Grades 3-8: Battlefield Buckeye:Ohio the Electoral College, and the 2008 Presidential Election **FREE**

WVIZ/PBS and NewsDepth FREE
Special Distance Learning Presentation

Program:
“Battlefield Buckeye:
Ohio, the Electoral College,
and the 2008 Presidential Election”

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2008 Time: 1:00 to 1:50 p.m.

Audience: Grades 3 to 8

Join NewsDepth host Dan Moulthrop as he welcomes Professor Dave Cohen of The University of Akron to the ideastream Distance Learning Classroom. Professor Cohen will present a program for young viewers about a subject that puzzles many adults: the Electoral College and how it works. Professor Cohen will also discuss why Ohio is important in this and previous elections, as well as offer some insight into Ohio’s many presidents. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Dr. Cohen is Associate Professor of Political Science and Fellow, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at The University of Akron. His area of specialization is the American presidency. In addition to NewsDepth, Dan Moulthrop is the host of “The Sound of Ideas” at 9 a.m. on 90.3 WCPN ideastream.

Transmission Modes: NOTA and State IP Networks, Cleveland V-Station

Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by October 20th.

Grades 7-12: The Drumming of Haiti **FREE**

Saint Francis University’s Center of Excellence for Remote and Medically Under-Served Areas (CERMUSA) is proud to present Master Drummer Frisner Augustin and Lois Wilcken, Ph.D from the Haitian Drum and Dance Company La Troupe Makandal live via Internet 2 on Tuesday 9.30.08 1-2pm, EDT. Through performance and lecture the presenters will showcase various aspects of Haitian music and culture.

The Drumming of Haiti presentation is a rare occasion for Saint Francis University, and we are pleased to share this session to remote audiences free of charge to the Internet2 community. To register for this session, please go to this link: http://cermusa1.wufoo.com/forms/the-drumming-of-haiti/ Cost is free. This presentation is appropriate for grades 7-12 and college-level classes.

For more information, please e-mail Kent Tonkin (ktonkin@cermusa.francis.edu). Registration deadline is September 23. Test calls will be scheduled prior to the session date.

Grades K-8: Mapping the Moon with WALL-E

CILC
Program Flyer: Directive: Mapping the Moon with WALL-E Request this Program Now
Content Provider NASA Digital Learning Network (Goddard Space Flight Center) Contact Information Marci Delaney
marci.delaney@nasa.gov
Goddard Space Flight Center/ DLN
Mail Code 130.3
Greenbelt, MD 20771
United States
Phone: (301) 286-7992

Program Type:Individual Program
Program Rating: This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience: Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Primary Disciplines: Mathematics, Sciences, Technology/Information Science
Secondary Disciplines: Social Studies/History

Program Description: Many students have the misconception that NASA only sends astronauts to space, when in reality, NASA has 58 science missions concurrently taking place this year in addition to the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. This module will introduce students to a few of upcomoing NASA missions, with a focus on NASA’s efforts to Return to the Moon with the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and the Lunar Crater and Observation Sensing Satellite (LCROSS). This module will also introduce students to the concepts behind satellite data collection with a hands-on demonstration of the LIDAR instrument on LRO. Be forewarned, for this module may actually make your students laugh when WALL-E tries to help tell NASA’s story.

Program Format I. WelcomeII. Introduction of Wall-EIII. Introduction to NASA Science MissionsIV. Introduction to the LRO MissionV. Hands-on LIDAR ActivityVI. Introduction to LCROSS MissionVII. ConclusionVIII. Q&A

Objectives Instructional Objectives: -Students will be able to apply data analysis skills and identify the topography of a given surface by determining the time/distance relationship between that surface and a satellite; and then graphing the results.-Students will be able to identify current and upcoming NASA science missions by participating in interactive discussions with a NASA education specialist.

National Standards to which this program aligns National Science Content Standards:Science as Inquiry•Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry•Understandings about scientific inquiryEarth and Space Science•Earth in the Solar SystemScience and Technology•Abilities of technological design•Understandings about science and technologyHistory and Nature of Science•Science as a human endeavorNational Mathematics Content Standards:•Collect data using observations, surveys, and experiments•Represent data using tables and graphs such as line plots, bar graphs, and line graphs

National Technology Content Standards:
Characteristics and scope of technology – development of technology
Program Length 50 minutes for 4th-8th grade. 25 minutes for K-3rd grade.
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Cancellation Policy The NASA DLN does not charge for cancellations. Just please keep us informed if you need to cancel.
Is video taping allowed? Yes
Video Taping Notes Videotaping is permitted with prior approval from content provider.
The Provider broadcasts over IPInternet 2
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider The NASA DLN prefers that schools dial into to us, at a baud rate not lower than 384. When you receive acceptance of event, we will email you with the IP address to call.
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