Grades K-12: Squeezebox Stories: The History of Conjunto Music

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Conjunto is a unique Texas-based music tradition born in the 19th century that continues to evolve and thrive today. Join Dr. Source and Cristina Balli, Program Director at Texas Folklife, to learn about the history and continuing importance of conjunto music in Texas and Mexican culture. This program is sure to leave you dancing!
TEKS - Music: K.3, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, Level I-IV 5-Historical/cultural heritage
For more information about distance learning programs from
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum contact:
Christiana Hanson

(512) 936-4682 christiana.hanson@thestoryoftexas.com

Heart of a Hall of Famer featuring Ken Houston

Come chat with a pro football legend and Class of 1986 Enshrinee Ken Houston as he will be our featured speaker on Tuesday May 4th at 10:00 AM and again at 12:00 noon ET. Students will have the opportunity to learn first-hand what it took beyond athletics for this gridiron legend to achieve greatness and how his character qualities helped him achieve great success on and off the football field.

The program will last approximately 50 minutes with a majority of that time being driven by questions from the student participants. This program is designed for grades 7th-12th. Each videoconference is limited to five sites and the cost is $75 per site. Interested schools will be selected on a first come basis. Test connections will take place the week of the broadcast. Special thanks to Humble (Tx) ISD for helping to make this connection possible.

If your school is interested in one of the sessions being offered, please email the Hall of Fame’s Education Department at EducationalPrograms@ProFootballHOF.com.

Grades 2-8: Keeping Kids SAFE Online

TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2010 – “Keeping Kids SAFE Online” videoconference
Presenter: Michael Snyder, with Computers Plus

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

Target audience: students in grades 2-8
Times: 9:00 - 9:45; and 10:00 - 10:45 AM (CENTRAL time zone)
Format: 45-minute session [formatted into 25 - 30-minute presentation, and then
15-20 minute Q & A]
Cost: $75 per site
Questions: Chandra Allison, at (615) 322-6511 or email chandra.allison@vanderbilt.edu

We tell our children never to talk to strangers in person, but we don't do a good job of telling them not to talk to strangers on the Internet. The Internet is an amazing tool for research, entertainment, education, and much more, but parents and teachers should be aware of the risks and take steps to minimize them. There is a lot more awareness about online dangers now, but we still need to be reminded that working on a computer is not like watching a TV. On the Internet, kids aren't just watching. . . they can be interacting with other people.
One of the most surprising findings is that less than 10 percent of online sexual solicitation or harassment is ever reported to authorities-- and that only a small percentage of families even knew how to report such incidences. Do you know what to do?
Please bring your students to the “Keeping Kids SAFE Online” videoconference so they can be reminded ( in a FUN way) how to use the Web with safety in mind.

Grades 5-12: Pro Football Hall of Fame & Andre Tippett

Friday, May 7 - offered at 10:00 and 12:00
Heart of a Hall of Famer Series featuring Andre Tippett, Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker
Come learn about what character qualities it took for Class of 2008 Enshrinee Andre Tippett to make it into his sport's most exclusive club - the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Tippett will be our featured speaker on Friday May 7 at 10:00 AM and again at 12:00 noon ET. Students will have the opportunity to learn first-hand what it took beyond athletics for this gridiron legend to achieve greatness and how his character qualities helped him achieve great success on and off the football field.
The program will last approximately 50 minutes with a majority of that time being driven by questions from the student participants. This program is designed for grades 7th-12th. Each videoconference is limited to five sites and the cost is $75 per site. Interested schools will be selected on a first come basis. Test connections will take place the week of the broadcast. Special thanks to Boston College High School in Boston, MA for helping to make this connection possible.
If your school is interested in one of the sessions being offered, please email the Hall of Fame's Education Department at EducationalPrograms@ProFootballHOF.com.

Grades 7-12: 2010 Census Tuesday, May 11

Offered at 9:15 and 10:30

Subject area: Social Studies
Grade levels: 7-12

Every decade, America measures itself through the census process. All U.S. households received a census questionnaire in March and Census Day was April 1. 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 curriculums.

Please note: there is a limit on the number of sites per session.

To register, send an email to bob@soita.org with the following information:

1. Your choice of 9:15 or 10:30

2. Building and district name

3. Contact person for the videoconference along with email and phone

4. Your system's static IP address

5. Payment method (PO, SOITA vouchers, Consortium)

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

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

Want to place a test call to SOITA? Dial 216.48.137.41

Grades 3-12: Survive:Can you survive the Alaskan Wilderness?

Abandoned! Crashed! Stuck alone and scared in the wilds of Alaska! That’s just the situation our poor Survivors find themselves in after their small Bush plane crashes into the forest 100 miles north of Anchorage, Alaska. What should they do? How can you help? That's exactly what your students will have to figure out as they work with our Incident Command Center to help our survivors "survive" until our rescue team can make it to them. This program will help to motivate students to learn and practice Life Skills, Character Traits, and problem-solving techniques.

Christina Hum chum@kigluaitadventures.com p.o. Box 1027 Talkeetna, AK  99676 United States

$100.00
Various times on May 19

Grades 1-12: Lines & Patterns

Students will compare natural and handmade patterns in their environment with similar patterns in Alaska through digital photography or art and mathematics. Students will also investigate concepts of scientific understanding regarding function and form as well as emotional/ artistic impressions.

Christina Hum
chum@kigluaitadventures.com
p.o. Box 1027
Talkeetna, AK  99676
United States

April 30th at various times.
$100