Grades 5-10: Passage to Hope: Stories of Immigration **FREE**

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HEC-TV 2007-08 Honorable Mention
Helen Headrick

utilization@hectv.org

8390 Delmar Blvd

Suite 211

St Louis, MO 63124

United States

Phone: (314) 432-3476

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

The story of America is a story of immigration. From our first colonial settlers through the wave of 19th century immigrants to the 20th century refugees from war and famine to those still coming today, the desire to build a better life has motivated millions to our shores. What does it mean to be an immigrant? What forces compel you to embark on an uncertain journey? What is life like in a new and strange country? To complement your students’ study of historic periods of immigration, cultural diversity, or recent world history, we invite you to hear directly from recent immigrants to St. Louis. In this program, you and your students will have the opportunity to hear first person histories of what it means to be an immigrant to America. Meet recent immigrants to St. Louis who have come from Eastern Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Compare their stories to your study of those of others who arrived in previous periods of immigration. What characteristics are similar and what characteristics are unique? What general conclusions can you then make about the reasons for, and processes of, immigration to America? How do the new immigrants contribute to the cultural, political and economic life of America today? How is that similar to, or different from, previous historic periods of immigration? How does hearing stories from these new immigrants increase our understanding of different cultures? How does learning first-hand about their reasons for coming increase our understanding of recent world troubled areas and crises? Meet representatives from The International Institute, a St. Louis organization helping immigrants with their transition to their new life here. How is their work today similar to, or different from, how private and government institutions provided assistance in the past? What are the greatest areas of difficulty as immigrants begin to assimilate into their new environment? How do they help immigrants balance traditions of their culture with demands of their new life? Ask you questions. Hear the stories. Join this compelling discussion of the most recent chapter of America’s story of immigration.

60 minutes

All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified in your profile.
2/19/2009
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

2/19/2009
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Grades 9-12: From COSI Columbus

Logistical Geography - by COSI Columbus
4/24/09 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
$155.00


Many aspects of daily life rely on the careful geographical placement of facilities - in this presentation we look at a few of these location problems. Hear Dr. Morton O'Kelly, Professor and Chair of the Department of Geography at Ohio State, describe how basi...Availability: Published Date(s) and Time(s) ONLYAudience: Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12



Renewable Energy - by COSI Columbus
5/4/09 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
$155.00


Dr. Kevin Hallinan, Director of the Masters Program in Renewable and Clean Energy at the University of Dayton, will be hosting a program on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. This program will ask students to consider the fundamental thermodynamic law of ...Availability: Published Date(s) and Time(s) ONLYAudience: Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12



The Electromagnetic Waves of James Clerk Maxwell - by COSI Columbus
4/24/09 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$155.00

What do iPhones, wireless Internet devices, portable radios, TVs, commercial aircraft, communications satellites, military radars, and the Hubble Space Telescope have in common? In this presentation, Professor Dan Fleisch will explain how equations synthesize...Availability: Published Date(s) and Time(s) ONLYAudience: Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Electronic Education
electroniceducation@mail.cosi.org
333 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
United States
Phone: (614) 228-2674 ext. 0
Fax: (614) 228-6363

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Grades 1-10: Celebrate President's Day

FREE!

Celebrate President's Day!
February 6, 2009

9:00 - 9:30 AM CST

Grades 1st - 10th
Cost: FREE!

In honor of President’s Day and in celebration of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, visit the galleries of the Amon Carter Museum for a lively discussion of the Emancipation Proclamation and how it relates to the museum’s landmark sculpture The Freedman (1863) by John Quincy Adams Ward. Students will also view and discuss other prints and photographs with connections to Abraham Lincoln.
This program is offered FREE for everyone outside of Texas and all Texas schools that connect through their local Education Service Center video conferencing network. Most sites will be "view only."

To register click on this link:http://www.connect2texas.net/Connect2Texas_pages/register_begin.asp?eventID=2417
Registration deadline: Feb. 4th!
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To register go to http://www.connect2texas.net/ .

To be removed from this listserv e-mail either Laurie Hogle lhogle@esc11.net or Lori Hamm lhamm@esc11.net . Connect2Texas is a service offered by Education Service Center Region XI

3001 North Freeway

Fort Worth, TX 76106(817) 740-3625

Grades 8-12: Speakers from NASA

We have three exciting presentations to offer to upper middle school and high school audiences this month. Each Wednesday (except Feb. 11) we will have a speaker from NASA talk about their research and their path to their current career. Students have a chance to ask questions following the presentation.

These videoconferences are free, however, advance registration is required. We have a few spots left for the Feb. 4 presentation.

Information and registration about the series can be found at: http://erc.arc.nasa.gov/dln

February's Speakers

Feb. 4 - Robotics engineer - Paulo Younse - will speak about the design of various robots NASA is working on for the future.

Feb. 18 - Mission Simulation - Dr. Jessica Marquez and Dr. Guy Pyrsak will talk about design systems to help humans interact with computers in relation to NASA missions.Feb.25 - Global Climate - Dr. Josh Willis will talk about using oceanography to study global climate change.

Grades 7-12: Lincoln and Darwin Chat with Dr. Ellen Censky

Lincoln and Darwin Chat with Dr Ellen Censky

(Appropriate for MS & HS Audiences)

Join Dr Ellen Censky, VP of education, exhibits and research at theMilwaukee Public Museum to discuss and celebrate the 200th birthday ofAbraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin in a Chat with the Museum Expertprogram, on February 12th, 2009.In this interactive chat session, students step back in time to becomeacquainted with Lincoln and Darwin on their 200th birthday, February12th. Discover Abraham Lincoln's favorite hobby that even as a childgot him in trouble and how Charles Darwin's hobby took him on a fiveyear field trip. Participants will compare and contrast these two amazing men with DrCensky through a variety of focus questions. Discussion worksheetsprovided will guide classroom discussions followed by a largerround-table discussion with all participants during this multi-pointsession.Each session is limited to five schools and will be booked on a firstcome first serve basis. First session is 9:00 am - 10:00 central time second session 10:15 to11:15 central. To book your classes contact Gaye-Lynn Clyde at clyde@mpm.edu or414-278-6146. This session is free and is filling fast.

Grades 7-8: The Lincoln Presidency: Beyond Crisis

Thursday, February 12 - 1:00 to 1:45
The Lincoln Presidency: Beyond Crisis

Participation is limited to four schools.

Subject area: Social Studies

Grade levels: 7 - 8

2009 is the Lincoln Bicentennial Year. Our program will focus on the Lincoln presidency and how he coped with the national crisis he inherited. We will examine how leadership skills have no time boundaries and lessons learned during the Civil War have relevance to the presidency and other issues of today. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with our guest.



1. Questions? Contact Bob Stricker at bob@soita.org.

2. Cost: each session is $50.

3. Click here for the Registration Form.

4. For more information and listing of Ohio Academic Content Standards, click here.

5. Want to place a test call to SOITA? Dial 216.48.137.41.

Grades 1-2: Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln!

Thursday, February 12
Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln!

Offered twice, 9:30 - 10:15 and 2:30 - 3:15 (the 10:30 -11:15 session is full) - Participation is limited to four schools per session.

Subject area: Social Studies Grade levels: 1 - 2


Honest Abe built a reputation of good character long before he became President. This program will explore some of the major highlights of Lincoln's life and why many Americans still regard him as our greatest president 200 years after his birth. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with our guest.



1. Questions? Contact Bob Stricker at bob@soita.org.

2. Cost: each session is $50.

3. Click here for the Registration Form.

4. For more information and listing of Ohio Academic Content Standards, click here.

5. Want to place a test call to SOITA? Dial 216.48.137.41.