Grades K-3: Green Eggs and Ham

This lesson incorporates Dr. Seuss (with the wonderful story…Green Eggs and Ham). If you have a class interested, please schedule online (http://www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/register.htm) or email me to reserve a spot. A more complete description follows.

EGG-CITING Animals and EGG-SPERIMENTS (grades KDG-3)
No “yolks” about it folks, this video conference will keep your students engaged for an entire 60 minutes! This lesson is packed full of “dozens” of egg facts, fun, experiments, and literature. Topics explored include:
1. Dr. Seuss (author discussion, and shared reading of “Green Eggs and Ham”)
2. Rhyming Words
3. Reader’s Theater (Shared student reading of poetry selection)
4. Identification of main ideas, characters, and supporting details
5. Science Link: Oviparous Animals
6. Math Link: Group Graphing, prediction, and observation
This lesson is perfect for celebrating Dr. Seuss’s March birthday or incorporating it into Spring or Easter classroom activities. Ohio content correlations and classroom extensions are available upon request.

Connections available upon teacher request
$60.00 per site
Connectivity: IP or ISDN (schools are responsible for any line charges associated with your connection)


Leslie Charles
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/

Grades K-4: A Celebration of Seuss!

We are currently scheduling for one of the most popular John McIntire Library video conference connections:

Description:
From so many wonderful Seuss stories, it’s hard to imagine that this could be a 50 minute interactive event! Students of various ages will enjoy their time as literature is read, extension activities are conducted, and music is enjoyed. Don’t miss this educationally fun distance learning event!

Presenters: John McIntire Public Library Staff
Program correlations to Ohio Academic Content Standards are available upon request. All connections are $60.00 per site (Free to current MVESC distance learning/APLCO members)

(IP Connectivity)

If you are interested in attending this distance learning session, please contact me to register your site. There is limited availability, and sites will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis! PLEASE NOTE: Due to library schedules, these distance learning events are scheduled on the following dates and times ONLY. Please call or email me to register rather than entering your site online.:
· Feb. 26 at 1pm
· Feb. 28 at 1pm
· Feb. 29 at 10am
· March 5 at 10am


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/

Grades 3-5: Elementary Economics

Elementary economics looks at economic terms appropriate for grades 3-5. Basic terms will be reviewed and more advanced topics will be introduced including: entrepreneurship, opportunity cost, advertising, specialization and competition.

Sessions are $60.00 per site. To register, please visit our website http://www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/ or contact Leslie Charles at lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us or 740.452.4518 ext. 133.

Grades 4-6: All Charged Up! Exploring Electricity

This 50-minute session looks at different aspects of electricity. Students will learn the basic principles of electricity. Topics include: electricity in your life; natural electricity in our environment; current electricity, circuits ( parallel and series); switches; conductors and insulators.

Sessions are $60.00 per site. To register, please visit our website http://www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/ or contact Leslie Charles at lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us or 740.452.4518 ext. 133.

Grades K-2: As a "Matter" of Fact

This 50-minute session is designed to explore states of matter and how they can be changed. Core question topics addressed include: What is matter? How can I detect matter? What am I? Characteristics of solids, liquids and gases? How does matter change forms? Wonderful Water and Matter Mixtures.

Sessions are $60.00 per site. To register, please visit our website http://www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/ or contact Leslie Charles at lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us or 740.452.4518 ext. 133.

Grade K-12: Free Programming from Cleveland Zoo

Happy New Year,

Sending out a friendly reminder that registration for the Winter/Spring Distance Learning programs will open on Tuesday, January 8th starting at 8:00am EST. Please visit Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - Distance Learning Programs for program descriptions, outlines and dates. A few procedures have changed; please review the FAQ’s before registering.

I look forward to our future connections.

Cathy Ryan
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Education Specialist
Distance Learning Coordinator
(216) 661-6500 Ext. 4479
cmr@clevelandmetroparks.com

Grades: 7-12 Information Technology Career Panel

Eli Lilly and Company Distance Learning Programs

May 1 from 11 - noon.
Enrollment deadline is April 14.

Program Description

Lilly programmers, web developers and other Information Technology professionals will share their backgrounds and experiences with students. Diverse professionals from entry level to master level will be represented. The majority of the program will be open to questions from students.

Enroll at http://www.cilc.org/. There is NO PROGRAM FEE. However, participating sites are responsible for their own line charges to connect.. www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=418

National Standards have been applied to Lilly’s distance learning programs.

For more details, please refer to the web site or contact Meghan Johnson at 317-277-7215 or email at johnson_meghan_m@lilly.com.

Grades: 9-12 Keeping your Brain Healthy: Use It or Lose It

Eli Lilly and Company Distance Learning Programs

April 29 from 11 - noon. Enrollment deadline is April 11.

Program Type

Program Series This program is second in a two part series about the brain. The first program is called Keeping Your Brain Healthy: Memory and Learning and is recommended, but not necessary, as both programs can stand alone.

Program Description

This program is the second in a two part series. Amy Chappell, M.D., child neurologist and a physician working on one of Lilly's Product Teams, and experienced distance learning presenter brings this interactive program to your classroom. Participants will learn about keepng the brain healthy and about neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's, epilepsy, strokes, etc. Participants will also learn what research has been done in regards to some of these disorders. It is recommended to participate in the Keeping your Brain Healthy: Memory and Learning first, but not necessary, as both programs can stand alone. This program is recommended for a young adult / older adult audience. For younger audiences (i.e., elementary / middle school), please reference the Brainlink series

Enroll at http://www.cilc.org/.
http://www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=648
There is NO PROGRAM FEE. However, participating sites are responsible for their own line charges to connect.

National Standards have been applied to Lilly’s distance learning programs.

For more details, please refer to the web site or contact Meghan Johnson at 317-277-7215 or email at johnson_meghan_m@lilly.com.

Grades: 9-12 Broadcasting/Communications - Behind the Scenes at BTV

Eli Lilly and Company Distance Learning Programs

April 24 from 10-11 am. Enrollment deadline is April 11.

Program Description

The studio your students see for Lilly's distance learning events is used throughout the week to coordinate meetings and clinical trials all over the world. In this event we turn the cameras around to see the workings of the television studio, meet the producer, director, engineers, and see clips of global meetings. Bring your curiosity and your questions. For additional information of this event, contact Meghan Johnson, Eli Lilly and Company, 317-277-7215 (johnson_meghan_m@lilly.com).

Enroll at http://www.cilc.org/.
www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=243

There is NO PROGRAM FEE. However, participating sites are responsible for their own line charges to connect.

National Standards have been applied to Lilly’s distance learning programs.

For more details, please refer to the web site or contact Meghan Johnson at 317-277-7215 or email at johnson_meghan_m@lilly.com.

Grades: 9-12 Keeping Your Brain Healthy: Memory & Learning

Eli Lilly and Company Distance Learning Programs

April 22 from 11 - noon. Enrollment deadling is April 7.

Enroll at http://www.cilc.org/. There is NO PROGRAM FEE. However, participating sites are responsible for their own line charges to connect.

National Standards have been applied to Lilly’s distance learning programs.

For more details, please refer to the web site or contact Meghan Johnson at 317-277-7215 or email at johnson_meghan_m@lilly.com.

Grades: 6-8 Brainlink: Memory and Learning

Eli Lilly and Company Distance Learning Programs

March 13 from 11-noon. Enrollment deadline is February 28.

Program Description

Amy Chappell, M.D., child neurologist and a physician working on one of Lilly's Product Teams, and experienced distance learning presenter, brings this interactive series of three events to your classroom. Brainlink® is a hands-on, conceptual curriculum designed to teach students about the nervous system, careers in neuroscience, and brain healthy behaviors. This is one of three Brainlink modules. However, each of the three modules are stand alone programs if you can't join all three. Note: This program is conducted for grades 6-8 in the spring and grades 3-6 in the fall. For additional information on this event, please contact Meghan Johnson, Eli Lilly and Company, 317-277-7215 (johnson_meghan_m@lilly.com). To preview a clip of this program, visit our website at: http://www.scienceoutreach.lilly.com/pro_clips.html

Enroll at http://www.cilc.org/.
www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=255

There is NO PROGRAM FEE. However, participating sites are responsible for their own line charges to connect.

National Standards have been applied to Lilly’s distance learning programs.

For more details, please refer to the web site or contact Meghan Johnson at 317-277-7215 or email at johnson_meghan_m@lilly.com.

Grades: 7-12 Exploring Career Options...Reach for the Stars

Eli Lilly and Company Distance Learning Programs

March 11 from 1 -2 pm. Enrollment deadline is February 28.

Enroll at http://www.cilc.org/.
www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=385

Program Description

Participants will complete a brief (15 minute) personal assessment provided to them prior to the scheduled program. During the program, participants will learn about the Career Planning process and how to interpret their personal career assessment. Participants will explore their skills and interests, enabling them to make more informed choices of what to study that will prepare them for future career options.

There is NO PROGRAM FEE. However, participating sites are responsible for their own line charges to connect.

National Standards have been applied to Lilly’s distance learning programs.

For more details, please refer to the web site or contact Meghan Johnson at 317-277-7215 or email at johnson_meghan_m@lilly.com.