Grades K-12: Meet The Medieval King: Alfred The Great - Hammer of the Vikings


Program Flyer: Meet The Medieval King: Alfred The Great - Hammer of the Vikings
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Content Provider

The Sheffield Museum of Rural Life (Canada)
Contact Information

Marty Pullinshefmuseum@gto.net1139 Settlers RoadSheffield, Ontario L0R 1Z0CanadaPhone:
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
Program Description
Visit with King Alfred The Great, live from his throne in the Kingdom of Wessex (pre-England). "King Alfred" will stay in character throughout the session, but in reality he is a historian who has done a great deal of research into the life and times of this amazing king. If desired by the teacher, he can come out of character at the end of the session to answer questions from a modern perspective.Amongst other topics, King Alfred can discuss kingship, law and order, Viking warfare, daily life, religion, and castles. In addition to showing artifacts and answering questions, King Alfred can teach the students a medieval dance and play live music.King Alfred ruled during a time that was still characterized by the chaos and instability that followed the collapse of imperial Rome. At the same time, King Alfred worked hard to take what was best from Rome and combine it with Germanic traditions into a well-ordered and enlightened society.
Program Format
1. The presentations begins with King Alfred introducing himself, and telling a bit about his life.2. Students are invited to ask him any questions they would like to ask, and the king shapes his answers to ensure that the major facets of medieval kingship get covered. Artifacts are used to help explain whenever possible.3. If desired by the teacher, the king will teach the students a traditional dance, and will then play live music for them while they dance.4. The remaining time is for final questions.
Objectives
-The participant will interview a medieval king-The participant will engage in a discussion of medieval kingship and government-The participant may learn a medieval dance-The participant will listen to live medieval music-The participant will explore the nature of Dark Age Europe
Program Length
60 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees

By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes

Since we are in Canada, the price may need to be modified, depending on the current exchange rate.
Video Taping Notes
Videotaping is permitted with prior approval from content provider.
The Provider broadcasts over
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Grades K-3: Christmas-Themed Programs from the Muskingum Valley ESC


Christmas-Themed Programs
from the Muskingum Valley ESC

Available On Request

All connections are $75.00 per site.


Cobwebs for Christmas (available upon request)
Students will learn about the all-important tradition for adding a little "bling" to their Christmas trees. Cobwebs for Christmas looks at the tradition of placing tinsel on trees. The story, Cobweb Christmas by Shirley Climo will be read, and explored in this 50 minute lesson that incorporates Science, Language Arts, and Technology standards. The charming story is set in Germany, and focuses on some curious spiders paying a visit to Grandma's tree. Students will extend learning by looking at arachnids, their similarities and differences, and their needs for survival. This lesson is intended for grades K-2.


The Polar Express (available upon request)
This is a fun, informative, and very interactive math and language activity tailor made for the holidays. The Polar Express focuses on the details of the timeless Chris Van Allsburg story "The Polar Express". Presenters will use the story details to teach various math and language concepts. The activities will be modified for the grade level attending the conference. Don't miss this "jolly" time on the mythical "Polar Express"! This lesson is intended for grades K-3.

Please send the folloing information to Leslie Charles:Organization Name (district name)
PO# (please update this piece when your PO is processed)
First Name (billing contact)
Last Name (billing contact)
Billing Address
B. Session Informationa. Title of Session you want to scheduleb. District Namec. Building where the conference will be heldd. Ohio County (please indicate OOS for all out of state schools)e. IP#f. Comments Field (please list the grade level, teacher name, and teacher email, and a technical contact phone number) Contact: Leslie CharlesDistance Learning CoordinatorMuskingum Valley Educational Service Center205 North 7th StreetZanesville, Ohio 43701740.452.4518 ext 133lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001175T8u9PsE178PTCCn4UxEaAT0ALPi_hNUllfQ6I647Kdd2PAepfL0xg6ZoKFj75S_ABcsUIdBLpE55qywomQ-QPJhmXuROg1qMMcMtCKdaQMd79d4Mc1yXAQ8BrL4av
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Grade 3: Holiday Herbaria


December 10th, 12th, 16th, 17th, or 18th
9:30-10:15 AM CSTor 1:30-2:15 PM CST
Grades 3rd-5th
$95.00 per site
Join the Botanical Research Institute of Texas this holiday season. This program combines Science, Social Studies and Art to teach the plant beginnings of three of December’s most beloved holidays, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Students will enjoy a “Suess” style poem to learn the legends and botany of the plants that play an important role in these special occasions and create a unique greeting card along with the presenter. This does require some teacher preparation prior to the program.


Go to http://www.brit.org/education/welcome-teachers/distance-learning/ and click on December Holidays for a sneak preview of the art project and list of supplies needed for the broadcast. REGISTRATION CLOSES SOON!!!


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

Laurie Hogle lhogle@esc11.net or Lori Hamm lhamm@esc11.net

Connect2Texas is a service offered by Education Service Center Region XI

3001 North Freeway

Fort Worth, TX 76106

(817) 740-3625
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Grades 6-12: Writing Music with GarageBand



December 16 - offered at 1:30 & 3:30

Writing Music with GarageBand

GarageBand is a powerful program that can be used for a variety of applications. Learn how to create podcasts, enhanced podcasts, and even make your own music, all with the help of GarageBand.


Cost for each participating school is $50 per session.

Each session is an hour long.

Click for the interactive registration form.

Want to do a test call with SOITA? Dial 216.48.137.41 or 216.48.137.42



Questions?

Contact Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org
150 East Sixth StreetFranklin, Ohio 45005937-746-6333
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Grades 4-7: Hands-On Weather Program


From the makers of the popular Gadget Works program COSI presents the
new Weather Watch program!

COSI has just launched Weather Watch, a brand new interactive weather video conference all about weather. During this conference, your students will work with COSI's newest Storm Spotter to learn how changes in air pressure and temperature can affect the weather. Students will take and use readings from barometers and thermometers to help them predict basic weather patterns. They will also explore air pressure using everyday objects and understand why changes in weather often occur around cold and warm fronts. All materials for pre- and post-visit activities are included in the kit.

Kit Materials Include:

- Teacher's Guide
- Plastic Bottles
- Fizz Keeper Pumps
- Split Peas
- Plastic Balls
- Metal Balls
- 3cc Syringes (Tube and Plunger ONLY)
- 60cc Syringes (Tube and Plunger ONLY)
- Suction Cups
- Pipettes
- Marshmallows
- Food Coloring
- Rubbermaid Containers



This program is geared towards students in grades 4 to 7. Each program
includes hands-on materials for 30 students that will be used during
the
60 minute show, and materials for many additional hours of in class
activities. For more detailed information about this program, please
check out our website:
http://www.cosi.org/educators/videoconferencing/weather-watch/.

To make a reservation to participate in this program at your school
via
video conference, please use our online reservation system at
https://education.cosi.org/eers/.

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Grades 3-6: Behind the Scenes at the Nutcracker



Bass Performance Hall presents...
Behind the Scenes at the Nutcracker with the Texas Ballet Theater
December 12th, 2008
9:00-9:35 AM CST
Grades 3rd-6th
FREE(most sites will be view-only )
This is a behind the scenes look at the Texas Ballet Theater's holiday production of the Nutcracker. Included will be an introduction to ballet and technical terms, rehearsal footage of the Act II dances, a look at a "live" ballet class, and a sneak peak at sets and costumes. This free program will only be offered once, so reserve your space today!
FREE for everyone outside of Texas and Texas schools that are members of an ESC video conferencing network. Most sites will be view only!
REGISTRATION CLOSES DECEMBER 10th!!!

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

To be removed from this list e-mail either Laurie Hogle lhogle@esc11.net or Lori Hamm lhamm@esc11.net . Connect2Texas is a service offered by Education Service Center Region XI3001 North FreewayFort Worth, TX 76106(817) 740-3625
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Grades K-12: Radio City Christmas Spectacular **FREE to NORT2H Members**


WVIZ/PBS
Special Distance Learning Presentation
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Tuesday, December 9 - 1:00 to 2:00

Panel: A Radio City Rockette The Company Manager "Behind the Scenes" Production/Technical Staff

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the world famous Radio City Rockettes has been seen by more than 65 million people in cities across the nation over the past 75 years. Featuring several live animals, 12 scenes, 18 Rockettes, hundreds of kicks and more than 250 costumes, careful coordination and precision timing are integral to this magical, memorable performance.
Your students will learn what it takes to stage this grand holiday tradition, which is sometimes performed as many as four times in one day! Transmission Modes: eTech Ohio IP Networks Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by December 5th.
A program fee of $75.00 will be charged to schools. Please process a purchase order to WVIZ/PBS Distance Learning, c/o John Ramicone, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland44115 and fax a copy of the p.o. to 216-916-6361.
KeyBank Careers in the Performing Arts is a joint educational initiative of Playhouse Square and WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN ideastream.John R. Ramicone Director of Distance Learning Services-WVIZ/NOTA 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 phone: 216-916-6360 fax: 216-916-6361 email: jramicone@ideastream.org
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Grades 3-7: The "We Dare You!" Video Project



Program Flyer: The "We Dare You!" Video Project
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Vicki Cobb
Vicki Cobb


302 Pondside Drive

White Plains, NY 10607

United States

Phone: (914) 949-1104

Fax: (914) 949-1977

The purpose of this program is to get kids to create videos from Vicki Cobb's new book: We Dare You! Hundreds of Fun Science Bets, Challenges, and Experiments You Can Do at Home. The videos may be published on Vicki Cobb's website: http://www.vickicobb.com/

Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons
The first session is for Vicki to kickoff the project to the kids. Kids will have the opportunity to see videos and order the book at a 50% discount from the publisher.Once the project is initiated, you will have several weeks to videotape kids doing the science activities. If some people are interested in editing the videos, that’s fine. Otherwise, unedited tapes will be sent to Vicki for her to edit. Throughout the project, she will answer email questions.The final session will be a discussion of what the kids learned from this project.
In the kickoff presentation Vicki will introduce the kids to her book and have them do a few tricks while sitting there. She will then show them some videos from her website and give them tips on how to prepare to create videos.
The main objective is to get kids involved in doing science.
Two 45 minute video conferences for grades 3-6. The first is a launch, the second a summation
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
This program launches a project that combines media literacy and science education and should be done over a period of several weeks.
By Request/On Demand Cost: $400.00
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
All payments for books are directly with the publisher, not through Vicki Cobb.
There is some flexibilty for rescheduling but there will be a 50% kill fee for cancellation.
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Grades 4-12: The Bathysphere Underwater Biological Laboratory



The Bathysphere Underwater Biological Laboratory
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The Bathysphere Underwater Biological Laboratory
peter robson/BUBL Project
15 Linden Park
Rochester, NY 14625
United States
Phone: (585) 473-7112

Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, YMCA/YWCA, Content Providers: Content Providers
Best Practice, Career Education, Community Interests, Health/Physical Education, International, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Sciences, Technology/Information Science, Technology Education
Creating a School/Community Partnership (Vista), Family & Consumer Science, International, Social Studies/History, Special Needs, Technology/Information Science, Technology Education
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.
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.
60 minutes or more depending on desired content
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Direct connections to the laboratory are scheduled upon request. The "live" underwater conferences take several weeks to coordinate and must be scheduled well in advance of actual desired date.
Interactive Cost: $235.00Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $220.00 What's this?View Only Cost: $180.00View Only Cost with Premium Service: $165.00 What's this?Point to Point Cost: $235.00Point to Point Cost with Premium Service: $220.00 What's this?By Request/On Demand Cost: $265.00By Request/On Demand Cost with Premium Service: $250.00 What's this?
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Fees and payments are collected using Purchase Orders or please contact directly for further billing instructions. BOCES is a non-profit cooperative educational service with Monroe County in Rochester, New York.
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.
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Grades 7-12: Author Barri Bumgarner Writing Workshop Series: "Monsters"


Author Barri Bumgarner Writing Workshop Series: "Monsters"



Contact Information
Rebecca Morrison


Cooperating School Districts

1460 Craig Road

St. Louis, MO 63146

United States

Phone: (314) 692-1274

Fax: (314) 872-9128

This is a two part series. Students will participate in the first session by listening to readings, thinking about their own ideas, and formulating what they will write. For the second session, students will come prepared with their own writing, work on next exercise assigned by author Barri Bumgarner, and hopefully share their products with the group!

Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Maximum Number of Participants
30
Columbia, Missouri author, Barri Bumgarner, inspires young writers to create stories brought about from personal fears, experiences, and real-life issues - "monsters". By opening the door to the imagination, Bumgarner offers insights to getting kids to write, revise, and share! Bumgarner also does a follow-up session, going through the full process of revision, explaining that a rough draft is indeed ALWAYS rough, and rather than TELLING the students that, they’ll see it first-hand for themselves. During this two-part session, Bumgarner will discuss how she wrote her own novels, what inspired her ideas, and how students can follow the same path.

In the first session, Ms. Bumgarner introduces herself and gives a brief biographical background including how she came to be a writer. Then, she begins the writing activity which will be interactive from the very beginning. The students listen to stories that will inspire topics, do some brainstorming of their own, then begin their OWN stories. For part two of the session, students will come prepared with their rough drafts from session one, will complete another activity, then go through some revision and sharing exercises!
Objectives

Participants will:+ Interact with a published author+ Discover the writing process+ Understand the importance of revision and editing

60 minuntes

All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified in your profile.
1/9/2009
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
1/9/2009
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2/20/2009
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
2/20/2009
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The first videoconference will take place January 9, and the follow up videoconference will be February 20. There are two session times: 8:30 a.m. for high school and 10 a.m.CST for 7th and 8th grade.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees

Interactive Cost: $250.00

Program Fee Notes

New Links to New Learning members get the two videoconferences for a cost of $200. Nonmembers pay $250 (total) for both videoconferences.
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Grades K-4: The Nutcracker


TUESDAY, December 2- Grades K-4 - "The Nutcracker"Storytelling of the "Nutcracker"; dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy; dancemovement exercises with your students; Listen to the music from the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (from TheNutcracker Suite) by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and then listen as Ms.Angela Neubauer from Ta-Dah Dance will skillfully tell the delightfulstory of the "Nutcracker." The Sugar Plum Fairy will be here to dance afew moves of her special solo dance, and then Ms. Angela will do somemovement exercise with YOUR students.
Time: 9:00 and 10:00 AM (CENTRAL time zone)Format: 45-minutes formatted into 30-minute presentation and 15-20minute Q & A
Cost: $75 per siteQuestions: Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or emailchandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu <mailto:chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu>
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Grades K-4: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & The Little Drummer Boy


THURSDAY, December 4
Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer and The Little Drummer Boy from Vanderbilt Virtual School
THURSDAY, December 4- Grades K-4 - Storytelling of two classic =stories by presenter, Theresa Meeker.
1) "Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer"This is the classic Christmas tale of Rudolph the Red-Nosed, Santa's ninth and lead reindeer that was shunned by the other reindeer because of his red nose. Rudolph becomes a hero when he guides Santa's sleigh through a blinding blizzard, and Christmas morning is saved for boys and girls all over the world.
2) "The Little Drummer Boy"This story is based on a popular Christmas song, with words and music by =Katherine K. Davis in 1958. It is also known as the "Carol of the =Drum".The lyrics tell the story of a poor young boy who, unable to afford a =gift for the infant Jesus, plays his drum for the newborn with his =mother Mary's approval. The baby, although a newborn, seems to =understand and smiles at the boy in gratitude.
REGISTER: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htmTime: 9:00 and 10:00 AM (CENTRAL time zone)Format: 45-minutes formatted into 30-minute presentation and 15-20 minute Q & ACost: $75 per siteQuestions: Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or email =chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu
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