Grades K-12: The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts

1.  Journey to India
Aparna & Ranee Ramaswamy, Artistic Directors of Ragamala Dance, will take your students on a journey through ancient and modern India through dance and music. Your students will learn abstract and narrative dances of this rich dance form.
$300


2.  Native American Dance
The Native American ‘Fancy Dance’ is the most energetic and athletic dance performed. The workshop consists of learning history, hearing the music and rhythm that drives the energy of the dance, seeing and learning the basic steps of this free form expression of energy and discussion of each dancer’s interpretation.
$200

Jessi Kolodziej jkolodziej@thecowlescenter.org 528 Hennepin Ave S Suite 303 Minneapolis, MN  55403 United States Phone: (612) 465-0220 Fax: (612) 436-4074

Grades 4-12: Ancient Sands Ancient Scrolls; The Geology of Archeology by Milwaukee Public Museum

Through an interactive exploration of geology, find out how ancient peoples have both shaped and been shaped by their landscapes. Travel back in time to discover how people used their environments and how these same environments have preserved the past for archaeologists to study today.


$115

By Request

Gaye-Lynn Clyde passport@mpm.edu Milwaukee Public Museum Milwaukee, WI  53233 United States Phone: (414) 278-6146 Fax: (414) 278-6108

Grades K-2: The Salamander Room by Lorain County Metroparks

The Salamander Room by Anne Mazur takes a look at habitats and what a little boy needs to bring into his room for one small salamander to survive.


$75
By Request

Leslie McNutt lmcnutt@metroparks.cc 4530 Colorado Ave. Sheffield Village, OH  44054 United States Phone: (440) 949-5200 Fax: (440) 949-5068

Grades 1-10: Animals! by LEARNnco

Animals live in a variety of unique environments. To survive in many of these environments, animals have adapted both behaviorally and physically. In this program, students will be introduced to the world of animal adaptations, including what adaptations are, why some adaptations benefit an animal, and which animals typify certain adaptations.

$175
On Demand

Andrew Campbell
acampbell@ncoesc.org
65 St. Francis Avenue
Tiffin, OH 44883
United States
Phone: (419) 332-8214
Fax: (419) 332-8214

Grades 5-8: Cyberbullying in School

CYBERBULLYING in School -- Grades 5-8

Description:	To address the attitudes and behaviors associated with cyberbullying. Using a student generated " brain storming video conference session(s) 1. To raise student awarness of what cyber bullying is and why it is so harmful. 2. To discuss ways to equip students with skills and resources to treat each other respectfully when they use cyber technologies 3. To discuss how to use cyber technologies in a positive way. Sessions are modeled after prevention models that are effective in decreasing negative behaviors We are a school in the Eastern Time Zone, but will adjust video conference interactions ( if possible) to meet needs of schools in different time zones. Time of day, number of meetings are open for discussion
Sign up method:	Email: sbrooks@brcsd.org
Grades:	5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects:	Health, Science (Earth), Technology/Information Science
Outcomes:	THe students will be able to 1. Identify examples of bullying- cyber bullying 2. Identify the effects of cyber bullying 3. Identify basic rules of netiquette for online communication
Preparation Time Frame:	You will need a few class periods prior to the connection to prepare your presentation and a 45-60 minute videoconference.
Methods:	Decide how to present the topic (discussion, brainstorming)
Agenda:	5 min. Welcome and introductions. Each class shares their location and brief information about their school. Visuals: 30 min. Presentations. Each class shares a 15 minute demonstration and/or presentation on the assigned topic. Teachers should negotiate who will cover what to prevent duplication. 15 min. Question and answer. Each class has prepared questions for the other on the content and generates questions while/after listening to the presentation. After the content questions, if time remains, students may enjoy asking each other questions about their respective locations and schools.

Contact:
Steve Brooks
sbrooks@brcsd.org
Phone: 315 346 1211 ext 133
Beaver River CSD 

Grades 4-12: Kurdistan

Wednesday, September 29 - “Kurdistan” (in our Windows on the World series)

   grades 4-12

Join Charmaine Jamieson as she shares a “virtual’ tour of the beautiful country of Kurdistan. The students will learn about the physical attributes and location of Kurdistan and hear about the language, clothing, houses, and food in Kurdistan.  Kurdistan is a stunning and peaceful region that has practiced democracy for over a decade, a place where the universities, markets, cafes and fair grounds buzz with progress and prosperity and where the people are sowing the seeds of a brighter future. With a population of nearly 5 million, Kurdistan is located west of the continent of Asia. The land is geographically divided between four countries: Kurdistan’s land is located on the south east of Turkey,  west of Iran, and North and south east of Iraq,  and North of Syria. The region is diverse, from hot plains to cooler mountainous areas blessed with natural springs where snow often falls in the winter.

The Kurds are the largest ethnic group without a nation of their own.  In the United States, the largest concentration of Kurds is in Nashville, Tennessee. . . the Nashville Kurdish population totals about 12,000. A very traditional people, they have established a tight-knit community and culture in Nashville, and there are over 70 Kurdish-owned businesses such as bakeries, restaurants, and dealerships. Although Kurds do live elsewhere in the United States, they often move to Nashville for the spiritual and social support that such a large community provides.

TIMES:

We offer two sessions for each Vanderbilt Virtual School videoconference: one session at 9:00 AM CENTRAL TIME and one session at 10:00 AM CENTRAL TIME

COST:

The cost for a videoconference session is $75. This charge covers some of our expenses in preparing your videoconference and testing and delivering your videoconference.

FORMAT:

All videoconferences are approximately 45 minutes in length.  The format is about 25-30  minutes for the presentation and 15-20 minutes for an interactive question and answer session with the students and presenter.

WEBSITE for information and lesson plans for each videoconference topic: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/

REGISTER as soon as possible at  http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm

See you soon at Vanderbilt Virtual School,

Patsy

Patsy Partin, M.Ed

Director, Virtual School

Vanderbilt University

2007 Terrace Place

Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 322-6384

www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool

Grades K-12: Inexpensive Content from Tyrrell Museum

{ { 25 Years of Palaeontology = $25 Off Distance Learning Programs } }

The Royal Tyrrell Museum turns 25 this year, and to celebrate we're offering $25 off our Distance Learning Programs!

To take advantage of this discount you will need a coupon code. You can receive your unique code by registering through our automatic coupon generator, found here:
http://www.perpetuality.ca/rtm/coupon/coupon_generator.html
This code can be entered at time of booking, and the discount will then be reflected when your booking is confirmed. Only one coupon is allowed per contact and/or school, and this discount may not be used in conjunction with any other discount, including but not limited to volume discounts, CILC Premium Service discounts or MAGPI Member discounts.
Get your coupon soon! They'll be up for grabs until October 5, 2010, but do not expire until June 30, 2011.

If you are having any trouble retrieving your coupon, please email Colin Regamey at colin.regamey@gov.ab.ca.

{ { Physics for the High School Masses - Only $25 per Program! } }

Are you a high school physics teacher, interested in seeing how physics is applied in other sciences? Then let me introduce you to "Applied Science in Palaeontology: Physics"!
This distance learning program exposes your students to actual research conducted by our palaeontologists, incorporating physical theories and equations. Students explore the bite force of Tyrannosaurus Rex, as well as its velocity, and examine the impact event that wiped out the dinosaurs.

Book "Applied Science in Palaeontology: Physics" before September 30, 2010, for delivery before June 30, 2011, and receive the program for only $25!
No special code or other steps are required; this special pricing will be reflected when your booking is confirmed. This discount may not be used in conjunction with any other discount, including but not limited to volume discounts, CILC Premium Service discounts or MAGPI Member discounts.

For more information on this and other programs, be sure to visit our website at:
http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com

Here's looking forward to another exciting year, and exploration of videoconferencing in your classroom.
We'll see you soon!
Colin Regamey
Distance Learning Coordinator
colin.regamey@gov.ab.ca
(403) 820-6251
Royal Tyrrell Museum
http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com
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