FREE PROGRAM

We the People: A Constitution Day Program
by
National Archives Fort Worth (NARA)
Grades 4th - 12th

On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. The National Archives at Fort Worth celebrates this important day in our nation's history by presenting a program for students of all levels to learn more about our Constitution and government.

MOST SITES WILL BE VIEW ONLY . If you are interested in being an INTERACTIVE SITE please contact Jenny McMillen-Sweeney at jenny.mcmillen@nara.gov .

Thursday, Sept. 17th
9:00 - 9:30 CST
10:00 - 10:30 CST
2:00 - 2:30 CST

Friday, Sept. 18th
9:30 - 10:00 CST
10:30 - 11:00 CST
2:30 - 3:00 CST

Space is limited so click on your preferred time to register now!

Grades K-12: Manhattan School of Music Programs

With over a decade of experience in the field of distance learning and as the first conservatory in the nation to utilize videoconferencing for K-12 music education, Manhattan School of Music has adopted the key elements of presenting successful music education programs via videoconference. In addition to giving students access to world-class musicians and stimulating artistic perspectives, Manhattan School of Music ensures that the quality of videoconference transmissions are of the highest technical standards possible.

Through the Music Bridges, Virtual Music Studio, and MOVE programs, Manhattan School of Music offers a wide variety of standards-based music and music-related presentations to public and private schools throughout the country. The New York State Learning Standards for the Arts are incorporated in program design, content, and assessment, as well as links to core subjects such as social studies and history

Music Bridges is a selection of music programs that feature distinguished Manhattan School of Music artist-faculty teaching elementary, middle, and high schools students. These interactive videoconference programs are designed to engage students in areas ranging from musical performance, to instrumental and vocal coachings, to developing an understanding of the building blocks of music.

Virtual Music Studio features a variety of videoconference programs developed and presented by a roster of distinguished Manhattan School of Music young artist alumni. These teaching artists -instrumentalists and vocalists who have attained a high level of professional proficiency at their musical craft - are up-and-coming educators who also serve as role models and mentors to students within the context of the dual learning process. Each program includes pre-videoconference teaching materials, one class period–length videoconference presentation, and a post-videoconference development guide.

MOVE (Music Outreach Videoconferencing Exchange) is a collection of interactive presentations offered to K-12 schools around the country and taught by Manhattan School of Music student teaching artists. Under the guidance of program directors and faculty members, these music programs are designed by students for students, to actively assist in better facilitating understanding of a variety of musical styles and genres through performances, demonstrations, instruction, and question-and-answer sessions.

All of the above programs are fully on-demand. Presentations are scheduled to accommodate the timetable of the requesting school, and can even be modified to better fit certain grade levels, age groups, curriculum needs, or requirements.

Contact Info

For further information regarding K12 & Community programs, please contact:

Christianne Orto,
assistant dean of
distance learning
& director of recording
917-493-4401
corto@msmnyc.edu

Juliana Han,
distance learning
program coordinator
917-493-4488
jhan@msmnyc.edu

Grades K-12: Videoconferences from the Center for Puppetry Arts

Videoconferences from the Center for Puppetry Arts
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL PROGRAM INFORMATION: www.puppet.org/edu/distance.shtml

Elementary level:

The Gingerbread Boy (PreK-2nd) TEACHER FAVORITE* Students witness the classic tale of The Gingerbread Boy come to life with brilliantly colored shadow puppets. Led by the program presenter, students make their very own Gingerbread Boy Shadow Puppet during the second half of the program. They also participate in a learning activity about gingerbread's ingredients.

Butterflies (PreK-2nd)TEACHER FAVORITE*Build a Butterfly Marionette and learn about the lifecycle, camouflage, and insect characteristics of butterflies! PRE-K version available upon request!

Dinosaurs (PreK-2nd)- Students build Dinosaur Cup Puppet and learn about meat eaters vs. plant eaters, protective devices, and much more. PRE-K version available upon request.

Anansi the Spider: A West African Folktale (PreK-2nd)PRESENTER FAVORITE* Students act out Gerald McDermott's Anansi the Spider, view a shadow play, learn about the trickster Anansi, build an Anansi shadow puppet, and explore foods of West Africa. Traditional African drum beats and narration by Ramatu Sabbatt, a native of Nigeria, bring this story to life.

Spiders (1st-6th-tailored to grade level) -PRESENTER FAVORITE*Create a Spider Marionette and learn about web builders, hunters, really weird spiders, and the difference between spiders and insects!

Exploring Africa (1st-3rd) Learn about the diversity of the African continent through a look at its home, people, environments & its animals. Learn about predators & prey relationships and protective devices to survive on the African savanna. Build a Giraffe Rod Puppet.

Plants (1st-3rd)Build a Pop-Up Plant puppet and learn about parts of plants, photosynthesis, and plants and food.

Native Americans (3rd-5th) Activities focus on three Native American cultures (Eastern Woodlands, Plains, Southwest), the use of natural resources from the different regions, and how these resources shaped their lives in regards to clothing, shelter and even transportation. Students also discuss Kachinas and the Hopi culture in general. Build a Kachina Hand Puppet.

Mexico (3rd-6th) Can be tailored for older grades! Students learn about the history and culture of Mexico and its people through the art of the mask. Learning activities center around the story of a flag of Mexico & ancient Aztec culture, ancient pictographs of indigenous animals of the New World, and the Spanish influence after the landing of Cortez. Students are also briefly introduced to a modern holiday that ties the two cultures together -- Dia de los Muertos.

Rain Forest (3rd-5th) Build a Tropical Bird Rod Puppet and learn about the diverse life of a TropicalRain Forest through the exploration of the strata and animals.

Africa/Mali (4th-6th) Tailored for older students! Explore the diversity of the African continent through its people, homes, and environments! Build a Malian Rod Puppet.

Discovering Puppetry in Other Cultures (4th-6th) & 7th-12th grade (MS/HS Version) Students are introduced to other countries and cultures through puppetry. Students learn about puppetry traditions of China, Japan and/or Mali with the aid of a Malian Water Spirit Rod Puppet, Japanese Bunraku Rod Puppet, and Chinese Hand and Shadow Puppets. Teachers choose two of the three countries for the program. Students also view excerpts of master puppeteers from these countries. Students are involved in Q&A as well as hands-on puppet building to make this an interactive, virtual classroom.


Middle School/High School (see website for details):

The following programs require the expertise of our Production Department. Students interact directly with the play's adapter, director, and/or puppeteer.
These programs are available for FALL booking on the following dates:
Edgar Allan Poe (7th-12th) AVAILABLE OCT 5th-OCT 30th 2009

Anne Frank (8th-12th) AVAILABLE OCT 26th- 30th 2009

Mexico & Africa/Mali can be adapted for middle school/high school per request. These do not require Production Dept. staff and can be booked at any time on demand.

Booking a Program

You may book our programs directly (see below) or through CILC @ www.cilc.org. CILC provides an evaluation tool to assist us in improving our programs.

To book directly:
Review your calendar and select several dates and times and the topic you are interested in booking
Download and print the booking form at: http://www.puppet.org/doc/Program_Request_Form_Feb09.doc

Complete this form, save it to your computer, and email it to distancelearning@puppet.org.

You will receive a response via email, usually within 24 hours, to confirm your request or to assist you in selecting another date or time. THIS IS NOT AN ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM.
Remember- we book programs based on your needs. All programs meet national curriculum standards and have free, downloadable study guides with pre and post activities.
Program Fees:
� Point-to-point connection: $145
� Multi-point connection: $145 for up to 3 sites. Please call for more than 3 sites.

Discount Policy:
� Book 8 programs and the 9th is free
� Georgia schools, call 404.881.5117 for discount information

Grades 9-12: Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach
Cleveland Institute of Music 2008-09

Contact Adam Phillips about scheduling.
axp99@case.edu
11021 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone: (216) 368-0780
Fax: (216) 791-3063
Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons, Seniors
Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most influential composers in Western music. This videoconference considers how events in Bach's life shaped his compositional output along with reviewing some of the forms Bach utilized in his compositions.
45 minutes
This program is available by request ONLY
Interactive Cost: $175.00
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

Grades 4-8: Author Reading of Don't Feed the Bully!

Author Reading of Don't Feed the Bully!

Brad Tassell

Brad Tassell
llessat@aol.com
P.O.Box 742
santa claus, IN 47579
United States
Phone: (812) 660-0191
Program Series
You sign up for all four hours on whatever days work best. It can be once a day, once a week, etc.
Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Public Library: Library Patrons
I have found that many teachers are reading Don't Feed the Bully with and to their class because it's a fun read aloud book. Now, you can have the author do the reading and bring the questions and stories. Brad Tassell is a comedian with 22 years of stage experience, and can read like a real hard-boiled detective. Over four selected hours Brad and your class will not only read the book, but discuss the genre and concepts behind the book, the use of simile, speak in-depth about the characters and concept of the book, learn a great deal about bullying. Plus, whatever exciting learning moments come up!
Plus,
Sing a song or two.
See some magic.
Ask questions.
60 minutes, grades 4-8
This program is available by request ONLY
There will be four hour long programs, and timed added if needed for finishing of the book.
By Request Cost: $500.00
By Request Cost with Premium Service: $450.00 What's this?
Premium Service provides additional benefits. Learn more!
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
If we do not finish the book in the 4 sessions we will add sessions until the book is finished. There is no extra cost.
We will reschedule. We can change sessions for any reason.

Grades K-12: Art to Go from the Cleveland Museum of Art

Art to Go

A World of Great Art in Your Classroom!
The Art to Go program puts genuine works of art right into the hands of your students! Under the positive supervision of CMA educators, students in grades K-12 are able to handle art objects while participating in interactive discussions about varied cultures, time periods, art materials and techniques. Learning is interesting, easy and fun for all when students physically connect with authentic and inspiring objects from CMA’s world-renowned collection.

Teachers may choose from a menu of topics corresponding to all areas of study and related to state standards in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and visual arts. Museum educators specifically select the objects for each presentation and encourage observation skills, lively inquiry, creative exploration of ideas and critical thinking. Available in English, French and Spanish, Art to Go presentations offer a truly unique complement to your curriculum.
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Topics: From ancient culture in Egypt, Greece or Rome to the technology of Medieval Armor, China or Japan to the traditions of Native American peoples or the customs of Early American settlers, topics can be adapted for most age groups. Click on topics for a complete list.

Registration: An online calendar lists availability. Presentations are 40-50 minutes long and scheduled Monday-Thursday, 9:30—2:00. Multiple presentations can be scheduled in one day.

Fees: $150 for a single presentation, $100 each presentations for multiples of the same topic

To Schedule: Visit Art to Go registration, or contact Alice Barfoot at abarfoot@clevelandart.org or call 216.707.2459

For more information contact Alicia Hudson Garr at 216.707.2163 or visit our website at www.clemusart.com/educef/art2go.
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Art to Go is made possible through a generous grant from the Dominion Foundation. Additional sponsorship provided by Fifth Third Bank, the Chrysler Foundation and Target, as well as support from The Gallery Group.

Grades K-8: Programs from SOITA

Each value-added videoconference is aligned to Ohio's Academic Content Standards

Click for descriptions & standards and the registration form


September 23 - Idioms - grades 1-2

September 28 - Place Value and Number Sense - grades 2-3

October 7 - Ohio's Aviation Pioneers: True World Leaders - grade 4

October 9 - Life Cycles - grade 3

October 14 - Learning to Draw Conclusions - grades 2-3

October 21 - Collecting and Classifying Leaves - grade 4

October 28 - Simple Machines Made Simple - grades 3-4

October 30 - Sound: Here, There, Everywhere! - grades 4-5

November 4 - The Water Cycle- grade 4

November 9 - Kids Rock! A Look at Rocks and Minerals - grades 3-4

November 13 - Prelude to the Civil War: Slavery & States Rights - grades 5 & 8

November 18 - Plant and Animal Habitats - grades 3-5

November 23 - The Ancient Ohio Indians: Who Were They? - grade 4

December 14 and 16 - Christmas Around the World - grades K-2

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When? Each program is offered at 9:15, 10:30, 1:00, and 2:15

Cost? $50 per session for SOITA Comprehensive Member schools; $75 per session for all others

Limit? Yes, each session is limited to four schools. Registration is on a first-come basis

Questions? Contact bob@soita.org or call 800-964-8211

Want to place a test call to SOITA? Dial 216.48.137.41

Grades 3-5: The Constitution

Participate in the East Central Ohio ESC's Constitution Conversations program, which is a GREAT way to fill the requirement for Constitution Education during the week of September 14th - 18th!

THE CONSTITUTION

Join the TCHESC as we present a 40 minute interactive video conference about our Nation's most important document, the United States Constitution. This session is offered on Constitution Day or can be provided any time throughout the year. This conference is appropriate for grades 3-5.

Cost: $75 per session for Ohio schools

Visit www.tchesc.org/go/content to see more about our programs

Michele L Carlisle
East Central Ohio Educational Service Center (ECOESC)
834 East High Ave
New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663
ph: 330-308-9939 x 220
Cell: 330-340-1845

East Central Ohio ESC content and price information

Hi all,
Attached is a flyer that talks about our pricing information for this year!
I will send a content flyer along next!
Thanks again and have a great day!



Michele L Carlisle
East Central Ohio Educational Service Center (ECOESC)
834 East High Ave
New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663
ph: 330-308-9939 x 220
Cell: 330-340-1845

SeaTrek Registration Now Open!

The SeaTrek Distance Learning calendar is now open for registration!
Please note that at this time we are only accepting registration
requests for Fall 2009 (October - December). Visit our website,
www.seatrek.org, to check availability. We will begin accepting requests

for January - May 2010 in late November.

Also, please note that the program COASTAL HABITATS is not available for

request this season. We are working hard to bring you an improved menu
of programming.

If you have any questions, please contact me directly. Hope to "S.E.A."
you soon!

--
Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski
SeaTrek Coordinator/Educator
Center for Distance Learning

Coming to you LIVE!, from behind the Shark Tank, it's SeaTrek!
For more information about our interactive programs, please go to
<http://www.seatrek.org> .
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Mote Marine Laboratory 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota, FL
34236
Voice: 1.800.691.MOTE x 263 Fax: 941.388.4381
Web: <http://www.seatrek.org> ; http://www.mote.org

Mote is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to excellence
in marine science research and education. Opinions expressed here are
not MML policy unless so indicated.

Fall Student Specials from Muskingum Valley

Please see below for descriptions of our “Fall Student Specials”. If you have a class interested in attending, please register online (http://web.mvesc.k12.oh.us/calendar/). We had hoped to have our new reservation system functioning by now, but we are still working out a few details. Please schedule as you have in the past, and I will notify you of the changes to our system as soon as it is ready.

Cost - $75.00 per site

Thanks to all!

Have a great start to your school year!

Fall Specials (September-November)	Grade Range
Friendship and Respect (available upon request) Building student citizenship skills through respect are an important component of any classroom setting. Students will look at gaining and giving respect to each other through interactive literature extensions. The perfect distance learning event for building friendships in the new school year. This unit can be modified to use for Valentine Day celebrations.	K-3
No More Bullies! (available upon request) Students will explore the challenges of growing up and getting along with others. A very important topic in society today. Don't miss this distance learning event.	K-4
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.	3-6
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 younger students.	K-2
Boo-ti-ful Pumpkins (available upon request) Students will examine various math concepts in this “fall themed” video conference lesson. Using a pumpkin, the presenter will facilitate an interactive student lesson on circumference and estimation. Student groups work collaboratively to explore the mathematic concepts and to explain their methods of achieving the answer. Appropriate literature is used to solidify the topics explored.	2-3
Halloween Facts and Fun (available upon request) Students explore Halloween facts, fun, and safety. Halloween is much more than just pumpkins and witches! Students will examine the safer side of this fall celebration.	K-3
Coming to America: The Colonization of Jamestown and Plymouth (available upon request) Use as a supplement to your Thanksgiving themed lessons! This program explores the first English settlements in America: Jamestown and Plymouth. By viewing this program students will discover who the colonists were, from where they came, how they crossed the ocean, and the things they did to create settlements in the American wilderness. Students will compare and contrast these 2 colonies for a better understanding of the life and times in early America.	3-5
Living in a New Land: The Pilgrims Meet the Wampanoag Tribe (available upon request) PERFECT addition to any Thanksgiving activity! This program looks at why the Pilgrims chose to come to the new world, and the settlement they made in the American wilderness. Students will use various reasoning skills to determine the challenges that they faced, the tribes they met, and the hardships they endured. Students will compare and contrast cultures for a better understanding of the life and times during the 1600’s.	K-2

Leslie Charles

Distance Learning Coordinator

I bleed scarlet and gray!!!!

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/

COSI Electronic Eduction v-News: Experts Programs Improved With Your Input

Cosi Columbus E-News Letter

Experts Schedule

Surgical Suite Schedule and Registration

Video Visits: Gadget Works & Weather Watch

Electronic Education v-News Videoconferencing Updates from COSI August 2009 Hi, COSI Friend! Welcome back to a new school year! COSI spent the late spring and early summer conducting focus groups and having teachers fill out surveys to help us plan our upcoming Experts programs. We have a better idea now of what teachers want and hope to deliver a really exciting year of programming. The programs will now involve a lot more questions to students from the Experts and a full discussion of the thought challenge during the program. Questions from students to the Expert will be scattered throughout the show instead of concentrated at the end. We are always open to suggestions, so if you have further ideas for these programs, please email us. The fabulous teachers that assisted us with our focus groups and surveys were entered to win two free programs. The winners are Dolores McKeever from Academy of Allied Health and Sciences in Neptune, NJ, who won a Surgical Suite: Total Knee program valued at $255, and Taryn Furmato from Hillsborough High School in Hillsborough, NJ, who won an In Depth: Autopsy program valued at $280. Congratulations to both of these teachers and thanks so much for your help! What's New from Electronic Education at COSI Experts Schedule More Experts topics are coming soon! Connect your students with scientists, doctors, and experts in their fields in a live interactive two-way experience. Grades 2-12. Forensics: Latent Prints 10/09/09 at 1:00PM ET Forensic Psychology 10/19/09 at 11:00AM ET Genetic Counseling: The Faces of Genetic Disease 10/27/09 at 1:00PM ET Forensic Handwriting Identification 11/5/09 at 11:00AM ET COMING SOON Forensic Computing: The Intersection of Law and Technology 10/27/09 at 11:00AM ET Surgical Suite & Autopsy Schedules Available slots for these programs are going fast! Surgical Suite: Total Knee Replacement Watch LIVE surgery and interact with the surgeon and OR team! Grab these last programs before they're gone! Grades 6 & up. April 28 at 3:00 PM May 12 at 3:00 PM May 26 at 11:00 AM In-Depth: Autopsy See an actual autopsy! Ask questions and interact with a forensic pathologist while watching a taped 90-minute autopsy. Grades 10 & up. September 30 at 11:00 AM October 8 at 11:00 AM October 29 at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM November 20 at 9:00 AM, 1:30 PM December 1 at 11:00 AM December 10 at 11:00AM, 1:30 and 3:30 PM December 17 at 11:00 AM January 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM January 14 at 9:00, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM January 21 at 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM January 28 at 9:00, 11:00 AM February 4 at 9:00, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM February 19 at 9:00, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM February 25 at 1:30 PM March 4 at 11:00AM, 1:30 and 3:30 PM March 9 at 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM March 12 at 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM March 18 at 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM March 25 at 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM March 30 at 11:00 AM, 1:30 and 3:30 PM April 8 at 9:00, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM April 13 at 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM April 22 at 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM April 29 at 9:00, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM May 6 at 9:00, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM May 14 at 9:00, 11:00 AM May 20 at 9:00, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM May 27 at 9:00, 11:00 AM Video Visits: Gadget Works & Weather Watch This is a great time of year to schedule a Video Visit. You can request these programs when you would like to have them – at least until our schedule fills up. We recommend signing up early! Video Visits include Gadget Works: Simple Machines (grades 2-6), Gadget Works: Force and Motion (grades 3-6) and Weather Watch (grades 4-7). Weather Watch is getting rave reviews from teachers that have participated in this new show. Students learn about air pressure, fronts and predicting weather while having a great time with hands-on activities that use materials that are shipped to you in advance. To make a reservation, check our online calendar. Find an open space and then request a ‘show not scheduled.’ Forward this email Quick Poll Has the poor economic climate affected your district? Yes, a lot Somewhat No, not really COSI Academy Science career program COSI In The Classroom Traveling science workshops COSI On Wheels Full-day science extravaganza Electronic Education Watch live surgery and more COSI Field Trips Download scavenger hunts Field Trip Workshops Focus on tough science topics Grade Level Days Special days for your grade Girls Discover...Engineering Day-long career program Homeschool Workshops Science for homeschoolers Overnight Field Trips Spend the night at COSI Preschool & Toddler Outreach For ages 18 months to 5 years Science Spot Exhibit delivered to your event Last Month's Poll Results Last month we asked if the economic stimulus package is changing anything for your school district. The result: 67% answered no, 37% answered yes. Follow COSI on twitter! About COSI COSI, in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the most respected science centers in the nation, serving more than 20 million visitors since 1964. COSI features more than 300 interactive exhibits throughout our discovery-based and themed exhibition areas. COSI's groundbreaking, award-winning education programs have touched more than six million teachers and students. Teachers get into COSI FREE year-round! Present a valid school ID for free exhibition admission. Subscribe to COSI's Electronic Education v-News. COSI Electronic Education www.cosi.org Contact COSI: 888.819.2674