Grades 3-12: El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by Cleveland Museum of Art

El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is being offered October 1st-November 5th, 2010.
This interactive videoconference will introduce students to Day of the Dead and explain how it is celebrated in Mexico.

Elementary students will create movable paper esqueletos (skeletons) during the conference.

Middle and high school students will make calaveras.
"Calavera" in Spanish means "skull." It also refers to humorous, imaginary, poetic obituaries printed in newspapers that are used to poke fun at people who are still living (such as politicians or other public figures). Students will create their poems ahead of time, and have the opportunity to illustrate them during the video conference.


$135
45-60 Minutes in Length
On Demand 10/1 - 11/5/10


Dale Hilton
DLBooking@clevelandart.org
11150 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH  44106
United States
Phone: (216) 707-2491
Fax: (216) 421-9277

Grades K-2: Making Healthy Choices by Center for Puppetry Arts

Little Noodle, star of the Center’s original stage production Adventures of Little Noodle, joins the Distance Learning Team as co-host for our program about healthy living, Making Healthy Choices. Little Noodle gets students movin’ and groovin’ through recorded segments that encourage movement, healthy decision making practices, and hands-on puppet building. Students will identify active vs. non-active play and participate in physical activities as they learn about the food pyramid and basic nutrition. Students will make and operate their very own Dazzle Dragonfly rod puppet just like Little Noodle!


$145
On Demand
40-45 Minutes in Length

Patty Petrey Dees distancelearning@puppet.org 1404 Spring St., NW @ 18th Atlanta, GA  30309 United States Phone: (404) 881-5117 Fax: (404) 873-9907

Grades 2-8: Bear Hibernation by Alter Enterprise Wildlife Viewing

Perform an experiment and discuss your results with a real Wildlife Biologist. View the inside of a real bear den (may or may not contain a bear at the time of viewing) and discuss what bears do during the winter months in Montana.


$75
On Demand
30-45 Minutes in Length


Stephanie Matthews
stephanie@alterenterprise.com
1121 E Braodway
Missoula, MT  59802
United States
Phone: (406) 550-0292

Grades K-12: SeaTrek Registration is Now Open!

Registration is open for the 2010-2011 School Year!
SeaTrek is currently taking registration requests for programs scheduled December 2010 - May 2011 (earlier dates may become available soon). Register early so that you can get programs at the current prices! Our program fees will increase beginning October 30th, 2010.
Any program requests received between now and October 29th, 2010 will be priced at the current rate. Program requests received after October 29th, 2010 will reflect the new prices. To learn more about our programs, check availability and to register, please visit www.seatrek.org.


Our Programs Have Bite!
SeaTrek received the 2009-2010 Pinnacle Award for Outstanding Content Provider! This award, presented annually, is based on teacher evaluations submitted through the CILC website and recognizes outstanding performance by a content provider. This is the 3rd year that SeaTrek has received this prestigious award.

“Because the Pinnacle and other quality designations are based on direct input from teachers who have experienced the programs first hand, they are highly credible,” said John Ittlelson, CILC board member and Director of Instructional Technology for California Virtual School. “When teachers are selecting content to use in their own classrooms, they appreciate the guidance provided by these important distinctions.”

To see other Pinnacle award winners, visit http://www.cilc.org/c/misc/pinnacle-award.aspx


Stay Tuned...
Coming Winter 2011, SeaTrek will release Science Minutes, a series of short videos that teach to National Science Standards. These are great to prep students for testing! Topics addressed include climate, weather, cells, scientific research, seasons, tides, waves and much more! Science Minutes includes a DVD and classroom guide for each segment.
What teachers are saying about Science Minutes...

"The students learned information in a brief amount of time. The videos were well done and were high interest for students."

"I think the videos were great for "engaging" students in the lesson or reviewing concepts."

"The students indicated an interest by asking when we would be learning more & how many there were."

"Student scores increased from the pre-test to the post-test."

"Many of the students I work with have not learned much information about physical science. These videos increased & introduced them to new topics and made them aware of ideas that will be found on future tests."

SeaTrek Hits the Road!
Be on the lookout for our Traveling exhibits, Sea Monsters and Discovery Reef! Experience our new hands-on traveling exhibits featuring live, interactive programs presented by Mote Aquarium’s SeaTrek Distance Learning Center. These exhibits are small, affordable and fun! Sea Monsters and Discovery Reef are designed to meet the needs of smaller organizations such as schools, science centers, libraries and zoos!  If you are interested in more information, please contact SeaTrek.

We look forward to SEA-ing you this school year!

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Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski

SeaTrek Coordinator/Educator

Center for Distance Learning

Coming to you LIVE!, from behind the Shark Tank, it's SeaTrek!

For more information about our interactive programs, please go to  .

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Mote Marine Laboratory 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway      Sarasota, FL  34236

Voice: 1.800.691.MOTE x 263     Fax: 941.388.3503 

Web:  ; http://www.mote.org

Mote is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to excellence in marine science research and education. Opinions expressed here are not MML policy unless so indicated.

Grades 3-7: Quanah Parker: Adapting in a World of Change

Connect2Texas is very pleased to introduce one of our newest content enhancement providers for the 2010-2011 school year is the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum.

Where can you explore more than 500 million years of history across 26,000 square miles under one roof? Since opening as a one-room gallery called Pioneer Hall in 1933, the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum has become the largest history museum in Texas. PPHM is committed to bringing new and engaging exhibits to students and teachers and demonstrating our relevance to every generation every day. PPHM's collections encompass a range of diverse subjects including art, history, archeology, paleontology, ethnology, geology, petroleum, textiles, weapons, transportation and sports.
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First program opportunity is now available!

Title: Quanah Parker: Adapting in a World of Change
Target Audience: Grades 3-7
Cost: $75.00 per site (teacher packet included)
Dates/Times:
Oct. 7 10:30-11:20 or 12:30-1:20 CST
Oct. 14 10:30-11:20 or 12:30-1:20 CST
Oct. 21 10:30-11:20 or 12:30-1:20 CST
Oct. 28 10:30-11:20 or 12:30-1:20 CST
Nov. 4 10:30-11:20 or 12:30-1:20 CST
Nov. 11 10:30-11:20 or 12:30-1:20 CST
Nov. 18 10:30-11:20 or 12:30-1:20 CST
Description: This is a story of human adaptation. For over 200 years the Comanches ruled the South Plains. They were called "Lords of the Plains" living a horse and bison centered culture. After the Red River War, Texas Panhandle Indians were placed on reservations. Quanah Parker, last chief of the Comanches, was faced with making many decisions, not only for himself and his family, but also for the Comanche people. Like most decision-makers, Quanah was either loved or hated by both Comanches and whites. We will explore an answer to, "Would it be as difficult in the 21st century to be placed in a strange country, not knowing its language or the customs as it was for Quanah Parker in the 19th century?" and using artifacts such as Quanah's headdress, war lance, and photographs we will explore Quanah's life.

Register now at www.Connect2Texas.net.

Lori Hamm
(817)740-7516
lhamm@esc11.net

Grades K-12: The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts

1.  Journey to India
Aparna & Ranee Ramaswamy, Artistic Directors of Ragamala Dance, will take your students on a journey through ancient and modern India through dance and music. Your students will learn abstract and narrative dances of this rich dance form.
$300


2.  Native American Dance
The Native American ‘Fancy Dance’ is the most energetic and athletic dance performed. The workshop consists of learning history, hearing the music and rhythm that drives the energy of the dance, seeing and learning the basic steps of this free form expression of energy and discussion of each dancer’s interpretation.
$200

Jessi Kolodziej jkolodziej@thecowlescenter.org 528 Hennepin Ave S Suite 303 Minneapolis, MN  55403 United States Phone: (612) 465-0220 Fax: (612) 436-4074

Grades 4-12: Ancient Sands Ancient Scrolls; The Geology of Archeology by Milwaukee Public Museum

Through an interactive exploration of geology, find out how ancient peoples have both shaped and been shaped by their landscapes. Travel back in time to discover how people used their environments and how these same environments have preserved the past for archaeologists to study today.


$115

By Request

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

Grades K-2: The Salamander Room by Lorain County Metroparks

The Salamander Room by Anne Mazur takes a look at habitats and what a little boy needs to bring into his room for one small salamander to survive.


$75
By Request

Leslie McNutt lmcnutt@metroparks.cc 4530 Colorado Ave. Sheffield Village, OH  44054 United States Phone: (440) 949-5200 Fax: (440) 949-5068

Grades 1-10: Animals! by LEARNnco

Animals live in a variety of unique environments. To survive in many of these environments, animals have adapted both behaviorally and physically. In this program, students will be introduced to the world of animal adaptations, including what adaptations are, why some adaptations benefit an animal, and which animals typify certain adaptations.

$175
On Demand

Andrew Campbell
acampbell@ncoesc.org
65 St. Francis Avenue
Tiffin, OH 44883
United States
Phone: (419) 332-8214
Fax: (419) 332-8214

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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