Gr 5-8 Sunup to Sundown: The Slave Life of Slammin' Joe

Students learn about the life of one of Washington's enslaved workers, Slammin' Joe, who dug ditches and only had time to visit his wife and children -- who worked in the fields -- during his one day off on Sunday. Slammin' Joe engages students in a dialog about the practice of slavery in early America.


Program Format:
1) Slammin' Joe introduces himself and gives an approximately 15-minute monolog about his life.
2) Students spend approximately 15 minutes asking Slammin' Joe questions about his life and slavery


Interactive Cost: $100.00


Program Length: 30 minutes


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George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate

Becca Milfeld
bmilfeld@mountvernon.org
Po Box 110
Mount Vernon, VA  22121
United States
Phone: (703) 799-8627


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Gr 1-4 African Folk Tales

Folk stories in Africa are a medium for informal education. It’s the way wisdom is passed on from the older generation to the younger generation. Among the Acholi every evening the children gather firewood to make fire. Elders and children sit around the fire and elders told Folk stories which were passed to them by their elders.

Classes will hear these traditional tales:
• The story of the lost spear
• Mr. Elephant and the Rabbit
• Monkey and the crocodile


Uganda is a land-locked country in east central Africa. The population of Uganda is 35 million people (a little lower than the population of California). Agriculture is the main industry in the country, accounting for 80% of the workforce, with coffee being its largest export. The Acholi people live in northern Uganda and number 1.5 million people. Though English is the main language in the country, the Acholi speak Acholi, a dialect of a regional African language called Luo.


Interactive Cost: $150.00


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Global Education Motivators

Sabrina Cusimano
cusimano@chc.edu
9601 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA  19118
United States
Phone: (215) 248-1150
Fax: (215) 248-7056


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Gr 4-6 What's Up With The Weather?

Students will manufacture functional weather-predicting equipment and learn how to use cloud formations and satellite data to predict weather.


Students will:
Construct basic weather predicating equipment and read the results
Read weather maps using their knowledge of the basic symbols
Gain an understand of the names and types of clouds
Create their own forecast report on weather


1. This program will begin with a discussion of weather and and introduction to weather recording equipment.
2. Students will construct their own weather recording equipment using materials shipped to the classroom.
3. Students will make predictions based on weather patterns they have learned about during the session


Interactive Cost: $150.00


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Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Lilly Knife
education@boonshoftmuseum.org
2600 DeWeese Parkway
Dayton, OH  45414
United States
Phone: (937) 275-7431 ext. 125


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Gr 4-12 Contemporary Art: The Art of Today

Art of the late 20th and early 21st centuries is vibrant, eclectic, and diverse. Contemporary artists often respond to current issues, themes, and events with which we are familiar, allowing us to view our world through new perspectives. This lesson offers an overview of where we are today in the history of art and invites students to explore, interpret, and engage with the art of their time. The lesson includes exclusive film clips of performance art pieces presented at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Our lessons are highly interactive and participatory learning experiences. Throughout each lesson, our educators engage students with thoughtful questions that stimulate critical thinking. Together with the students, they examine the ideas, cultures, and societies that influenced artists in their creative endeavors. Students are encouraged to construct their own interpretations and understandings of the artwork. All of our lessons are designed to be interactive and student-centered; our educators deeply value questions and comments from both students and teachers.

By Request Cost: $110.00

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

Lynda O'Leary
distancelearning@philamuseum.org
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia, PA 19101-7646
United States
Phone: (215) 684-7399
Fax: (215) 236-4063

FREE Music from around the World

Curious about music traditions in a specific part of the world?
The ISIS project, located at Indiana University, works with classroom teachers to design Distance/Distributive Learning programs to complement ongoing curricula and match student grade and special needs. Presenters are volunteer international students and scholars and IU faculty experts who are given preparatory DL training. Music programs for the following world regions can usually be arranged: Africa, Central Asia, East Asia, India, Latin America/Caribbean, Middle East, Russia/Eastern Europe, and Western Europe.

ISIS programs are scheduled at times convenient to teachers, class, studio schedules, and presenters, taking place primarily from October to December and mid-January through May 30. Please contact ISIS Coordinator at least 2 to 3 weeks prior to the requested presentation date (whenever possible) to make a program request in order to facilitate appropriate program planning and preparation. Due to the popular demand for this program, we must ask that you please limit the number of requests to 3 per school for this presentation.

By Request Cost: $0.00

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International Studies In Schools

Eli Konwest
isis@indiana.edu
Indiana University, 201 N. Indiana
Bloomington, IN  47408-4001
United States
Phone: (812) 856-1768
Fax: (812) 855-6271

Gr. 4-6 Martin Luther King - How Big were his words?

The struggle to change the conditions in America, and to win equal protection under the law for citizens of all races formed the backdrop of Martin Luther King’s short life. It may be hard to believe that less than 50 years ago, America had separate drinking fountains for whites and blacks and colored balconies in movie theaters. Using the book, Martin’s Big Words and spending time sharing the discussing the cultural times, students will gain an understanding of the lasting impact of Dr. Martin Luther King upon our society. His focus on reaching equality through peaceful measures brought lasting impact to the Civil Rights Movement.

Program Format:

1. This program begins with a discussion of Martin's background as a child that shaped his
future determination to overcome the inequality of rights for all.

2. Discussion of how his words were used to overcome the racism and other issues present
during his lifetime including the I Have a Dream speech.

Point to Point Cost: $75.00

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East Central Ohio Educational Service Center

Michele Carlisle
video@ecoesc.org
834 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH  44663
United States
Phone: (330) 308-9939 ext. 8220
Fax: (330) 308-0964

Gr 3-6 Language Arts/Writing: Great Beginnings....Capture your Audience!

The program will introduce your students to different techniques to begin their writing whether it is a narrative or informational writing. The program will identify different ways to begin their writing to create interest for their audience. Students will be introduced to how well known authors begin their writing. Using examples, students will create their own story-start based on the provided examples. This is a very engaging and interactive program, with active student participation.

Program format:
The program will begin by reviewing author’s purposes for writing and why a beginning is so important in any type of writing. Students will be introduced to the different techniques to use to capture their audience. Sample beginnings from well-known authors will be used to further understanding of these techniques. Students will be asked to read beginning paragraphs and identify what method the author used. A short modern fairy tale will be shared and each group of students will be asked to write a new beginning using one of the methods. Students will also use photo images to create a story start of each provided example.

Point to Point Cost: $75.00

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East Central Ohio Educational Service Center

Michele Carlisle
video@ecoesc.org
834 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH  44663
United States
Phone: (330) 308-9939 ext. 8220
Fax: (330) 308-0964

Gr 3-6 A Leaf of a Different Color

Why do leaves change color in the fall? Follow a leaf from beneath the bud in winter to a much pile the following fall. We will do a leaf rubbing to learn the different parts of a leaf and we will read “Leaf Man” by Lois Ehlert.

Program Format
1.The program begins with a discussion on seasons.
2. We do a leaf rubbing to identify the parts of a leaf.
3. We view a video on seasons.
4. The lesson is concluded by reading the story Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert.
5. Time is allotted for questions and answers.

By Request Cost: $75.00

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Camden Children's Garden

Ashley-Rose Hart
education@camdenchildrensgarden.org
3 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ  08103
United States
Phone: (856) 365-8733
Fax: (856) 365-9750 

Gr 2-4 Art in Action! Bears and Biologists

Our Art in Action series partners art and content creating cross curricular connections that bring purpose and meaning to subject matter. During this class students will be introduced to drawing fundamentals as they draw bears in their natural habitat. We will use videos of bears that were collected during a study of bears and hibernation. We will also explore how wildlife biologists use art in their day to day work and create mini-journal entries during a virtual walk through a forest looking for signs of bears.

Program Format

1. Students will participate in an art warm-up activity
2. Students will be introduced to drawing fundamentals
3. Students will discuss how wildlife biologists use art in their work
4. Students will take a virtual walk through a forest to look for and document signs of bears in a journal format.
5. Students will watch videos of bears while we practice drawing what we see.
6. Throughout the program we will discuss bear facts

Interactive Cost: $150.00

Alter Enterprise Wildlife Viewing

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Ryan Alter
ryan@alterenterprise.com
107 SOUTH EASY ST
Missoula, MT  59802
United States
Phone: (406) 550-0292

Free Gr 1-6 Frederick Douglass and the Power of Literacy

A National Park Service ranger leads students through Frederick Douglass’ life, emphasizing the importance of literacy. Pictures, many of which are unique to Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, help illustrate the story.


1. This program begins with an introduction to the ranger and the National Park Service. 
2. We then work through a slideshow depicting key events in Frederick Douglass’ education and his use of literacy to fight for justice. 
3. Time is allowed for questions and answers and may be extended upon request.


he participant will: 
- examine the importance of literacy.
- explore how slavery relied on keeping people illiterate.


By Request Cost: $0.00


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National Capital Parks-East

Padraic Benson
padraic_benson@nps.gov
1900 Anacostia Dr. SE
Washington, DC  20020
United States
Phone: (202) 426-5961

Gr 3-8 "Living Off The Land" - Buffalo Culture - Archaeology

Videoconference with a Native Blackfoot Guide in our Lodge at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site. Each program explores the Buffalo Hunting Culture of the Great Plains, adapted to suit each grade and age group. The program explores the tools and technology necessary for daily life a thousand years ago. Learn how the buffalo provided food, clothing, shelter, tools and even toys to families long ago.


The Blackfoot Guide is surrounded by items used in daily life a thousand years ago in the buffalo hunting culture of the Great Plains. The guide explains each item and through questions and answers compares life long ago to life today. There may be a Blackfoot song or Blackfoot Napi puppet used to share cultural stories and songs. There may be archaeological commentary and discussion with older groups.


The participants will:
- meet a Native Blackfoot Guide and learn a few simple Blackfoot words 
- learn about the buffalo hunting culture of the Great Plains, prior to european contact with North America
- learn about the tools and technology necessary for daily life long ago
- learn some Blackfoot cultural myths, stories or songs that grew out of the Buffalo Culture


Interactive Cost: $100.00


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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site

James Martin
james.martin@gov.ab.ca
PO Box 1977
Fort Macleod, Alberta  T0L0Z0
Canada
Phone: 403-553-2731
Fax: 403-553-3141

Gr 1-4 "Corn"ucopia - Corn and its role in American History

This program is intended to educate and enlighten students about the many roles of corn, both today and in the past. We will identify the uses of corn in modern society, to include its use as an alternative fuel source. The growth and structure of the corn plant will be explained. We will discuss the history of corn, including its origins and use by Native American peoples. In addition, students will make their very own corn shuck doll with the help of the presenter.


Interactive Cost: $125.00


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Kelly Fisk
kelly.fisk@huntsvilleal.gov
3101 Burritt Drive
Huntsville, AL  35801
United States
Phone: (256) 512-0148