Grades 6-12: El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Title: Cultural Traditions Series: El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Target Audience: Grades 6-12
Cost: $185 per site (includes materials kit)
Description: Expose your students to the Mexican cultural tradition of El Dia de los Muertos, The Day of the Dead through the Institute of Texan Cultures' Electronic Learning Expeditions (ELE). This longtime tradition honors loved ones who have passed on. Learn about the history and the present day celebration.
Dates/Times:
Oct. 25th 1:00-2:00 PM CST (http://www.connect2texas.net/Connect2Texas_pages/register_begin.asp?eventID=5367)
Oct. 27th 10:00-11:00 AM CST (http://www.connect2texas.net/Connect2Texas_pages/register_begin.asp?eventID=5368)
Oct. 29th 9:00-10:00 AM CST (http://www.connect2texas.net/Connect2Texas_pages/register_begin.asp?eventID=5370)
Oct. 29th 2:00-3:00 PM CST (http://www.connect2texas.net/Connect2Texas_pages/register_begin.asp?eventID=5385)
Nov. 2nd 9:00-10:00 AM CST (http://www.connect2texas.net/Connect2Texas_pages/register_begin.asp?eventID=5386)
Nov. 2nd 2:00-3:00 PM CST (http://www.connect2texas.net/Connect2Texas_pages/register_begin.asp?eventID=5387)

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Lori Hamm

(817)740-7516
lhamm@esc11.net

Grades 3-4: Making Wind Power Do the Work by SOITA

This is a hands-on session for students to learn engineering and science concepts about wind and wind power. Using video clips and hands-on activities, we will explore the ways wind can be used to work for us and we will document what we learn. The students will build wind powered vehicles, using paper, straws, tape, rubber bands, life savers and string.

Program Date	Program Time	Network Time	Registration Deadline
All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified by the Content Provider. To view times in your time zone, login or create a profile.
10/26/2010	9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	10/20/2010
10/26/2010	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	10/20/2010
10/26/2010	1:00 PM - 1:45 PM	12:45 PM - 1:45 PM	10/20/2010

$75.00
Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org
150 East Sixth Street
Franklin, OH 45005
United States
Phone: (937) 746-6333 ext. 120
Fax: (937) 746-1029

FREE Grades: 4-8: The DisAbility Project by HEC-TV

In this interactive program, the DisAbility Project ensemble uses music, dance, sketches and simulation exercises to entertain and educate participants about disability culture and raise awareness of the issues that people living with disability face. This format includes ample time for guided discussion and the opportunity to ask questions about what it means to live with disability. Now in its 15th season, the DisAbility Project brings awareness and sensitivity to issues of the disability community through a combination of art and advocacy that tours to a variety of audiences. Comprised of adults with and without disabilities, this award-winning theatre ensemble is one of the few projects of its kind in the country, giving individuals of various abilities the opportunity to create material about their own lives and experiences to share with the greater public. The ensemble has performed for an estimated 85,000 people and been written about internationally. More information about the DisAbility Project can be found at www.uppityco.com/dp.html.

Program Date Program Time Network Time Registration Deadline All times below are displayed in Central Daylight Time, as specified by the Content Provider. To view times in your time zone, login or create a profile. 10/21/2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM 10/15/2010 10/21/2010 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM 10/15/2010

Helen Headrick
utilization@hectv.org
3655 Olive St
St Louis, MO 63108
United States
Phone: (314) 531-4455

FREE Polycom Special Events - ANU School of Music BigGiG Music Workshops

Join us on the 29th October 2010 for the second event in the ANU School of Music’s Streaming Sounds Series, The BigGiG: A Singing Odyssey. This concert will feature over 1200 children from 11 schools in the ACT gathering in Llewellyn Hall at the ANU School of Music for a song celebration during National Children’s Week.

Those not able to attend in person will be able to watch the concert live online from anywhere around the world and sing along with us on the day. We encourage school and community groups to learn the songs in advance by downloading the sheet music and audio provided on the Streaming Sounds Website. Online viewers will have the opportunity to let us know you’re watching and send us comments to share with the live audience.

Live and Interactive Concerts Streamed to the World Stage

OPEN TO ALL SCHOOLS WITH ALL VENDORS PRODUCTS!

When: 29 October 2010, 11:30am – 12:45pm

Where: Visit the BigGiG Streaming Sounds Website and follow the Webcast Link. Here you will also find downloadable sheet music and audio of the songs to prepare for the concert www.music.anu.edu.au/streaming-sounds/BigGig.

Wondering whether we need to add this though (as the text there only mentions the livestreaming). This would go in before the ‘Find out more’ that is there currently.

Calling all Schools! Participate in our trial videoconference practice sessions

As an exciting and new initiative this year, the ANU School of Music is offering pre-event interactive sessions to schools around Australia and New Zealand delivered by videoconference. Led by our expert MEP (Music Education Program) team, these will be offered FREE to both teachers and class groups, as part of the School’s series of virtual trials. This will include the opportunity to meet other participating school groups around the country in a ‘Meet and Greet’ videoconference session prior to the concert.

Find Out More: Visit the BigGiG Videoconference Website www.music.anu.edu.au/BigGig/vc
Or Contact Us: Kirsty Guster
Email: kirsty.guster@anu.edu.au
Phone: 0437 301 390

Start Date:	Oct 11, 2010
End Date:	Oct 29, 2010
Event Coordinator:	Lynnette Whitfield
Event Sponsor:	Polycom APAC
Preparation Materials:

FREE Grades 4-8: Dung Matters

Join Entomologist Frank Krell, PhD, who will discuss the importance of dung beetles to Colorado’s prairies and their connection to bison. Frank will talk about the relationship of various insects to their ecosystems and explore the Denver Museum of Nature & Science's zoology collection virtually with students while offering a peek at the breadth and depth of bugs. 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 Date	Program Time	Network Time	Registration Deadline
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10/21/2010	9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	8:30 AM - 9:45 AM	10/09/2010	Session Full
10/21/2010	10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	9:45 AM - 10:45 AM	10/09/2010	Session Full
10/21/2010	11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	10:45 AM - 12:00 PM	10/09/2010	Session Full
10/22/2010	8:00 AM - 8:45 AM	7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	10/09/2010
10/22/2010	9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	8:45 AM - 9:45 AM	10/09/2010
10/22/2010	10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	9:45 AM - 11:00 AM	10/09/2010

Gianna Sullivan
Gianna.Sullivan@DMNS.org
2001 Colorado Blvd.
Box #2
Denver, CO 80205
United States
Phone: (303) 370-6097
Fax: (303) 370-6006