Grades 5-12: Solar Energy

Content Provider		Alter Enterprise Wildlife Viewing
Contact Information		Tracy Holland tracy@alterenterprise.com 1121 E Broadway Suite 125 Missoula, MT 59802 United States Phone: (406) 550-0292
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Maximum Number of Participants		30 Please contact us before the lesson if there will be more than 30 students
Minimum Number of Participants		5
Primary Disciplines		Career Education, Community Interests, Mathematics, Sciences, Technology/Information Science
Secondary Disciplines		Language Arts/English, Problem Solving, Reading
Program Description		Students will gain an understanding of both photovoltaic and solar thermal systems. Students will discuss how electricity is traditionally generated and how we can use the sun’s rays to supplement and in some areas replace traditional methods. We will also discuss the history of solar power and its unique uses throughout to world. The teacher will be given an outline for an age appropriate solar experiment to do with his/her students as a follow up activity.
Program Format		1. We will discuss electricity and how it is generated 2. We will look at the energy the sun puts out and ways to capture that energy 3. We will discuss how a photovoltaic system works 4. We will discuss how a solar thermal system works 5. We will explore the history of solar power and how it is used throughout the world
Objectives		1. Participants will be able to define electricity 2. Participants will be able to discuss the difference between a photovoltaic system and a solar thermal system and describe their applications 3. Participants will discuss the history of solar power 4. Participants will use problem solving during a discussion on different solar applications around the world.
National Standards to which this program aligns		NS.5-8.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop-- * Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry * Understandings about scientific inquiry NS.5-8.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding * Properties and changes of properties in matter * Motions and forces * Transfer of energy NS.5-8.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop-- * Abilities of technological design * Understandings about science and technology NT.K-12.5 TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS * Students use technology to locate, evaluate,and collect information from a variety of sources. * Students use technology tools to process data and report results. * Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks. NT.K-12.6 TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM- SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING TOOLS * Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions. * Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
Program Length		1 hour
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		By Request Cost: $110.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $110.00 What's this?
Program Fee Notes		Due to lack of payment by previous registrants, payment for this program is due BEFORE the program starts; unless other arrangements have been made with the provider.
Cancellation Policy		We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.
Is recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		IP

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Grade K: About Animals

Content Provider		Greenville Zoo
Contact Information		Lynn Weisner zooed@greenvillesc.gov 150 Cleveland Park Drive Greenville, SC 29601 United States Phone: (864) 467-4850
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience		Education: Kindergarten
Maximum Number of Participants		30
Minimum Number of Participants		10
Primary Disciplines		Sciences, Standards
Program Description		This class gets down to the animal basics: their needs, senses and characteristics. We will also cover what makes an animal an appropriate (or inappropriate) pet.
Program Format		Interactively, animal’s needs are discussed Differences between pets and wild animals are observed A look at some live animals with considering appropriate pets Take part in listing our senses and compare them to animal’s senses
Objectives		Enable students to differentiate between pets and wild animals Students will be able to identify 3 basic needs of an animal Discuss our senses and do a comparison with animal’s senses
National Standards to which this program aligns		NS.K-4.3
State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns		SC state standards K-2.1, K-3.2
Program Length		30 minutes for K5
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Date/Time Notes		Our availability includes: year round Programs must be scheduled 3 weeks in advance
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Interactive Cost: $100.00
Program Fee Notes		Each teacher will receive pre and post activities upon confirmation of the requested program
Cancellation Policy		CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event that a program must be cancelled due to weather, technical issues, or other circumstances beyond the control of the Zoo or program recipient, the program may be rescheduled at a later date agreeable to both parties for no additional charge (dependent on availability). RESCHEDULING POLICY: In the event that a program needs to be rescheduled for any reason other than those listed above, then the Zoo must be notified at least three weeks before the date of the program. We do not reschedule inside the three weeks of the scheduled program date. REFUND POLICY: Once registration is confirmed, the Greenville Zoo adheres to a no-refund, no-credit policy. If a program is canceled at any time for any reason other than those listed above, no refund or credit will be given. Substitution of another group of participants of the same age is permitted with prior notification given at least three weeks before the date of the program.
Is recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		Must have access to two-way audio/video teleconferencing equipment that runs at a speed of 384 kbps or higher. The zoo currently connects through IP technology. A test call is required within 24 hours of programming.

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