Grade 3-5: Constitution Day Video Conference

Attached you will find a flyer advertising our Constitution Day video conference! Please e-mail me with any questions, and follow the directions to register! Thanks and have a great Friday!

Michele L. Carlisle

Gifted and Instructional Technology Specialist

Tuscarawas Carroll Harrison Educational Service Center

330-308-9939 x 220

Grade K-12: Cincinnati Museum Center Programming

Welcome back!
Cincinnati Museum Center is kicking off its third full year of delivering flexible, standards-based videoconferencing programs and we are excited to announce that, due to the generosity of a local donor, we are able to keep our prices at the 2006-2007 price levels...just $100 for a 45-60 minute program. We have also added an exciting new program that explores the economic and geographic significance of the slave trade in the 17th and 18th centuries, plus we've reworked some of our existing programs to better address the needs of teachers and students.
For those of you looking for a professional development session for teachers or teacher education students, be sure to keep us in mind.
To explore our complete listing of programs, visit our website at http://www.cincymuseum.org/educators_researchers/educators/distance_lear
ning/.
-Jason
Jason A. Dennison
Director, Instructional Technology
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203 USA
tel: 1 513 763 2315
toll free: 1 800 733 2077 x2315
video: 66.42.138.61
jdennison@cincymuseum.org

Grade 5-10: "In the News" Bees Beeware! and Astronomy Day from Connect2Texas

"In the News" Bees Beeware! and Astronomy Day

Welcome back! We hope you are having a great start to this new school year.

We wanted to make you aware of some upcoming programs. These programs are FREE for for Texas schools connected to an Education Service Center for videoconferencing services. Because the connections will be made through the statewide Texas Education Telecommunications Network (TETN), all Texas schools will be directed to their ESC to connect to these programs. Most schools will be "view only". If you are not in Texas , these programs are free to you as well, but we may have to limit our out-of-state connections.

To register , visit the Connect2Texas web site .

One other IMPORTANT note we want to make you aware of. We hope to be moving our web site files to a different server some time around the middle of September. We hope that this move will eliminate the problems that some of you have had with our "port 81" url registration pages. Until that move, please read the front page of our Connect2Texas web site to see what you should do if you run into registration problems.

"In the News" Bees Beeware! The hard life of an "agrifactory" worker from Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) September 7, 2007 9:00 - 9:30 am Grades: 5th - 10th Across the country scientists are looking for clues as to why commercial honey bee hives are turning into ghost towns. Researchers are baffled by the literal disappearance of the adult worker bees with no sign of bodies in or around the hive. Given the ominous name, Colony Collapse Disorder, scientists are studying why bees suddenly leave their hive and don’t come back leaving their queen and brood behind. Learn about the hard life of a commercial bee and the current theories of what is causing “CCD” and come away with a greater understanding and appreciation of the man/bee/plant relationship.

Astronomy Day with McDonald Observatory September 14, 2007 9:15 - 10:15 am 10:30 - 11:30 am 1:15 - 2:15 pm Grades: 5th - 8th We hope that our Astronomy Day videoconferences will excite your students about science and technology. During the videoconference, Marc Wetzel and your students will explore the Sun and make a scale model of our Solar System. At the end of the program, we will visit with astronomer Dr. Steve Odewahn, who explores our universe with one of the largest telescopes in the world, the 9.2m Hobby-Eberly Telescope at McDonald Observatory. Dr. Steve Odewahn ,

Grades K-6: Constitution Day Programs with the Muskingum Valley ESC

It’s really hard to believe it is that time of year again! As teachers and students start back to school, please remind them to schedule their distance learning programs for Constitution Day (September 17th) as soon as possible. Our schedule fills very quickly! Reservations are made on a first come first serve basis. Please forward the following information to your teachers, and contact me to secure your spots. If you have any questions, please call or email me for assistance!

Stay Cool!
Have a GREAT Weekend!

Citizenship: It's Your Right! (available upon request) GREAT addition to “Constitution Day” activities! This distance learning event looks at many different aspects of citizenship. Students will explore the rights and responsibilities of citizens, the branches of the United States government, and patriotism.
Grades 3-6
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Patriotism! (available upon request) GREAT addition to “Constitution Day” activities! This distance learning event looks at different aspects of citizenship traits including honesty, self-assurance, respecting the rights and responsibilities of others, persistence, patriotism, and obeying laws. An important social studies lesson for elementary age students.

Grades K-2
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Leslie Charles
Distance Learning Manager

Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center
205 North 7th Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
740.452.4518 ext 133
lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us
www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/

Grade 3-12: Eli Lilly and Company Distance Learning Programs

Eli Lilly and Company offers a variety of interactive distance learning experiences for K-12 students and organizations across the nation via the use of videoconferencing. Take advantage of these unique programs and learn from experts in the field of science or provide students the opportunity to explore various careers by participating in our interactive career panel discussions.

About our Distance Learning Program
Where do I find your program information as well as how to enroll?
• To view current program information or to enroll in a program, please visit the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration (CILC) website at www.cilc.org (Location: Education Content > Content Provider Programs). All programs are scheduled and viewed through the Ameritech Advanced Video System (AAVS) Network. Participating sites outside of this network may also view programs.
Are there costs to your program?
• No, there is no program fee. However participating sites are responsible for their own line charges to connect.
Are your programs aligned with the educational standards?
• Yes - National and Indiana State Standards have been applied to Lilly’s distance learning programs. For a more detailed description of our programs, or a list of standards, please refer to the CILC website.

Offerings designed to assist your students in career planning as well as learning more about the field of science.

Grade 3-6: Seeds on the Go

Students will examine how the seeds have adapted to use different methods of dispersal to get to a new sprouting spot. Students will discover ways to categorize seeds' appearances by looking at a variety of seeds from home or previously collected outside. We will connect those physical characteristics with the way those seeds disperse. We will examine "close-up" special features of certain dispersal methods. Finally after the videoconference, students will design their own seed considering the method of dispersal they have chosen and the adaptations we have discovered.

Program Format

1. Students will relate what they found during their exploration of the different seeds.

2. Based on their findings, we will start to discover the relationship of the appearance to the seed's method of dispersal.

3. I will have examples of common wild plants' seeds to examine up-close.

4. The students will hypothesize what dispersal method the seed uses and why.

5. If time allows, we will play a quiz game.

6. Students are welcome to ask questions during or after the presentation.

Participants will:

-To sort and classify seeds by external characteristics.

-Explain how the features of seeds help the plants survive.

-Ask questions and identify some needs of plants and their seeds, and explore possible answers to these questions and ways of meeting these needs (predict how a seed might travel/ disperse based on its appearance)

-Describe ways in which plants and animals depend on each other

-Use appropriate vocabulary to describe their investigations, explorations and observations

Cost: $125

Karin Davidson-Taylor

kdavidsontaylor@rbg.ca

Royal Botanical Gardens

680 Plains Road West

Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7T 4H4

www.rbg.ca/pages/evirtualfieldtrips.html

Grade 1-2: Cyber Chase-The Chase is On!

Students will solve narrative based math and logic problems based on plots and characters of the popular PBS show Cyber Chase.

Learning objectives
Students will be able to:
- Apply math, logic and reasoning skills to solve problems.
- Combine mathematical thinking with narrative roleplay.
- Interact with a museum exhibit to explore math concepts.
- Apply and use critical thinking skills.

Interactive Cost: $100.00

LCDLC Scheduled cost: $85.00

Grade 7-12: Adventures in Medicine & Science (AIMS): Dental Health: Disease & Injury; Prevention & Treatment

An introduction for students to dental anatomy, including teeth, gum, and associated vessels, nerves and musculature. The presenter will progress to a discussion of common disease processes and injury, followed by a detailed look at preventive measures and today's latest treatment modalities.

AIMS Distance Learning programs offer students around the world the opportunity to participate in professionally facilitated programs in anatomy and science.

The participant will:

- interact with a healthcare professional

- list anatomy of the mouth- compare preventative dental health measures

11/14/2007 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM or 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

4/16/2008 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM or 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $175.00

Grade 3-6: Wetland Ways

How would you describe a wetland? There is more than meets the eye! Why is it called a nursery? Why is it known as one of the most production ecosystems? We'll examine some water-loving plants typically found in wetlands to better understand how a wetland works. Why are plants so critical to a wetland? We'll use everyday objects to discover the important functions of a wetland for wildlife and humans. What can we do to care for it?

Program Format:

1. We begin by students suggesting what they think a wetland is.
2. We'll examine some pictures/models of 4 types of wetlands and discuss their characteristics while examining representative plants.
3. We'll use common household objects as metaphors to investigate for natural functions of wetlands.
4. We'll make simple predictions and inferences based on a wetland model.
5. We'll discuss how wetlands are important to wildlife and us and suggest ways that we can help restore and maintain this ecosystem.
6. We'll conclude with a question and answer session.

Participants will:

* explore and describe characteristics of wetlands.
* examine representative plants and discover their connection to wildlife.
* discover the functions of a wetland.
* demonstrate their understanding of the importance of wetlands to wildlife and humans.

Karin Davidson-Taylor
kdavidsontaylor@rbg.ca
Royal Botanical Gardens
680 Plains Road West
Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7T 4H4
www.rbg.ca/pages/evirtualfieldtrips.html

Grade 5-12: African-American Civil War Heroes

Storyteller/actors Khabir Shareef & Andrew Bowman engage your students for 45 minutes. They will come with historically accurate full military dress and accompaniments as they share true stories through first-person interpretation. Members of the audience will be recruited for basic training & will participate singing a popular song of black Civil War soldiers. The Q&A at conclusion will address specific questions.

Presenters are in first-person i.e. look and act as if it were during the Civil War; will take audience back in time to 1865. Two Alternating characters will engage audience in dialogue throughout the presentation. Several participants will be recruited for basic training and will accompany singing a favored song of black Civil War soldiers.

Participants will gain a broader perspective of African-American participation during, and contribution to, the US Civil War effort to unify the country; the price for freedom.Participants will learn about participatory storytelling, theatre, and first-person interpretation. Participants will develop an appreciation of cultural diversity, and engage in discussions of historical significence.

http://www.storytellersdrum.com/

Interactive Cost: $250.00

Interactive Cost for Premium Site Members: $225.00 (Scheduled through the LCDLC)
View Only Cost: $200.00

Khabir Shareef

Storytellersdrum@att.net

4961 Seville DrIndianapolis, IN 46228

Phone: (317) 347-9066

Grade 4-12: Constellations: Stories of the Stars by Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

How are art and astronomy intertwined? How has the depiction of the night sky changed over time? Why is it important to create collections for history, for art, and for science? These are questions that your students will be able to answer after exploring the collection at the Adler. From exploring the current night sky in your area to learning from an Adler historian about how people have looked to the sky for thousands of years and back again to how modern astronomers explore the universe, this program will connect your students? interest in the arts to both astronomy and history. Join us for an artistic adventure through time and space!

Program Format
1. This program begins with an introduction to the Adler.

2. The constellation Ursa Major is discussed. Including the cultural mythology surrounding the constellation.

3. The asterism, the Big Dipper is explored and how it has been used as a navigation tool.

4. As a group, we explore the night sky from your location.

5. Students observe, discuss, and compare depictions of Ursa Major from 1482 to 1943.

6. Video shorts featuring Adler astronomers and historians.

Interactive Cost: $125.00

http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/education/distancelearning/index.shtml#videoconferences

Katie Peterson

kpeterson@adlerplanetarium.org

1300 South Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, IL 60605

Phone: (312) 322-0333

Fax: (312) 322-9181

Grades 6 -12: Fall Programs from Global Nomads

As you prepare for class to begin again, I want you to know about the exciting lineup of GNG.
PULSE programs we have planned for the fall semester:

• The Future of America
• The Issue of Landmines
• Darfur
• Global Environmental Issues
• Threat of Nuclear Weapons
• Arab World and the U.S. (Egypt)
  

Visit http://www.gng.org/programs/index.html and click on individual programs to learn more and sign up.

Also, it is with a mixture of excitement and nostalgia that I say farewell for now. I have decided to pursue an MBA program in Singapore, which will keep me away from GNG operations for at least a year (I will remain on the organization’s Board of Directors).

It has been a pleasure working with you, and I hope we can remain in contact in the future. Going forward, please address all program-related queries to Lisa Inks at lisa@gng.org or call 212-529-0377.

I wish you a wonderful semester of GNG programs.

Very best wishes,
David Macquart