Grades 4-8: Scientists in Action - Climate Change Then and Now

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Content Provider		Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Contact Information		Gianna Sullivan Gianna.Sullivan@DMNS.org 2001 Colorado Blvd. Box #2 Denver, CO 80205 United States Phone: (303) 370-6097 Fax: (303) 370-6006
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		based on 1 evaluation(s).
Target Audience		Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Maximum Number of Participants		There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students
Minimum Number of Participants		There is no Minimum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no less than 20 students
Primary Disciplines		Sciences, Social Studies/History
Secondary Disciplines		Career Education, Literacy
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Program Description		Ian Miller, PhD, curator of paleontology, will discuss how the fossil record provides data related to climate change trends over the last 100 million years and why that is important to humans now. Students are linked with scientists as they broadcast live from their field sites or Museum labs. Scientists share new discoveries, demonstrate field research techniques, and answer questions from students.
Program Format		45 minute session Scientist gives an introduction of themselves and their unique location. (10-15 minutes) Scientist welcomes questions and discussion from students. (30-35 minutes) Scientist uses their unique location (field, lab, collections) to help make information relevant to students.
Objectives		Connect students directly with scientists and active research. Empower students to envision themselves as scientists, find science relevant to their lives, and practice thinking critically about the nature of Science (NOS). Give students a window into science careers. Dispel inaccurate stereotypes and address misconceptions surrounding scientists and science careers.
State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns		Colorado; Geography 4,5; Science 3–5; Math 3; Literacy 1,4,5
Program Length		45 minutes
Dates/Times		Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified in your profile. 1/28/2011 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM 01/21/2011 1/28/2011 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM 01/21/2011 Session Full
Date/Time Notes		This is a special guest and will only be offered on the listed date. This special event will connect up to 5 schools per session time.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Interactive Cost: $120.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $100.00 What's this?
Cancellation Policy		Cancellations with less than two weeks’ notice will be charged a $50 fee, except in the case of severe weather.
Is recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		Must have IP based Video Conference equipment. Must test connection minimum 2 weeks prior.

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