Grades K-12: Upcoming Programs from COSI

If you have any questions about the announcements below please email us at electroniceducation@mail.cosi.org. 

To make a reservation for any of the programs listed below, please visit our online reservation system located at https://education.cosi.org/eers.

Below are 3 announcements about program availability:

1. In Depth: Autopsy (September-December) 2. VIEW ONLY - Surgical Suite: Total Knee (September-October) 3. Experts (October-December)

***In Depth: Autopsy (September-December)*** Grades 10-12. View a taped autopsy with live narration by a forensic pathologist, then solve for the patient's cause of death. Cost: $290 (includes one kit of program materials)

September 28 - 9:00am ET and 11:00am ET

October 8 - 11:00am ET

October 28 - 11:00am ET and 1:30pm ET

November 5 - 11:00am ET

November 18 - 1:30pm ET

December 2 - 11:00am ET

December  7 - 11:00am ET and 1:30pm ET

December 16 - 11:00am ET

For more information, please visit

http://www.cosi.org/educators/videoconferencing/in-depth/

***VIEW ONLY - Surgical Suite: Total Knee (September-October)*** Grades 6-12. View a live total knee replacement surgery! Cost: $225 (includes one kit of program materials)

September 17 at 8:45am ET and 11:00am ET October 13 at 11:00am ET October 22 at 8:45am ET and 11:00am ET

For more information, please visit

http://www.cosi.org/educators/videoconferencing/surgical-suite/

***Experts (October-December)***

Grades 2-12. Connect your students with scientists, doctors, and other experts in their fields in a live interactive two-way experience. Cost:

$165 (includes one teacher information packet or one kit of program materials, depending on the session)

Forensic Psychology

October 20 at 11:00am ET

ELEMENTARY: Photosynthesis – What Do Trees Need to Grow November 2 at 11:00am ET

ELEMENTARY: The Science of Harry Potter

November 3 at 9:00am ET

ELEMENTARY: Reptiles Live!

November 12 at 1:00pm ET

Genetic Counseling: The Faces of Genetic Disease November 15 at 1:00pm ET

Canine Substance Detection and the Scientific Method November 22 at 1:00pm ET

Polar Research and Climate Change

December 6 at 9:00am ET

*NEW* Water Quality: The Impact of Pathogens, Particles, and Pollutants December 15 at 1:00pm ET

For more information, please visit

http://www.cosi.org/educators/videoconferencing/experts/

Upcoming Programs from the Centre for Global Education

Below is a list of September’s conferences. Sign up by sending a request to terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca for your specific conference(s). All conferences will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

September’s Video Conferences

?   This Friday: LIVE from Taiwan and Korea:  Breakfast/dinner with Asia – Bring your students face to face to students in Taiwan and Korea as they introduce their culture through a traditional meal. (Friday, September 10, 07:00 MDT/09:00 EDT)

[Please contact Michael Cunningham directly at mcunningham@del-valle.k12.tx.us]

?   VC Orientation I - Find out specific times and dates while having your basic questions about CGE conferencing answered (Tuesday, September 21, 1:30MDT/3:30 EDT)

?   VC Orientation II - Find out specific times and dates while having your basic questions about CGE conferencing answered (Thursday, September 23, 3:30MDT/5:30 EDT) – This is a repeat of the Orientation I

?   The Psychology of Lying - This fun and interactive conference will bring you face to face with a Psychology class in Texas as they weave us through the intricate science of Lying. (Tuesday, September 21, 9-10:00 MDT/11-12:00 EDT)

[Please contact Michael Cunningham directly at mcunningham@del-valle.k12.tx.us]

?   Up Close and Personal with the Electron Microscope – Step out of the classroom and into a professional university Electron Microscope laboratory. Hosted by an internationally acclaimed scientist, this session will give you a real life picture as we literally walk through a university lab and learn about its inner workings. (Sept. 29^th, 9:15-10:15 MDT)

Terry Godwaldt

Director of Programming

The Centre for Global Education

Edmonton, AB Canada

terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca

780-700-4482

http://tcge.tiged.org/

Grades 4-12: Upcoming Programs from Vanderbilt

REGISTER soon at  http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm 

Wednesday, September 22 - “KENYA”

   grades 4-12 

Join photographer Stacey Irwin and take a “virtual’ tour of the beautiful country of Kenya. The students will learn about the physical attributes and location of Kenya and hear about the language, clothing, houses, and food in Kenya.  Kenya is a very beautiful country with diverse wildlife and a rich cultural heritage. Kenya is located on the East Coast of Africa, and the equator runs through the middle of it. Kenya is considered a tropical area because it is hot and humid. There are sandy beaches, lagoons, rain forests, and swamps. The average temperature is 80 degrees all year long. Most (3/4) of Kenya consists of plains. It's very dry and the soil isn't very good for farming. The plains receive about ten to thirty inches of rainfall each year. There aren't any major cities here, but nomads roam the land tending their flocks. There is a highland area in the southwest that receives enough rainfall (forty to fifty inches a year) and has enough good soil to support farming. The majority of the people live here. There are forests and grasslands, and Nairobi, the capital city, is located in the highland area. Most of the people in Kenya live in rural areas, but many people go to the cities every year. The people in rural areas farm and raise livestock. Some people live as nomads, and they travel the land with their herds to find food and water. The Nandi people are an example of a nomad group; they live in Western Kenya, in the plains, and they keep cattle, sheep, and goats as their way of life.

Thursday, September 23 –  “Learn and Remember SEPTEMBER 11^th”

     grades 5-12 

In the early hours of September 11, 2001, the day's tragic events began to unfold. Now nine years have passed since those first unbelievable reports came that a plane, then another plane, had crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center. The twin towers of World Trade Center in New York were hit by two hijacked Boeing 767 aircrafts, collapsing the building and killing over 3500 people. Two other planes were used to attack the Pentagon and the White House.  Soon this was followed by a crash from a hijacked Boeing 757 slamming into the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 crashing in a field in southwest Pennsylvania.  

For millions of Americans, December 7, 1941, is permanently linked to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. November 22, 1963, is instantly synonymous with John F. Kennedy's assassination. Now one more date has been added to the list of dark days indelibly etched in Americans' minds and memories: September 11, 2001. In this videoconference, Dr. James Booth, Vanderbilt University professor,  will explore the morality and politics of memory: How do we do justice to the dead, especially those who were victims of political crime? There is no simple answer to this question, because forgetting and reconciliation, as well as justice, are sometimes called for. Remembering 9/11 belongs to the shaping of the American national identity and reflects a moral responsibility to the victims of that terrorist attack. Professor Booth states that "remembering" in a democratic society, reflects the diversity and political nature of that community. Remembering is a vital part of what makes us a community. The anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, offers a time to remember, to reflect about this unforgettable moment in history, and to reconsider the effect that September 11 has had on our country and the world.

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.

WEBSITE for information and lesson plans: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/

REGISTER as soon as possible at  http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/registration.htm

Join us soon at Vanderbilt Virtual School,

Patsy

Patsy Partin, M.Ed

Director, Virtual School

Vanderbilt University

2007 Terrace Place

Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 322-6384

Grades 5-10: Copland and The Common Man: Abraham Lincoln

Aaron Copland was the quintessential American composer who captured the optimistic spirit and rhythm of his homeland in music and used it in homage to our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. We repeat what was one of our most warmly received programs of last season. Music played: “Fanfare for the Common Man,” “John Henry” and “The Lincoln Portrait,” all written by Aaron Copland.
 

Connect2Texas provider Bass Performance Hall is offering a LIVE from the stage videoconferencing program.  This performance will not be available again until the fall of 2011!

Title:  Copland and The Common Man: Abraham Lincoln

Dates: Sept. 22nd, 23rd or 24th
Times: 10:15-11:15 or 12:15-1:15 CST

Cost: $150 per site (unlimited students)
Target Audience: Grades: 5-10
IMPORTANT: This program is not interactive because it is a live performance from the Bass Performance Hall stage.

Materials: http://www.basshall.com/childedstudy.jsp

Register at www.Connect2Texas.net

To find out more about Connect2Texas providers and their available content enhancement programs go to www.Connect2Texas.net.

Lori Hamm

(817)740-7516
lhamm@esc11.net

Gr 5-10 American Composer Aaron Copland and The Common Man: Abraham Lincoln

Aaron Copland was the quintessential American composer who captured the optimistic spirit and rhythm of his homeland in music and used it in homage to our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. We repeat what was one of our most warmly received programs of last season. Music played: “Fanfare for the Common Man,” “John Henry” and “The Lincoln Portrait,” all written by Aaron Copland.

IMPORTANT: This program is not interactive because it is a live performance from the Bass Performance Hall stage.

Dates: Sept. 22nd, 23rd or 24th
Times: 10:15-11:15 or 12:15-1:15 CST

Cost: $150 per site (unlimited students)
Target Audience: Grades: 5-10

Materials: http://www.basshall.com/childedstudy.jsp

Register at www.Connect2Texas.net

Connect2Texas provider Bass Performance Hall is offering a LIVE from the stage videoconferencing program. This performance will not be available again until the fall of 2011!

Click here to register for Wednesday Sept. 22nd 10:15-11:15 CST

Click here to register for Wednesday Sept. 22nd 12:15-1:15 CST

Click here to register for Thursday Sept. 23rd 10:15-11:15 CST

Click here to register for Thursday Sept. 23rd 12:15-1:15 CST

Click here to register for Friday Sept. 24th 10:15-11:15 CST

Click here to register for Friday Sept. 24th 12:15-1:15 CST

To find out more about Connect2Texas providers and their available content enhancement programs go to www.Connect2Texas.net.

Lori Hamm

(817)740-7516
lhamm@esc11.net

Grades K-9: Orange County Dept. of Ed Presents Meet the Authors

Grades 6-9: Meet the Author Barbara Kerley: "Greetings from Planet Earth "

Students will have the opportunity to have a live discussion with the California Young Reader Medal Award Nominee, Barbara Kerley, author of "Greetings from Planet Earth." During the 60-minute, live broadcast, students will have the opportunity to ask questions on the nominated book.

2/2/11
Registration deadline 1/19/11
***************************************************
Grades 1-3: Meet the Author Bonny Becker: "Visitor for Bear"

Students will have the opportunity to have a live discussion with the California Young Reader Medal Award Nominee, Bonny Becker, author of "A Visitor for Bear." During the 60-minute, live broadcast, students will have the opportunity to ask questions on the nominated book, as well as the craft of writing.

2/23/11
Registration deadline 2/9/11
****************************************************
Grades K-3: Meet the Author Carmen Agra Deedy: "Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale"

Students will have the opportunity to have a live discussion with the California Young Reader Medal Award Nominee, Carmen Agra Deedy, author of artina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale." During the 60-minute, live broadcast, students will have the opportunity to ask questions on the nominated book, as well as the craft of writing.

2/16/11
Registration deadline 2/2/11
*****************************************************
Grades 4-6: Meet the Author Dianna Aston: "Moon Over Star"

Students will have the opportunity to have a live discussion with the California Young Reader Medal Award Nominee, Dianna Aston, author of "Moon Over Star." During the 60-minute, live broadcast, students will have the opportunity to ask questions on the nominated book, as well as the craft of writing.

3/16/11
Registration deadline 3/2/11
*******************************************************
Grades K-3: Meet the Author Judy Sierra: "Thelonius Monster's Sky-High Fly Pie"

Students will have the opportunity to have a live discussion with the California Young Reader Medal Award Nominee, Judy Sierra, author of Thelonius Monster's Sky-High Fly Pie." During the 60-minute, live broadcast, students will have the opportunity to ask questions on the nominated book, as well as the craft of writing.

1/12/11
Registration deadline 3/2/11
*********************************************************
Grades K-3: Meet the Author Randy Cecil: "Duck"

Students will have the opportunity to have a live discussion with the California Young Reader Medal Award Nominee, Randy Cecil, author of "Duck." During the 60-minute, live broadcast, students will have the opportunity to ask questions on the nominated book, as well as the craft of writing.

2/9/11
Registration deadline 1/26/11
**********************************************************
Grades 6-9: Meet the Author Robert Paul Weston: Zorgamazoo

Students will have the opportunity to have a live discussion with the California Young Reader Medal Award Nominee, Robert Paul Weston, author of "Zorgamazoo." During the 60-minute, live broadcast, students will have the opportunity to ask questions on the nominated book, as well as the craft of writing.

12/1/10
Registration deadline 11/17/10
**********************************************************
Each program is from 1:00 - 2:00
$125

Laura Dellisanti
ldellisanti@ocde.us
200 Kalmus dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
United States
Phone:

Grades 6-8 Water Quality: The Impact of Pathogens, Particles and Pollutants

In the U.S., we are fortunate to have at our disposal advanced technology to purify water for drinking. The same cannot be said for the developing world where limited access to clean and pure water is a significant problem. That does not mean problems don't exist in the U.S., they just pale in comparison to those found elsewhere.

Dr. John J. Lenhart, Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering at The Ohio State University, will discuss issues currently facing environmental scientists and engineers as they work to ensure our water is safe to drink. He will provide examples illustrating problems currently being faced in the U.S. and abroad regarding:

* pathogenic microorganisms that are often found in water
* the risk posed by the potential introduction of "nanoparticles" into the environment
* trace pollutants that are not easily removed by common treatment processes

Students should have a basic understanding of chemistry as well as the hydrologic cycle and are asked to prepare questions in advance, based upon an informational packet sent to the teacher.

$165
12/15/10

1:00 - 2:00