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| Connect2Texas provider Texas Wildlife Association Urban Animal Encounters: Appalling Adaptations!
Meet the nine-banded armadillo and the striped skunk. Although their natural defense behaviors are beneficial to them in the wild, these same behaviors do not fare well with their urban cohabitants. Most people cannot help but turn up their noses when they think about these two animals, but after our class, we hope your feelings change. Join us as we clear up some common untruths and add clarity to their adaptations with the help of Dug and Segonku, our friendly guest stars!
Other programs currently available from Texas Wildlife Association ASI: Animal Skull Investigation! (Grades 1-6) Dates available: March 15, April 19, & May 10 Texas Critters (Grades 1-6) Dates available: Feb. 15, March 29, & May 3 BATS: Live on the BIG Screen (Grades 1-5) Dates available: March 3 & May 24 To register for any of these programs go to www.Connect2Texas.net . | ||||||||
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Grades 1-6: Texas Wildlife
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Elementary Programs from SOITA
February 7 - Sound: Here, There, Everywhere!
Subject area: Science
Grade levels: 4, 5
Description: How does sound travel from the explosion of a cannon to our ears? Why is it that different strings on a guitar produce sounds higher and lower in pitch? In this session students will observe several experiments demonstrating the properties of sound and make their own observations concerning the transmission, reflection, and absorption of sound as well as how changing the rate of vibration can vary the pitch of a sound.
February 10 - Simple Machines Made Simple
Subject area: Science
Grade levels: 3, 4
Description: Simple machines provide the basic tools to make almost any machine we use today. Join us to learn what the six simple machines are, how they work, and how they make our lives easier.
February 14 - It's More than Just Shapes: It's Geometry!
Subject area: Mathematics
Grade levels: 1, 2
Description: Shapes can be seen everywhere you look! Join us as we identify, compare, and sort two and three-dimensional shapes and objects. Can you predict what will happen if you cut apart those shapes or combine more than one? We'll also look at whether shapes are congruent or similar.
February 17 - Happy Birthday Mr. Lincoln
Subject areas: Social Studies
Grade levels: 1, 2
Description: Honest Abe built a reputation of good character long before he became president. This program, presented close to Presidents' Day, will explore some of the major highlights of Lincoln's life and his personal character traits. Many historians regard him as our #1 commander in chief.
February 28 - Kids Rock! A Look at Rocks
Subject area: Science
Grade levels: 3, 4
Description: Want to learn some fun facts about rocks? In this session students will make observations about different types of rocks, and learn how they are formed. We'll also look at how different rocks are used and their journey through the rock cycle.
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When? Each program is 45 minutes and is offered at 9:15, 10:30, 1:00, and 2:15
Cost? $50 per session for SOITA Comprehensive Member schools; $75 per session for all others
Limit? Yes, each session is limited to four schools. Registration is on a first-come basis
Questions? Contact bob@soita.org or call 800-964-8211
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Grades 4-12: From Days of Slavery To Days of Freedom
Vanderbilt Virtual School – Black History Month
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 – “From Days of Slavery To Days of Freedom: Stories of Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, and George Washington Carver” in the Black History Month series
Presenter: Dr. Frank Dobson, Vanderbilt University Black Cultural Center
Grades 4 - 12
Vanderbilt Virtual School welcomes Dr. Frank Dobson from the Vanderbilt University Black Cultural Center as he discusses the lives of Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, and George Washington Carver in our first videoconference for Black History Month.
See www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool to read more about the lives of this famous men and to share with your students.
TIME: Two sessions: 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. Hope to see you on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 for our first videoconference for Black History Month. Patsy Patsy Partin, M.Ed Director, Virtual School Vanderbilt University 2007 Terrace Place Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 322-6384 |
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Elementary Programs from COSI Columbus
The following conferences are part of the COSI Expert program. These sessions connect your students with a COSI Expert for an interactive 60 minute presentation which includes a learner led question and answer session. For further information on these events, please see our web site: http://www.cosi.org/educators/videoconferencing/experts/.
To make a reservation for a program, please see our web site at: https://education.cosi.org/eers/.
**IMPORTANT**
One of the sessions listed below have a reduced price of $95 (regular price $165). In order to receive your discount for the reduced programs noted below, please put "LISTSERV $95" or in the "other information" section on the reservation in our online reservation system for our programs. If this is not indicated on the reservation no discount will be applied.
*Listserv Discount $95* Photosynthesis – What Do Trees Need to Grow (Grades 3-6)
2/11/2011 at 11:00am ET
The Science of Harry Potter (Grades 3-6)
2/16/2011 at 1:00 pm ET
Spiders Live! Arachnomania (Grades 2-5)
3/30/2011 at 11:00am ET
The Science of Harry Potter (Grades 3-6)
5/19/2011 at 9:00am ET
Jessica Teng
Videoconferencing Coordinator
COSI Columbus
614-228-2674 ext. 2155
FREE Grades 7-12: Black History Month Seminar featuring Art Shell
| Content Provider | Pro Football Hall of Fame  2007-08, 2009-10 Honorable Mention | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact Information | Jerry Csaki jerry.csaki@profootballhof.com 2121 George Halas Dr. NW Canton, OH 44708 United States Phone: (330) 456-8207 ext. 148 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Type | Individual Program | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum Number of Participants | NA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum Number of Participants | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Primary Disciplines | Economics/Business, Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Secondary Disciplines | Character Education, Leadership | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Description | The Pro Football Hall of Fame will be hosting its annual Black History Month seminar on Thursday February 17 and Friday February 18 from 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM ET and again from 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM ET on each date. This program will be open to a live audience as well as by videoconference. This year’s seminar will feature Hall of Fame tackle Art Shell. This Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders great possessed size, strength, speed and intelligence which made him one of the premiere offensive tackles of his time. While this athletic talent led him to being a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 1989, it’s his coaching career that this program seeks to explore. In 1989, the same team in which he starred as a player signed him as head coach making him the NFL’s first African American head coach of the modern era. The program is designed for grades 7th-12th and is supplemented by a classroom activity which is aligned with national standards of education. The videoconference is for video only and there is no cost. Interested schools will be selected on a first come basis and there is a limit of 10 sites per session. Connections can be made through IP only and at 384K. Bridge will dial out 30-minutes prior to the scheduled broadcast times. Test connections will take place on Tuesday February 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM ET. If your school is interested in one of the four sessions being offered, please email the Hall of Fame’s Education Department at EducationalPrograms@ProFootballHOF.com. A Hall of Fame educational staff member will follow-up to confirm the session details and make final arrangements. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Format | 1. Introduction and Welcome 2. Art Shell remarks 3. Question and answer Segment with live audience. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Objectives | The participants will gain insight into the trials and tribulations faced by African Americans on and off the field during the 1970s and 1980s. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National Standards to which this program aligns | •Language Arts: 1-Reading for Perspective; 4 – Communication Skills; 7-Evaluating Data 8-Developing Research Skills •US History 5th-12th Grade: Era 10: Contemporary United States (1968-Present) •Technology: 3-Research and Information Fluency 6-Technology Operation and Concepts •Visual Arts: 1-Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes; 4-Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Length | 75 minutes for grades 7th-12th | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date/Time Notes | This is a special event and will only be offered once this year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | View Only Cost: $0.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Program Fee Notes | NA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cancellation Policy | NA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Is recording allowed? | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | Connections speed of 384K | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||