Grades 5-6: The Scientific Method

Solve problems with the scientific method! Join us as we review the steps and terminology of the scientific method. Students will apply the scientific method to investigations during this interactive videoconference.

Please note: there is a limit on the number of sites per session. Registrations are on a first-come basis.
February 17


Offered at 9:15, 10:30, 1:00, and 2:15

Subject area: Science
Grade levels: 5 - 6

1. Questions? Contact Bob Stricker at bob@soita.org or 937-746-6333.

2. Cost: each session is $50 for SOITA Comprehensive Member Districts; $75 for all others.

3. Click here for the Registration Form.

4. For a complete listing of programs and the Ohio Academic Content Standards, click here.

5. Want to place a test call to SOITA? Dial 216.48.137.41

Grades 7-12: Countdown to the 2010 Census

Every decade, America measures itself through the census process. All U.S. households will receive a census questionnaire in March and Census Day is April 1, 2010. In this program, students will learn about the process and how the census impacts their daily lives. The census has direct applications in the history, civics and geography curriculum.

Please note: there is a limit on the number of sites per session. Registrations are on a first-come basis.
February 22


Offered at 9:15, 10:30, 1:00, and 2:15

Subject area: Social Studies
Grade levels: 7-12




1. Questions? Contact Bob Stricker at bob@soita.org or 937-746-6333.

2. Cost: each session is $50 for SOITA Comprehensive Member Districts; $75 for all others.

3. Click here for the Registration Form.

4. For a complete listing of programs and the Ohio Academic Content Standards, click here.

5. Want to place a test call to SOITA? Dial 216.48.137.41

Grades K-12: Bats!

Through images, video, and live specimens, students will be introduced to bats. Students will play an active role in the video conference and will be asked for their ideas and questions.
We have all heard rumors, myths, and legends about bats. They are famous little creatures for all the wrong reasons, and we want to set the record straight! Learn bat basics and what you can do to help.
Please let us know if you would like this program to correspond with a specific book or story!

Content Provider
Stark Parks [Content Provider Pinnacle Award 2008-09 Honorable Mention]
2008-09 Honorable Mention

Contact Information
Amanda Perry

aperry@starkparks.com

By Request
$75
30 Minutes
5712 12th St. NW
Canton, OH 44708
United States
Phone: (330) 409-8994
Fax: (330) 477-8990

By Request from SOITA

$150 Each

Idioms: Laugh Your Head off with Idioms
Grades 1-2

Plant and Animal Habitats
Grade 2

Scientific Method
Grades 5-6

The Water Cycle
Grade 4

Grades 4-12: So You Know the Civil War?

No other period in our nation's history has captured our interest more than the events of 1861 through 1865. Although this struggle is distant in time, it is a period that is confusing and complex to understand.
As we observe the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, test your knowledge of the causes, conflicts, and consequences of this era by scheduling So You Know the Civil War.
Your students will compete against one another in our So You Know game show series as they answer questions about the people, places, and events of this War Between the States.
Demonstrate your knowledge of the Civil War by scheduling So You Know the Civil War.

Content Provider
Ohio Historical Society

Contact Information
Matt Schullek
dl@ohiohistory.org
1982 Velma Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211
United States
Phone: (800) 640-7679
Fax: (614) 298-2963

This program is available by request.
$130.00
45-50 Minutes in Length



Possible categories include:
Elementary Level Categories (recommended for grades 4-6/7)
Before the War - events prior to the outbreak of the Civil War
Civil War Geography - famous places, boundaries, and geographical features of the Civil War
Civil War Battles - famous places and battles of the Civil War
Civil War Leaders - famous civilian and military leaders of the Civil War
All About Abe - questions about Abraham Lincoln
State Status - defining what states were free or slave states or territories
Picture This - analyzing Civil War era photographs/visuals
A Soldier's Life - a day in the life of a solder
Slavery - history of slavery, abolitionism and famous abolitionists
So You Know - miscellaneous Civil War facts

Middle School Categories (recommended for grades 6/7 - 8)
Before the War - events prior to the outbreak of the Civil War
Civil War Geography - famous places, boundaries, and geographical features of the Civil War
Civil War Battles - famous places and battles of the Civil War
Civil War Leaders - famous civilian and military leaders of the Civil War
All About Abe - questions about Abraham Lincoln
Timeline - organizing the events prior to, during, and after the Civil War
Picture This - analyzing Civil War era photographs/visuals
Slavery - history of slavery, abolitionism and famous abolitionists
Ohio and the Civil War - Ohio related names and places of the Civil War
So You Know - miscellaneous Civil War facts
The Aftermath - events and legislation passed after the conclusion of the Civil War

Intermediate Level Categories (recommended for grades 9 - adult)
Before the War - events prior to the outbreak of the Civil War
Civil War Geography - famous places, boundaries, and geographical features of the Civil War
Civil War Battles - famous places and battles of the Civil War
Law of the Land - pre and post Civil War legislation
All About Abe - questions about Abraham Lincoln
Timeline - organizing the events prior to, during, and after the Civil War
Picture This - analyzing Civil War era photographs/visuals
Women and the War - the role of women in the Civil War
Ohio and the Civil War - Ohio related names and places of the Civil War
So You Know - miscellaneous Civil War facts
The Aftermath - events and legislation passed after the conclusion of the Civil War

Grades 6-12: Others Worlds of Architecture **FREE**

This presentation provides an overview of architectural history in Central Asia and parts of the Islamic World before diving into the exciting world of experimental and cutting edge architecture on the other side of the world. Some countries of focus include Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Russia, and UAE.

Content Provider
Inner Asian & Uralic National Resource Center

Contact Information
Michael Hancock
iaau@indiana.edu
324 Goodbody Hall 1011 East Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
United States
Phone: (812) 856-5263
Fax: (812) 855-8667

45 Minutes
FREE
On-Deman

Grades 2-7: BE A TRANSFORMER - Fun With Energy Transformations

Energy is the ability to do work, or move an object. There are many different forms of energy including Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Heat, Light, Sound, and Nuclear The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy can not be created or destroyed. It can be transformed from one form into another. It is this ability to transform that allows humans to channel energy into our homes for different uses. The bi-product of all energy transformations is some amount of heat. Human activity on earth or in space requires the manipulation of energy transformations.

Content Provider
Challenger Learning Center (Rochester, New York)

Contact Information

peter robson
peter_robson@boces.monroe.edu
15 Linden Park
rochester, NY 14625
United States
Phone: (585) 473-7494

$235
90 Minutes
On Demand

Grades 3-12: Through Irish Eyes and Feet: Celebrating St. Patrick and Celtic Culture

Why is St. Patrick’s Day such a widely celebrated holiday, and what makes the Irish such a fierce and proud people? In this e-field trip students look through the Irish perspective and catch a glimpse of what the Irish have endured, why St. Patrick is such an important figure to them, and how Celtic culture has sustained their spirit.

In the process, we will try out Irish dancing, sing Irish songs, and learn about Celtic myths that reach back over two millennia to a time before Christianity.

In this program, students will go beyond familiar associations of leprechauns, shamrocks and green beverages to appreciate and understand how St. Patrick drove the Druids from Ireland, the nature of the music that sprang from the harp of Celtic god The Dagda, what occurred on the Hill of Tara, and how the Irish Wheel is a symbol akin to those of Native American cultures. Unraveling the mysterious knots of Irish culture and legacy makes for a fascinating adventure of discovery!

Short bio of presenter:
Marc Kotz is a life-long performing artist and teacher who delights in venturing to other cultures and times through the means of dance, theatre, music and educational exploration. His career has taken him around the world (literally and figuratively), delving into diverse cultures and artistic disciplines .He has performed in numerous dance and theatre forms, collaborated on two dozen play/musicals/operas, and has directed/choreographed ten concert-length productions, half of which have original scripts written by him .Marc received a Master of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Iowa as an Iowa Arts Fellow, has taught all ages from pre-school to the aged (including 12 years at the university level), and directs his own arts-integration company Born 2 Move Movement Adventures. LLC. (www.Born2Move.org)

CESA 7 Interactive Learning Services  2008-09 Honorable Mention

Theresa Neuser
efieldtrips@ils.k12.wi.us
UWGB IS 1040
2420 Nicolet Dr
Green Bay, WI  54311
United States
Phone: (920) 465-5216
Fax: (920) 465-2723


60 Minutes
$150

On-Demand