Grades K-6: New Openings from Muskingum Valley ESC

Hi Everyone…
Just got a few openings for next week. If you have a class interested, and needs to schedule any of our spring sessions, please see if these times might fit their schedules. Our calendars are filling very quickly, please register as soon as possible!

It’s Not Easy Being Green! The Metamorphosis of a Frog -Grades K-5
This distance learning event looks at the life cycle of an amphibian. From egg to frog, many life cycle aspects will be explored in this lesson. Topics introduced include (vertebrate, invertebrate, carnivore, metamorphosis, adaptation) Students will conclude the lesson by teaming up to play “Froggywood Squares”! *Modified for grade level attending

From Egg to Butterfly -Grades K-2 This distance learning event looks at the life cycle of the magical butterfly. The life cycle stages and butterfly development will be explored in this interactive lesson. Topics discussed include: habitat, metamorphosis, migration, adaptation. The kids will wrap up this lesson with an interactive game titled: “Who Wants to be a Butterfly”

Bloom Where You Are Planted -Grades 4-6 This interactive distance learning event explores various Science concepts including photosynthesis, producers, and consumers. Additional concepts include investigating parts of a plant and a seed. Students will wrap up this event by participating in a game of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire!”

Down on the Farm -Grades K-3 Students will finally get the answers to those brain burning questions like…”Why do pigs roll in the mud?”, and “Why are some eggs white, and others are brown?”. Experiments and farm artifacts will take kids on a virtual field trip to the farm! Don’t miss the opportunity for your students to find the answers to these questions and more! It is definitely a connection that they will not soon forget!

Available Dates and Times:
Monday, April 7th
(9am-10am)
(11am-12pm)
(12pm-1pm)

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
(11am-12pm)
(12pm-1pm)
(2pm-3pm)

Thursday, April 10th
(9am-10am) –studio 1
(9am-10am) –studio 2
(11:15am-12:15pm) – studio 1
(10am-11am) – studio 2
(11am-12pm) – studio 2


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 8-12:The Spin Zone: The Role of Media in Elections"

Vanderbilt Virtual School
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 ~ 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM Central Time Zone ~
$75.00

There is no democracy without elections. And there can be no free elections without the media. Together, the candidates and those who report their actions and words make possible the citizen choice that is the heartbeat of America's freedom. Again this year, candidates and press are joined, sometimes suspiciously, sometimes in hostility, but always from necessity as essential partners in this "dance of democracy" every four years.

In this videoconference, students will explore the complexity of the media’s role in campaigning for the office of President of the United States. For too many citizens, politics has become a spectator sport rather than a participant game. The challenge for both the candidates and the news media is to find ways to stimulate more interest and deeper involvement in more voters. This videoconference will explore the front lines of the ongoing saga of the candidates who would be president and the journalists who cover their campaigns.

Winning the office of President is a two-stage process. The first stage is to win the nomination of one of the two major American political parties. Once nominated, the candidate moves to the second step: winning the election to the office of President. The election must be won through an organized effort to persuade voters to choose one candidate over others competing for the same office.
A Presidential campaign proceeds through three stages: building a base, planning a strategy, and clinching the vote. In building a base, campaign workers must be recruited and sources of funds must be identified. In planning a strategy, a campaign theme must be adopted and can be party-centered, issue-centered, or personality- oriented. In clinching the vote, the candidate must meet the voting groups and counter the opponents’ arguments.

The media helps to shape decisions at EACH of these three stages of the campaign, whether the candidate is campaigning to win the nomination or to win the office itself. The purpose of this videoconference is to give students an experience in exploring the “spin zone” found in media.
Media sources include Internet, newspapers, TV, radio, magazines, billboards, yard signs, buttons, bumper stickers, speeches, public appearances, and campaign literature.
We will discuss the differences and similarities between these sources. Which ones are most likely to have bias?

http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/programs/race4presidency/spinzone.htm

Register here.

Grade 3-6 Spring Skies Tonight

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

April 24th10:45-11:15 CSTor 11:30-12:00 CST

$75.00 per site

Ever wonder what wondrous objects you can see in the night time sky in the spring? Join Linda Krouse as she shares star stories for some of the constellations visible right now. She will teach your students how to use a simple tool of science, a star chart, to make their night time sky viewing even more exciting.

To register go to www.Connect2Texas.net .

Connect2Texas is a service offered by Education Service Center Region XI

3001 North FreewayFort Worth, TX 76106

(817) 740-3607

Grade 3-5: ASI: Animal Skull Investigation!

Texas Wildlife Association

April 8th or April 25th
9:00-9:45 CST11:00-11:45 CST12:45-1:30 CST 2:00-2:45 CST

$55.00 per site

This interactive presentation allows students the opportunity to investigate skulls of native Texas animals. Unique adaptive traits will be discussed and students will be asked to look for clues to determine the identity and feeding habits of our mystery specimens.

To register go to http://www.connect2texas.net/

Connect2Texas is a service offered by Education Service Center Region XI

3001 North FreewayFort Worth, TX 76106

(817) 740-3607

FREE:Grade 5-12: Spaceflight 101

You're lying on your back in your chair and there's a whole lot of shake, rattle and roll. At some point there are at least 3 G's pulling down on you. Bam! The Solid Rocket Boosters are jettisoned in the Atlantic Ocean. Then it gets real smooth; just the main engines are running now. From then on, for about another six to eight and a half minutes those engines will run. And then, just like magic, boom. The main engines cut off, and then immediately we're in freefall experiencing microgravity. It's not violent. It's very, very calm. As you could probably guess, this is a basic description of what it's like on the Space Shuttle. Whether we realize it or not, space exploration has given us communications and weather satellites, miniaturized electronics, smart robots, practical photovoltaic power, technology to monitor and manage pollution on Earth, and much much more. Now, that we realize the importance spaceflight, let's look at our past, what we are doing now, and how we will transition into the future.

During the videoconference, students will interact with a NASA Education Specialist as they explore spaceflight and recall facts from the pre-conference activities. Students will learn about the facets of spaceflight that NASA utilizes to explore the solar system.
Objectives

Upon completion of this module, students will:-Be able to investigate Newton's and Kepler's Laws to determine the ideal launching site, direction, and conditions-Compare and contrast the history of the space program to the future of spaceflight-Be involved in the teambuilding process.

REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED WITH NO LESS THAN A MINIMUM 30-DAY ADVANCE LEAD TIME.PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT

http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/catalog/details/?cid=597

Event Coordinator
jsc-dislearn@mail.nasa.gov
2101 NASA Parkway
Houston, TX 77058
(281) 244-7325

Grades 7-12: System Science: Intro to Networks

System Science: Intro to Networks will introduce students to networks and systems of all kinds such as social, biological, and communication networks. We will also explore the fundamental structure of a network as well as benefits and uses for several networks. Students will also learn the difference between simple and complex networks. All topics introduced are paired with interactive exhibits that will be shown live on our museum floor.

Objectives

Learning objectivesStudents will be able to:-Describe the structure of a network-Identify the components of any network.-Explore several examples of networks and learning how these networks are used to benefit society.-Learn the difference between a simple and complex network.

Cost: $200.00

Chris Lawrence
clawrence@nyscience.org
47-01 111th streetQueens, NY 11368
(718) 699-0005 ext. 319
Fax: (718) 699-1341
http://www.nyscience.org/

Grade 5-10: The Bathysphere Underwater Biological Laboratory

The Bathysphere Underwater Biological Laboratory or BUBL™ Project, is a state-of-the-art virtual underwater laboratory. This is the only facility of its kind in the entire country. This experience introduces you to various career fields, such as, Communications, Navigation/Weather, Biology, Chemistry, Archeology, Remote Sensing and Geology.
Program Format

This program is an interactive conversation style conference. Information is presented, discussed and follow-up questions by students are encouraged. Lab activities are completed during the conference and application to real-world experiences are made

Interactive Cost: $235.00

View Only Cost: $180.00

Peter Robson/BUBL Project
peter_robson@boces.monroe.edu
15 Linden Parkrochester, NY 14625
(585) 473-7112

http://www.bubl.org/

Grades 5-8 SEALIFE RESCUE

Program Description		During this program, students will learn why sealife rescue is important, what marine animals Mote commonly rehabilitates, how they are cared for and released. They will also discover what they can do to help stranded marine life. See our website for additional details http://www.seatrek.org PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM INFORMATION IS NOT YET AVAILABLE ON THE SEATREK WEBSITE.
Program Format		In this videoconference, Mote Marine Laboratory will present a media-rich videoconference on sealife rescue. Topics include: -marine animal strandings -marine animal rescue procedures -rehabilitation hospital procedures -marine animal release procedures
Objectives		The student will: -understand how marine animals are rescued in a stranding situation -learn how marine animals are treated for various injuries and sicknesses -learn what Mote Marine Laboratory does for sick and injured marine animals -understand how they can protect these animals from strandings

Kasey Gaylord
contact@seatrek.org
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 388-4441 ext. 263
Fax: (941) 388-3503

Grade 3-12 New Programs from Cincinnati Museum Center

Cincinnati Museum Center has several openings remaining for its Spring
2008 interactive videoconferences. This multidisciplinary museum has programs available in both social studies and science at an attractive fee schedule $15-$20 below the national average. All programs are available "on-demand" to fit your schedule and can be customized based on the specific needs of your teachers and students. You can register through CILC.org or by calling School Reservations at 1-800-733-2077 x7021.


Social Studies
The Uneven Triangle: Trade with the New World, Grades 4-9, explore the triangle trade and its lasting impacts Bring Me Your Tired, Your Poor ..., Grades 3 -12, explore immigration and the immigrant experience North American Indians: Before European Contact, Grades 2-6, explore the tools and skills of early Native Americans Taming America's Inland Rivers: The Steamboat Era, Grades 2-8, first-person interpretation of traveling on a steamboat Civil War: The Borderlands, Grades 3-8, first-person interpretation of life as a Civil War soldier Pandemic!, Grades 6-12, look at disease pandemics and societal responses to them

Science
Evolution 101, Grades 7-12, introduction to the forces of evolution and how we are affected everyday Walk in My Shoes: Paleontologist, Grades K-12, explore the tools of the trade and examine 150 million year old specimens Walk in My Shoes: Archaeologist, Grades K-6, see into the life of a scientist through objects and instruments from Cincinnati Museum Center's collections Handle with Care: Live Animals (Bats, Insects or Reptiles), Grades K-8, there is no better way to learn than with live animals (Tues/Thurs only)

Ice Age Geology, Grades 4-8, examine the rocks and geologic formations left behind following the ice age Pandemic!, Grades 6-12, look at disease pandemics and societal responses to them Three Centuries of Ecology, Grades 6-12, explore how the human view of the environment has changed over the past 300 years

More programs are listed at http://www.cincymuseum.org/distance

___________________________________

Jason A. Dennison, Director
Department of Instructional Technology
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203 USA

tel: 1 513 763 2315
fax: 1 513 287 7095
toll free: 1 800 733 2077 x2315
video: 66.42.138.61
jdennison@cincymuseum.org

Teacher Choice Awards- Vote Now!

The Berrien County ISD is hosting Teacher's Choice Awards to select the Best Content Providers for the 2007-2008 school year. Results will be shared via the BCISD Videoconference Program Database and the videoconferencing listservs.
www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/teacherschoice/

Many of you use the BCISD Videoconference Program Database from
one of these websites:
TWICE: http://www.twice.cc/fieldtrips.html
Polycom: http://www.polycom.com/education/content/
BCISD Distance Learning: http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/
or from search boxes on your local distance learning website.

Polycom has chosen to do a drawing for prizes to random participants of the survey to encourage participation. If you wish to be included in the drawing, add your contact information at the end of the survey.
Polycom will selecting the winners randomly.

Click this link to take the short survey (or copy the address into your browser)
www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB227M2ZS2S9V

You must complete the survey by April 25, 2008 to be included in the drawing.

Please share this announcement with your local videoconferencing colleagues. We welcome entries
from teachers, even if they vote in only one category/subject area.

Thank you for your time!

Janine
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Janine Lim jlim@remc11.k12.mi.us
Instructional Technology Consultant Ph: (269) 471-7725x101
Berrien County ISD Fax: (269) 471-1221
711 St. Joseph Ave. Web: http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl
Berrien Springs, MI 49103 Blog: http://bcisdvcs.wordpress.com/

TWICE Board Member
ASK Coordinator 2007-2008 http://www.twice.cc/
RAP Verification Coordinator 2008 http://www.twice.cc/read/
TWICE Collaborations Around the Planet http://projects.twice.cc/
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Grades K-12: Whooping Cranes Making a Comeback

Whoop It Up! Whooping Cranes Making a Comeback

WWLEARN Distance Learning Network

Carol Popelka

cpopelka@cesa4.k12.wi.us

CESA #4923 E. Garland Street

West Salem, WI 54669

United States

Phone: (608) 786-4827

Fax: (608) 786-4801

Target Audience
Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons

Primary Disciplines
Sciences, Technology/Information Science

Program Description
It's migration time! "Whoop It UP!" provides information about this rarest of crane species, and the efforts of the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership to bring it back from the brink of extinction by teaching cranes to migrate behind ultralight aircraft.This lively program is tailored to be age-appropriate, and a teacher packet containing additional resources and activities is provided. Active student participation is encouraged during the program and a variety of media are used to deliver content. The curriculum supports Wisconsin State Model Academic Standards.

Program Format
1. The program begins with students activating prior knowledge about whooping cranes.2. Information is shared regarding identification, habitat, diet, range, behavior.3. Age-appropriate activies include simulating crane dance, flying in formation, comparing arm span to wing span.4. A short video is watched describing the ultralight aircraft training process.5. Environment stewardship and habitat protection are discussed.

Objectives
Participants will develop and understanding of the Whooping Crane species and its fragile place in the North American ecosystem.
National Standards to which this program aligns (will be listed soon)
State Standards to which this program aligns
Wisconsin State Model Academic Standards inEnvironmental ScienceInformation and Technology Literacy

The program runs 30-60 minutes, depending on student grade level

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

This is the perfect time of year to bring the "Whoop It Up" program to your students. Follow the progress of 18 whooping crane chicks as they prepare for and take off on their October ultralight-led migration to Florida.

Interactive Cost: $100.00

Point to Point Cost: $100.00

By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

Wisconsin schools receive a $50 discount.WWLEARN members receive the program free.

Cancellation Policy
We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.

Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider

Our IP network runs over H.323, but we have MCUs that can connect to ISDN systems.
How to Request this Program:-->Request this Program Now

Grades 6-12: FREE University Circle Interactive Cleveland Lesson Showcase

University Circle Interactive Cleveland Lesson Showcase - MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE (Grades 6-12)


University Circle Interactive Cleveland

Sandy Kreisman

skreisman@universitycircle.org

10831 Magnolia Drive

Cleveland, OH 44106

United States

Phone: (216) 707-5021

Fax: (216) 791-3935

Target Audience
Education: Curriculum Director, Technology Director, Video Conferencing Contact, Principal, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, K-12 Educator, Administrator, PTO, Public Library: Library Staff, after-school programs
Primary Disciplines

Career Education, Character Education, Fine Arts, Gifted & Talented, Health/Physical Education, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Problem Solving, Reading, Sciences, Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science
Program Description

April 3 @ 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm – MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE (Grades 6-12)The following lessons will be previewed for teachers & Technology Coordinators:Cleveland Museum of Natural History – Body Blueprints & Disease DetectivesCleveland Museum of Art – ART + SCIENCE = Photography and Art & Science of Natural DyesCleveland Institute of Music– Science of Sound series

Introduction of University Circle Interactive Cleveland, its catalog & portal web site.Overview of topic.Lesson showcase for middle-school/high-school lessons.Video clips will be shown and teacher materials shared.
Objectives

Overall objective is for teachers and school districts to become familiar with UCIC content provider lessons and how they can support learning in Grades 6-12 science curriculums.
Program Length

1 hour program

This program is available by request/on demand and by published date(s) and time(s)

All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified by the Content Provider. To view times in your time zone, login or create a profile.
4/3/2008
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
04/02/2008
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4/3/2008
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

04/02/2008

University Circle Interactive Cleveland and its member content providers are offering a series of 6 themed lesson showcase from December, 2007 - May, 2008. Content providers include: The Western Reserve Historical Society, The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Cleveland Institute of Music, The Cleveland Museum of Natural History and The Temple Tifereth Israel.Dates are Thursdays on December 6, January 10, February 7, March 6, April 3, and May 8. Showcase times are 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm EST. Come on your own or bring a group of teachers, administrators or parents to learn about the programs we have to offer.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees

Interactive Cost: $0.00

Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes

You may sign up for one lesson showcase or the entire series.

Is video taping allowed?
No

The Provider broadcasts over
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 384 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider

Content Provider will send dial-in number or IP address following program registration.
How to Request this Program:-->Request this Program Now