| Content Provider | Alaska SeaLife Center  2007-08, 2008-09 Honorable Mention, 2009-10 Honorable Mention | |
| Contact Information | Laurie (Stuart) Morrow distancelearning@alaskasealife.org 301 Railway Avenue PO Box 1329 Seward, AK 99664 United States Phone: (907) 224-7900 Fax: (907) 224-6320 | |
| Program Type | Program Series Part A is the lecture. Part B is an optional follow-up. In Part B, students present their homework back to the SeaLife Center educator(s). | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, Public Library: Library Patrons | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students. | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | There is no minimum. | |
| Primary Disciplines | Fine Arts, Gifted & Talented, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Reading, Sciences, Social Studies/History, Writing | |
| Program Description | This program discusses what it means to be a native, alien, or invasive species in the marine ecosystem. Students have the opportunity to discuss impacts of marine invasive species on local ecosystems, to develop their own invasive species, and discuss solutions for management. | |
| Program Format | 1. This program begins with an introduction Alaska. 2. Students are guided through an interactive lecture. 3. Students are given an optional homework assignment. | |
| Objectives | Students will be able to: • Define species as “native”, “alien”, or “invasive” • Analyze the different impacts of native, alien, and invasive species • Identify at least three species-based mechanisms of invasion • Identify and explain at least two ecosystem-based mechanisms of invasion • Design a unique invasive species with appropriate adaptations • Develop and defend a management plan for new invasive species | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | This program addresses the following Science Standards for grades 7-12: LIFE SCIENCE [C] SCIENCE IN PERSONAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES [F] | |
| Program Length | 40 minutes | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $170.00 | |
| Program Fee Notes | Sessions that occur from June-February will be charged the discounted prices of $160. Schools, districts, or programs that book five or more sessions at once will be discounted $10 per session. Prices include materials for 30 students. Extra materials are available for $1.00 per student. Sessions for Canada and international schools include extra postal fees. | |
| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs cancelled due to weather or other emergencies. |
Grades 6-9: Unwelcome Guests: Aliens & Invaders, Part A
Grades K-12: Program Offerings in Spanish
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| Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge offers programs in Spanish! Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge have 33 content enhancement programs designed for grades 1-12 available via video conferencing. The option to receive some of these programs in Spanish only or both English and Spanish is available upon request.
If you are interested in receiving one of these programs in Spanish contact: Laura Veloz Other programs available from Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge To see program descriptions, grade levels and register go to www.Connect2Texas.net . | |||||||
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Grades 7-8: Looking to collaborate while teaching the American Revolution
Dana Sirotiak
dsirotiak@jcboe.org
Frank R. Conwell Middle School #4
Grade 4: Missouri is Bigger than St. Louis
| Description: | Our two fourth grade classes study Missouri all year but our field trips and personal experiences revolve around St. Louis. We'd like to hear from other students around Missouri to broaden our understanding of this state. What is important in your community? How is life different in an urban, rural, and suburban setting? Where does your school go on field trips? What community resources and sites are valued in your area? We're flexible about how to approach this (both content and method: Skype, blogs, wikis, VoiceThreads). Thank you for helping a beginning collaborator! |
| Dates: | October 2010 - May 2011 |
| Sign up method: | Exploding Collaboration |
| Grades: | 4 |
| Subjects: | Social Studies/History |
Greg Stevens
gtsstl@gmail.com
Grades K-2: Stuffed Animal Exchange
| Description: | Have a school mascot or favorite stuffed animal and want to exchange to host a new friend at your school? If you do lots of great projects and want to showcase your thoughts and ideas this is for you. Similar to Flat Stanley however; you don't have to take animal out of school. Just record events and activities in scrapbook and meet for three video conferences to share activities or ideas. |
| Dates: | Host the pet Between November- May and VC Dec, Feb, and April 9:30 AM- 11:30 AM Eastern Time. |
| Sign up method: | Email: kmagyar@HFFMCSD.ORG |
| Grades: | K, 1, 2 |
| Subjects: | Elementary All Subjects, Technology/Information Science |
Kristen Magyar
kmagyar@HFFMCSD.ORG
Phone: 845 446 5898
HIGHLAND FALLS ES
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time
Grades 9-12: Bridging the Gap: Traditional Portraits meet PhotoShop
| Description: | I have a group of high school students (mostly 9th graders)in a Media Arts class who will be creating a self portrait using traditional drawwing and digital media skills. I am looking for a class to partner with so my students will describe their self-portriat pieces, skils used, etc. to a partner classes. Partner class can have 2-3 students volunteer to offer a critique. Specifics can be discussed later. |
| Dates: | January 2 and February 2 2011 |
| Sign up method: | Exploding Collaboration |
| Grades: | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Subjects: | Fine Arts |
Teresa Russo
trusso@esmschools.org
EAST SYRACUSE-MINOA CENTRAL HS
Grades 6-8: Sharing Technology
| Description: | Technology teacher would like to share projects from his Studio class with other technology classes around the country to learn innovative ways to enhance his curriculum. Students are learning the advanced functions of PowerPoint as they create a 9 slide Biography presentation and sharing them with the class. They are learning to embed video, music and hyperlinks into their presentations utilizing the transitions and special effects of Garage Band and iTunes. |
| Dates: | Between December - January - Open for times from 9:30 am-4:00 pm EST |
| Sign up method: | Exploding Collaboration Website: john.LaSpina@browardschools.com |
| Grades: | 6, 7, 8 |
| Subjects: | Business, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Science (Earth), Social Studies/History, Special Education |
Ruth Pluemer
ruth.pluemer@browardschools.com
Phone: 561 214-2492
LYONS CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time
Grade 7: Civics Partnership
| Description: | 7th grade Civics teacher would love to be able to connect with another 7th grade civics class. Students would discuss current national and local events and/or various items we cover in the civics curriculum throughout the year. |
| Dates: | 12:11 - 12:54 CT, Monday - Friday |
| Sign up method: | Exploding Collaboration |
| Grades: | 7 |
| Subjects: | Social Studies/History |
Jamie
jamie@cesa10.k12.wi.us
Grades K-8: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Fall Program Spotlights
Texas Skies Tonight
Ever wonder what wondrous objects you can see in the night time sky in October? Join Linda Krouse as she shares star stories for some of constellations visible right now. Your students will also learn how to best to enjoy the night sky, what planets are available for us to look at, and how to use tools besides your eyes to view the night-time sky. She will teach your students how to use a simple tool of science, a star chart, to make their night time sky viewing even more exciting.
Tuesday, October 12
Times: 9:45 or 10:30 CST
Grades: 3rd-8th grade
Cost: $75.00 per site
Registration Deadline: 10/4/2010
Monday, November 8
Time: 2:15-2:45 CST
Grades: 3rd-8th
Cost: $75.00 per site
Registration Deadline: 10/25/2010
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All About the Sun
The Sun is the most prominent feature in our solar system and its secrets and attributes are critical to understanding important science concepts like energy, waves, distance and even chemistry. Join Linda Krouse, Director of the Noble Planetarium, for an engaging program designed to help your students learn more about our amazing star, spectrums and energy.
Thursday, November 4 or December 2nd
Times: 9:30 or 10:30 CST
Grades: Middle and high school
Cost: $140 per site (includes materials kit)
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Looking for something NOT spooky for Halloween?
Adaptations Explorations: Owls
Owls are remarkable birds and serve as an incredible model for your students learn about form, function, and adaptations! Leishawn Spotted Bear will make these concepts come alive using interactive activities and the Museum’s outstanding bird collection. Young students (K-2nd) will focus on the function of different body parts and bird characteristics, while older students (3rd-5th) will use body parts and systems to discuss adaptations and to compare/contrast birds with other types of animals. Both programs integrate language arts techniques (so have your students bring a journal or pencil and paper) and feature an owl pellet dissection.
Thursday, October 21
Times: 10:30 or 11:30 CST
Grades: 3rd-5th
Cost: $140 per site (includes materials kit)
Registration Deadline: 10/8/2010
Wednesday, October 27
Times: 12:30, 1:30 or 2:30 CST
Grades: Kindergarten-second grade
Cost: $140 per site (includes materials kit)
Registration Deadline: 10/13/2010
Friday, October 29
Times: 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 CST
Grades: 3rd-5th grade
Cost: $140 per site (includes materials kit)
Registration Deadline: 10/15/2010
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For more information and/or register go to www.Connect2Texas.net
Lori Hamm
(817)740-7516
Grades K-6: Muskingum Valley ESC Presents:
BOO-tiful Pumpkins! Grades 1-3
Students will examine various math concepts in this “fall themed” video conference lesson. Using a pumpkin, the presenter will facilitate an interactive student lesson on circumference and estimation. Student groups work collaboratively to explore the mathematic concepts and to explain their methods of achieving the answer. Appropriate literature is used to solidify the topics explored.
Coming to America! Grades 3-6
Use as a supplement to your Thanksgiving themed lessons! This program explores the first English settlements in America: Jamestown and Plymouth. By viewing this program students will discover who the colonists were, from where they came, how they crossed the ocean, and the things they did to create settlements in the American wilderness.
Living in a New Land Grades K-2
PERFECT addition to any Thanksgiving activity!
This program looks at why the Pilgrims chose to come to the new world, and the settlement they made in the American wilderness. Students will use various reasoning skills to determine the challenges that they faced, the tribes they met, and the hardships they endured. Students will compare and contrast cultures for a better understanding of the life and times during the 1600’s.
This program looks at why the Pilgrims chose to come to the new world, and the settlement they made in the American wilderness. Students will use various reasoning skills to determine the challenges that they faced, the tribes they met, and the hardships they endured. Students will compare and contrast cultures for a better understanding of the life and times during the 1600’s.
No Tricks...Just Treats!
Do you need a “fall themed” interactive literature lesson to teach a variety of language and reading standards (story sequencing, making predictions, answering literal and evaluative questions)? Then this is the session for you! Students who participate in this distance learning event will explore autumn safety tips through video streaming, student discussion, brainstorming, group activities, and literature extensions. Presenters will use literature written by Audrey Wood to discuss fall safety precautions. An important lesson that should not be missed!
Where the Buffalo Roam Grades 4-5
Students will investigate the ways in which the Native Americans relied on the buffalo for their survival. Shared discussion, videos, literature, and an interactive game will show students how valuable this resource was in their lives. Don't miss out on this fall event!
Each program is $75 and available by request.
50-60 Minutes in Length
Leslie Charles
lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us
205 North 7th Street
Zanesville, OH 43701
United States
Phone: (740) 452-4518 ext. 133
Fax: (740) 455-6702
lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us
205 North 7th Street
Zanesville, OH 43701
United States
Phone: (740) 452-4518 ext. 133
Fax: (740) 455-6702
FREE Grades K-12: Music of the Silk Road by Inner Asian & Uralic National Resource Center
This program features a brief overview of the Silk Road before delving into a survey of music and instruments found on the Silk Road. Includes sound of many of the individual instruments showcased.
45 Minutes
On Demand
Maggie Sullivan
iaau@indiana.edu
324 Goodbody Hall 1011 East Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
United States
Phone: (314) 952-4992
Fax: (812) 855-8667
iaau@indiana.edu
324 Goodbody Hall 1011 East Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
United States
Phone: (314) 952-4992
Fax: (812) 855-8667
Grades 3-5: Virtual Lung by Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Explore lung anatomy as you observe a sheep lung dissection which takes a close look at concepts behind how our lungs work and what it does for us and the respiratory system. Participate in activities and observe experiments to learn how the respiratory system works. Discuss the effects of smoking.
45 Minutes
By Request
$120
Gianna Sullivan
Mark.Widdifield@DMNS.org
2001 Colorado Blvd.
Box #2
Denver, CO 80205
United States
Phone: (303) 370-6097
Fax: (303) 370-6006
Mark.Widdifield@DMNS.org
2001 Colorado Blvd.
Box #2
Denver, CO 80205
United States
Phone: (303) 370-6097
Fax: (303) 370-6006
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