Gr 2-6 Colours in Nature

We’ll start with animals and determine exactly what they are trying to ‘say’ with the colour of their feathers, fur, skin or scales. We’ll use live (seasonally dependent) and preserved specimens as well as images and videos to demonstrate some of these adaptations while discussing what they mean and how they are interpreted. We’ll also explore the connection between flower colours and animals that are attracted to them. Finally, depending on the time of year we’ll take a few minutes to talk about changing leaf colour.


Program Format
1. Discuss the children's observations while outside exploring the rainbow.
2. Discuss what we see compared to how animals see.
3. Discover different ways animals use colour to warn, trick or advertise.
4. Participants will pretend they are certain animals and share what their message is.
5. Time is allowed for questions and answers


30-45 minutes depending on grade level
Interactive Cost: $125.00


Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 


Karin Davidson-Taylor
kdavidsontaylor@rbg.ca
Royal Botanical Gardens
680 Plains Road West
Burlington, Ontario, Canada  L7T 4H4
Canada
Phone: 905-527-1158 x249
Fax: 905-577-0375


Taken from the CILC Content Provider Updates at www.cilc.org

Gr 6-11 Become an Ambassador for the United States

The Ambassador Program offers two semester-long projects for elementary, middle school and high school students.
The Research Project
Students on both sides of the ocean will meet regularly to compare research conducted on selected topics. The final re-sults will be presented to each other in an innovative and creative format at the end of the first semester.
The Community Service Project
Students from both sides will combine their efforts, skills and access to form a service group. Throughout the course, students can discover interests and talents as well as build skills and confidence in both themselves and their class-mates.
The Akoma Ntoso Cultural Center, along with the generously donated Telepresence equipment from Polycom Corpora-tion, enable students on both sides of the ocean to connect on a very real level, face to face, culture to culture, and dis-cover for themselves their commonality. Our cultural exchange programs have inspired students and teachers on both continents to see new and unique ways of learning and sharing. The Ambassador Program develops cultural awareness, relationships and practical experience in putting knowledge to work in the service of one’s peers abroad. Our hope is that this program will be a first step towards the students becoming lifelong global citizens.

Please see the following link for details: http://www.oiadaintl.org/pdf_files/Ambassador_Program.pdf

Interactive Cost: $150.00

Oiada International

Darryl Batts
darrylbatts@oiadaintl.org
191 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ  07103
United States
Phone: (973) 732-3188


Taken from CILC Content Provider updates at www.cilc.org

Other programs from Oiada International

Create African Arts and Crafts live from Africa - by Oiada International  2010-11 Honorable Mention
 View short video by clicking on title.
Oiada International would like to give an interactive educational session on dying cloths with Adinkra symbols that have been part of the Ghanaian culture for centuries. The first part of the session will be to teach the history and significance of the symbols...Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult Learners, Public Library: Library Patrons, Content Providers: Content Providers

Learn African Music Live from Ghana - by Oiada International  2010-11 Honorable Mention
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Oiada International would like to take a trip through time to experience the history of music via theatrical performance, skits and live interaction with students. Music is an international form of communication that can be understood and expressed beyond the ...Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult Learners, Public Library: Library Patrons, Content Providers: Content Providers

Learn to cook African dishes from students - by Oiada International  2010-11 Honorable Mention
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Oiada International would like to give a demonstration on preparation of foods indigenous to Ghana. The interactive session will include a demonstration of traditional techniques with common foods such as Cassava, Plantain, FuFu and Banku.Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult Learners, Public Library: Library Patrons, Content Providers: Content Providers

Gr 3 Spooktacular Math and Mammals

Students will learn about mammals by focusing on bats. They will also be creating a craft by way of solving math problems and they will also use problem solving skills in this 40-45 minute session.

Program Format
This is completely interactive and will involve question and answer, problem solving and craft actvities. As the presenter works through the content, these steps will be directed.

Interactive Cost: $75.00

  East Central Ohio Educational Service Center

  Michele Carlisle or Marilyn Roder
video@ecoesc.org
834 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH  44663
United States
Phone: (330) 308-9939 ext. 8251
Fax: (330) 308-0964

Gr K-2 October discount special - Not So Scary

Join us (if you dare) as we meet some of the Zoo's "spooky species" and discover they're really not so scary after all!

Program format: 
We begin with a discussion on which animals are considered "scary" and why. We also briefly discuss Halloween and the animals associated with it.
We observe and examine different animals commonly thought of as scary and explain why this isn't necessarily so.
We conclude the program with a question and answer session.

Objectives:   

Participants will explain the significance of Halloween and the animals associated with it.

Participants will voice their fears of certain animals, and hopefully gain an appreciation for those animals after learning more about them.
Participants will list certain animals that are commonly considered to be "scary", "dangerous", or "spooky".

Interactive Cost: $80.00

October discount special - Not So Scary - by Indianapolis Zoo

 Allison Young
dlearning@indyzoo.com
1200 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN  46222
United States
Phone: (317) 630-2044
Fax: (317) 630-5114

Gr 9-12 Accents/Dialects (Southern States)

Find the subtle differences in the way Americans speak throughout the southern region. By using vowel substitution, cutting off consonants, and sometimes adding consonant sounds, actors find interesting ways to express their characters' emotions and objectives. This class will assist young actors find their characters' voices by bringing them to the correct regional dialect.

The instructor for this class is local theatrical performer Charles Fraser. You can learn more about Charles at http://www.charles-fraser.com

Accents/Dialects (Southern States) - by Hennepin Theatre Trust
By Request Cost: $175.00

Whitney Rhodes
whitney.rhodes@hennepintheatretrust.org
615 Hennepin Avenue
Suite 140
Minneapolis, MN  55403
United States
Phone: (612) 455-9531

Other program updates:

Acting Technique - by Hennepin Theatre Trust
Enhance the believability of your characters by studying emotional quality and individual objective.
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Character Development - by Hennepin Theatre Trust
Develop dynamic characters that are true and memorable. Young actors will find their voice by examining how their characters breath.
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Improvisation - by Hennepin Theatre Trust
Learn the art of improvisation! Develop skills in creating character off the top of your head.
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Shakespeare - by Hennepin Theatre Trust
Brush up on your Shakespeare! Learn the importance of rhythm and meter as you study the works of William Shakespeare.
Availability: By Request ONLY
Audience: Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Gr. 5-6 Solar Energy

Students will gain an understanding of both photovoltaic and solar thermal systems. Students will discuss how electricity is traditionally generated and how we can use the sun’s rays to supplement and in some areas replace traditional methods. We will also discuss the history of solar power and its unique uses throughout to world. The teacher will be given an outline for an age appropriate solar experiment to do with his/her students as a follow up activity.

Program Format:
1. We will discuss electricity and how it is generated
2. We will look at the energy the sun puts out and ways to capture that energy
3. We will discuss how a photovoltaic system works
4. We will discuss how a solar thermal system works
5. We will explore the history of solar power and how it is used throughout the world

By Request Cost: $150.00

Solar Energy - by Alter Enterprise Wildlife Viewing

Ryan Alter
ryan@alterenterprise.com
107 SOUTH EASY ST
Missoula, MT  59802
United States
Phone: (406) 550-0292

Gr 3-5 FBI: Fish Bureau of Investigation

Your mission: To investigate the variety of fishes that has infiltrated the Pacific and report back to headquarters. Join the FBI (Fish Bureau of Investigation) as they discover the diversity and range of Pacific Ocean fish. During this program students will explore fish identification methods including identifying fish habitat, size, shape and color. Students will learn about fish commonly found in the kelp forests of Southern California as they investigate who fishnapped agent sculpin!

As FBI agents your students will have the unique opportunity to dive deep into the kelp forests of Southern California and investigate many "suspects"! The class will include the following: Introduction: The students will be notified that an agent from the Fish Bureau of Investigation has gone missing and it is their duty to find her. One fish at a time, students will eliminate fish that are not the “fishnapper” using the following guidelines.  - Shape: A “guest speaker” will give the students an overview on fish shape and they will cross off all fish that do not fall into the correct category. - Where it lives: A “guest speaker” will give the students an overview on where the “fishnapper” may be living in the water column. The students will cross off all fish that do not fall into the correct category.  - Size: A “guest speaker” will give the students an overview on sizes of fish and they will cross off all fish that do not fall into the correct category. - Color: A “guest speaker” will give the students an overview on fish color and they will cross off all fish that do not fall into the correct category. When they are done crossing off the final few fish they will have the answer to the mystery of who fishnapped the FBI agent! - Wrap up: Towards the end of the program students will be challenged with a second mystery. We will virtually travel to the North Pacific, Tropical Pacific and back to Southern California as we look at the different fish that live in each of these regions. Students will use what they have learned to solve the second mystery.

2. Students will have the opportunity to ask a marine science educator about sharks or other Aquarium residents.


Aquarium of the Pacific


Sarah Swain
sswain@lbaop.org
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA  90802
United States
Phone: (562) 951-3114

Muskingum Valley ESC Spotlight Student Sessions

Hi Everyone!

Fall is in the air, and Muskingum Valley ESC is spotlighting the following student sessions…

Boo-ti-ful Pumpkins (available upon request) (grades 2-3)

Students will examine various math concepts in this “fall themed” video conference lesson. Using a pumpkin the instructor 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.  All the fun of fall…WITHOUT THE HUGE MESS!!

Citizenship: It's Your Right! (available upon request) (grades 3-6) 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.

Where the Buffalo Roam (available upon request) (grades 4-5) 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!

Living in a New Land: The Pilgrims Meet the Wampanoag Tribe (available upon request)(grades K-2) 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.

Coming to America: The Colonization of Jamestown and Plymouth (available upon request) (grades 3-5) 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.

If you have a class interested in any of the above lessons, please register online, or contact me for questions.  All connections are $85.00 per site/30 student maximum.  Spots are filling very quickly!  If you are interested in participating, please register as soon as possible!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Leslie

     Leslie Charles

      Distance Learning Coordinator

      Muskingum Valley ESC

      205 N 7^th Street

      Zanesville, Ohio 43701

     lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us

     740-452-4518 x 133

      www.mvesc.k12.oh.us

Gr 1-4 Abe Lincoln: Honest and Lucky

The 16th President makes a special appearance in your classroom as he tells the story of his life from childhood to death. Learn all about what made Abe so lucky and some unique educational information about this famous man. You will feel as if you just met him--and you did!


Program Format
1) Introduction in first person
2) Historical accounts (in first person) of how Lincoln's life was lucky as a young person
3) Historical accounts (in first person) of how Lincoln's life was lucky and honest as an adult
4) Historical accounts (in first person) of how Lincoln's life was lucky as President
5) Questions and wrap up


Program Length: 50 mins
Interactive Cost: $125.00


Hartley Outdoor Education Center

Andrea Loshaw
loshawa@sisd.cc
12633 Beaver Road
St. Charles, MI  48655
United States
Phone: (989) 865-6295
Fax: (989) 865-6981

Gr 7-12 Pillars of Islam with Global Nomads

Despite the number of times we've seen the words "Islam" and "Muslim" splashed across our headlines, what do we really know about the Islamic culture and faith? What are the central tenants of this religion that has 1.3 billion people- 20% of the world's total population- faithfully practicing?

Students will learn about the pillars of Islam first-hand from a practitioner of the faith and the influences Islamic culture has had in shaping our modern world. Afterwards, students will share their (mis)conceptions about the religion and draw comparisons of shared values in their own lives.


Videoconference Format

The following outline briefly describes the different components of a typical videoconference session for students:

1. Introduction: The GNG facilitator opens the videoconference and thanks the students from all participating schools. The facilitator also gives a general breakdown of the conference format.

2. Background on Topic: The GNG facilitator will provide a short background on the topic to be discussed. This presentation will include videos and other visuals to enhance the learning experience for the students.

3. Interactive Student Dialogue: Students will begin by responding to the GNG facilitator's questions about the program topic for the week (sample questions from all participating schools will be provided for each videoconference that directly relate to the topic of the day). Students will then pose questions and comments to one another and engage in direct dialogue about the topic. This exchange will constitute the majority of the session. .

4. Conclusion: The facilitator thanks all teachers and students for participating and allows all schools to make closing remarks. Lastly, the facilitator reminds students to prepare for the next session.


Length: 1 hour
Interactive Cost: $300.00


Global Nomads Group

Tonya Muro
tonya@gng.org
Global Nomads Group
381 Broadway, 4th floor
New York, NY  10013
United States
Phone: (212) 529-0377

Gr. 9-12 Women Who Rock: Songwriting and Points of View

A successful songwriter must learn to master musical composition and creative writing. Lyrics often reflect the times while simultaneously employing the use of rhyme scheme, metaphors, and other poetic devices to work in tandem with musical arrangements. In this class, students will explore different song writing techniques by female musicians from the 1960s until now, understanding distinct musical styles and points of view in cultural and historical terms. Students will analyze lyrics by the Crystals, Aretha Franklin, Patti Smith and Nicki Minaj, interpreting meaning and contextualizing perspectives while also dissecting song structure.

By Request Cost: $150.00

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum 

John Goehrke
jgoehrke@rockhall.org
1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard
Cleveland, OH  44114
United States
Phone: (216) 515-1202
Fax: (216) 515-1931

Gr 2-6 Holiday Customs and Traditions

Ever wonder why people sing about "wassil" and decorate trees and light special candles during the holiday season? Let Earlyworks answer those questions and more in this presentation all about the many different celebrations and traditions we and others enjoy during the holidays. Traditions concerning the Festival of Lights, Karamu, Thanksgiving, and Christmas will be discussed and traced back to their origins.


Program Format
1. This program will begin with an introduction to the presenter.
2. The presenter and students will discuss Thanksgiving origins and traditions.
3. The presenter and students will discuss Christmas origins and traditions.
4. The presenter and students will discuss Festival of Lights (or Hanukkah) origins and traditions.
5. The presenter and students will discuss Kwanza origins and traditions.


Program Length
40 mins
By Request Cost: $125.00


EarlyWorks Museum 


Nicole Strickland
eweducation@huntsvilleal.gov
404 Madison Street
Huntsville, AL  35801
United States
Phone: (256) 564-8122
Fax: (256) 564-8151