Gr 3-5 We the People: A FREE Constitution Day Program

National Archives at Fort Worth
presents


We the People:
A Constitution Day Program
Grades 3-5
FREE
Most sites will be view-only!

On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. The National Archives at Fort Worth celebrates this important day in our nation's history by presenting a program for students of all levels to learn more about our Constitution and government.

Wednesday September 15th
1:00-1:30 PM CST

2:00-2:30 PM CST

3:00-3:30 PM CST

4:00-3:30 PM CST

Thursday, September 16th
8:30-9:00 AM CST

9:30-10:00 AM CST

10:30-11:00 AM CST

11:30-12:00 PM CST

1:30-2:00 PM CST

2:30-3:00 PM CST


If you are interested in being an INTERACTIVE SITE please contact
Jenny Sweeney at jenny.sweeney@nara.gov .

Student activities for this program are available at www.Connect2Texas.net/nara

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MEET A MUSHER: Special Multi-Point Program

If you know us, you know that our most popular and award winning programs are Mushing Alaska and Meet a Musher. This year we are providing special multi-point programs for each of these events each month. But you will not want to miss out on this month's special Multi-Point MEET A MUSHER, as we introduce our newest and youngest member of the sled dog mushing group. This program is great for kicking off a unit on Iditarod, Alaska or studies in culture and lifestyle, or goal setting. Students will get a chance to follow the young 13 year old musher in his first year of preparing and racing the Junior Iditarod with his 8 dogs.
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-Cost: $100
-Grades: Recommended 1-12 (See session times for each grade level: http://www.kigluaitadventures.com/monthlymultipoint)
-Standards: Health/ Character Traits (problem Solving, goal setting),
Math (Addition, Subtraction), Social Studies (Climate and cultures)

-Date/ Time: September 9th, Registration Deadline is September 8th
**Session 1: 7:00-8:00 Alaska Time (8:00-9:00 Pacific)
(9:00-10:00 Mtn)(10:00-11:00Central)(11:00-12:00 Eastern)
**Session 2: 8:15-9:15 Alaska Time (9:15-10:15 Pacific)
(10:15-11:15 Mtn)(11:15-12:15 Central)(12:15-1:15 Eastern)
**Session 3: 9:30-10:30 Alaska Time (10:30-11:30 Pacific)
(11:30-12:30 Mtn)(12:30-1:30 Central)(1:30-2:30 Eastern)
**Session 4: 10:45-11:45 Alaska Time (11:45-12:45 Pacific)
(12:45-1:45 Mtn)(1:45-2:45 Central)(2:45-3:45 Eastern)


Registration: Go to http://www.kigluaitadventures.com/multipointmonthreg
Read More: http://www.kigluaitadventures.com/monthlymultipoint
For more information: Contact Christina Hum chum@kigluaitadventures.com

Last Day to Register: September 8th, 2010
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Christina Hum
"Adventure, Discovery, Learning: Education for Life"
Kigluait Educational Adventures
http://www.kigluaitadventures.com

Gold Fever! Create a Community, Resolve a Crime!

Conflict on the Klondike! A miner is accused of Claim- Jumping. Can you help resolve the conflict by participating in a
miner's meeting? Join classes as they investigate the clues at a gold rush mining camp while learning about conflict resolution, brushing up on math skills such as volume, and investigating the history of the gold rush. This program will provide a great example and purpose for classroom community building making it a great way to kick off your
school year.
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-Cost: $100
-Grades: 1-12 (See session times for each grade level: http://www.kigluaitadventures.com/goldfever)
-Standards: Health/ Character Traits (Conflict Resolution), Math (Apply problem solving skills, volume, addition, subtraction), Social Studies (Climate and cultures)

Date/ Time: September 16th,
Registration Deadline is September 13th

**Session 1: 7:00-8:00 Alaska Time (8:00-9:00 Pacific)
(9:00-10:00 Mtn)(10:00-11:00Central)(11:00-12:00 Eastern)
**Session 2: 8:15-9:15 Alaska Time (9:15-10:15 Pacific)
(10:15-11:15 Mtn)(11:15-12:15 Central)(12:15-1:15 Eastern)
**Session 3: 9:30-10:30 Alaska Time (10:30-11:30 Pacific)
(11:30-12:30 Mtn)(12:30-1:30 Central)(1:30-2:30 Eastern)
**Session 4: 10:45-11:45 Alaska Time (11:45-12:45 Pacific)
(12:45-1:45 Mtn)(1:45-2:45 Central)(2:45-3:45 Eastern)

Registration: Go to http://www.kigluaitadventures.com/specialeventsreg
Read More: http://www.kigluaitadventures.com/goldfever
For more information: Contact Christina Hum chum@kigluaitadventures.com

Last Day to Register: September 16th, 2010
Christina Hum
"Adventure, Discovery, Learning: Education for Life"
Kigluait Educational Adventures
http://www.kigluaitadventures.com

Grades 1-8: Adaptations Explorations: Owls

  Owls are remarkable birds and serve as an incredible model for your students learn about form, function, and adaptations! Leishawn Spotted Bear will make these concepts come alive using interactive activities and the Museum’s outstanding bird collection. Young students (K-2nd) will focus on basic needs and physical characteristics, while older students (3rd-5th) will discuss adaptations in more depth. Both programs feature an owl pellet dissection. Kit will include 11 owl pellets.

Program Date Program Time Registration Deadline
9/22/2010 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM 09/02/2010
9/22/2010 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM 09/02/2010
10/21/2010 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM 09/30/2010
10/21/2010 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM 09/30/2010
10/21/2010 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM 09/30/2010
10/27/2010 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM 10/06/2010
10/27/2010 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM 10/06/2010
10/27/2010 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM 10/06/2010
10/29/2010 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM 10/08/2010
10/29/2010 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM 10/08/2010
10/29/2010 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM 10/08/2010

$140

Anne Herndon
aherndon@fwmsh.org
1600 Gendy Street
Fort Worth, TX  76107
United States
Phone: (817) 255-9521
Fax: (817) 255-9519

FREE Grades 4-12: Scientists in Action - Healthy, Unique, You

Join Nicole Garneau, PhD, curator of human health, for an inside look at your health, the mystery of genetic traits, and the science behind DNA. Students are linked with scientists as they broadcast live from their field sites or Museum labs. Scientists share new discoveries, demonstrate field research techniques, and answer questions from students.

Program Date Program Time Registration Deadline
9/23/2010 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM 09/09/2010
9/23/2010 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM 09/09/2010
9/23/2010 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM 09/09/2010
9/23/2010 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM 09/09/2010

Gianna Sullivan
Gianna.Sullivan@DMNS.org
2001 Colorado Blvd.
Box #2
Denver, CO  80205
United States
Phone: (303) 370-6097
Fax: (303) 370-6006

Grades 11-12: ACT Prep Over Videoconference

For just $140, each student gets three practice tests, 20 hours of interactive instruction over videoconference from The Princeton Review over 5-weeks, and access to online resources (for 120 days). Participating students need to be at a site with videoconferencing equipment. Each site must have a facilitator.

Program Date Program Time Registration Deadline
9/21/2010 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 08/31/2010
9/23/2010 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 08/31/2010
9/28/2010 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 08/31/2010
9/30/2010 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 08/31/2010
10/5/2010 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 08/31/2010
10/7/2010 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 08/31/2010
10/12/2010 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 08/31/2010
10/14/2010 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 08/31/2010
10/19/2010 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 08/31/2010
10/21/2010 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 08/31/2010

Registration up to August 31, 2010 is $140 per student. From September 1-13, the cost for late registration is $175 per student.

Rebecca Morrison
rmorrison@csd.org
Cooperating School Districts
1460 Craig Road
St. Louis, MO 63146
United States
Phone: (314) 692-1274
Fax: (314) 872-9128