Grades K-12: Texas State Aquarium Virtual Tour




Texas State Aquarium
Contact Information
Stephen Jack
2710 North Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78402
United States
Phone: (361) 654-1450
Fax: (361) 881-1226
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons
Primary Disciplines
Sciences, Ocean Literacy
Program Description
Discover the many Texas State Aquarium's exhibits through our nine real-time cameras. See our sharks up close, the dolphins play, our rowdy river otters and much more!
Program Format
This program encourages participation.Questions are appreciated thoughout the presentation.
Objectives
The participant will:-Explore adaptations of animals in the Gulf of Mexico-Engage in discussions with presenter -Develop an appreciation for the animals around the Texas coast
National Standards to which this program aligns

NS.K-4.1NS.K-4.3NS.K-4.5NS.5-8.3NS.5-8.5NS.5-8.6NS.9-12.5NS.9-12.6
Program Length

50 minutes for all grade levels
By Request

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees

By Request/On Demand Cost: $150.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes
There are two program packages available. The pricing is based on number of students and shipping supplies.For more information please contact Stephen Jack at (361) 654-1450 .
Cancellation Policy
Must give two weeks notice for a full refund.The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.The Texas State Aquarium reserves the right to cancel programs at anytime. If the Aquarium cancels a program then a full refund will be supplied.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 384 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 384 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
A test call is required.The Texas State Aquarium bridges through our Education Service Center to connecting schools.The tech contact at the Service Center is Tina Cooper (361) 561-8457 .
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Grades 5-8: Fossils: Our Clues to the Prehistoric Past




Contact Information
Melissa McCormick


PO Box 9714200

Solomons Island Road South

Solomons, MD 20688

United States

Phone: (410) 326-2042 ext. 41

Fax: (410) 326-8217


Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8
Primary Disciplines
Sciences


Program Description
Students will meet Megalodon, the largest marine predator shark that ever lived. They will talk with a paleontologist and learn how they "read" fossil clues. They will look at different types of fossils and learn how fossils are formed. They will learn what fossils teach us about the past.


Program Format
1. This program begins with an introduction to the geologic time line, helping students understand where the Miocene epoch fits in.2. We will discuss Carcharodon megalodon and compare this fierce predator, now extinct, to the modern Great White Shark.3. We will discuss what a paleontologist is, and talking with a member of the museum's paleontology staff to learn how fossils are formed, what they are made of, and how they are created.4. We will explore what paleontologists can learn about the ancient past from these fossils.5. Students will estimate the size of ancient sharks by measuring their teeth.6. Students will brainstorm the various conditions that might lead to extinction of a mighty species like Magalodon.
Objectives

1. Students will learn what paleontology is.2. Students will examine various fossils and learn about the different types of fossils.3. Students will compute the size of various sharks by measuring their teeth and applying to a formula.4. Students will extrapolate information about ancient creatures based on a comparison with similar modern counterparts.
National Standards to which this program aligns

NS.5-8.3 LIFE SCIENCEAs a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understanding* Diversity and adaptations of organismsNS.5-8.4 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCEAs a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding*Earth's history
Program Length
1 hour
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $100.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge


Cancellation Policy
We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature, or for programs canceled due to technical problems with our equipment. We will charge the full fee for programs not canceled at least 48 hours in advance for any other reason.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
The schools are required to dial us.
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Grades K-12: Captain John Smith Discovers the Treasures of the Chesapeake-Mapping the Bay


Calvert Marine Museum
Contact Information
Melissa McCormick
PO Box 9714200
Solomons Island Road
SouthSolomons, MD 20688
United States
Phone: (410) 326-2042 ext. 41
Fax: (410) 326-8217
Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Community Interests, Sciences, Social Studies/History
Program Description
This program focuses on Captain John Smith's exploration of the Chesapeake Bay in 1608. Students will read excerpts from Smith's journal and learn to use his map to identify major landforms and locations of Native peoples. Interactive games allow students to test their knowledge.
Program Format
1. This program begins with an introduction of Captain John Smith as students complete parts of K-W-L chart on the explorer.2. We will read and interpret an excerpt from Smith's journal to determine what he saw on his Chesapeake voyages and how he used his journal entries to create a map of the region.3. We will watch a video of the Sultana Projects re-creation of Smith's exploration of the Chesapeake so we can see first hand what his voyages were like.4. We will examine a replica of Smith's shallop to determine the advantages and disadvantages of this type of vessel as it was used for exploring the Chesapeake.5. We will examine a copy of Smith's original map to identify map elements, landforms, and locations of various Native American tribes.6. Students will use Smith's map to play the game "Chesapeake Millions".7. Students will write their own journal entries and create maps of a favorite place.
Objectives

1. Students will interpret John Smith's map and excerpts from his journal.2. Students will identify locations and geographic formations on John Smith's map.3. Students will interpret primary resources to gather information about the Chesapeake Bay region in the 17th century.
National Standards to which this program aligns

NSS-G.K-12.1 The World in Spatial TermsAs a result of activities in grades K-12, all students should* Understand how to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective.* Understand how to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments in a spatial context.NSS-G.K-12.2 Places and RegionsAs a result of their activities in grades K-12, all students should* Understand the physical and human characteristics of places.*Understand how culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions.NSS-G.K-12.6 The Uses of GeographyAs a result of their activities in grades K-12, all students should* Understand how to apply geography to interpret the past.
Program Length
1 hour

This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees

Interactive Cost: $95.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Cancellation Policy
We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature, or for programs canceled due to technical problems with our equipment. We will charge the full fee fro programs not canceled at least 48 hours in advance for any other reason.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider

The schools are required to dial us.
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Grades 5-6: Red Light, Eat Right! Moving Towards Good Health!

Join University of North Texas Health Science Center
for Red Light, Eat Right! Moving Towards Good Health!
May 22nd from 10:00 - 10:50 AM
for 5th and 6th grade students
Cost: $95
Click here for program description and to register.

Gerri Maglia gmaglia@esc11.net or Lori Hamm lhamm@esc11.net .
Connect2Texas is a service offered by Education Service Center Region XI
3001 North FreewayFort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 740-3607



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Grade 1-2: Discovery Time with Mrs. Goose: Beautiful Butterflies!

Grades 1-2 students will practice using rhyming words in songs and listen to a story about the life cycle of a butterfly. Mrs. Goose will ask questions about the story and share some fun facts about butterflies. Students will interact with Mrs. Goose by discovering mystery rhyming words and using these words to make a future book. They will end their session with a memory game.

Format Grades 1-2

1.The program begins with an introduction of Mrs. Goose, discussion of the theme, and Welcome song.
2. There will be a portion of a story.
3. There will be a question and answer time about the story.
4. Theme songs and finger plays will be introduced and acted out.
5. Mystery Rhyming words activity.
6. What's Missing game.
7. Closing summary and Good-bye song.

Interactive Cost: $75.00

Audra May
13939 Diagonal Road
Clearwater, KS 67026
Phone: (620) 584-3300 ext. 135
Fax: (620) 584-3307
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Grades 4-12: Women's Suffrage


Contact Information
Jason Dennison
Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati, OH 45203
United StatesPhone: (513) 763-2315
Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Character Education, Community Interests, Problem Solving, Social Studies/History
Program Description
*available any time after 9/1/08. It was not until 1920 and the passage of the 19th Amendment that all women in the United States had the right to vote. The debate leading to the passage of this amendment traces its roots back to the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention, but it was in many ways a very local issue. Participants will join a debate between two first-person interpreters, one a pro-suffrage activist and the other an anti-suffrage proponent.
Program Format
First person interpreters from the Cincinnati History Museum will engage students in a pro/con debate over women's voting rights.
Objectives
The participants will:-engage in a debate over the pros/cons of women's suffrage;-explore the factors included in both sides of the debate;-examine the history of women's right in the US.
National Standards to which this program aligns
TBD
State Standards to which this program aligns
TBD
Program Length
45-60 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $100.00
Point to Point Cost: $100.00
By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits.
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes
Reservations are firm only when Cincinnati Museum Center receives the full payment or purchase order. Final payment or purchase order is due fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled program date. Reservations placed within fifteen (15) days of the scheduled program date must provide a purchase order number or full payment at the time of placing a reservation. Payment should be mailed to: Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203.
Cancellation Policy
Program fees are nonrefundable if canceled within 72 hours, but in the event of technical difficulties or school closings, programs may be rescheduled at no additional charge.
Is video taping allowed?
No
Video Taping Notes
Videotaping is not permitted.
The Provider broadcasts over
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Participants must have access to two-way audio-video conferencing (using IP or ISDN protocols) at speeds of 128 kbps or faster. Schools are responsible for any applicable line charges. We recommend a test connection for sites that have not previously connected to Cincinnati Museum Center. You should contact the Distance Learning Office at (513)763-2315 to arrange a test call.
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Grades 6-12: Frontier Surveying


Program Flyer: Frontier Surveying

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Contact Information
Jason Dennison
Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati, OH 45203
United StatesPhone: (513) 763-2315
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons
Primary Disciplines
Mathematics, Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science
Program Description
*available any time after 9/1/08. The American frontier was settled largely due to the efforts of surveyors, including George Washington, who spent years measuring and mapping millions of acres. Participants will examine the tools and skills needed to perform this amazing feat and how surveying directly impacted settlement patterns.
Program Format
This program is still in development, but will be available by 9/1/08.
Objectives
The participant will:-explore the methods used to explore and map the Western Frontier;-examine how math and science affected the expansion of American territory;-develop a better understanding of the role of math in mapmaking.
National Standards to which this program aligns
TBD
State Standards to which this program aligns
TBD
Program Length
45-60 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

This program will be available any time after 9/1/2008.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees

Interactive Cost: $100.00
Point to Point Cost: $100.00
By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits.
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes
Reservations are firm only when Cincinnati Museum Center receives the full payment or purchase order. Final payment or purchase order is due fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled program date. Reservations placed within fifteen (15) days of the scheduled program date must provide a purchase order number or full payment at the time of placing a reservation. Payment should be mailed to: Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203.
Cancellation Policy
Program fees are nonrefundable if canceled within 72 hours, but in the event of technical difficulties or school closings, programs may be rescheduled at no additional charge.
Is video taping allowed?
No
Video Taping Notes
Videotaping is not permitted.
The Provider broadcasts over ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider

Participants must have access to two-way audio-video conferencing (using IP or ISDN protocols) at speeds of 128 kbps or faster. Schools are responsible for any applicable line charges. We recommend a test connection for sites that have not previously connected to Cincinnati Museum Center. You should contact the Distance Learning Office at (513)763-2315 to arrange a test call.
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Annual Margaret S. Skiff Children's and Teen Literature Conference **FREE**


Cuyahoga County Public Library
ANNUAL MARGARET S. SKIFF CHILDREN’S and TEEN LITERATURE CONFERENCE
Authors and Illustrators
May 16, 2008


English, Art Teachers and Media Specialists:
WVIZ ideastream in conjunction with the Cuyahoga County Public Library invites you and your students to participate in the Annual Margaret S. Skiff Children’s and Teen Literature Conference via a distance learning connection. The conference will be held on May 16th at the Cuyahoga County Public Library Administrative Building in Parma, Ohio. WVIZ ideastream will bring the conference to you live and FREE over the state IP Network.
The conference features four outstanding authors and illustrators: Pat Cummings, William Low, John Rocco and Denise Fleming. This is a great opportunity for your English students and art students planning to pursue careers in writing or art to listen to and interact with these successful writers and illustrators.
Plan on your student meeting one, two, three or all four of these talented authors and illustrators. Schools interested in their teachers and students participating in these programs should contact my office by May 13th. Please see the attached time schedule.
For additional information on each author and his or her books, be sure to check the listed websites.
Due to the size of in house audience and the number of schools participating in this program, remote sites will have to email questions in during the program.

Contact:
John R. Ramicone

Director of Distance Learning Services

WVIZ/NOTA

1375 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio 44115

phone: 216-916-6360

fax: 216-916-6361

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Grade 9-11:1945: Witnesses to War - Holocaust Survivors and Artists

The Temple Museum of Religious Art recently acquired a collection of 45 Holocaust Wall Hangings by artist Judith Weinshall Liberman that visually depict historic maps, scenes and philosophic concepts regarding the history of the Holocaust. The first lesson is a presentation featuring the Holocaust Wall Hangings, including the work “Europe 1945”. The students explore the creative process, interpretation, and explore how an artist honors historical memory. The second lesson is a conversation with local Cleveland Holocaust survivors describing their experiences using his own writings and artifacts. Both lessons analyze how history is interpreted by examining historic documents, eyewitness accounts from Holocaust survivors and shared artistic interpretations of the artist’s works.

Program Format

Lesson I.
1. The presenter from Temple Tifereth Israel greets the class and reviews lesson objectives.
2. The presenter briefly discusses what students discovered from their writing assignments.
3. Summary/Introduction of artist's work. Show wall hangings by the artist and DVD interview.
4. Introduce student writing/art activity.


Lesson II.

1. The presenter from Temple Tifereth Israel greets the class and reviews lesson objectives.
2. The Holocaust survivors participating in the discussion simply share their stories with the students.
3. Students are able to dialogue with the presenters and ask questions.
4. Students will view a number of wall hangings that directly reflect the content of the second lesson.

Complete details and registration details can be found on the CILC website at http://www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=1915

Sandy Kreisman
10831 Magnolia Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 707-5021 Fax: (216) 791-3935
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Grade 5-8: Presidential Folk Art


In a program with educators at New York State Historical Association, students will learn about the political process of choosing a new United States President, learn some interesting facts about former Presidents and political parties, and understand how art can help to teach us about our nation’s history. Students will view the Fenimore Art Museum’s extensive collection of American folk art, focusing on pieces which depict former Presidents and political symbols. Students will learn about the artworks while playing a fun Presidential trivia game with a museum teacher, and they will be led step-by-step through the process of elections, from primaries to the Electoral College.



Program Format:

Students will be welcomed by a museum educator. He/she will introduce Fenimore Art Museum using photographs and video. The educator will show the students objects from the museum’s folk art collections (paintings and sculptures) that depict former U.S. Presidents, political figures, and patriotic symbols. Some examples of artworks students will view include: a painting memorializing George Washington made before 1810; a life-size wooden statue of Abraham Lincoln; a series of life masks of early Presidents including Thomas Jefferson; a Whig party political banner from 1840. The students will view the artworks and learn about how they were made and used, and will learn about the importance of the Presidents and symbols within the artworks. They will also learn about the political process of choosing a President, including how candidates are selected in primaries to how the Electoral College works. At points during the program, students will take part in a series of trivia games where they have an opportunity to interact with the museum teacher.






More information and registration can be found on the CILC website at http://www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=1916



Sarah Loveland




5798 State HWY 80


Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-1414
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COSI Expert Sessions for the End of the School Year

The following four conferences are part of the COSI Expert program. These sessions connect experts in science and technology with middle and high = school students for an hour long session, consisting of a 20 to 30 minute presentation followed by a learner led question and answer session. For further information on these event, please visit our website at http://www.cosi.org/educators/videoconferencing/experts/

Gaining Muscle Mass
5/12/2008 * 9:00am ET

Nutrition: Portion Distortion in the American Diet
5/19/2008 * 10:00am ET

Imaging Single Atoms & Molecules with the Scanning Tunneling Microscope
5/23/2008 * 1:00pm ET

Genetic Counseling: The Faces of Genetic Disease
5/29/2008 * 9:00am ET

If you would like to make a reservation for any of these programs, please = go to our online scheduling system at https://education.cosi.org/eers/. = For further questions, please email our general email address at electronic= education@mail.cosi.org. This is to ensure that your questions are = answered in a more timely manner.
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Grade 3-5: Remembering Our Heroes

The MVESC is offering a special program titled: “Remembering Our Heroes”. This will be a multi-point student session for grades 3-5 that focuses on the real meaning of Memorial Day, and writing letters of “appreciation” to our military men and women. Other items discussed include vocabulary, friendly letters, and The Vietnam Veterans Memorial. We will offer this session at specific times from now until the end of the school year. This session is $60.00 per site and includes the Ohio Academic Content Correlations, and Program Extensions (related literature and website list). Next week, we will have the following times available:

Wednesday May 7th, 2008
Studio #1 (11:00-12:00) 4 spots
Studio #2 (11:00-12:00) 4 spots

Thursday May 8th, 2008
Studio #2 (9:30-10:30) 4 spots
Studio #1 (11:00-12:00) 4 spots

Friday May 9th, 2008
Studio #2 (10:00-11:00) 4 spots
Studio #2 (11:00-12:00) 4spots

Spaces will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Watch for future dates and times coming your way very soon!

Have a wonderful weekend!
Leslie


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/
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