Grades 5-12: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra - Ravel

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LIVE from the stage of Bass Performance Hall! Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra - Ravel Grades 5th-12th $150.00 per site Nov. 18th ONLY! 10:15-11:15 AM CST or 12:15-1:15 PM CST Ravel was a master orchestrator and had a special affinity for the music of Spain. Three of his most popular “Spanish” compositions, Rapsodie espagnole, Alborada del gracioso and audience favorite Boléro will be performed in this concert. It will be conducted by guest conductor Maestro Enrique Diemecke. A comprehensive study guide is available at: http://www.basshall.com/childedstudy.jsp
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Grades K-12: Exciting Programs from COSI

Our award-winning Experts programs allow your students to work with an Expert to solve challenging questions that a science professional might face everyday. After the challenge is solved, students ask the Expert questions and get answers in real time. Programs are $165 per connection, last an hour, and typically sell out quickly. Learn what to expect by watching this video or click below to learn more about our upcoming topics: ELEMENTARY: Reptiles Live! 11/12/10 at 1:00pm ET Back by popular demand! Canine Substance Detection and the Scientific Method 11/22/2010 at 1:00pm ET Forensic Computing: The Intersection of Law and Technology 12/1/2010 at 1:00pm ET Polar Research and Climate Change 12/6/2010 at 9:00am ET New! Water Quality: The Impact of Pathogens, Particles, and Pollutants 12/15/2010 at 1:00pm ET We look forward to connecting with you. The COSI Electronic Education Team COSI - Columbus, Ohio's Center of Science & Industry Autopsy Schedule Award-winning anatomy program for grades 10 & up Retired forensic pathologist Dr. Larry Tate leads your students through a pre-recorded human autopsy with live narration. This 90-minute autopsy is shown from the Y-incision to the removal of the brain. Students work through the "case" and solve for the cause of death. Includes a teacher kit with materials to conduct both pre- and post-visit activities, plus booklets for students to use during the program. $290 per connection (including program materials for 30 students). Program supported by NYLF. Please note that all times are Eastern. November 18 - 11:00am December 2 - 11:00am December 7 - 9:00am, 11:00am, and 1:30pm December 16 - 9:00am and 11:00am January 6 - 11:00am and 1:30pm January 26 - 11:00am and 1:30pm February 17 - 9:00am, 11:00am, and 1:30pm February 24 - 9:00am, 11:00am, and 1:30pm March 3 - 11:00am and 1:30pm March 8 - 11:00am and 1:30pm March 10 - 11:00am and 1:30pm March 16 - 9:00am, 11:00am, and 1:30pm March 24 - 1:30pm March 31 - 11:00am and 1:30pm April 5 - 1:30pm April 14 - 11:00am and 1:30pm April 19 - 1:30pm April 28 - 11:00am and 1:30pm May 12 - 11:00am May 17 - 11:00am and 1:30pm May 26 - 9:00am and 11:00am Total Knee Schedule Live surgery in real time for grades 6 & up Cameras take you into an operating room at Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, for a live total knee replacement. Includes a teacher kit with materials to conduct both pre- and post-visit activities, plus booklets for students to use during the program. Prepare ahead of time with EdHead's Virtual Online Knee Surgery. $275 per connection (including kit for 30 students). Program presented by Mount Carmel East, West and St. Anne's and NYLF. Upcoming View-Only* Programs (all times are Eastern): November 10 - 8:45am and 11:00am November 12 - 8:45am and 11:00am December 8 - 8:45am and 11:00am December 17 - 8:45am and 11:00am * View-only programs allow your students to observe the surgery, but not to ask questions. View-only programs are $225 per connection, a $50 savings. To join the wait list for fully-interactive programs, create an online reservation. We'll also feature any openings created by cancelling schools in upcoming newsletters.

Teacher Training In this fun introductory program, teachers try activities, ask questions, and learn how COSI’s videoconference programming can be used to enhance their curricula. This program can be adjusted to different grade levels. $90 per connection (price includes sample prep kit). Learn more. Thank You COSI's Electronic Education programs are made possible through the generous support of our sponsors: New Stem Cell Activity Our partners at EdHeads have debuted a new online activity called "Create a Stem Cell Line." Learn what a stem cell is and help our scientists create a stem cell line. Check it out!

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Grades 3-8: Commemorating Native American History Month

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Old Jail Art Center presents Commemorating Native American History Month Grades 3-8 $100 per site (materials included) Class begins with viewing the Old Jail Art Center’s permanent collection of Native American pottery. Students will discuss designs, symbols, pottery styles, and glazes of different native regions and tribes. Students will then create their own paper pot using the Native designs as an influence. Nov. 9th Nov. 10th Nov. 15th Nov. 16th Nov. 17th 10:00-10:45 AM CST 11:00-11:45 AM CST 10:00-10:45 AM CST 11:00-11:45 AM CST 1:00-1:45 PM CST 2:00-2:45 PM CST 1:00-1:45 PM CST 2:00-2:45 PM CST 1:00-1:45 PM CST 2:00-2:45 PM CST
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Grades 4-12: Rolling on the Tundra, A Polar Bear Adventure

Tuesday, November 9 - “LIVE: Rolling on the Tundra, A Polar Bear Adventure” in the Great Explorers series

Presenters:

Julene Reed, Apple Distinguished Educator; Advisory Council, Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots; Advisory Council, Polar Bears International; Advisory Board, Tennessee Distance Learning Association;

Google Certified Teacher; STAR Discovery Educator; and

Several renowned scientists working with Polar Bears International that may include Dr. Tom Smith or Geoff York, with decades of experience studying polar bears in the wild, and Kassie Siegel with her

wealth of knowledge and experience on the legislative front.

We will offer ONE session at 1:00 PM CENTRAL TIME, only. Space is limited.

Grades 4 -12

TIMES:
We offer two sessions for each Vanderbilt Virtual School videoconference: 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.

Please see WEBSITE for information and lesson plans for each videoconference topic: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/

REGISTER online: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm


Patsy Partin, M.Ed
Director, Virtual School
Vanderbilt University
2007 Terrace Place
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 322-6384
www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool

Grades K-4: Understand What Happens in the OR and ER

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Cook Children's Medical Center offers two important programs that can help students understand what happens in the OR and ER. Luke Visits the Operating Room Grades K-4 $50 per site When you’re a child, having surgery can be scary. This program helps students understand what happens when they or someone they know has surgery. Students follow Luke throughout the process: checking in at the hospital with his parents, preparing for surgery, looking at the equipment in the operating room and resting in the recovery room. The program does not show an actual operation, but students have the opportunity to see everything as if they are really there. We will send classroom materials to your group ahead of time, and the presenter will provide ample time for interactive questions. Available Dates/Times: Nov. 15 9:00-10:00 CST Dec. 3 11:00-12:00 CST Dec. 9 10:00-11:00 CST Jan. 18 10:00-11:00 CST Jan. 31 10:00-11:00 CST Feb. 11 9:00-10:00 CST Feb. 25 1:00-2:00 CST March 1 10:00-11:00 CST March 7 1:00-2:00 CST A Visit to the Emergency Room Grades K-5 $50 per site Follow 3 children as they come to the emergency room for different reasons. See what happens as they arrive by car, by ambulance, and even by helicopter. Students will see the children experience procedures such as, x-rays, and receiving stitches. Students will get to ask a lot of questions to help them better understand what might happen if they ever need to visit the emergency room. Available Dates: Nov. 17 1:00-2:00 CST Feb. 14 1:00-2:00 CST March 28 1:00-2:00 CST April 6 1:00-2:00 CST April 20 1:00-2:00 CST May 4 1:00-2:00 CST May 9 1:00-2:00 CST
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