Grade 4: Aviation Pioneers: Wright Brothers to the Space Race

The lifetimes of Ohioans Wilbur and Orville Wright, John Glenn and Neil Armstrong have spanned about a century and during that time frame, these men brought more change to the world than anyone before or since them. How did Ohio become the Birthplace of Aviation? This program will review the daring accomplishments of these four Ohioans.

Provided by SOITA

Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org
150 East Sixth Street
Franklin, OH 45005
United States
Phone: (937) 746-6333 ext. 120
Fax: (937) 746-1029

$150
45 Minutes
On-Demand

Grades 3-12: DL/ House and Home in Victorian America

Program includes questions and guided looking, with a goal of students figuring out the information presented. Broadcast live from the 1885 Ballantine House, students take a tour of a real victorian town house.

From Newark Museum

On-Demand
$100
45 Minutes

Kevin Heller
kheller@newarkmuseum.org
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07102
United States
Phone: (973) 596-6558

Grades 5-12: From Jerusalem! A Live Interview with an Israeli Soldier

The Israeli army is one of the most unique defense forces in the world. A citizens' army created to defend the people of the State of Israel, the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) has been repeatedly pressed into action, receiving great praise, and at times, severe criticism as it has discharged its mission of defense.

Your students will sit face to face with an Israeli soldier, learning of the history and organization of the IDF and its complex mission, and will have the opportunity to ask many questions during this 50-minute session.

This program is available by request ONLY
This program is available beginning February 8, 2010.
Cost: $180.00

Content Provider: Distance Learning Solutions LLC
Yitzchak Schwartz, M.Ed
yschwartz@yschwartz.com
6 Pear Tree Lane
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
United States
Phone: (610) 572-4050

Grades 3-12: Collect, Renew, Reuse: Water Shortage? What Water Shortage?

Students will be virtually introduced to an easy to build water recycling system in Alaska's only bioshelter, so that they will better understand the cosmic task of bacteria and enzymes: recycling water. Students will be inspired to learn more about how they can take action in making the planet a better place to live using recycled grey water and a rain catchment system.

Cindee Karns
alaskanecoescape@yahoo.com
3901 Delores Drive
Eagle River, AK 99577
United States
Phone: (907) 622-3969

$75
45-50 Minutes
On Demand

Grades 7-12: Anne Frank or Edgar Allan Poe

BOOK ANNE FRANK (7th-12th) OR EDGAR ALLAN POE (8th-12th) FOR A UNIQUE VIDEOCONFERENCING EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR STUDENTS!

Bobby Box is back for a limited time at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Bobby adapted both Anne Frank and Edgar Allan Poe for the Center’s puppet productions geared towards middle & high school audiences. Bobby’s experience as a writer, adapter, producer, director, and puppetry artist offer a unique look at the adaptations of both of these topics. Targeted curriculum includes language arts, drama, and visual arts. NETS standards (national tech standards) are also met through the delivery method of videoconferencing. Visit www.puppet.org/edu/dis_programs.shtml and scroll down the page to find complete program descriptions.

Program availability-
February 3rd-February 28th after 11:45 am EASTERN time (on most days).

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