Grades 2-8: Science Minutes DVD

Content Provider		Mote Marine Laboratory 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10
Contact Information		Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski contact@seatrek.org 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota, FL 34236 United States Phone: (941) 388-4441 ext. 263 Fax: (941) 388-3503
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Home School
Maximum Number of Participants		None
Minimum Number of Participants		None
Primary Disciplines		Sciences, Standards
Secondary Disciplines		Literacy, Technology/Information Science
Program Description		Science Minutes is a series of short videos that teach to National and Sunshine State Science Standards. These video segments are great to introduce basic science concepts and to prep students for testing! Topics addressed include climate, weather, cells, scientific research, seasons, tides, waves and much more! Science Minutes includes a DVD of 10 science segments plus an online classroom guide for each segment.
Program Format		Science Minutes includes a DVD of 10 science segments plus an online classroom guide for each segment.
Objectives		The participant will: - understand basic science concepts; - engage in a quick and easy review of various science topics.
National Standards to which this program aligns		Each of the 10 Science Minutes episodes are aligned to National Science Standards. To see the standards addressed, please visit include www.seatrek.org/scienceminutes. Here you will also find companion classroom guides, vocabulary, oral assessments, and activities.
State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns		Each of the 10 Science Minutes episodes are aligned to Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. To see the standards addressed, please visit include www.seatrek.org/scienceminutes. Here you will also find companion classroom guides, vocabulary, oral assessments, and activities.
Program Length		10 short science episodes, ~2 minutes each
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Date/Time Notes		New science DVD for sale! To order, www.seatrek.org/scienceminutes
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		View Only Cost: $15.00 View Only Cost with Premium Service: $15.00 What's this? By Request Cost: $15.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $15.00 What's this?
Program Fee Notes		Each Science Minutes DVD is $15.00. Please complete the order form found at www.seatrek.org/scienceminutes. We will process your request as promptly as possible. Please be sure to include all necessary information and payment with your order. We accept check, purchase order and credit card as payment. If ordering with a PO, include a copy and we will send an invoice along with your DVD.
Cancellation Policy		Thank you for your interest in SeaTrek's Science Minutes. We will process your request as promptly as possible. Please be sure to include all necessary information and payment with your order. We accept check, purchase order and credit card as payment. If ordering with a PO, include a copy and we will send an invoice along with your DVD.
Is recording allowed?		No
Recording Notes		DVD duplication is not permitted.
The Provider broadcasts over		IP Internet 2
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		Science Minutes is a DVD to be purchased from Mote's SeaTrek Distance Learning. No interactive component available.

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Grades 5-8: Take Flight!

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): 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		Sciences, Social Studies/History
Secondary Disciplines		Mathematics, Problem Solving
Program Description		Students will learn about the Intepid's function as a floating airport by examining the ship's design, viewing video of launches and recovery of aircraft on the flight deck and examining historic photographs. Students will further compare and contrast aircraft from the Museum's collection and discover how ordinary objects are affected by physical forces that make flight possible.
Program Format		1. This program starts with a description of Intrepid. 2. Students watch a video about aircraft carrier flight deck operations. 3. Students examine historic photographs. 4. Students compare/contrast aircraft design. 5. Students conduct experiments.
Objectives		Students will be able to: - Understand the function of an aircraft carrier - Identify parts of an airplane - Compare and contrast aircraft in Intrepid's collection - Recognize aircraft design elements and changes over time - Use various materials to demonstrate how physics makes flight possible
National Standards to which this program aligns		Science as Inquiry NS.5-8.1 Abilities to do scientific inquiry Understandings about scientific inquiry Physical Science NS.5-8.2 Motions and force Transfer of Energy Science and Technology NS.5-8.5 Abilities of technological design Understandings about science and technology
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: $150.00
Program Fee Notes		Request a program before January 31, 2011 and receive a 10% discount!
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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