Gr 3-5 Muskingum Valley ESC January Spotlight Student Sessions

Hi Everyone!

Happy New Year!  The Muskingum Valley ESC is spotlighting the following student sessions for the month of January…

“Snow” Much Fun!

Winter can be a dreary time when students are wishing to be outside and productivity in the classroom seems to dwindle.  Pump up your students with a little bit of winter fun while they learn about the seasonal changes in weather and explore snowflakes at the same time! An introduction to “Snowflake Bentley and his snowflake theories and photography, will help students connect geometry and math to the weather. 

Grades K-3

Follow your Dreams! (Martin Luther King)

This special event takes an up close look at an American hero, Martin Luther King Jr.  His background information will be explored along with the heroic actions he endeavored throughout his life.  Students will learn the significance of Martin LutherKing Day and discuss how this hero has impacted their lives

Grades 3-5

Who Needs Me? ...symbiotic relationships

This session identifies the three major symbiotic relationships: mutualism, parasitism, and commensalism. Topics discussed in this session include: predator, prey, host, symbiosis, commensalism, parasitism, and mutualism.

Grades 4-6

Web Browsers…A Look at Food Chains and Webs

This fast-paced, fully illustrated class geared toward fourth and fifth graders is an introductory approach to food chains and webs.  Vocabulary investigated includes energy, producers, consumers, carnivore, omnivores, herbivores, community.  The transfer of energy is fully described in a class activity, and students will interactively create their own food chains and webs. The class ends with a review game.

Grades 4-5 

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!

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

Connect2Texas would like to introduce our newest provider Museum of Nature & Science

Let the Museum of Nature & Science come to you with hands-on education programs that support the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the National Science Education Standards. Check out their first four programs! Dates and times are available for registration on the Connect2Texas calendar. Scholarship money is also available from the museum if you register for two of their sessions on the same day. Please contact Scott Patterson at sciencecast@natureandscience.org for requesting specific dates/times and for scholarship information.

ABC's of Chemistry
Grades 2-8
$125 interactive/$30 view only
Chemistry can be fun! This class will introduce children to the basics of chemistry, states of matter, and mass of everyday objects. Through hands-on experiments and demonstrations students will determine whether a chemical or physical reaction is taking place using fun, non-threatening materials.

Sounds Abound
Grades 4-8
$125 interactive/$30 view only

We experience many sounds everyday...from birds singing to police sirens. But what is sound? What is the difference between music and noise? Discover the physics of sound with this hands-on interactive program that explores such topics as vibration, amplitude, frequency, pitch, musical notes, noise, and the Doppler Effect.

Adapt to Survive
Grades K-7
$125 interactive/$30 view only

Students will learn about physical and behavioral adaptations that enable animals to live in many diverse Texas ecosystems. Students will explore which animals live in their neighborhood and understand the adaptations that allow these animals to survive in their urban backyard! Various taxidermy specimens, skulls, shells, and other objects will be used to engage students in a lively discussion for this program.

CSI: Mystery Dot
Grades 4-6
$125 interactive/$30 view only

Mrs. Parker, the 6th grade English teacher, knows someone looked at her grade book while she was out of the room. There was a small black smudge that she knew wasn't there before and she needs to know who left it there! Students will learn about matter and mixtures while using paper chromatography to solve the mystery and determine exactly who looked in Mrs. Parker's book. Was it Laura, Stacey, Derek, or Paul? Only you will know!

Lori Hamm
3001 North Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 740-7516
lhamm@esc11.net

www.Connect2Texas.net

Gr K-5 Lunar New Year

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon! Learn about how Lunar New Year celebrations began in China while seeing artwork and artifacts from China and other Asian countries. Hear the story of Nian, the mythical dragon-creature that plagued Chinese villages, and create a simple dragon rod-puppet. Learn how many New Years traditions started and how they are used today.

28 sessions are available on the January calendar so go to www.Connect2Texas.net and register!

The Old Jail Art Center offers one of their most popular programs from last year.

Lunar New Year
Grades K-5
$75 per site (includes materials)

Connect2Texas is a service offered by 
Education Service Center Region XI
and the
Region Eleven Telecommunications Network

Lori Hamm
3001 North Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 740-7516
lhamm@esc11.net

www.Connect2Texas.net

Gr 5-8 Sunup to Sundown: The Slave Life of Slammin' Joe

Students learn about the life of one of Washington's enslaved workers, Slammin' Joe, who dug ditches and only had time to visit his wife and children -- who worked in the fields -- during his one day off on Sunday. Slammin' Joe engages students in a dialog about the practice of slavery in early America.


Program Format:
1) Slammin' Joe introduces himself and gives an approximately 15-minute monolog about his life.
2) Students spend approximately 15 minutes asking Slammin' Joe questions about his life and slavery


Interactive Cost: $100.00


Program Length: 30 minutes


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George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate

Becca Milfeld
bmilfeld@mountvernon.org
Po Box 110
Mount Vernon, VA  22121
United States
Phone: (703) 799-8627


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Gr 1-4 African Folk Tales

Folk stories in Africa are a medium for informal education. It’s the way wisdom is passed on from the older generation to the younger generation. Among the Acholi every evening the children gather firewood to make fire. Elders and children sit around the fire and elders told Folk stories which were passed to them by their elders.

Classes will hear these traditional tales:
• The story of the lost spear
• Mr. Elephant and the Rabbit
• Monkey and the crocodile


Uganda is a land-locked country in east central Africa. The population of Uganda is 35 million people (a little lower than the population of California). Agriculture is the main industry in the country, accounting for 80% of the workforce, with coffee being its largest export. The Acholi people live in northern Uganda and number 1.5 million people. Though English is the main language in the country, the Acholi speak Acholi, a dialect of a regional African language called Luo.


Interactive Cost: $150.00


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Global Education Motivators

Sabrina Cusimano
cusimano@chc.edu
9601 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA  19118
United States
Phone: (215) 248-1150
Fax: (215) 248-7056


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Gr 4-6 What's Up With The Weather?

Students will manufacture functional weather-predicting equipment and learn how to use cloud formations and satellite data to predict weather.


Students will:
Construct basic weather predicating equipment and read the results
Read weather maps using their knowledge of the basic symbols
Gain an understand of the names and types of clouds
Create their own forecast report on weather


1. This program will begin with a discussion of weather and and introduction to weather recording equipment.
2. Students will construct their own weather recording equipment using materials shipped to the classroom.
3. Students will make predictions based on weather patterns they have learned about during the session


Interactive Cost: $150.00


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Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Lilly Knife
education@boonshoftmuseum.org
2600 DeWeese Parkway
Dayton, OH  45414
United States
Phone: (937) 275-7431 ext. 125


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Gr 4-12 Contemporary Art: The Art of Today

Art of the late 20th and early 21st centuries is vibrant, eclectic, and diverse. Contemporary artists often respond to current issues, themes, and events with which we are familiar, allowing us to view our world through new perspectives. This lesson offers an overview of where we are today in the history of art and invites students to explore, interpret, and engage with the art of their time. The lesson includes exclusive film clips of performance art pieces presented at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Our lessons are highly interactive and participatory learning experiences. Throughout each lesson, our educators engage students with thoughtful questions that stimulate critical thinking. Together with the students, they examine the ideas, cultures, and societies that influenced artists in their creative endeavors. Students are encouraged to construct their own interpretations and understandings of the artwork. All of our lessons are designed to be interactive and student-centered; our educators deeply value questions and comments from both students and teachers.

By Request Cost: $110.00

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

Lynda O'Leary
distancelearning@philamuseum.org
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia, PA 19101-7646
United States
Phone: (215) 684-7399
Fax: (215) 236-4063

FREE Music from around the World

Curious about music traditions in a specific part of the world?
The ISIS project, located at Indiana University, works with classroom teachers to design Distance/Distributive Learning programs to complement ongoing curricula and match student grade and special needs. Presenters are volunteer international students and scholars and IU faculty experts who are given preparatory DL training. Music programs for the following world regions can usually be arranged: Africa, Central Asia, East Asia, India, Latin America/Caribbean, Middle East, Russia/Eastern Europe, and Western Europe.

ISIS programs are scheduled at times convenient to teachers, class, studio schedules, and presenters, taking place primarily from October to December and mid-January through May 30. Please contact ISIS Coordinator at least 2 to 3 weeks prior to the requested presentation date (whenever possible) to make a program request in order to facilitate appropriate program planning and preparation. Due to the popular demand for this program, we must ask that you please limit the number of requests to 3 per school for this presentation.

By Request Cost: $0.00

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International Studies In Schools

Eli Konwest
isis@indiana.edu
Indiana University, 201 N. Indiana
Bloomington, IN  47408-4001
United States
Phone: (812) 856-1768
Fax: (812) 855-6271

Gr. 4-6 Martin Luther King - How Big were his words?

The struggle to change the conditions in America, and to win equal protection under the law for citizens of all races formed the backdrop of Martin Luther King’s short life. It may be hard to believe that less than 50 years ago, America had separate drinking fountains for whites and blacks and colored balconies in movie theaters. Using the book, Martin’s Big Words and spending time sharing the discussing the cultural times, students will gain an understanding of the lasting impact of Dr. Martin Luther King upon our society. His focus on reaching equality through peaceful measures brought lasting impact to the Civil Rights Movement.

Program Format:

1. This program begins with a discussion of Martin's background as a child that shaped his
future determination to overcome the inequality of rights for all.

2. Discussion of how his words were used to overcome the racism and other issues present
during his lifetime including the I Have a Dream speech.

Point to Point Cost: $75.00

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East Central Ohio Educational Service Center

Michele Carlisle
video@ecoesc.org
834 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH  44663
United States
Phone: (330) 308-9939 ext. 8220
Fax: (330) 308-0964

Gr 3-6 Language Arts/Writing: Great Beginnings....Capture your Audience!

The program will introduce your students to different techniques to begin their writing whether it is a narrative or informational writing. The program will identify different ways to begin their writing to create interest for their audience. Students will be introduced to how well known authors begin their writing. Using examples, students will create their own story-start based on the provided examples. This is a very engaging and interactive program, with active student participation.

Program format:
The program will begin by reviewing author’s purposes for writing and why a beginning is so important in any type of writing. Students will be introduced to the different techniques to use to capture their audience. Sample beginnings from well-known authors will be used to further understanding of these techniques. Students will be asked to read beginning paragraphs and identify what method the author used. A short modern fairy tale will be shared and each group of students will be asked to write a new beginning using one of the methods. Students will also use photo images to create a story start of each provided example.

Point to Point Cost: $75.00

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East Central Ohio Educational Service Center

Michele Carlisle
video@ecoesc.org
834 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH  44663
United States
Phone: (330) 308-9939 ext. 8220
Fax: (330) 308-0964

Gr 3-6 A Leaf of a Different Color

Why do leaves change color in the fall? Follow a leaf from beneath the bud in winter to a much pile the following fall. We will do a leaf rubbing to learn the different parts of a leaf and we will read “Leaf Man” by Lois Ehlert.

Program Format
1.The program begins with a discussion on seasons.
2. We do a leaf rubbing to identify the parts of a leaf.
3. We view a video on seasons.
4. The lesson is concluded by reading the story Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert.
5. Time is allotted for questions and answers.

By Request Cost: $75.00

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Camden Children's Garden

Ashley-Rose Hart
education@camdenchildrensgarden.org
3 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ  08103
United States
Phone: (856) 365-8733
Fax: (856) 365-9750 

Gr 2-4 Art in Action! Bears and Biologists

Our Art in Action series partners art and content creating cross curricular connections that bring purpose and meaning to subject matter. During this class students will be introduced to drawing fundamentals as they draw bears in their natural habitat. We will use videos of bears that were collected during a study of bears and hibernation. We will also explore how wildlife biologists use art in their day to day work and create mini-journal entries during a virtual walk through a forest looking for signs of bears.

Program Format

1. Students will participate in an art warm-up activity
2. Students will be introduced to drawing fundamentals
3. Students will discuss how wildlife biologists use art in their work
4. Students will take a virtual walk through a forest to look for and document signs of bears in a journal format.
5. Students will watch videos of bears while we practice drawing what we see.
6. Throughout the program we will discuss bear facts

Interactive Cost: $150.00

Alter Enterprise Wildlife Viewing

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