Presented by NASA
45 Minutes
By Request
Greg Pitzer
gregory.e.pitzer@nasa.gov
NASA Ames Research Center
MS 253-2
Moffett Field, CA 94035
United States
Phone: (650) 604-3292
FREE Grades 4-9: Mission Geography: Investigation 1: Where we choose to live and why?
Presented by NASA
45 Minutes
By Request
Greg Pitzer
gregory.e.pitzer@nasa.gov
NASA Ames Research Center
MS 253-2
Moffett Field, CA 94035
United States
Phone: (650) 604-3292
FREE Grades 3-8: Engineering Aircraft : From Flying Wings to Flying Saucers?
45 Minutes
By Request
Greg Pitzer
gregory.e.pitzer@nasa.gov
NASA Ames Research Center
MS 253-2
Moffett Field, CA 94035
United States
Phone: (650) 604-3292
Grades 6-9: The Locker Room: Young Men's Health Issues
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
40 Minutes
$120
By Request
Patti Overholser
poverholser@cmnh.org
1 Wade Oval Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone: ext. 3215
Fax: (216) 231-9960
Grades 3-5: Ohio Indians
Ask questions of our Science Instructors who work daily in the Museum exhibit halls, and let the history of our country’s first inhabitants come to life in your classroom.
IMPORTANT: An essential props kit will be sent to your school 2 weeks before your scheduled program, with a prepaid UPS return label. Please call 216-231-4600 x 3202 if your kit does not arrive.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
$120
40 Minutes
By Request
Patti Overholser
poverholser@cmnh.org
1 Wade Oval Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone: ext. 3215
Fax: (216) 231-9960
Grades 6-12: Climate Change: Investigating Our Impact
There’s no debate during this program! Heat up your classroom as we challenge your students to explore the connection between several simple scientific principles and the changes in temperature and weather that scientists refer to as “global climate change”.
During this interactive investigation we will experiment with the phenomenon of the “greenhouse effect”, directly observe the relationship between visible and infrared light, illustrate several techniques used to gather climate data from the past, and detail how it is used to predict future changes.
40 Minutes
$120
By Request
Patti Overholser
poverholser@cmnh.org
1 Wade Oval Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone: ext. 3215
Fax: (216) 231-9960
During this interactive investigation we will experiment with the phenomenon of the “greenhouse effect”, directly observe the relationship between visible and infrared light, illustrate several techniques used to gather climate data from the past, and detail how it is used to predict future changes.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
40 Minutes
$120
By Request
Patti Overholser
poverholser@cmnh.org
1 Wade Oval Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone: ext. 3215
Fax: (216) 231-9960
Grades 5-12: Are We Standing on Solid Ground?
How do scientists learn about the center of the earth if we’ve never been there? Students will find out as they explore interior structures, plate tectonics and the forces behind the formation of landforms. Using models, activities, and simulations your students will get their hands dirty and their minds challenged.
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
$150
By Request
45 Minutes
Liz Landis
llandis@boonshoftmuseum.org
2600 DeWeese Parkway
Dayton, OH 45414
United States
Phone: ext. 156
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
$150
By Request
Liz Landis
llandis@boonshoftmuseum.org
2600 DeWeese Parkway
Dayton, OH 45414
United States
Phone: ext. 156
Grades K-12: Schedule a Videoconference with National Archives
Please look at your schedule + your curriculum needs- and let me know.
I can do as many as three in one day or spread sessions out over several days
as needed. We can go 40 minutes or longer.
Last year I put together programs dealing with The Presidency, The Supreme Court/Landmark Decisions, the Great Depression, Civil War, World War II, Cold War, and the Vietnam War. The favorite for elementary and middle school classes was the DC Tour- which includes national symbols, creation of the capital, and a fun look at monuments, memorials, & the three branches. I can modify as needed. They are all available.
Pre-service teachers/professors- Consider booking sessions for your classes. We will introduce the National Archives, provide a look at primary sources while sharing ideas on how to utilize them in your elementary or secondary classrooms. Focus is on the
resources, teaching methods, and professional growth opportunities offered by NARA. (National Archives + Records Administration)
Remember you can go to http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/constitution-workshop/ for the Constitution workshop- analyzing documents
Go to our page to request sessions http://www.archives.gov/nae/education/workshops/video.html
Send me an email or give me a call. I would love to
bring primary sources in a fun & interactive way to your students or staff.
I look forward to hearing from you.
David.Rosenbaum@nara.gov
202-357-5077
Grades K-12: Vanderbilt Virtual School's Fall Catalog
1) GREAT EXPLORERS
for students in grades 5-12
What kinds of people choose a life of exploration, adventure, and even danger, and where would we be without them? Meet these modern day discoverers and explorers
(who have traveled to the far parts of the Earth, far parts of Science, and out into Space) and determine their impact on our world.
This videoconference series will provide a window with special emphasis on not just what is known about our world and the Universe but how it has come to be known.
This approach reveals the very personal means by which researchers ask questions of the world and empower themselves to create a pathway to an answer.
• Wed. October 6 - “Mummy Autopsy/Reading the Bones: Skeletons and Mummies of the Past” with Dr. Tiffiny Tung, Anthropologist at Vanderbilt University
• Thurs. October 7 - “Nanotechnology” with Dr. James Crowe, Vanderbilt Medical Center infectious disease physician and researcher
• Wed. November 3 - “Mission to Mars” with Dr. Rick Chappell; NASA astronaut; current Vanderbilt professor
• Wed. November 17 - “Hubble Space Telescope” with Bob O’Dell; NASA; Vanderbilt professor in the Physics & Astronomy Department.
2) WINDOWS ON THE WORLD
for students in grades 4-12
Take a trip through "Windows on the World" as each presenter discusses about his/her particular country. Learn about the geographic location, the landmarks, government,
culture, homes, food, and transportation of each country. Broaden your students' views of the world and increase their international literacy they learn about different cultures.
• Wed. September 22 - “Kenya” with Stacey Irwin, world traveler and award-winning photographer
• Wed. September 29 - “Kurdistan/Iraq” with Charmaine Jamieson, works with the Nashville Kurdish Community
• Wed. October 13 - “Hispanic Heritages (in Mexico, Central America, South America, Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rica)” with Renata Soto of Conexion Americas
• Thurs. November 18 – “Egypt” with Sherif Barsoum of Vanderbilt University International Student and Scholar Services
3) CAREER CONVERSATIONS
for students in grades 7-12
Career Conversations allows students to meet with professionals in the work force and gain information vital to making informed career - related decisions. Presenters discuss career
opportunities, the requirements for the job, the daily routine of the job, and career progression within the industry.
Discussion may include: type of education needed for the career, description of a typical work day, job search strategies, and what they consider the best and worst aspects of
the profession. Other sessions may include conducting a successful job search, moving up the career ladder, creating attention-getting cover letters, writing resumes, shining in
job interviews, dressing for success, negotiating salaries, and more.
• Tues. September 21 - “Career in Nursing” with Judy Sweeney of Vanderbilt School of Nursing
• Tues. September 28 - “Career as a Meteorologist” with Lelan Statom of News Channel 5/ CBS affiliate
• Tues. October 5 - “Career in ITS: Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst” with Bob Davis, co-owner of Transformations
• Tues. October 12 - “Career in Building: Contractor and Construction Management” with Lance McDonald of Landmark Construction
• Tues. October 19 – “Career as a Physician Assistant” with Mick Antanitis of Siloam Clinic
• Tues. November 2 - “Career in Television News Journalism” with Steve Hayslip and Amy Watson of News Channel 5/ CBS affiliate
• Tues. November 9 - “Career in Visual Arts” with Andee Rudloff of the Frist Museum
4) BOOKS AND AUTHORS
3 for students in grades K-4
2 for students in grades 7-12
Give your students an inspiring, enriching, and fun reading experience by joining us in this series in your classroom. These sessions will motivate beginning, struggling,
and reluctant readers to want to read. By hearing from these great authors and highlighting these great books, this series will enhance the experience of each book;
allow students to dig deeper into its themes and origins; learn how the author's life and times contributed to the work; and unlock the love of reading in the children you care about.
• Thurs. October 14 - “Ten Unusual Features of Lulu McDunn” with author/illustrator Kelly Pulley (grades K-4)
• Wed. October 20 – “Peace Dragon” with author/illustrator Linda Ragsdale (grades K-4)
• Thurs. October 21 - “Rendered Invisible” with author Dr. Frank Dobson (grades 7-12)
• Thurs. November 4 - “Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen” with author Susan Gregg Gilmore (grades 7-12)
• Wed. November 10 - “Herman's Journey” with illustrator, Kaaren Engel and author, Jamina Carder (grades K-4)
5) CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
for students in grades K-4
Celebrate the most “wonderful time of the year” with us by enjoying the twinkling lights on our Christmas tree; a visit with Santa; the Nutcracker story and ballet,
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy; a live theatrical performance of “Hey, You!”; and reading Miracle in a Shoe Box: A Christmas Gift of Wonder. Come savor the sights and sounds
of Christmas, and have a very Merry Christmas!
• Tues. November 30 - “Hey, You” live theatrical performance and book, “Miracle In A Shoebox” with actress and author, Estelle Condra
• Wed. December 1 - “A Visit With Santa” – with Santa Claus
• Thurs. December 2 - “Nutcracker” story and “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” with Christopher Mohnani of Dance Theatre Tennessee
6) HOT TOPICS
for students in grades 5-12
What is timely and relevant in our culture? “Hot” topics provides up-to-date information on topics that are new, sometimes confusing, or even controversial. What better way to have your
students “join in the conversation” and be actively engaged in a range of issues?
• Thurs. September 23 - “Learn About and Remember the Significance of September 11th” - Dr. James Booth, professor at Vanderbilt University,
Political Science Department
• Thurs. November 11 - “Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Served” –
Veterans who have courageously served our country
• Tues. November 16 – “Student Art Exchange (originating from India to Schools in United States”) – Linda Ragsdale, author/illustrator
See YOU soon at Vanderbilt Virtual School,
Patsy
Patsy Partin, M.Ed
Director, Virtual School
Vanderbilt University
2007 Terrace Place
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 322-6384
www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool
Upcoming Programs from SOITA
Subject area: Mathematics
Grade levels: 2, 3
September 24 - Kids Rock! A Look at Rocks
Subject area: Science
Grade levels: 3, 4
September 27 - Sound: Here, There, Everywhere!
Subject area: Science
Grade levels: 4, 5
October 1 - Learning about Fractions
Subject area: Mathematics
Grade levels: 3, 4
October 4 - Eat Like a Bird: Engineering of the Beak
Subject areas: Science and Engineering
Grade levels: 3 - 5
October 6 - Laugh Your Head Off with Idioms
Subject area: English Language Arts
Grade levels: 1, 2
October 13 - A Closer Look at Plants
Subject area: Science
Grade levels: 3, 4
October 20 - Ohio's Aviation Pioneers: True World Leaders
Subject area: Social Studies
Grade levels: 4
October 22 - Simple Machines Made Simple
Subject area: Science
Grade levels: 3, 4
October 26 - Making Wind Power Do the Work
Subject area: Science and Engineering
Grade levels: 3 - 5
October 27 - Learning to Draw Conclusions
Subject area: English Language Arts
Grade levels: 2, 3
November 5 - An Acid or a Base? Understanding the pH Scale
Subject area: Science
Grade levels: 5, 6
November 15 - It's More than Just Shapes: It's Geometry!
Subject area: Mathematics
Grade levels: 1, 2
November 29 - Learning About Perimeter and Area
Subject area: Mathematics
Grade levels: 4, 5
December 13, 14, 15 - Christmas Around the World
Subject area: Social Studies
Grade level: K, 1, 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 937-746-6333
Want to place a test call to SOITA? Dial 216.48.137.41
Grades 3-12: Upcoming Programs from Israel
THE ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT (Grades 6-12)
This five-part series is designed to give your students an encompassing understanding of the underlying causes of the conflict and the different approaches to solving it. While we recommend students experience all five sessions, schools can enroll in individual sessions.
SESSION 1: An overview of the historical underpinnings to the conflict, from biblical times until the present day, with an emphasis on events of the past century. This interactive session will be led by an educator using a PowerPoint presentation, media clips, and other aids to provide your students a foundation to enable them to move to the next four sessions. ($150 for 45-minute session)
SESSION 2: We will go “on location” to a Kibbutz on the border of the Gaza Strip to meet with teachers from the local school district. These teachers will describe life on a kibbutz in general, and one along the Gaza border in particular. As these communities have been rocketed repeatedly over the past decade, their unique perspective on the conflict will be of great interest to students. ($200 for 45-minute session)
SESSION 3: Students will meet with “Peace Now” activists to understand their approach to solving the Arab-Israeli conflict. ($150 for 45-minute session)
SESSION 4: Students will meet with settlers from the West Bank (and/or former communities in the Gaza Strip) for their take on the conflict and their approach to its solution. ($150 for 45-minute session)
SESSION 5: Students will meet with teacher(s) from the Hand in Hand School in Jerusalem (www.handinhandk12.org). This is a dual-culture, dual-language school comprised of both Arab and Israeli students and teachers. Judaism and Islam are taught, as are Hebrew and Arabic. A very unique school, these teachers will discuss their approach to solving the conflict and their current activities in addressing it. ($150 for 45-minute session)
ARCHAEOLOGY (Grades 3-12)
Yonatan Adler, award-winning, published archaeologist from the Bar Ilan University in suburban Tel Aviv, offers an outstanding videoconference entitled, “From Jerusalem: The Exciting World of Archaeology.” Using a PowerPoint presentation and actual artifacts dating back up to 3,000 years, the science of archaeology is presented in a very student-friendly format. For more information, please see: “From Jerusalem: An Introduction to the Exciting World of Archaeology” on the CILC website at www.cilc.org. ($200 for 45-minute session)
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HEBREW LANGUAGE (Grades 6-12)
We offer a session entitled, “From Jerusalem: An Introduction to the Hebrew Language” in which students learn of the history and various alphabets and scripts of this very ancient language. Students actually learn to read Hebrew during the session (see the CILC website for additional information). ($125 for 45-minute session)
AN INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM (Grades 3-12)
Our session entitled, “From Jerusalem: An Introduction to Judaism” is a highly interactive, student-friendly overview of Judaism presented through the investigation of Jewish ritual objects (see the CILC website for additional information). ($125 for 45-minute session)
For additional information, please contact us at ys@intv.co.il, or at 1-610-572-4050.
_________________________
Yitzchak Schwartz, M.Ed
CEO, Videoconference Services
Interactive Ltd
ys@intv.co.il
www.dlsworld.net
+972-54-830-6072
1-610-572-4050
Grades K-6: Upcoming Programs from Muskingum Valley ESC
If you wish to schedule one of these video conferences, please check our calendar for availability and register your site online. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email Leslie Charles for assistance.
All connections are $75.00 per site.
Where the Buffalo Roam Students will investigate the ways in which the Native Americans relied on the buffalo for their survival. Shared discussions, videos, literature, and an interactive game will show students how valuable this resource was in their lives. Don't miss out on this fall event! Grades 4-5
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. Grades 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. Grades 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. Grades 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. Grades 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. Grades 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. Grades 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. Grades 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. Grades K-2
How Geography Influenced the Native Americans (available upon request) Students will locate Native American communities that lived in Ohio and compare their life styles to the Native Americans located in other areas of the United States. They will learn about the homes and how the land and environment influenced their living styles. Grades 2-3
Leslie Charles
MuskingumValley Educational ServiceCenter
205 North 7th Street
Zanesville, Ohio43701
740.452.4518 ext 133
lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us
www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap
Grades 3-8: Constitution and You (For Constitution Month)
Program Description This is a big-picture program that is also hands-on. Students learn to understand the way politics evolve from the Constitution by allowing citizens a voice through representatives. If we allow our personal wants and needs to guide us in our voting selections, we are participating as citizens at the highest level.
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| Contact Information | Dave Pleiss distance@pbhh.org 1230 N. Delaware Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 United States Phone: (317) 631-2717 Fax: (317) 632-5488 | |
| Program Length | 45 minutes to one hour | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Date/Time Notes | FEATURED FOR SEPTEMBER, CONSTITUTION MONTH, THE PERFECT PROGRAM TO ENHANCE YOUR STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROMISES RENDERED IN OUR COUNTRY'S MOST IMPORTANT DOCUMENT! | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | By Request Cost: $120.00 | |
| Cancellation Policy | Participating sites will be charged in full if program is cancelled with less than 72 hours notice. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | Participating sites with ISDN must dial in to us with an ISDN minimum speed of 384. |
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