Grades 2-6: Texas' Amazing Mussels

Texas Wildlife Association presents

Texas' Amazing Mussels

Grades 2-6

$55.00 per site
Wednesday, November 18th only!
Click on time choice to register now because space is limited.

9:00-9:45 CST

11:00-11:45 CST
12:45-1:30 CST
2:00-2:45 CST
Marsha May, aquatic biologist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, will introduce students to the amazing world of Texas’ freshwater mussels. We will investigate the biology and ecology of these often overlooked critters with an emphasis on their important role in aquatic ecosystems. Students will be asked to participate in an activity that will help them understand how scientists name mussels. Shells of many species will be displayed during the program.
WANT MORE? Check out the TPWD website for information on Texas Mussel Watch and other Texas Nature Tracker programs at: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/trackers.

Connect2Texas is a service offered by
Education Service Center Region XI
and the
Region Eleven Telecommunications Network (RETN)
3001 North Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76106
(817) 740-3625

Grades K-2: Spending Time With Mrs. Claus

Do you want the perfect holiday themed “educational event”? Students and teachers love this literature based session! Classrooms will have the opportunity to meet with Mrs. Claus via video conference to share holiday stories, traditions, and educational lessons. Basic map and geography skills along with various reading and writing activities will be completed. One of our most “popular” distance learning events! PLEASE NOTE: This multi-point lesson is ONLY available at the posted dates and times. There is a student limit of 30 participants per site.

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Cost: $75.00 per site

Leslie Charles
Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center
205 North 7th Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
740.452.4518 ext 133
lcharles@mvesc.k12.oh.us
www.mvesc.k12.oh.us/tap/

Apollo Space Program Virtual Conference for Educators

Apollo Space Program Virtual Conference for Educators
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission: Free, Registration Required

Join experts from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum for the Apollo Space Program Virtual Conference, a FREE one-day online conference. Forty years ago the Apollo Space Program met President Kennedy’s goal of landing a man on the moon, one of the most significant achievements of the 20th Century. Join experts as they present the challenges of the Apollo Program and examine the remarkable technologies that made the moon landings possible.

Participate in interactive discussions that highlight the Apollo program and its impact on American and world history and our lives today.

Explore ways to teach your students how to use primary source materials.

The program includes sessions of general interest and sessions for secondary teachers with ties to the NASA History Advanced Placement and Human Geography Advanced Placement projects.

New to virtual conferencing? A virtual or online conference is similar to other professional conferences only you access it online. Registration is free and open to everyone. And since we know your days are busy and the conference schedule might not fit yours, all the conference sessions are recorded and archived so you can replay or play them at any time.

Registration
Register at http://www.learningtimes.net/apollo

This conference is generously funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Grades 7-12: Recognizing Opportunity **FREE**

The entrepreneurial learning series:
Recognizing Opportunity
A FREE program hosted by eli founder Gary Schoeniger

Featuring:
Cameron Johnson, One of the most successful young entrepreneurs in the world

Wednesday, November 18th 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Cameron Johnson started his first business at the age of nine and before graduating high school, he was recognized as one of the most successful young entrepreneurs in the world. As a teenager he started a dozen profitable businesses and at 15, he became the youngest American appointed to the board of a Tokyo-based company. Cameron has made numerous appearances on national television including CNN.

The Entrepreneurial Learning Series provides an opportunity for students to interact with - and learn from some of today’s most successful entrepreneurs. Schools interested in participating in this FREE program should could my office at the information below by November 16th.

John R. Ramicone, NOTA Program Manager
1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland Ohio 44114
216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org