FREE Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand 2012: Kids Helping Kids Make a Difference!

When life gives you lemons... make lemonade! 

Inspired by the journey of Philadelphia-area hero Alex Scott, the Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand Project celebrates the idea that just one kid can make a difference. Join schools from around the world to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research, all while participating in standards-based projects that make the process both inspiring and fun. It's all about kids helping kids - - and we want you to get involved!

As part of this two week program, each participating school will hold their own lemonade stands to help raise funds for pediatric cancer. Schools can hold one big lemonade stand day or a series of lemonade stand events throughout the two weeks. They will be able to communicate and interact with one another through a project blog, student-created videos, poster contest and special videoconference events!

Target Audience: K12, College/University 

Requirements for Participation: This FREE videoconference project is open to any interested MAGPI or non-MAGPI member school with H.323 videoconference capabilities and connectivity to their state/national research and education network. 

Key Project Dates: 

Registration Open: Now through April 13, 2012

Make a Difference Commercials Due: May 1, 2012 *

Videoconference Testing: April April 16 - 27, 2012

Kick-Off Virtual Pep Rally: May 8, 2012 11am - 12pm EDT via videoconference 

School Lemonade Stand Projects: May 8, 2012 - May 22, 2012 

Poster Competition Entries Due: May 17, 2012 *

Wrap-Up Celebration Videoconference: May 22, 2012 11am - 12pm EDT via videoconference 

(* denotes optional participation)

More Information / Registration: http://magpi.net/Community/Programs/Alexs-Virtual-Lemonade-Stand 

MAGPI is pleased to once again bring you this project in partnership with the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. 

Alex's Lemonade Stand is a national organization with Greater Philadelphia roots. The organization grew out of the front yard lemonade stand started by Alexandra “Alex” Scott, a pediatric cancer patient. In 2000, at the age of four, Alex opened her first annual lemonade stand with high hopes of raising money for pediatric cancer causes. Every year thereafter, Alex held an annual lemonade stand in her Pennsylvania front yard and inspired others to donate money to her cause. For more information: http://www.alexslemonade.org

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Jennifer Oxenford

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MAGPI

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FREE Heart of a Hall of Famer Series: Paul Krause

Our character education series Heart of a Hall of Famer continues with a video conference on Monday March 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM ET. Join Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Paul Krause as he talks about the traits that made him one of the game's greatest. Krause played in eight Pro Bowls and retired as the NFL’s all-time career interception leader with 81. Krause who has been involved with a number of various business ventures is currently a Dakota County Commissioner in the state of Minnesota.  

This is an interactive program and is limited to six schools at each time slot and unlimited view only. Test connections will take place on Friday March 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM ET. The program is designed for grades 6th-12th and is FREE of charge. These spots will fill quickly so act fast. 

For more information or if you are interested in registering, please contact our Education Department at EducationalPrograms@profootballhof.com
 

Gr 6-8 FREE Middle School Programs from Kids Creating Community Content Contest ~ KC3

FREE Student Programs created by students for students from the KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest.  Below are programs now open for scheduling and posted on the CILC website.  You can search all programs or narrow your search by category or grade level.  One class will be scheduled to each program and you must complete a successful equipment test before you are confirmed as an audience site.  Here's a list of the available Middle School Programs now open!
To view all available programs visit:  http://www.cilc.org/calendar-kc3.aspx

Middle School Programs Grades 6, 7, 8,

Passing Gas: Marcellus Style!    Target Audience: Grades 6, 7, 8     Natural Gas. No, not the kind we make, but the gas that will be powering America for several generations. Over the past 10 years, large natural gas deposits have begun to be fracked(tapped into) from New York to Tennessee. This area is considered the Marcellus Shale region and has affected everyone living in this area. From poisoned water supplies, imminent earthquakes, and clean energy, we will be presenting all the pros and cons of the Marcellus Shale industry in a fun documentary format. Our information will include drilling, laws and regulations, and the wonderful resource of natural gas.

The Other Side of Paradise  Target Audience: Grades 7, 8, 9, 10   Our program topic is about the issues of homelessness in Hawaii. Hawaii is a relatively nice place because of its nice warm weather. That may also be why Hawaii has a homeless problem. But with the governments and other organizations' help, we can help reduce the number of homeless in Hawaii. During our program, we're going to teach everyone about the issue of homelessness in  span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif, SansSerif; font-size: 12px; ">Hawaii. 

Report for Duty - Camp Barkeley: World War II Training Ground     Target Audience: Grades 6, 7, 8    Answer the call of duty and accept your assignment at Camp Barkeley where over fifty thousand troops trained for World War II in Taylor County, Texas. Additionally, several hundred Ger an prisoners of war were housed at the camp, and a few successfully escaped for a short period of time. Join us to learn what life was like training to go to battle during World War II and the impact Camp Barkeley had on the surrounding region.

Stolen Childhood: The German Holocaust  Target Audience: Grades 6, 7, 8    Everything that was normal, is now history; long gone. I had supportive friends, a happy family, a wonderful house, a perfect boyfriend, and a great education, but it's all vanishing. Imagine not during the holocaust. Jewish people lost their right, family, friends, even their lives because of their religion. This program will teach you about the lives of children's childhood during the holocaust. Forced into hiding, Hitler youth, and concentration camps. Everything that they loved is destroyed now. What would your life be like during the holocaust? Sign up for our session and you'll find out all the troubling facts about kids in the holocaust.

Rollercoaster 'Rithmetic  Target Audience: Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8    Come join us on a rollercoaster ride of a lifetime! Experience a world of math and science while facing the Boardwalk Bullet or the Inverter! These o e of a kind rides at the Kemah Boardwalk in Galveston will excite you as you experience them through virtual reality. The 7th and 8th grade Gifted and Talented class will show you that learning to use math and science in daily activities is very invigorating and enhances your ability to apply the concepts to daily life.

                  

Peanut Butter and Traffic Jam  Target Audience: Grade 7, 8, 9,10   Traffic has become a huge problem in Hawaii. With that being said, many people spend over an hour in traffic a day. Our program will focus the traffic problems that we are having in Hawaii. We will be sharing with you all of the possible outcomes that Hawaii is contemplating and that Hawaii is maybe going to choose.

K-6 FREE Elementary Programs from Kids Creating Community Content Contest ~ KC3

FREE Student Programs created by students for students from the KC3 (Kids Creating Community Content) Contest.  Below are programs now open for scheduling and posted on the CILC website.  You can search all programs or narrow your search by category or grade level.  One class will be scheduled to each program and you must complete a successful equipment test before you are confirmed as an audience site.  Here's a list of the available Elementary Programs now open!
To view all available programs visit:  http://www.cilc.org/calendar-kc3.aspx

Pueblo, Hometown Heroes The Medal of Honor  Target Audience Grades 3, 4, 5       Pueblo Colorado has the unique title of Hometown Heroes. We have 4 Pueblo Men who have courageously served in the military and received the highest honor, The Medal of Honor. All of our Heroes received this after surviving a tremendous ordeal while serving in the United States Military. In 1993, all 4 men were photographed and came "home" to Pueblo to be honored. This project will be a project that allows students to learn about Pueblo's heros. What they did, what branch of the military they served, and how they were courageous in the face of something incredible. Also, how Pueblo has honored them. We will also be talking about "Core Virtues" and integrating courage, integrity, honor, wisdom, honesty and perseverance with our students.
Ready, Set - EVACUATE!!!! Wildfires  Changing our Landscape      Target Audience Grades 2, 3, 4,   A new form of natural disaster has entered our lands, especially in the Southwestern United States. 2011 was the worst season on record, with fires destroying grassland, woodlands, crops, outbuildings and many homes at unprecedented numbers. What causes wildfires and how do we prepare ourselves for this fast moving, live threatening, and destructive natural force? Come along with us as we explore and explain fire and prevention techniques to protect people and property from the heart of the wildfire danger zone- the lone star state of Texas.

Wild Hog Zone Target Audience Grades 4 & 5    You are walking in the woods one night and hear rustling in the bushes and see a pair of blood red eyes. Consumed with fear, you run home and tell your parents. They tell you it is probably a feral hog. Our presentation will provide you with important information about feral hogs, the damage they pose to people and property and how to be cautious around them.

Evolution of Mail: From Stagecoach Mail to Email   Target Audience Grades 3, 4,  5   Our Audio/Video Production class will be discussing the evolution of mail. We will inform our viewers of historical markers related to the mail evolution that surrounds our hometown Merkel, TX. Our presentation includes photos taken by our students and on-the-scene videos of our historical landmarks. Our students have spent hours editing photos and videos with their newest technological skills that they have gained this past year in this class. We will discuss how the mail system has evolved from Stagecoach Mail Routes to the USPS. We will also examine how the Internet and emerging technologies have changed how we communicate. What will the future hold for the Mail system?

Rollercoaster 'Rithmetic  Target Audience: Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8    Come join us on a rollercoaster ride of a lifetime! Experience a world of math and science while facing the Boardwalk Bullet or the Inverter! These one of a kind rides at the Kemah Boardwalk in Galveston will excite you as you experience them through virtual reality. The 7th and 8th grade Gifted and Talented class will show you that learning to use math and science in daily activities is very invigorating and enhances your ability to apply the concepts to daily life.

Barbed Wire and Roses Target Audience Grades 3, 4, 5      Barbed Wire! What would ranchers do without it? Who knew barbed wire was patented right here in Mitchell County? Learn about the history of barbed wire, and how it helped develop our very own Renderbrook Spade Ranch

Literature Alive: The Writer in You  Target Audience Grades 2, 3, 4   Join us in a world where literature comes alive as we feature The National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature and highlight "The Fantastic World of Dan Yaccarino," the award winning artist as well as creator and producer of the popular Nick Jr. television shows The Backyardigans and Oswald. Together, we will demonstrate and lead you towards a Project Based Writing Activity in creating your very own children's book.

Frontier Blacksmiths: Forging the West    Target Audience Grades 3, 4    Blacksmiths were vital to the survival and development of the western frontier. They crafted essential frontier tools and instruments such as wagon wheels, farm implements, horseshoes, and axes. Join us as we investigate the blacksmith profession of the past, the key role they played in the development of the western frontier, and what the craft has evolved into today. Journey with us into an old blacksmith shop and witness how they shaped the western culture.

Ice Cream Fractions  Target Audience Grades 3, 4, 5  Students will learn how to double fractions through food. Participants will calculate the amount of each ingredient needed to correctly make ice cream

Storms in Florida   Target Audience Grades  2, 3, 4  The students will learn how to predict when a storm is coming and what kind of storm it will be. They will also learn that storm will always come. They will enjoy making a tornado and see a interesting PowerPoint. They will also learn the types of storms and learn how to tell when a storm is coming. Also they will interact and watch experiments.

Second Seminole War  Target Audience Grades 3, 4, 5  Students will learn how the Second Seminole War started and how it ended. Students will also learn about important events during the War. They will see a PowerPoint about the war. The students will do a word search, and they will have another paper in which they have to unscramble the words.

Pathway to Pittsburgh  Target Audience Grades  1, 2, 3    Overview of Pittsburgh Landmarks, Famous People, Rivers, Geography Moviemaker/Power point Game

Pedro Mendez did What? Target Audience Grades  1, 2,  The students will learn about St. Augustine, Florida's oldest City. Students will learn about the the fort Castillo de San Marcos, who founded St. Augustine and its importance to Florida.

Protection for the People  Target Audience Grades  1, 2, 3  Students will learn about homeless people, where they come from and what they can do to help them.

Road to Glory A Journey to the State Football Championship  Target Audience Grades 3, 4, 5   Follow the Stamford Bulldogs on there journey to the Texas 1A state champinship game played in 

Cowboy Stadium. Hear the dreams and tales of hard work from the palyers and coaches.

The Johnstownville Flood of 1889  Target Audience Grades 4, 5, 6   Fifth grade students will tell you about "The Great Johnstown Flood of 1889" that tore their city apart. They will share information about the people who belonged to the North Fork Hunting and Fishing Club and why many believe the dam became too weak and broke on May 31, 1889. Students will also talk about the people, like Clara Barton, who helped rebuild Johnstown after the flood.

Bridges of Pittsburgh  Target Audience Grades 3, 4, 5   Student will identify the types of bridges and why particular bridges were used. Introduction Expalnation - pictures and power point/moviemaker Skit

The Farmer and the Cowhand Should be Friends  Target Audience Grades 3, 4, 5  This program focuses on the economic consequences of human modification of the land and the impact on the diversity of Texans way of life. Students will explore the different kinds of barbed wire used in Texas, what it was used for and the conflict that came with this new invention. Students will also learn about the impact of farmers, ranchers and barbed wire on the wildlife of Texas. 4th grade

Our Beaches  Target Audience Grades 2, 3, 4, 5  We live in the southeast corner of Virginia with the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Chesapeake Bay to the north. We would like to tell you about our beaches. What they are like in the different seasons, how they change

Famous Pittsburghers  Target Audience Grades 3, 4, 5  Overview of town Introduction of person and breif bio Contribution to Pittsburgh Moviemaker/power point Game show - skit

Think Pioneer Days Are Gone?  Not in Texas!!       Target Audience Grades 2, 3, 4, 5  Imagine sitting astride a 900 pound quarter horse dragging a log across the sandy plains. Beware! Even the sound of the West Texas wind rustling in the trees can spook your horse and make him pitch. Watch as a ten year old girl helps her family clear land in the briers and brush of the shinnery just like the pioneers did long ago. Keeping the pioneer spirit alive isn't always danerous. Some girls and women put many hours into making quilts to keep their family warm. Not only will you get to learn facts about and view wonderfully made quilts, but we will also demonstrate the process of making them - by hand.

Up In smoke: Texas Wildfires! Target Audience Grades 3, 4, 5  You light them, we fight them! The Texas Forest Service has arrived in our small West Texas town of Merkel. Raging wildfires have ravaged the Lone Star State, devouring millions of acres and destroying thousands of homes. Due to the courageous and painstaking efforts of the Texas Forest Service, countless acres of ranchland and cultivated land have been preserved as well as untold numbers of wildlife. Even our own town, Merkel, has been saved by the TFS. Join us as we explore the dangerous, yet crucial world of wildfire fighting and find out how YOU can help prevent them.

Discover Spain  Target Audience Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9  Discover Spain! We will have demonstrations of some foods, a reenactment on the Reconquest (la Reconquista), and other skits and projects about history, culture, and lifestyle of past and modern Spain. Presentations will be in Spanish and English, so a variety of audiences are possible

Spanish is Fun!  Hablas? Target Audience Grades  5, 6, 7, 8  Hablamos Espanol! Review or learn some Spanish I concepts through a restaurant skit, using vocabulary to describe a picture, a discussion about friends going out, and other presentations. Students will speak in Spanish and English, so come check their work out and learn some new words!

FREE Special Distance Learning Program "Kids and Cyberbullying: A Discussion for Students, Teachers and the Community"

Cyberbullying continues to be a means of harassment using online tools.  The cyberbully may post embarrassing images, information or gossip about another individual on various social networking sites as well as email, instant messaging, and message boards or forums. As with any type of bullying, the activity is aimed at undermining the confidence of the victim and creating suffering for reasons that are usually not apparent to anyone but the bully.

Join us for an interactive presentation with community experts on cyberbullying and how to educate yourself, your students and the community about this increasing social networking problem.  Hosted by United States Attorney Stephen Dettelbach, the program is FREE to all schools and is sponsored by the US Attorney for Northeast Ohio & the Anti-Defamation League with funds provided by the Microsoft Corporation.

            Program: “Kids and Cyberbullying: A Discussion for Students, Teachers and the Community”

Date:  Thursday, March 22^nd

            Time:  10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Please share the above information with your administrators and teachers.  Schools interested in participating in this distance learning opportunity should contact my office by March 19th.

Schools are also invited to bring student to the Idea Center to sit as the studio audience.  Please contact me by March 14th if you would like to bring students to the program.

Thank you.

John R. Ramicone

Distance Learning Director

john.ramicone@ideastream.org

t-216-916-6360

f-216-916-6361

Grade 8-12 "PRELUDE to the HOLOCAUST"

“Prelude to the Holocaust” is a videoconference that describes how Hitler's Nazi Party acted against the Jews, first by stirring up anti-Semitism, then by actively persecuting them, and eventually moving to the mass murder of millions of Jews and others in Hitler's "Final Solution."

Students will analyze the impact of "Kristallnacht" or “ Night of Broken Glass” . They will study the reasons why Jews were singled out by Hitler and the Nazis. Students will explore the ideas the Nazis had about race and how people around the world responded to the Nazis' racial policies.

“Prelude to the Holocaust” looks at the wider picture of life in Nazi-controlled Europe at a time when a person's nationality or religious, cultural, or political beliefs could mean imprisonment and even death. This videoconference gives details about the impact of Nazi rule on every aspect of daily life, from work to leisure time, and looks at how the lives of men, women, and children were affected.

"PRELUDE to the HOLOCAUST" on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM (Central time) in WITNESSES and VOICES of the HOLOCAUST series

REGISTER online:  http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm

COST:  $75 for each videoconference session.  

FORMAT:  45 minutes in length.  Format is 25-30  minutes presentation and then 15-20 minutes for question and answer session.

Rationale for Holocaust studies:

We must never forget the Holocaust because no one is free of the dangerous desire that lay at the root of the Holocaust to divide humanity into groups and categories.

"First they came…" is a famous statement attributed to pastor Martin Niemöller (1892–1984) about the inactivity of German intellectuals following the Nazi rise to power and the purging of their chosen targets, group after group.
The text of Niemöller’s quotation is:
First they came for the communists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Jew.
Then they came for me
and there was no one left to speak out for me.

It is often said “Those who do not remember the past are doomed to repeat it.” (George Santayana 1863-1952) But it is equally true for those who will not face the human tendency to divide humanity into groups and categories and allow this division to develop into specific and targeted fear and hatred which soon escalates out of control.

Heart of a Hall of Famer Series: Chris Hanburger

Our character education series Heart of a Hall of Famer continues with a video conference on Thursday March 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM ET. Join Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Chris Hanburger as he talks about the traits that made him one of the game's greatest. Hanburger was selected first-team All-NFL four times and was a nine-time Pro Bowler from the Washington Redskins.  After his playing career Hanburger was a successful business man as the Owner/Operator of Chris Hanburger Ford in Maryland.   

This is an interactive program and is limited to six schools at each time slot and unlimited view only. Test connections will take place on Wednesday March 14, 2012 at 10:00AM ET. The program is designed for grades 6th-12th and is FREE of charge. These spots will fill quickly so act fast. 

For more information or if you are interested in registering, please contact our Education Department at EducationalPrograms@profootballhof.com