Grades 9-12: FREE NASA Programs

Come Listen to NASA Scientists Talk about their Research and Careers!!!

NASA would like to announce the upcoming Wednesday speakers for the DLiNFocus Videoconference series. The series is aimed at upper middle school and high school students to expose them to the variety of careers and research being done at NASA.

Each Wednesday a researcher will talk about their work for about 20min and their career path for 10min. Following the presentation is a chance for 5 schools to ask questions to the speaker about their research and career. The series is every Wednesday at 10:00 PDT (1:00 EDT). All presentations are FREE!

April’s presenters:

April 8 – Robotics software engineering – Hear how a high school student worked through NASA to become a robotic software programmer.

April 15 – Aerospace Engineer - Learn about preparing for future missions to Mars and Jupiter.

April 22 – Astrobiology – Investigate the geology and chemistry of ecosystems looking for forms of life.

April 29 – Planetary Science – Learn how we use UV spectroscopy to study the surfaces of planets.Please visit: http://erc.arc.nasa.gov/dln for more details and registration for each week.

Thank you,

NASA Ames Research CenterNASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Grades 6-12: Internet Safety 2009

Program Flyer: Internet Safety 2009
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RoundTrips

Tim Gore
roundtrips@clayton.k12.mo.us
School District of Clayton
#2 Mark Twain Circle
Clayton, MO 63105
United States
Phone: (314) 773-6934

Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent

There is no doubt we now live in an “Internet Age.” At the click of a mouse, you can e-mail hundreds of people simultaneously, buy that long-desired vintage automobile, or create a personal profile to share with the world. With unlimited opportunities, cyberspace may well have become the new “final frontier.” How best can we explore this frontier? How can we minimize risk and maximize safety? How can we help students be secure in their Internet activities? These are important questions, and we invite you and your students to participate in this important discussion. Students will interact with a variety of experts in the field including Joe Laramie, Director of Missouri’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and they will also have the chance to share with each other as well.

Topics will include online predators, cyber-bullying, identity theft and other Internet-related issues “This is such an important issue – it is absolutely critical for kids, parents and community members to be on the same page with regard to online safety,” said Randy Raw, Manager of Network Security at MOREnet. “The Internet is a fantastic learning tool, but like any tool, people need to understand what the risks are and how to use it safely.”

Interactive videoconference space is limited so contact us early to enroll your students.

50 minutes

Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline

All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified in your profile.
4/28/2009 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
4/28/2009 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
4/28/2009 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Interactive Cost: $0.00
View Only Cost: $0.00

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Grades 5-12: Bridge Construction 2: Surface Structure

Program Flyer: Bridge Construction 2: Surface Structure
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RoundTrips

Tim Gore
roundtrips@clayton.k12.mo.us
School District of Clayton
#2 Mark Twain Circle
Clayton, MO 63105
United States
Phone: (314) 773-6934

Program Series
This program is the seventh of a ten part series of programs dealing with the Missouri Department of Transportation building a new bridge over the Missouri River at Glasgow, Missouri. Schools may sign up for one program or any combination thereof. More information about the entire series of programs, including archived versions of previous programs in the series can be found at: http://mobridge.more.net.

Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

The bridge has been designed, public hearings have been held, and funding has been arranged. Construction is well underway with superstructure built for the bridge’s approach ramps and additional superstructure being built over the river itself. Now it is time to begin creating the surface structure. Join us live from the construction site of the new bridge going over the Missouri River at Glasgow, Missouri.

What are the steps in creating the surface structure? What materials are used? How is the structure welded together? How is the surface structure for the bridge connected to the bridge support system? What elements are pre-fabricated and what is created on site? How does the installation occur? What are the careers involved in building a bridge? For the answers to these and other questions, join us for our sixth program in our continuing series of programs produced with the Missouri Department of Transportation as they build a new bridge over the Missouri River at Glasgow, Missouri. Interact with construction personnel as they share how they are bringing the design plans to life.

50 minutes

Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline
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4/17/2009 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
4/17/2009 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Interactive Cost: $0.00
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Grades 8-12: Health Matters: Introduction to Health and Well-Being

Program Flyer: Health Matters: Introduction to Health and Well-Being - Global Perspectives; Environmental Health

Global Nomads Group

Tonya Muro Phillips
tonya@gng.org
Global Nomads Group
381 Broadway, 4th floor
New York, NY 10013
United States
Phone: (212) 529-0377

This is a two-part series and you may request either one or two programs.

Education: Grade(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Health and well-being are fundamental to peace and prosperity, both on individual and collective levels. During adolescence, young people begin to encounter a wide range of risks to health and well-being that they will face into adulthood. However, they often do not have the tools and support to do so successfully. Complex health issues such as substance abuse and nutrition often have their roots in habits learned while young, while global health problems ranging from asthma to HIV/AIDS continue to escalate. Adolescents need to learn about a wide range of risks from protecting themselves to how health risks manifest in different parts of the world.

In partnership with Mercy Corps, Health Matters is an interactive, pilot educational videoconference program for high school students. Through it, GNG will bring young people from the U.S. and the Middle East on a virtual journey that equips students with a cross-cultural perspective on matters vital to health and well being. Topic areas range from fitness to nutrition to public health and peer pressure. This program will complement what these students are already learning in their health, science and social studies classes. Students will discuss vital health issues together, along with GNG health correspondents, and learn about different health risks and attitudes in both the U.S. and the Middle East. As a result, young people will become inspired to actively involve themselves in sustainable, healthy lifestyles due a social action project.

In this hour, students from across the U.S. will begin to engage in an interactive dialogue about health well-being/wellness – building on what they have been discussing in the on-line forum. These young people will focus on the five key health and wellness dimensions: social, physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual. Furthermore, students will explore, with the assistance of noted health correspondent, Joanne Colan, what health and well-being means to them as individuals, as well as members of the larger global community.
Each program lasts one hour.
Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline
All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified in your profile.
4/17/2009 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
4/24/2009 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

This is a special two-part series on teen health and well-being, which will become a longer program in Fall 2009.

The titles and dates are (8:30am EDT):

April 17th: Introduction to Health and Well-Being: Global Perspectives

April 24th: Community and Environmental Health: Renewable, Reusable or Recyclable?

Interactive Cost: $150.00

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Grades 4-8: FREE Financial Literacy Curriculum Workshops **FREE**

Attention Social Studies, Math and
Family and Consumer Science Teachers

FREE Financial Literacy Curriculum Workshops

4th ­ - 8th Grade - Hosted via Interactive Videoconference

May 11, May 18, May 26, or May 28 (select one)

3:30 p.m. ­ 5:00 p.m.

Biz Kid$ Curriculum Engages Students in Real-World Activities, Supports Effective Teaching Practices and Aligns with Ohio Academic Content Standards.Biz Kid$ is a fun, fast-paced public television series where kids teach kids about money and business. Young business owners on the series educate viewers on the basics of financial literacy. Biz Kid$ Curriculum Engages Students in Real-World Activities, Supports Effective Teaching Practices and Aligns with Ohio Academic Content Standards.Biz Kid$ is a fun, fast-paced public television series where kids teach kids about money and business. Young business owners on the series educate viewers on the basics of financial literacy. Biz Kid$ informs and educates young people, giving them the information and tools they need to get a better understanding of the financial world. Biz Kid$ curriculum materials extend the learning into the classroom and include classroom lessons and collaborative learning activities to promote discussion and critical thinking.Receive a wealth of materials to use in your classroom, including:* Vocabulary sheets* Critical thinking activities* Viewing guides and discussion prompts* Career explorations* Family learning activities* Collaborative group activities and games* Instructional strategies* DVDs of selected Biz Kids episodes for each participating school Content Topics include:* What Can You Do with Money? Spending, saving, investing, donating* Taking Charge of Your Financial Future - financial planning* Setting Financial Goals* Budgeting Basics * Understanding Income and Expenses How it impacts your cash flow* Success Stories of Student EntrepreneursSession Dates:May 11, May 18, May 26 or May 28, 2009 (select one)3:30 p.m. ­ 5:00 p.m.

All sessions are held via interactive videoconferencing. There is no cost to attend but registration is required.To register for one of the above FREE teacher workshops, contact WGTE PublicMedia at bizkids@wgte.org or 419-380-4634.

Grades 1-6: Don’t Miss Award-Winning Author Patricia MacLachlan!

Don’t Miss Award-Winning Author Patricia MacLachlan!
Newbery and Golden Kite award-winning author Patricia MacLachlan returns to videoconference from the galleries of the Amon Carter Museum this May! Perhaps best known for Sarah, Plain and Tall, MacLachlan has written more than thirty children’s books and is an engaging and inspiring speaker for students of all ages. A museum educator will make connections between MacLachlan’s books Journey and Painting the Wind and works from the Carter’s collection, which will complement MacLachlan’s meaningful message about the writing process.

Read teachers’ praise about Patricia MacLachlan’s previous CILC Pinnacle award-winning videoconference from the Amon Cater Museum:
"She illustrates how she gets the ideas for her stories and demonstrates that students, too, have their own stories that would lend themselves to writing. She was absolutely charming, and her humor helped keep the students engaged."
—Heather Hackmann, fourth-grade teacher in the Parkway School District

"The students were thrilled with Patricia MacLachlan’s entire session! What a great location for the videoconference as well. Mrs. MacLachlan was truly inspiring!"
—Mary Arnold, Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School

To register for the session on May 4 at 10:30 a.m. CST log on to www.connect2texas.net. Most conference sites will be view-only. Your registration will enter you in a drawing for one of fifteen autographed copies of MacLachlan’s books. After registering, contact nancy.strickland@cartermuseum.org if you want to be considered for one of the interactive site selections.

There is a $50 charge for this program.