Grade 3: A Poetry Celebration

Description:	Our classroom has been working on a Lucy Calkins poetry unit. We are looking for a classroom to share in our writer's celebration. We wish to link to a classroom who has also written poems to be shared. Our hope is for our students to read their poems aloud as well as the other class to read and share their poems.
Dates:	Time: Monday, May 3 10:30-11-ish (Eastern Standard time)
Sign up method:	Website
Grades:	3
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects
Preparation Time Frame:	You will need a few class periods prior to the connection to prepare your presentation and a 45-60 minute videoconference.
Responsibilities:	Create their own poetry and present them to their peers.
Agenda:	5 min. Welcome and introductions. Each class shares their location and brief information about their school. 30 min. Presentations. Each class shares a poem. Classes are to trade off each time a poem is presented until everyone in each class has had a turn to present. Teachers should negotiate who present when. 5 min. Question and answer. Each class has prepared questions for the other on the content and generates questions while/after listening to the presentation. After the content questions, if time remains, students may enjoy asking each other questions about their respective locations and schools.
Other:	• Trade off presenting. Instead of presenting for the full 15 minutes, trade off small sections, i.e. when sharing poetry, each class shares one poem at a time.

Jayne Brown
brownj@owosso.k12.mi.us

Central & Bryant Elementary
Time Zone: GMT-5: Eastern Standard Time

Grade 2: Travels with Scoob

Description:	My library mascot is a stuffed elf named Skoob. I am looking for schools across the country to host a visit from Skoob for the 2010-11 school. We would like to connect through Skype if possible. The hosting school would connect with one of my second grade classes to tell them about their community and skoob's adventures. The host school would be responsible for taking care of Skoob, providing some adventures and mailing Skoob (flat rate box) to the next school on the list. My plan is for Skoob to spend one week at each school with one week for traveling between destinations. My students will share information about Texas or a curriculum topic that they are currently studying. Take a look at Skoob's excellent adventures at http://schools.birdvilleschools.net/179320815151437610/site/default.asp
Dates:	September 2010 thru April 2011 times to be determined later
Sign up method:	Email: judy_dallinger@birdville.k12.tx.us
Grades:	2
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects

Judith Dallinger
judy_dallinger@birdville.k12.tx.us

JACK C BINION ELEMENTARY
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time

Grade 2: Cultural Exchange

Description: We are a 2nd grade class at Buena Vista Elementary in Greenville, SC. Beginning April 26, we will be studying different cultural regions in the United States. We are looking for primary classrooms in the Northeast, Midwest, or Western regions of the United States. We would like to share our culture in the South, and learn about your culture, too! We will discuss the following cultural characteristics: 1) Linguistic characteristics and sayings (for example, in the South we say, "Hey, ya'll!"); 2) Cuisine; 3) Clothing typically worn; 4) Music your cultural region is known for; 5) Famous natural landforms or landmarks to visit in your region; 6) Weather and climate.

We expect the chat to last about 30 minutes. If you are interested in getting to know about our culture here in the South, please let us know! We look forward to meeting you!
Dates: April 26 - 30, 2010 from 8:00AM EST-11:00AM EST
Sign up method: Email Tim Van Heule: tvanheul@greenville.k12.sc.us

Grades: 2
Subjects: Elementary All Subjects

Grades 3-12: The Origin of the Han Nationality by Smoky Hill ESC

Students will get to know the beginning history of the largest nationality group—the Han—in China. China’s first kings will be introduced, and through these stories, students will understand the core values in Chinese culture and what the Chinese people cherish.

Chris Moddelmog register@smokyhill.org 605 East Crawford Street Salina, KS  67401 United States

$100.00

On Demand

Grades K-12: The Origin of Chinese Writing Characters by Smoky Hill ESC

This program will introduce the three different theories about how the Chinese writing characters originated. Students will learn how the ancient inscriptions on bones or tortoise shells were discovered and the four methods of forming characters. Two examples will be introduced to show that the Chinese character is the only written character in the world that can tell people philosophy about human lives. In addition, students will have the opportunity to learn to recognize and write some Chinese characters.

$100 On Demand


Chris Moddelmog
register@smokyhill.org
605 East Crawford Street
Salina, KS  67401
United States

Grades K-12: The Great Wall of China by Smoky Hill ESC

Students will take a virtual field trip to the Great Wall of China. Through games and experiments, they will learn about the Great Wall in respect to its location, the building materials used to build it, and the functions of the wall. Legends about the Great Wall will enlighten students on how the Chinese people view leadership.

Chris Moddelmog
register@smokyhill.org
605 East Crawford Street
Salina, KS  67401

United States
Phone:

$100 On Demand

Grades 3-12: A Visit to the Village Blacksmith

Who was the village blacksmith? What role in everyday life did he perform? In this engaging program students will visit Fields Blacksmith shop at The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, New York and speak with the rural blacksmith as he demonstrates his craft.

New York State Historical Association and The Farmers' Museum

Sarah Loveland
s.loveland@nysha.org
5798 State HWY 80

Cooperstown, NY 13326
United States
Phone:

$100

Offered on Wednesdays and Thursday in April and May

Grades 2-3: Learning to Draw Conclusions

Thursday, May 13
Learning to Draw Conclusions

Offered four times (9:15, 10:30, 1:00, and 2:15).

Space is limited.

Subject area: English Language Arts

Grade levels: 2 - 3

Drawing conclusions can be like trying to solve a mystery. Making conclusions about what is likely to happen in a story is a skill that will help students become more analytical. It can also heighten the students' interest in stories as they become eager to find out if their predictions are correct. Join us as we become detectives trying to figure out what might happen next!

1. Questions? Contact Bob Stricker at bob@soita.org or 937-746-6333.

2. Cost: each session is $50


Please note: there is a limit on the number of sites per session. Registrations are on a first-come basis.

FREE Grade 7-12 Earth Day: Building Green

Celebrate Earth Day by learning what it means to “build green.” Tour the headquarters of Alberici Constructors, the world’s only LEED® Platinum and 4 Green Globes certified building. Interact with corporate personnel to find out how the building was constructed and how its “green” systems operate.

Our 10:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time program will focus on the external aspects of the building. Find out how the headquarters was constructed utilizing recycled and re-used materials. See how the building’s site orientation and window choices utilize the position of the sun to enhance natural light inside the building and energy efficiency as well. View the natural prairie restoration project that forms the grounds of the headquarters site. Learn how the site collects rainwater and utilizes it for the building’s water systems and how the company produces some of the energy needed to run the building through their on-site wind turbine.

Our 1:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time program will delve into the internal aspects of the building. Find out how the building’s ventilation systems utilize natural air flow, reduce energy costs, and enhance indoor air quality. See how the use of natural daylight and air ventilation and the building’s “white noise” system affects worker productivity. Ask questions about the unique “flushing” equipment utilized in the building as part of its water systems. View the variety of easily renewable materials such as cork and bamboo that are used in the building’s interior and learn how “green practices” also extend to the company’s cafeteria operation and employee lifestyle choices during their workday.

We look forward to “building green” with you on Earth Day, 2010.
Program Format:
The program will focus on the process and materials used to “build green” at Alberici Constructors world headquarters in Overland, Missouri. Throughout the program students will be able to ask questions of Alberici personnel as we cover the topics outlined.

10:00 a.m. CDT Program Order—The 10:00 a.m. CDT program will cover the following:

1. Welcome and Introduction—Student groups and experts will be introduced and welcomed to the program.
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2. Construction Process—Students will see images of the site prior to construction of the new building as well and during the construction process and learn how elements already on the site were utilized in the new construction.

3. Site Orientation—Students will explore how the building’s “sawtooth” element enhances the use of natural light for the building and tour the grounds of the site restored to a natural prairie environment.

4. Water and Energy Operations—Find out how the site utilizes natural rainwater runoff for its water systems, how the company’s on-site wind turbine contributes to energy cost reductions, and how the building’s window design also affect energy costs and worker productivity.

5. Summary and Closing—We’ll summarize the major concepts learned today, seek final questions from students.

1:00 p.m. CDT Program Order—The 1:00 p.m. CDT program will cover the following:

1. Welcome and Introduction—Student groups and experts will be introduced and welcomed to the program.
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2. Ventilation and Water Systems—Find out how the building utilizes natural airflow patterns in its ventilation systems and how it operates in an enhanced cost-effective manner. View examples of the building’s low flush and no flush toilet system and other methods used to reduce water consumption on site.

3. Use of Interior Materials—See how easily renewable resources such as cork and bamboo are used throughout the building along with other “greener” decorative and architectural materials.

4. Lifestyle Operations—Find out how the building’s various systems (white noise, ventilation, climate control, etc.) enhance worker productivity and view the company’s cafeteria operation and other practices that enhance “green” living in the building.

5. Summary and Closing—We’ll summarize the major concepts learned today, seek final questions from students.

Program Date	Program Time	Network Time	Registration Deadline
All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified in your profile.
4/22/2010	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	10:45 AM - 12:15 PM	04/19/2010
4/22/2010	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	1:45 PM - 3:15 PM	04/19/2010

Schedule this program through CILC: http://is.gd/bfvlX

Contact Information

Helen Headrick utilization@hectv.org 3655 Olive St St Louis, MO 63108 United States Phone: (314) 531-4455

Grades 5-12: Nanotechnology: The next BIG wave of innovation

“NANOTECHNOLOGY: The next BIG wave of innovation”

REGISTER online for all videoconferences: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm

Target audience: students in grades 5 - 12
Times: 9:00 - 9:45AM and 10:00 - 10:45AM (CENTRAL time zone)
Format: 45-minutes formatted into 30-minute presentation, and then
15-20 minute Q & A
Cost: $75 per site
Questions: Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or email chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu

THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010 –
“NANOTECHNOLOGY: The next BIG wave of innovation”
Presenter: Dr. James Crowe
Think small, really, really small. Imagine the smallest thing that you can see and then imagine that we can make things that are 1/1000 that size. Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter at a scale of 1 to 100 nanometers. Using nanotechnology scientists can control molecules at an atomic level and create materials with unique properties. Nanotechnology is being used to make every day things like clothing, sports equipment and medical devices better. For example, carbon nanotubes, thin tubes made of carbon that are 1/50,000 the width of a hair, are being used to make tennis rackets that are very strong.
Why does nanotechnology generate worldwide excitement?
Working at the nanoscale, scientists are creating new tools, products, and technologies to address some of the world’s biggest challenges, to improve lives, and to contribute to worldwide economic growth.
These include:
? clean, affordable energy
? stronger, lighter, more durable materials
? low-cost filters to provide clean drinking water
? medical devices and drugs to detect and treat diseases more effectively with fewer side effects
? lighting that uses only a fraction of energy
? sensors to detect and identify harmful chemical and biological agents
? techniques to clean up hazardous chemicals in the environment
We should expect significant changes in specific fields where nanotech products can make a big difference.
Come join Dr. James Crowe in this videoconference and learn about emerging nanotechnologies. The smaller the technology gets, the more "invisible magic" will surround us in our daily life.

Don’t miss this one!
Patsy

Patsy Partin, M.Ed
Director, Virtual School
Vanderbilt University
2007 Terrace Place

Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 322-6384
www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool

Grades K-12: Programs for the Puppetry Center

We have some great PreK-12 IVC programs to tie into your springtime curriculum needs! We are proud recipients of the CILC Pinnacle Award for two consecutive years. All programs meet national curriculum standards. for more We book on demand, so you let us know what date and time works for you.


For Earth Day (April 22nd):

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

• Plants (1st-3rd) Build a Pop-Up Plant puppet and learn about parts of plants, photosynthesis, and plants and food! GREAT for EARTH DAY

• Tropical Rainforest (3rd-5th) Build a Tropical Bird Rod Puppet and learn about the diverse life of a Tropical Rainforest! GREAT for EARTH DAY

• Spiders (1st-6th-tailored to grade level) - Create a Spider Marionette and learn about web builders, hunters, the lifecycle of a spider, and the differences between spiders and insects! PRESENTER FAVORITE*

For Puppetry Day (April 29th)

All of our programs tie into this day!!


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-3: Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center

Down On the Farm

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!

Egg-Citing Animals and Egg-Speriments

K-3
No “yolk’s” about it folks, this video conference will keep your students engaged for an entire 60 minutes! This lesson is packed full of “dozens” of egg facts, fun, experiments, and literature.
Topics explored include:
·Dr. Seuss (author discussion, and shared reading of “Green Eggs and Ham”)
·Rhyming Words
·Reader’s Theater (Shared student reading of poetry selection)
·Identification of main ideas, characters, and supporting details
·Science Link: Oviparous Animals
·Math Link: Group Graphing, prediction, and observation

This lesson is perfect for celebrating Dr. Seuss’s March birthday or incorporating it into Spring or Easter classroom activities.

From Egg to Butterfly

K-3
This distance learning 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”

On Request/By Demand
$75

Leslie Charles
lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us
205 North 7th Street
Zanesville, OH 43701
United States
Phone: ext. 133
Fax: (740) 455-6702