ext. 120 Fax: (937) 746-1029
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		based on 4 evaluation(s).
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 5, 6
Primary Disciplines		Sciences
Program Length		45 minutes
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Interactive Cost: $150.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $135.00 What's this?
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 48 hours notice.
Is recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		Schools are asked to conduct a test connection with SOITA in advance of the site's first scheduled videoconference with us. Sites connecting via ISDN should provide their own bridge and dial into SOITA. SOITA's IP address is 216.48.137.41.

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Grades 4-8: Life at Sea

Program Description		Students will learn about the function of Intrepid as a city at sea to over 3000 crew members. Crew member responsibilities, jobs and places of work will be highlighted to give students insight on how sailors lived on board an aircraft carrier. Students will investigate museum artifacts, historic photographs and view a video of a former crew member’s account of his experiences on Intrepid.

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Content Provider		Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Contact Information		Kerry McLaughlin kmclaughlin@intrepidmuseum.org One Intrepid Square West 46th Street & 12th Avenue New York, NY  10036 United States Phone: (646) 381-5167 Fax: (646) 381-5184
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Maximum Number of Participants		For optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students.
Minimum Number of Participants		No minimum.
Primary Disciplines		Social Studies/History
Secondary Disciplines		Leadership
Program Format		1. This program starts with a description of Intrepid. 2. Students will discuss the similarities between the ship's community and their own. 3. Students will break up into four groups to analyze historic photographs. 4. Students will use a graphic organizer to describe their thoughts on what jobs were aboard Intrepid. 5. Students will hear account of former crew member's experiences aboard Intrepid.
Program Length		45 Minutes
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Date/Time Notes		Program only available September-June.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Interactive Cost: $175.00
Program Fee Notes		Programs must be paid two weeks in advance.
Cancellation Policy		We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days.
Is recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		Schools are required to dial into Intrepid. We require a minimum connection speed of 384 kbps. Test connections are required at least two days of the video conference program date.

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Grades 6-12: Virtual Field Trips to Latin America & Spain

Connect directly with our Virtual Field Trip tour guide in South America to explore Latin America and Spain. You need a computer connected to the Internet, a large screen, and USB speakerphone, and your class can participate in our Virtual Field Trips. Students at home and other remote classrooms can also login and participate.

Schools may use Virtual Field Trips as a comprehension and listening exercise, as well as for culture, history, and geography awareness. Sessions can be held in the absence of the language teacher, or as an event from home when the school is closed.

Sessions can be scheduled or cancelled online in as little as 24 hour prior to the session time.

See more information on our website: http://www.interlingospanish.com/InterLingo_Spanish/Virtual_Field_Trips.html

Content Provider		InterLingo Spanish
Contact Information		Matt Pearce mattpearce@interlingospanish.com 5984 Somerset Pike Boswell, PA  15531 United States Phone: (215) 268-7212
Program Type		Program Series You may choose from one of 16 Spanish-speaking destinations, or 6 travel topics.

Program Length		40-60 minutes
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Interactive Cost: $450.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $425.00 What's this?
Program Fee Notes		- Pick 15 destinations for $450 - Pick 6 travel topics for $200 Teachers may schedule sessions across multiple classes as chosen by students. Please contact us for volume pricing.
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 48 hours notice.
Is recording allowed?		No
Recording Notes		We can record sessions upon request.
The Provider broadcasts over		IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		Important: this is not currently an H.323 offering. You need a standard Internet connection and browser. - Mac or PC - Broadband Internet (wired), min 300 Kbps - SmartBoard or projector - USB speakerphone - Web camera (optional)

Gr 5-8: Science of Sound: Vibrations & Waves

Science of Sound: Vibrations

Sound occurs because of vibration. An instrument like a violin only has four strings which vibrate to produce sound, but a violin can play more that four notes. How is this possible? This session examines that question and many others in this highly interactive class. Frequency, amplitude and types of energy are among the topics examined.

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Science of Sound: Waves

Science of Sound: Waves
Sound waves are superheroes. They move very quickly, they can move things, they can bend around corners, they can bounce around. This videoconference looks at different types of waves and their movements. Topics discussed include transfer of energy, measuring wave speed and harmonics.

Interactive Cost: $175.00 (Each program)

Contact Adam Phillips about scheduling.
axp99@case.edu
11021 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone: (216) 368-0780
Fax: (216) 791-3063

K-3: ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ADVENTURE: COLORS OF MUMMIES

In this interactive program, our youngest scholars explore life and the afterlife in Ancient Egypt. Step into the past and discover, through interactive activities, how color was an essential part of everyday life for these peoples, while witnessing and contributing in a step-by-step presentation of the mummification process!

-This program begins with an introduction to Ancient Egyptian culture through color
-We then explore and create simple hieroglyphics
-Participants view and interactive presentation of the Egyptian mummification process.
-Time is allowed for questions and answers.

Participants will;
-Create their own Ancient Egyptian color map
-Understand and create Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics
-See and participate in a demonstration of the mummification process
-be able to explain why Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead.

45 minutes for k-3 grades
By Request Cost: $115.00

Gaye-Lynn Clyde
passport@mpm.edu
Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee, WI 53233
United States
Phone: (414) 278-6146
Fax: (414) 278-6108

Posted from the CILC website at http://www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=3306

K-2 Author Visit and Eggs-periments Videoconferences with Amy E. Sklansky

St. Louis author, Amy E. Sklansky, has written five picture books, including the nonfiction picture book,Where Do Chicks Come From? This book, part of the well-respected Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Scienceseries, explains what happens inside an egg from fertilization through hatching. Using visuals in a highly interactive videoconference session, Amy outlines various stages of writing the book — research, revisions, artist’s sketches, etc. Student questions are encouraged.

Using visuals in a highly interactive videoconference session, Amy outlines various stages of writing the book — research, revisions, artist’s sketches, etc. She also presents "10 Surprising Facts about Chickens" in an engaging true/false format. Next, Amy and her class(es) will crack open an egg and identify its parts. Then Amy will incorporate terms from the scientific method, such as hypothesis, prediction, and experiment, as she leads students in three different hands-on experiments exploring the properties of eggs.

The 45-minute program is for K-2, but can be geared toward an older audience. Please limit the number of participating students to no more than 30 children. Student questions about writing or eggs are encouraged.

Cost: Interactive Cost: $195.00

Rebecca Morrison
rmorrison@csd.org
Cooperating School Districts
1460 Craig Road
St. Louis, MO 63146
United States
Phone: (314) 692-1274
Fax: (314) 872-9128

Post has been taken from the CILC website at http://www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=2204

Gr K-4 A Visit to the Children's Barnyard

Join the farmers as they care for our baby farm animals. Discover what each of our babies will provide for the farmer and her family when they are all grown up. See a minimum of two of our babies live!

Program
US Grade: K - 4
Age: 6 - 10
Program Fee: $100.00 USD
Program Length: 45
Class Size: 25

Sarah Loveland
s.loveland@nysha.org
5798 State HWY 80
Cooperstown, NY 13326
United States
Phone: (607) 547-1414

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Gr 1-5 Reptiles and Amphibians Free to NORT2H Schools

Reptiles and amphibians are not usually considered our favorite animals, but together we'll find out how cool they really are! Compare and contrast their life cycles, body coverings, feeding habits and seasonal behaviors with those of other animals in our area. Sound bytes, video clips and live animals are used.

Program Format
1. Amphibian characteristics
2. Examples of amphibians
3. Amphibian life cycle
4. Reptile characteristics
5. Examples or reptiles
6. Quiz
7. Time allowed for questions/Conclusion

Objectives
Participants will understand:
-characteristics of reptiles and amphibians
-reptile and amphibian life cycles
-cold-blooded

Program length: 45 min to one hour
This program is available by request ONLY
By Request Cost: $75.00 (There is no charge for programs broadcast within Lorain County, Ohio)

Lorain County Metroparks

Leslie McNutt
lmcnutt@metroparks.cc
4530 Colorado Ave.
Sheffield Village, OH 44054
United States
Phone: (440) 949-5200

Posted on CILC.org http://www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=3248

6-12 Chinese Ways of Learning

Join us as we discuss the educational thoughts and ways of learning in China which have been handed down for thousands of years. We will explore aspirations, learning methods, different learning styles, life goals, and the foundation of education. We will also explore Chinese education through some historical stories about diligent students.

South Central Kansas Education Service Center-The Service Center at Clearwater

This program is available by request ONLY

Interactive Cost: $145.00

Posted from CILC.org
http://www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=3251

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

K-6 New programs for elementary core subjects from the Seaport Museum

Little Skippers

Grades K-3
Ahoy, mates! Your students will experience being a sailor for a day while enjoying an interactive lesson about sea trade, ship cargos, and the sometimes dangerous adventures of a sailor’s shipboard life. One student will even get to dress like a sailor! (Language Arts/Social Studies)

What Floats Your Boat? Literally.
Grades 3-6
How does a giant ship like the Spanish-American War Cruiser Olympia stay afloat? How does the World War II Submarine Becuna stay submerged? Learn about the physical principals involved in keeping a boat afloat – buoyancy, equilibrium, displacement, and density – through a series of fun hands-on activities. Tour these two ships and the Seaport’s boat-building shop to see firsthand how ships are made to float.
(Science/Social Studies/Math/Technology)

Real Pirates of Philadelphia
Grades 3-6
Looking for a buried treasure? For a pirate, this was often not a chest of gold but sugar, tobacco, or other ship cargos. Discover the role of early maritime economics from the point of view of 17th and 18th century pirates and privateers. Philadelphia was once considered a pirate depot and pirates actually played a large role in the American Revolution. Plus, one lucky student will get to dress up like a pirate! (Language Arts/Social Studies)

Early Explorers
Grades 3-6
Life aboard an early explorer’s ship was not easy. Find out how these hardy adventurers survived long voyage, including their diet, sleeping quarters, and the ancient navigation tools they used to find their way across the ocean to the new world. Early explorers were also early traders – learn about the concept of trade using explorers and their connection to Native Americans. (Language Arts/Social Studies/Geography)

Immigration-Philadelphia's Port of Freedom!
Grades 3-6
Did you know that prior to 1776, an estimated 70,000 Germans and 120,000 Scotch-Irish immigrated to Philadelphia? In the 1820’s alone 20,000 immigrants came the City of Brotherly Love, almost 10% of the national total. Discover the trials and tribulations facing different nationalities as they attempted to call Philadelphia home. Learn about the process of becoming an American citizen and the tools to research your own ancestry! (Language Arts/Social Studies)

History of Philadelphia
Grades 3-6
From Penn’s Treaty to an industrialized city, this lesson examines the history of Philadelphia from its origins to the present day. Learn about three pivotal time periods in Philadelphia history, including the Quakers and Native Americans, American Revolution and Founding Fathers, and Industrialization and modern day. Students will connect with their local history and learn how Philadelphia is more than cheesesteaks and soft pretzels. (Social Studies/Language Arts)

Interactive Cost: $125.00 (each)

For more information about class content and academic standards please call 215-413-8649 or emailmflynn@phillyseaport.org.

Information acquired from www.cilc.org and the Independence Seaport Museum www.phillyseaport.org/edu_student.shtml

6-8 Social Studies/Language Arts lessons from the Seaport Museum

African-American Mariners at Sea

Grades 6-8
African Americans' naval service stretches back to the beginnings of the nation. Discover the important role of African-American mariners such as James Forten, Frederick Douglass, and Paul Cuffe. Learn how African-American mariners have shaped our naval history from the Revolutionary War to the present day. (Social Studies/Language Arts)

Simple Machines at Sea
Grades 6-8
How did early sailors move heavy things, such as coal and supplies, about the vessel? Simple machines helped the crew carry out such tasks on a daily basis. Learn the basics of knot tying and pulley systems, then delve into advanced examples in the Seaport’s boat-building workshop to gain first-hand experience of the importance of mechanical advantage. (Science/Math/Technology)

WWI -- The Forgotten War
Grades 6-8
Explore the causes and effects of the “Great War” and how it reshaped the world we live in today. Learn about the USS Olympia’s honorable mission to bring home the “unknown soldier” to America. This lesson also connects the conflict with previous wars and how it laid the groundwork for WWII.
(Social Studies/Language Arts)

WWII -- Submarines and Naval Warfare
Grades 6-8
Explore the importance of submarines and naval warfare during WWII with a lesson and tour of Submarine Becuna. Discover the significance of German U-Boats and learn about one of the greatest naval battles in history, the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Learn the history of WWII and its effects on the 20th century.
(Social Studies/Language Arts)

Interactive Cost: $125.00 (each)

For more information about class content and academic standards please call 215-413-8649 or email mflynn@phillyseaport.org.

Information acquired from www.cilc.org and the Independence Seaport Museum www.phillyseaport.org/edu_student.shtml

9-12 New programs from the Independence Seaport Museum

The China Trade -- Economics, Past and Present
Money, money, money. Discover the basis of commerce and trade between the City of Philadelphia and the world by examining the China Trade. Objects such as opium, lumber, coal, and ice were traded for silk, porcelain, and tea. Learn how economics ruled the winds of trade from the “Silk Road” to present day. In addition, explore the Museum’s exhibit on Philadelphia and the China Trade.(Language Arts/Social Studies)

Submarine Science

How does a submarine plunge from the water’s surface to the murky depths? How does this technology relate to human divers? Learn about ballast tanks and tour Submarine Becuna for an up-close look at the inner workings of these underwater vessels. Also, hear from a genuine submarine veteran about daily life aboard a sub. (Science/Math/Technology)

Ships and Fish -- Working Together
Thousands of sunken ships lay at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean and the Delaware Bay, creating new ecosystems for marine life. Learn how today the U.S. Navy actually sinks ships on purpose so they can become artificial reefs. How does casting ships to the ocean floor improve the life of thousands of marine species? The sunken ship itself is the fish’s treasure. (Science/Technology)

Interactive Cost: $125.00 (each)

For more information about class content and academic standards please call 215-413-8649 or email mflynn@phillyseaport.org.

Information acquired from www.cilc.org and the Independence Seaport Museum www.phillyseaport.org/edu_student.shtml