Grades 3-12: Native America

This is an interactive program that uses artifacts from the Cranbrook Institute of Science’s extensive collection to provide an overview of a specific Native American cultural group requested by the client. Native American culture, both historic and contemporary, is explored with images and discussion as well as artifacts.

$125
By Request
45 Minutes


Michael Narlock
cisreservations@cranbrook.edu
39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI  48303-0801
United States
Phone:
Fax: (248) 645-3050

Grades 4-12: Ice Ages: How Cool was Your School

A geologist who has studied glaciers in Antarctica interacts with students to demonstrate how landforms, sediment types, exotic rocks and fossils from the Great Lakes region are employed to reconstruct past global climate changes and the Ice Age history. Similar evidence for the remote site is evaluated with students to work out the local Ice Age history and its effects on their community. A discussion of recent global climate change in the context of the Ice Age fluctuations of the 2.5 million years concludes the program.

$125
45 Minutes

Michael Narlock
cisreservations@cranbrook.edu
39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI  48303-0801
United States
Phone:
Fax: (248) 645-3050

Grades K-6: Bear Necessities (Columbus Zoo)

Bears are unique and fascinating mammals. Join us as we study the habitats and adaptations of the three bear species that live in North America- brown bears, American black bears, and polar bears!
$150
By Request

Laura Frasher
distance.learning@columbuszoo.org
9990 Riverside Dr
Powell, OH  43065
United States
Phone: 

Grades 2-12: Oregon Trail: The Decision at The Dalles

In this interactive program students will have to decide on two routes to Oregon City. Students will recall and be taught some of the basics traveling on the Oregon Trail They will become members of a wagon train that has reach The Dalles. At The Dalles wagon trains will assess their condition including amount of food, money, livestock, and ill members. Students will float down the Columbia River on rafts and take the Barlow Road. Along the way they will face many hazards. After going both ways students will determine which route would have been better for their wagon train. The program use dice to determine impact of the different hazards.

60 Minutes
By Request

$100

Steve Thompson
steve@gorgediscovery.org
5000 Discovery Drive
The Dalles, OR  97058
United States
Phone: ext. 209
Fax: (541) 298-8660

Grades 5-8: Don't Feed the Bully

The goal of this presentation and the book Don't Feed the Bully is to build empathy in students, Help them learn to move the bully target away from them, and create awareness that they can should take responsibility for the violence and bullying in their school.

A typical student presentation includes:

Lot's of laughs and magic and song
Introduction of Don't Feed the Bully concepts
in depth thought and discussion on the steps to help stop bullying.
Engaging stories to help build empathy and understanding of principles
Questions and discussion (hopefully due to time.)

$225
By Request

Brad Tassell
llessat@aol.com
P.O.Box 1437
Bowling Green, KY  42101
United States
Phone:

Upcoming Programs from Vanderbilt

2010 FALL videoconferences from VANDERBILT VIRTUAL SCHOOL are scheduled three days each week throughout the fall semester.
There are six different series packed with great presentations, and each videoconference has a lesson plan for you.

TIMES:
We offer two sessions for each Vanderbilt Virtual School videoconference: one session at 9:00 AM CENTRAL TIME and one session at 10:00 AM CENTRAL TIME .

COST:
The cost for a videoconference session is $75.
This charge covers some of our expenses in preparing your videoconference and testing and delivering your videoconference.

FORMAT:
All videoconferences are approximately 45 minutes in length. The format is about 25-30 minutes for the presentation and 15-20 minutes
for an interactive question and answer session with the students and presenter.

WEBSITE: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/


REGISTER as soon as possible at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm


1) GREAT EXPLORERS series:
for students in grades 5-12

What kinds of people choose a life of exploration, adventure, and even danger, and where would we be without them? Meet these modern day discoverers and explorers
(who have traveled to the far parts of the Earth, far parts of Science, and out into Space) and determine their impact on our world.

This videoconference series will provide a window with special emphasis on not just what is known about our world and the Universe but how it has come to be known.
This approach reveals the very personal means by which researchers ask questions of the world and empower themselves to create a pathway to an answer.


• Wed. October 6 - “Mummy Autopsy/Reading the Bones: Skeletons and Mummies of the Past” with Dr. Tiffiny Tung, Anthropologist at Vanderbilt University
• Thurs. October 7 - “Nanotechnology” with Dr. James Crowe, Vanderbilt Medical Center infectious disease physician and researcher
• Wed. November 3 - “Mission to Mars” with Dr. Rick Chappell; NASA astronaut; current Vanderbilt professor
• Wed. November 17 - “Hubble Space Telescope” with Bob O’Dell; NASA; Vanderbilt professor in the Physics & Astronomy Department.


2) WINDOWS ON THE WORLD series:
for students in grades 4-12

Take a trip through "Windows on the World" as each presenter discusses about his/her particular country. Learn about the geographic location, the landmarks, government,
culture, homes, food, and transportation of each country. Broaden your students' views of the world and increase their international literacy they learn about different cultures.


• Wed. September 22 - “Kenya” with Stacey Irwin, world traveler and award-winning photographer
• Wed. September 29 - “Kurdistan/Iraq” with Charmaine Jamieson, works with the Nashville Kurdish Community
• Wed. October 13 - “Hispanic Heritages (in Mexico, Central America, South America, Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rica)” with Renata Soto of Conexion Americas
• Thurs. November 18 – “Egypt” with Sherif Barsoum of Vanderbilt University International Student and Scholar Services


3) HOT TOPICS series:
for students in grades 5-12

What is timely and relevant in our culture? “Hot” topics provides up-to-date information on topics that are new, sometimes confusing, or even controversial. What better way to have your
students “join in the conversation” and be actively engaged in a range of issues?

• Thurs. September 23 - “Learn About and Remember the Significance of September 11th” - Dr. James Booth, professor at Vanderbilt University,
Political Science Department

• Thurs. November 11 - “Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Served” –
Veterans who have courageously served our country

• Tues. November 16 – “Student Art Exchange (originating from India to Schools in United States”) – Linda Ragsdale, author/illustrator



4) CAREER CONVERSATIONS series:
for students in grades 7-12

Career Conversations allows students to meet with professionals in the work force and gain information vital to making informed career - related decisions. Presenters discuss career
opportunities, the requirements for the job, the daily routine of the job, and career progression within the industry.

Discussion may include: type of education needed for the career, description of a typical work day, job search strategies, and what they consider the best and worst aspects of
the profession. Other sessions may include conducting a successful job search, moving up the career ladder, creating attention-getting cover letters, writing resumes, shining in
job interviews, dressing for success, negotiating salaries, and more.

• Tues. September 21 - “Career in Nursing” with Judy Sweeney of Vanderbilt School of Nursing
• Tues. September 28 - “Career as a Meteorologist” with Lelan Statom of News Channel 5/ CBS affiliate
• Tues. October 5 - “Career in ITS: Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst” with Bob Davis, co-owner of Transformations
• Tues. October 12 - “Career in Building: Contractor and Construction Management” with Lance McDonald of Landmark Construction
• Tues. October 19 – “Career as a Physician Assistant” with Mick Antanitis of Siloam Clinic
• Tues. November 2 - “Career in Television News Journalism” with Steve Hayslip and Amy Watson of News Channel 5/ CBS affiliate
• Tues. November 9 - “Career in Visual Arts” with Andee Rudloff of the Frist Museum


5) BOOKS AND AUTHORS series:
3 for students in grades K-4
2 for students in grades 7-12

Give your students an inspiring, enriching, and fun reading experience by joining us in this series in your classroom. These sessions will motivate beginning, struggling,
and reluctant readers to want to read. By hearing from these great authors and highlighting these great books, this series will enhance the experience of each book;
allow students to dig deeper into its themes and origins; learn how the author's life and times contributed to the work; and unlock the love of reading in the children you care about.
• Thurs. October 14 - “Ten Unusual Features of Lulu McDunn” with author/illustrator Kelly Pulley (grades K-4)
• Wed. October 20 – “Peace Dragon” with author/illustrator Linda Ragsdale (grades K-4)
• Thurs. October 21 - “Rendered Invisible” with author Dr. Frank Dobson (grades 7-12)
• Thurs. November 4 - “Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen” with author Susan Gregg Gilmore (grades 7-12)
• Wed. November 10 - “Herman's Journey” with illustrator, Kaaren Engel and author, Jamina Carder (grades K-4)


6) CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION series:
for students in grades K-4

Celebrate the most “wonderful time of the year” with us by enjoying the twinkling lights on our Christmas tree; a visit with Santa; the Nutcracker story and ballet,
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy; a live theatrical performance of “Hey, You!”; and reading Miracle in a Shoe Box: A Christmas Gift of Wonder. Come savor the sights and sounds
of Christmas, and have a very Merry Christmas!

• Tues. November 30 - “Hey, You” live theatrical performance and book, “Miracle In A Shoebox” with actress and author, Estelle Condra
• Wed. December 1 - “A Visit With Santa” – with Santa Claus
• Thurs. December 2 - “Nutcracker” story and “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” with Christopher Mohnani of Dance Theatre Tennessee



See YOU soon at Vanderbilt Virtual School,
Patsy

Patsy Partin, M.Ed
Director, Virtual School
Vanderbilt University
2007 Terrace Place
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 322-6384
www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool

Grades K-5: Critters in the Classroom by North Ridge Zoo Crew (only $35!)

Our science teachers and students will lead an interactive dialogue utilizing some of our various 130 domestic and exotic classroom animals to demonstrate biological concepts and ways that animals are used to improve learning and behavior in a classroom setting.

45 Minutes
$35

Debbie Zak
dzak@frenship.us
6302-11th Place
Lubbock, TX  79416
United States
Phone: ext. 795

FREE Grades 1-12: Learning to Stay in Control the Wright Way!

Students will learn how the Wright Brothers used the 4 tools of aeronautics to design and test the first successful flying machine. Students then build a flying paper glider to demonstrate their understanding of the motions involved in flight and learn how pilots use these movable surfaces to control their aircraft.

45-60 minutes in length
By request only

Greg Pitzer
gregory.e.pitzer@nasa.gov
NASA Ames Research Center
MS 253-2
Moffett Field, CA  94035
United States

Grades 7-12: Author Visit with Barri Bumgarner: The Many Hats We Wear

Columbia, Missouri author Barri L. Bumgarner will help students see "The Many Hats We Wear: Getting Inspired to Write What You Know." The idea is to tap into those deeper places, to see what motivates, what inspires, what gets them excited; that’s what students should write about, if they’re going to be passionate about their writing. For many students, it is often as easy as helping them figure out who they are...and can they change "hats" to write something different? This session will help students explore their many inspirations and find out how differently they can write when they don different hats. Join Barri L. Bumgarner in an interactive workshop that will motivate kids to self-reflect, write, and explore the nuances of who they are when they write.

60 Minutes
By Request
$250

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

Grades 6-12: The Painted Face II: Stage Makeup for Students

This videoconference will present an introduction to stage make-up. Topics discussed will include the need for stage make-up, the use of different make-up foundations, and the basic application of various commonly used stage cosmetics.

$175
By Request
45 Minutes
Cleveland Institute of Music

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

Grades 1-3: Character Education with Literacy and fun with award winning author Brad Tassell

What does an author do? What does a comedian do?
What is the importance of practice in a lifetime of learning? What is the difference between tattling and Reporting? How do we give students the message that school is the most valuable asset for a lifetime of success?

Award winning Comedian/Author Brad Tassell brings his character Billy Fustertag to life to teach kids about success at any age, the importance of practice, reading, and how school should be your favorite place to be for the next 20 years.

But since this is Brad Tassell there has to be magic, falling down, lots of silly learning songs about dead skunks, loving school, and the importance of ideas.

One hour, by request.

$175

Brad Tassell
llessat@aol.com
P.O.Box 1437
Bowling Green, KY  42101
United States
Phone:

Gr 4-12 JFK programs from the 6th Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza www.jfk.org

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza interprets the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Now, through interactive, inquiry-based distance learning programs, you and your students can experience history through careful examination of the photographs, films and artifacts in the Museum's collection of 35,000 items. These programs also connect students with "living history" speakers: eyewitnesses, law enforcement officials, journalists, physicians and others with direct memories of the Kennedy assassination. A selection of engaging programs provide opportunities for students to meet the Museum's curatorial, collections and education staff, prompting thoughtful discussions on U.S. history, world history, the Civil Rights Movement, oral history and the role of the historian! All programs are TEKS and TAKS aligned, and meet national history standards.

Four new programs from Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza are now available for registration.


Living History: Bob Jackson
Bob Jackson photograph
Left, Dallas Times Herald staff photograph. Right, © Bob Jackson

Friday, September 10th
2:00-2:45 PM CST
Grades 4-12
$115.00 per site
(includes pre and post program materials)

On Friday, November 22, 1963, newspaper photographer Bob Jackson was assigned to take pictures of President John F. Kennedy's visit to Dallas for The Dallas Times Herald. Through photographs and news footage from 1963, discover how Jackson came to cover one of the largest, most tumultuous news events of the twentieth century, and hear the back story on how he captured one of the most recognizable still images of the twentieth century when he photographed the moment Jack Ruby fatally shot Lee Harvey Oswald.

Meet the Sixth Floor Museum: Q&A Session
Photos from the Dallas Times Herald collection from the JFK assasination
L-R: Dallas Times Herald Collection; Dorothy and Carter Murphy Collection; Bill Winfrey Collection/Dallas Morning News
All photos are property of the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Monday, September 27th 11:00-11:30 AM CST
or
Monday, October 25th 11:00-11:30 AM CST
or
Wednesday, November 17th 3:00-3:30 PM CST

Grades 4-12
$100.00 per site
(includes pre and post program materials)

Here is your chance to introduce your students to the world of the Museum! Meet the staff that makes The Sixth Floor Museum tick: curators and educators, the librarian or the collections staff can come into your classroom to share details about their jobs, training and what life is like behind the scenes at The Sixth Floor Museum. We can answer questions about the assassination using photographs, film clips, artifacts and more and will even provide a look out of the sixth floor window.

John F. Kennedy and the Dallas Civil Rights Movement

JFK photos from the civil rights movement
L-R: Dallas Times Herald Collection; Dallas County Sherriff's Department Collection
All photos are property of the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza


Thursday, October 14th
2:00-2:45 PM CST
Grades 4-12
$115.00 per site
(includes pre and post program materials)

Discover how President Kennedy's legacy continued to have an effect on the Dallas Civil Rights Movement long after 1963. Through speeches, photographs, oral history testimony and documents in the Museum's collection, the Dallas story is connected to the national struggle for equality, and students draw conclusions about how the movement plays a role in their lives today.

Conflicting Evidence? The First 24 Hours of the Kennedy Assassination

JFK Dallas Police Department photos
L-R: Dallas Police Department photograph/Rusty Livingston Collection; Jay Skaggs Collection
All photos are property of the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Monday, November 4th
11:00-11:45 AM CST
Grades 4-12
$115.00 per site
(includes pre and post program materials)

Examine evidence found by investigators within the first 24 hours of the Kennedy assassination in this primary source-based program. Participants will evaluate the accuracy of reports and eyewitness accounts, and will use photographic analysis to evaluate what happened on November 22, 1963. This program transforms students into history detectives as they evaluate the films, photos, oral histories and other evidence related to the investigation of President Kennedy's assassination.

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