Grade 4: Aviation Pioneers: Wright Brothers to the Space Race

The lifetimes of Ohioans Wilbur and Orville Wright, John Glenn and Neil Armstrong have spanned about a century and during that time frame, these men brought more change to the world than anyone before or since them. How did Ohio become the Birthplace of Aviation? This program will review the daring accomplishments of these four Ohioans.

Provided by SOITA

Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org
150 East Sixth Street
Franklin, OH 45005
United States
Phone: (937) 746-6333 ext. 120
Fax: (937) 746-1029

$150
45 Minutes
On-Demand

Grades 3-12: DL/ House and Home in Victorian America

Program includes questions and guided looking, with a goal of students figuring out the information presented. Broadcast live from the 1885 Ballantine House, students take a tour of a real victorian town house.

From Newark Museum

On-Demand
$100
45 Minutes

Kevin Heller
kheller@newarkmuseum.org
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
United States
Phone: (973) 596-6558

Grades 5-12: From Jerusalem! A Live Interview with an Israeli Soldier

The Israeli army is one of the most unique defense forces in the world. A citizens' army created to defend the people of the State of Israel, the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) has been repeatedly pressed into action, receiving great praise, and at times, severe criticism as it has discharged its mission of defense.

Your students will sit face to face with an Israeli soldier, learning of the history and organization of the IDF and its complex mission, and will have the opportunity to ask many questions during this 50-minute session.

This program is available by request ONLY
This program is available beginning February 8, 2010.
Cost: $180.00

Content Provider: Distance Learning Solutions LLC
Yitzchak Schwartz, M.Ed
yschwartz@yschwartz.com
6 Pear Tree Lane
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
United States
Phone: (610) 572-4050

Grades 3-12: Collect, Renew, Reuse: Water Shortage? What Water Shortage?

Students will be virtually introduced to an easy to build water recycling system in Alaska's only bioshelter, so that they will better understand the cosmic task of bacteria and enzymes: recycling water. Students will be inspired to learn more about how they can take action in making the planet a better place to live using recycled grey water and a rain catchment system.

Cindee Karns
alaskanecoescape@yahoo.com
3901 Delores Drive
Eagle River, AK 99577
United States
Phone: (907) 622-3969

$75
45-50 Minutes
On Demand

Grades 7-12: Anne Frank or Edgar Allan Poe

BOOK ANNE FRANK (7th-12th) OR EDGAR ALLAN POE (8th-12th) FOR A UNIQUE VIDEOCONFERENCING EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR STUDENTS!

Bobby Box is back for a limited time at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Bobby adapted both Anne Frank and Edgar Allan Poe for the Center’s puppet productions geared towards middle & high school audiences. Bobby’s experience as a writer, adapter, producer, director, and puppetry artist offer a unique look at the adaptations of both of these topics. Targeted curriculum includes language arts, drama, and visual arts. NETS standards (national tech standards) are also met through the delivery method of videoconferencing. Visit www.puppet.org/edu/dis_programs.shtml and scroll down the page to find complete program descriptions.

Program availability-
February 3rd-February 28th after 11:45 am EASTERN time (on most days).

The Distance Learning Team
Center for Puppetry Arts
Patty Petrey Dees, DL Program Director
Sara Burmenko, DL Program Operations Coordinator
Iyabo Shabazz, DL Program Presentation Specialist
Eve Krueger, DL Program Presenter/Assistant

Direct studio line: 404-881-5117
1404 Spring Street, NW at 18th
Atlanta, GA 30309-2820 USA
Facsimile: 404.873.9907
www.puppet.org/edu/distance.shtml
Headquarters of UNIMA-USA
Member of Theatre Communications Group & Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts

Grades K-12: Sea-sons Greetings from SeaTrek!

SEA-SONS GREETINGS from SeaTrek!


Registration for 2010 Now Open!
Time slots for December 2009 - March 2010 are now available on the SeaTrek calendar, http://www.seatrek.org/vidcon.htm.

As you can see, SeaTrek currently has limited availability for Spring 2010. As of now, public time slots are not available for April and May 2010. Please check back February 1, 2010 for possible changes to availability.


Popular SeaTrek Programs for 2010

SEA ME READ: Clumsy Crab
Description: Join us on an ocean adventure! Meet Nipper, a very clumsy crab, and all his friends! While playing with his friends, Nipper's big claws break things, and are just plain clumsy! When Nipper's friend Octopus is in trouble, can his big, clumsy claws save the day? Find out as we read this exciting story from the sea! During this program, students will learn about crustacean diversity and the importance of protecting the ocean.

Grade Level: Pre K - 2nd Length: 20 minutes Cost: $75.00


SHARK EXTREMES
Don't be afraid! See sharks up close and learn the truth about them! During this 30-minute program students will become immersed in the fascinating world of sharks and determine what is fact and what is myth!

Grade Level: 5th - 9th Length: 30 minutes Cost: $100.00


SEALIFE RESCUE
See what it takes to care for sick and injured sea animals, such as dolphins, whales, sea turtles and manatees. Visit Mote Marine Laboratory's Sealife Hospitals to observe actual case studies. Students 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; and understand how they can protect these animals.

Grade Level: 6th - 12th Length: 30 minutes Cost: $100.00

Pre-registration required for all SeaTrek programs. Please visit our website for more details, www.seatrek.org.

Discount Bundle Deals: If you order 5 or more programs at one time, you can save up to
10% per program!
Please see website for more details.*
*Offer does not include SeaTrek Showcase or introductory prices.



For further information about our programs, please contact the SeaTrek Coordinator, contact@seatrek.org.

Grades 3-12: An Introduction to the Hebrew Language

Program Description:

An introduction to the Hebrew language is presented in a highly interactive, student-friendly format designed to acquaint students with this ancient, yet modern language. The nearly 6,000 year history of the language, its variant scripts, dialects and sounds will be explored. Students will begin to learn how to decode written Hebrew and will be introduced to basic Hebrew vocabulary.

The presenter is a Jerusalem-based ordained rabbi with over 30 years experience as an elementary/middle school educator in the United States and Israel.

Program Format:

1) The program begins with a short history of the Hebrew language
2) Hebrew consonants and vowels will then be identified and vocalized
3) Next, different forms of Hebrew script used throughout history will be presented and compared
4) Finally, students will read and translate a selection of modern Hebrew words
5) Time will be allotted for questions and answers

Cost: $125 for a 50-minute, point-to-point videoconference, scheduled upon request.


To schedule your videoconference please contact:

Yitzchak Schwartz, M.Ed
Distance Learning Solutions LLC
www.dlsworld.net
yschwartz@yschwartz.com
610-572-4050
972-54-830-6072 (Jerusalem Studios)

Grades K-12: Dance Programs from Minnesota Shubert Performing Arts and Education Center

Latin Social Dances

This class will include the wide variety of social dances born out of Latin America and Cuba. Examples we will cover include Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, and Mambo. The students will learn the basic step to each dance rhythm.
$225


Mexican Hat Dance

This class is a fun way to celebrate our southern neighbors. The Mexican Hat Dance is easy and very enjoyable. Students will learn the traditional dance still used in celebrations today.
$175.00

Salsa Dance

Salsa- is a dance for Salsa music created by Spanish-speaking people from the Caribbean. Salsa dancing mixes African and European dance influences through the music and dance fusions that are the roots of Salsa. It is normally a partner dance and can be improvised or set with a routine.

This class will teach students the basic salsa rhythm and dance steps accordingly. Then they will learn a few movements to perform with a partner and we will combine these into a choreographed routine.
$225.00

Melissa Koch
education@mnshubert.org
528 Hennepin Ave S
Suite 303
Minneapolis, MN 55403
United States
Phone: (612) 465-0220
Fax: (612) 382-5571

Grades 3-6: ELEMENTARY: The Science of Harry Potter

Magic for muggles! Learn how some of Harry Potter's magic is possible with modern science, through re-creating magic spells and phenomena using chemistry and physics. Elementary school students join COSI demonstrator, Jessica Prunty, as she explores the incredible world of Harry Potter through amazing demonstrations and interactive hands-on experiments.

Program Length		60 minutes
Dates/Times		Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified by the Content Provider. To view times in your time zone, login or create a profile. 2/22/2010 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 12:30 PM - 2:15 PM 02/15/2010
Date/Time Notes		Please visit COSI's website to make your reservation. http://www.cosi.org/educators/videoconferencing/
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Interactive Cost: $160.00

Content Provider: COSI Columbus
Contact Information
Electronic Education
electroniceducation@mail.cosi.org
333 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
United States
Phone: (614) 228-2674 ext. 0
Fax: (614) 228-6363

Grades 9-12: High School Debate Team Sought

Description:	Our High School Debate Team would like to debate with your team on Wednesdays from 3:10-4:00pm ET. Debate coaches will discuss topics to be debated via email before each debate.
Dates:	Between Jan 6-May 26, 2010 from 3:10-4:00 ET
Sign up method:	Email: nkelly@horseheadsdistrict.com
Grades:	9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:

Neva Kelly
nkelly@horseheadsdistrict.com
607-739-5601 x 4252
HORSEHEADS SHS

Grade 4: Winter Holiday Pen Pals

Description:	I am looking for a 4th grade class from Hawaii to share letters with. We would discuss holiday traditions and have a cultural exchange. We could share letters three or four times throughout the year discussing different studies and activities students are involved in at different times of the year.
Dates:	December - April
Sign up method:	Email: pewing@ccesc.k12.oh.us
Grades:	4
Subjects:	Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History

Patricia Ewing
pewing@ccesc.k12.oh.us

COLUMBIANA

Grade 2: Landmark Challange

Description:	Based on multipoint MysteryQuest - each class tries to guess what the other classes are presenting. All details are located on a wiki here: http://katyvc.pbworks.com/Landmark-Challenge Need partners for ***Dec. 2, 10:00-11:30CST ***Dec. 2, 1:30-3:00CST ***Dec. 4, 1:55-3:20CST
Dates:
Sign up method:	Email: lindamcdonald@katyisd.org
Grades:	2
Subjects:	Social Studies/History
Outcomes:	See wiki: http://katyvc.pbworks.com/Landmark-Challenge
Preparation Time Frame:	1 hour prep prior to VC session. about 1 hour, 15 min. VC connection
Methods and Activities:	see Wiki here: http://katyvc.pbworks.com/Landmark-Challenge
Responsibilities:	Students will present 6 clues Teachers will facilitate for student how to locate answers and formulate appropriate questions.
Agenda:	Agenda: 75-90minutes Conference Agenda Introductions First set of 3 clues from each partner One question per team Second set of clues from each partner One question per team Guesses Solutions
Credit:	This format started with LearningSpace in Oregon.
Other:	Examples: MysteryQuest World Geography: www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/MysteryQuest MysteryQuest USA: www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/MQUSA/ Where in Michigan: www.twice.cc/WhereInMI/ MysteryQuest Beaches (for training): www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/MQBeach/ Facilitating Your Own MQ: www.remc11.k12.mi.us/dl/MysteryQuest/facilitation.html

Linda McDonald
lindamcdonald@katyisd.org
281-396-2918
Katy ISD