Grades 5-8: Cyberbullying in School

CYBERBULLYING in School -- Grades 5-8

Description:	To address the attitudes and behaviors associated with cyberbullying. Using a student generated " brain storming video conference session(s) 1. To raise student awarness of what cyber bullying is and why it is so harmful. 2. To discuss ways to equip students with skills and resources to treat each other respectfully when they use cyber technologies 3. To discuss how to use cyber technologies in a positive way. Sessions are modeled after prevention models that are effective in decreasing negative behaviors We are a school in the Eastern Time Zone, but will adjust video conference interactions ( if possible) to meet needs of schools in different time zones. Time of day, number of meetings are open for discussion
Sign up method:	Email: sbrooks@brcsd.org
Grades:	5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects:	Health, Science (Earth), Technology/Information Science
Outcomes:	THe students will be able to 1. Identify examples of bullying- cyber bullying 2. Identify the effects of cyber bullying 3. Identify basic rules of netiquette for online communication
Preparation Time Frame:	You will need a few class periods prior to the connection to prepare your presentation and a 45-60 minute videoconference.
Methods:	Decide how to present the topic (discussion, brainstorming)
Agenda:	5 min. Welcome and introductions. Each class shares their location and brief information about their school. Visuals: 30 min. Presentations. Each class shares a 15 minute demonstration and/or presentation on the assigned topic. Teachers should negotiate who will cover what to prevent duplication. 15 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.

Contact:
Steve Brooks
sbrooks@brcsd.org
Phone: 315 346 1211 ext 133
Beaver River CSD 

Grades 4-12: Kurdistan

Wednesday, September 29 - “Kurdistan” (in our Windows on the World series)

   grades 4-12

Join Charmaine Jamieson as she shares a “virtual’ tour of the beautiful country of Kurdistan. The students will learn about the physical attributes and location of Kurdistan and hear about the language, clothing, houses, and food in Kurdistan.  Kurdistan is a stunning and peaceful region that has practiced democracy for over a decade, a place where the universities, markets, cafes and fair grounds buzz with progress and prosperity and where the people are sowing the seeds of a brighter future. With a population of nearly 5 million, Kurdistan is located west of the continent of Asia. The land is geographically divided between four countries: Kurdistan’s land is located on the south east of Turkey,  west of Iran, and North and south east of Iraq,  and North of Syria. The region is diverse, from hot plains to cooler mountainous areas blessed with natural springs where snow often falls in the winter.

The Kurds are the largest ethnic group without a nation of their own.  In the United States, the largest concentration of Kurds is in Nashville, Tennessee. . . the Nashville Kurdish population totals about 12,000. A very traditional people, they have established a tight-knit community and culture in Nashville, and there are over 70 Kurdish-owned businesses such as bakeries, restaurants, and dealerships. Although Kurds do live elsewhere in the United States, they often move to Nashville for the spiritual and social support that such a large community provides.

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 for information and lesson plans for each videoconference topic: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/

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

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-12: Inexpensive Content from Tyrrell Museum

{ { 25 Years of Palaeontology = $25 Off Distance Learning Programs } }

The Royal Tyrrell Museum turns 25 this year, and to celebrate we're offering $25 off our Distance Learning Programs!

To take advantage of this discount you will need a coupon code. You can receive your unique code by registering through our automatic coupon generator, found here:
http://www.perpetuality.ca/rtm/coupon/coupon_generator.html
This code can be entered at time of booking, and the discount will then be reflected when your booking is confirmed. Only one coupon is allowed per contact and/or school, and this discount may not be used in conjunction with any other discount, including but not limited to volume discounts, CILC Premium Service discounts or MAGPI Member discounts.
Get your coupon soon! They'll be up for grabs until October 5, 2010, but do not expire until June 30, 2011.

If you are having any trouble retrieving your coupon, please email Colin Regamey at colin.regamey@gov.ab.ca.

{ { Physics for the High School Masses - Only $25 per Program! } }

Are you a high school physics teacher, interested in seeing how physics is applied in other sciences? Then let me introduce you to "Applied Science in Palaeontology: Physics"!
This distance learning program exposes your students to actual research conducted by our palaeontologists, incorporating physical theories and equations. Students explore the bite force of Tyrannosaurus Rex, as well as its velocity, and examine the impact event that wiped out the dinosaurs.

Book "Applied Science in Palaeontology: Physics" before September 30, 2010, for delivery before June 30, 2011, and receive the program for only $25!
No special code or other steps are required; this special pricing will be reflected when your booking is confirmed. This discount may not be used in conjunction with any other discount, including but not limited to volume discounts, CILC Premium Service discounts or MAGPI Member discounts.

For more information on this and other programs, be sure to visit our website at:
http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com

Here's looking forward to another exciting year, and exploration of videoconferencing in your classroom.
We'll see you soon!
Colin Regamey
Distance Learning Coordinator
colin.regamey@gov.ab.ca
(403) 820-6251
Royal Tyrrell Museum
http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com
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Grades 6-12: Health Maintenance in Chinese Medicine

A wide variety of Chinese ancient sages have been handed down to guide us on how to maintain and protect our health. Students will learn the relationship between health and nature, the three levels of curing disease, and how to maintain health in your daily life: music, food, sports, emotion, and virtue.

45 Minutes
By Request
$145

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

Grades 6-12: Deep Travel into China II: Silk Road

Silk Road is an extensive interconnected network of trade routes across the Asian continent connecting East, South and Western Asia with the Mediterranean world, as well as North and Northeast Africa and Europe. In this program, students will learn where Silk Road is. How long it is and why it is called Silk Road? Students will also learn the history and culture of Silk Road from the Han Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty. Finally students will learn about important people involved with Silk Road.

$145.00

45 Minutes

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

FREE Grades 6-12: The Real-Life Locations of "Three Cups of Tea": Teaching about Afghanistan and Pakistan

This program is designed to aid middle and high school teachers in exploring the book "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson. The program presents basic information on the geography, culture, and politics of Pakistan and Afghanistan, along with discussion questions. The materials can be tailored to different grade levels and subjects. The presentation is suited for use both with students and in preparing teachers to discuss the book.
The program is designed to accompany in-class use of the book "Three Cups of Tea" and frequently refers to the book's content. It is not intended as a stand-alone resource on the region, nor is it intended to replace instructor-led discussion of the book.

45-60 Minutes
By Request

Margaret Sullivan
iaau@indiana.edu
324 Goodbody Hall 1011 East Third Street
Bloomington, IN  47405
United States
Phone:
Fax: (812) 855-8667

Grades 4-5: Apples in America...From Seed to Shining Seed!

Apples are a very diverse crop. They can be found in most areas of the United States. We all love foods made for apples, but do you know how they are grown & what other things can be made with Apples? Join us as we delve into Apples in the Classroom!

40 Minutes
By Request
$75.00

Michele Carlisle
video@ecoesc.org
834 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH  44663
United States
Phone: ext. 8220
Fax: (330) 308-0964

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: