Grades 7-12: Green Architecture - What Really Makes a Building "Green"


The following reduced cost conference is part of the COSI Expert series. These 60 minute sessions connect experts in science and technology with middle and high school students for a 20-30 minute presentation followed by a learner led question and answer session. For further information on this and our other Expert session, please see our web site: http://www.cosi.org/educators/videoconferencing/experts/.

To make a reservation for the program, please see our web site at:
https://education.cosi.org/eers/.

For questions about this or any of our other video conferencing programs, please email our general email address:
electroniceducation@mail.cosi.org. This will ensure that your questions will be answered in the most timely manner.

**IMPORTANT**
In order to receive your discount for the program noted below, please put "LISTSERV $85", in the "other information" section on the reservation in our online reservation system for our programs. If this is not indicated on the reservation no discount will be applied.

Green Architecture - What Really Makes a Building "Green"

Green Architecture is quickly becoming one of the most popular approaches to designing and constructing buildings. This shift in thinking is being driven primarily by the emergence of two important global issues: climatic change due to atmospheric pollution, and fossil fuel depletion, among a variety of other environmental concerns. The green architectural movement has gained momentum recently due to the US Green Building Councils efforts in formalizing a way of measuring the quality of green buildings and more clearly defining the components that make a building green. This qualification process is known as LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

Eric Elizondo will discuss what really makes a building green. Eric will show how an existing home can be modified to make the home more comfortable and efficient, while having fewer negative impacts on the environment. For additional information concerning Mr. Elizondos work, please visit the Ecostudio website at http://www.ecostudio-arch.com/.

Jessica Teng
Video Conferencing Coordinator
COSI Columbus
614-228-2674 ext. 2155
jteng@mail.cosi.org

Grades 5-12: Organic Gardening



Program Flyer: Organic Gardening
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Royal Botanical Gardens (Canada) 2007-08 Honorable Mention
Karin Davidson-Taylor
kdavidsontaylor@rbg.ca


Royal Botanical Gardens
680 Plains Road West
Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7T 4H4


Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Post-secondary, Horticultural groups, Public Library: Library Patrons


Around the world, gardeners, farmers and ranchers are working the land in a more sustainable wayproducing and distributing food and fiber. Schools are also employing ways to create and sustain a more environmentally friendly area for their students. Discover how you can improve the quality of soil and variety of wildlife of your gardens without having to use harmful fertilizers or pesticides.


1. This program begins with discussion about what gardeners/farmers have to consider before planting2. We then discuss what different components of organic gardening.3. Brainstorm some ideas of companion planting and heirloom varieties and environmental benefits.4. Students compare and discuss answers on Conventional and Organic worksheet.5. Time is allowed for questions and answers.


45 - 60 minutes for middle and secondary students


Interactive Cost: $125.00 USDInteractive Cost with Premium Service: $110.00 What's this?By Request/On Demand Cost: $125.00By Request/On Demand Cost with Premium Service: $110.00 What's this?
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$125 USD for American and other international schools $125 CDN for Canadian schoolsLesson price is for groups of up to 35 students. Full payment is expected from the participating school(s) before the scheduled program date.
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Grades K-12: First Lady Martha Washington



Program Flyer: Washington's World: Martha Washington
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George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate
Crystal McCliggott
P.O. Box 110
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
United States
Phone: (703) 799-8627
Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons
Students will meet the very first First Lady, Martha Washington, and learn about her life at Mount Vernon, the winters she spent at the Revolutionary War camps, and the challenges of the first presidency.
45 minutes
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
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Grades 1-4: A Day in the Life of an Astronaut



Program Flyer: Challenger Learning Center St. Louis: A Day in the Life of an Astronaut
Rebecca Morrison
Cooperating School Districts
1460 Craig Road
St. Louis, MO 63146
United States
Phone: (314) 692-1274
Fax: (314) 872-9128
Education: Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4
During this interactive program, students will learn about the daily activities of astronauts, including typical work activities, spacewalks, exercise, going to the bathroom, sleeping and eating in space. Students will also see real astronaut food and a short video clip of astronauts “playing” with their food.
20-25 minutes for 1st-4th grade.
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
This program is available by request only on Tuesdays or Thursdays only. (Minimum 14 days notice with requests).
Interactive Cost: $75.00

Grades K-5: Spring Programs from MVESC


Even though most of us are still dealing with the cold weather, spring is just around the corner. Take a look at the “Spring Specials” from the MVESC. If you have a class interested, please register online for the connection. Student connections are available between 7:30am EST-4:30pm EST upon classroom request, and are $75.00 per site. If you have any questions, please call or email me for assistance.

Egg-Citing Animals and Egg Activities (available upon request)

Grades K-2

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:
1. Dr. Seuss (author discussion, and shared reading of “Green Eggs and Ham”)
2. Rhyming Words
3. Reader’s Theater (Shared student reading of poetry selection)
4. Identification of main ideas, characters, and supporting details
5. Science Link: Oviparous Animals
6. 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.

It’s Not Easy Being Green! The Metamorphosis of a Frog (available upon request)

Grades K-5
This distance learning event looks at the life cycle of an amphibian. From egg to frog, many life cycle aspects will be explored in this lesson. Topics introduced include (vertebrate, invertebrate, carnivore, metamorphosis, adaptation) Students will conclude the lesson by teaming up to play “Froggywood Squares”! *Modified for grade level attending

From Egg to Butterfly (available upon request)

Grades K-2

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”


Bloom Where You Are Planted (available upon request)

Grades 4-6

This interactive distance learning event explores various Science concepts including photosynthesis, producers, and consumers. Additional concepts include investigating parts of a plant and a seed. Students will wrap up this event by participating in a game of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire!”


Down on the Farm (available upon request)

Grades 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!




Leslie Charles
Distance Learning Coordinator
I bleed scarlet and gray!!!!

Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center
205 North 7th Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
740.452.4518 ext 133
lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us
www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/