Grades 3-8: Battlefield Buckeye:Ohio the Electoral College, and the 2008 Presidential Election **FREE**

WVIZ/PBS and NewsDepth FREE
Special Distance Learning Presentation

Program:
“Battlefield Buckeye:
Ohio, the Electoral College,
and the 2008 Presidential Election”

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2008 Time: 1:00 to 1:50 p.m.

Audience: Grades 3 to 8

Join NewsDepth host Dan Moulthrop as he welcomes Professor Dave Cohen of The University of Akron to the ideastream Distance Learning Classroom. Professor Cohen will present a program for young viewers about a subject that puzzles many adults: the Electoral College and how it works. Professor Cohen will also discuss why Ohio is important in this and previous elections, as well as offer some insight into Ohio’s many presidents. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Dr. Cohen is Associate Professor of Political Science and Fellow, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at The University of Akron. His area of specialization is the American presidency. In addition to NewsDepth, Dan Moulthrop is the host of “The Sound of Ideas” at 9 a.m. on 90.3 WCPN ideastream.

Transmission Modes: NOTA and State IP Networks, Cleveland V-Station

Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by October 20th.

Grades 7-12: The Drumming of Haiti **FREE**

Saint Francis University’s Center of Excellence for Remote and Medically Under-Served Areas (CERMUSA) is proud to present Master Drummer Frisner Augustin and Lois Wilcken, Ph.D from the Haitian Drum and Dance Company La Troupe Makandal live via Internet 2 on Tuesday 9.30.08 1-2pm, EDT. Through performance and lecture the presenters will showcase various aspects of Haitian music and culture.

The Drumming of Haiti presentation is a rare occasion for Saint Francis University, and we are pleased to share this session to remote audiences free of charge to the Internet2 community. To register for this session, please go to this link: http://cermusa1.wufoo.com/forms/the-drumming-of-haiti/ Cost is free. This presentation is appropriate for grades 7-12 and college-level classes.

For more information, please e-mail Kent Tonkin (ktonkin@cermusa.francis.edu). Registration deadline is September 23. Test calls will be scheduled prior to the session date.

Grades K-8: Mapping the Moon with WALL-E

CILC
Program Flyer: Directive: Mapping the Moon with WALL-E Request this Program Now
Content Provider NASA Digital Learning Network (Goddard Space Flight Center) Contact Information Marci Delaney
marci.delaney@nasa.gov
Goddard Space Flight Center/ DLN
Mail Code 130.3
Greenbelt, MD 20771
United States
Phone: (301) 286-7992

Program Type:Individual Program
Program Rating: This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience: Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Primary Disciplines: Mathematics, Sciences, Technology/Information Science
Secondary Disciplines: Social Studies/History

Program Description: Many students have the misconception that NASA only sends astronauts to space, when in reality, NASA has 58 science missions concurrently taking place this year in addition to the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. This module will introduce students to a few of upcomoing NASA missions, with a focus on NASA’s efforts to Return to the Moon with the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and the Lunar Crater and Observation Sensing Satellite (LCROSS). This module will also introduce students to the concepts behind satellite data collection with a hands-on demonstration of the LIDAR instrument on LRO. Be forewarned, for this module may actually make your students laugh when WALL-E tries to help tell NASA’s story.

Program Format I. WelcomeII. Introduction of Wall-EIII. Introduction to NASA Science MissionsIV. Introduction to the LRO MissionV. Hands-on LIDAR ActivityVI. Introduction to LCROSS MissionVII. ConclusionVIII. Q&A

Objectives Instructional Objectives: -Students will be able to apply data analysis skills and identify the topography of a given surface by determining the time/distance relationship between that surface and a satellite; and then graphing the results.-Students will be able to identify current and upcoming NASA science missions by participating in interactive discussions with a NASA education specialist.

National Standards to which this program aligns National Science Content Standards:Science as Inquiry•Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry•Understandings about scientific inquiryEarth and Space Science•Earth in the Solar SystemScience and Technology•Abilities of technological design•Understandings about science and technologyHistory and Nature of Science•Science as a human endeavorNational Mathematics Content Standards:•Collect data using observations, surveys, and experiments•Represent data using tables and graphs such as line plots, bar graphs, and line graphs

National Technology Content Standards:
Characteristics and scope of technology – development of technology
Program Length 50 minutes for 4th-8th grade. 25 minutes for K-3rd grade.
By Request This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
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Cancellation Policy The NASA DLN does not charge for cancellations. Just please keep us informed if you need to cancel.
Is video taping allowed? Yes
Video Taping Notes Videotaping is permitted with prior approval from content provider.
The Provider broadcasts over IPInternet 2
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider The NASA DLN prefers that schools dial into to us, at a baud rate not lower than 384. When you receive acceptance of event, we will email you with the IP address to call.
How to Request this Program:-->Request this Program Now

Grades K-12: FREE Eli Lilly Career Planning Programs

Click on the image below for a full Fall 2008 Schedule including:

Brainlink: Brain Comparisons

Brainlink: Sensory Pathways/Motor Highways

Behind the Scenes at BTV Studio

Brainlink: Memory and Learning

How Animals are Used in Research

Exploring Career Options...Reach for the Stars

Chemistry is a Blast

Ask the Scientist about Viruses

Contact:

Meghan Johnson

317.277.7215 or johnson_Meghan_m@lilly.com

**FREE** Polycom Special Events

2008-2009 Polycom Special Events

Special Events include connections to renowned authors, experts in the field, famous locations and many other events that provide FREE rich content to Polycom customers to enhance curriculum and increase student achievement.

Times of the events are listed in Eastern Time (ET) followed by the other time zones - Central Time (CT), Mountain Time (MT) and Pacific Time (PT).

All events are free, but author interviews require a book to be read for the event. Author interviews use the ASK Process (“Authors Specialist and Knowledge”) - an organized process that provides students with the opportunity to interview an author or a subject specialist in the topic they are reading about.

Click on the event below and you will see a page that contains the details of the event. There will also be a link to the registration page. Registration for second semester events will open on December 1st. Please check your calendars carefully (teacher conferences, vacation days, state testing) and make sure your class is available before registering. Cancelations are requested 5 weeks in advance to give another class a chance to participate.

In the side bar on this page is a link to the student permission form needed for your students. Please print it out, have one filled out for each student and send them to Elaine Shuck, 2209 Thompson Dr., Sturgis, SD 57785.

Each event will have an equipment test date scheduled 3-5 days prior to the event. You will be emailed the date and time of the test.

October 21st - Jump Start Videoconferencing in Your School with Sue Porter
Teacher Training designed for grades 5-8
October 22nd - Getting the Wiggles Out with Sue Porter
Teacher Training designed for grades 2-4
November 7th - Conflict in Africa: The Situation in Sudan
November 13th - Celebrating Veterans Day with POW Dave Carey
November 13th - Happy Birthday NASA!
(Event is full, but click above for information about streaming)
December 5th - Writing Rules! (5th-7th grade) with author Janie Panagopoulos
December 9th - Scrambled States of America - Author/illustrator interview with Laurie Keller
December 10th - Clever Beatrice Christmas - Author interview with Margaret Willey
December 18th - The Ultimate Gift - Author interview with Jim Stovall
January 14th - Do Unto Otters - Author/illustrator interview with Laurie Keller
January 22nd - Belinda the Ballerina - Author/illustrator interview with Amy Young
February 4th - Writing Rules! (3rd-4th grade) with author Janie Panagopoulos
March 12th - The Ultimate Gift - Author interview with Jim Stovall
March 12th - Ultimate Productivity with Jim Stovall - Higher Education
March 24th - Cesar Takes a Break - with author Susan Thoms
April 23rd - Scrambled States of America Talent Show - Author/illustrator Laurie Keller

Grades 9-12: Live Surgical Broadcast

!!!Free to NORT2H Members!!!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 800 AM (EST)

Live Surgical Broadcast – Innovations in Renal Surgery – 6th Annual Cleveland Clinic Medical Innovation Summit

Link to information on the Medical Innovation Summit: www.clevelandclinic.org/innovations/summit
Link to the Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute including Virtual Surgeries: www.clevelandclinic.org/urologyVisit the online registration form at the link below to register: http://survey.ccf.org/Survey/TakeSurvey.asp?SurveyID=84K7m4LHl98L12. You will be sent a registration confirmation via e-mail at the address provided. Establishing and Testing Site Connections: All schools (Ohio and non-Ohio) must contact eTech/Ohio Videoconferencing Services at videosupport@etech.ohio.gov or 1-877-VIDEO-40 as soon as possible to register and/or test your school’s site connection. Make sure to establish and/or test your connection no later than one-week prior to the distance learning event. Disclaimers: Cleveland Clinic and the Office of Civic Education Initiatives are responsible for facilitating content only. All technical questions regarding broadcast connections should be directed to eTech/Ohio. Schools and districts are responsible for establishing and testing their connections through eTech/Ohio in advance of the broadcast. Live Surgical Broadcasts may be delayed, postponed, or cancelled by Cleveland Clinic at any time. Please plan accordingly. Two-way broadcast may not be available to all schools for all programs. Distance Learning programs and accompanying curricula are the property of Cleveland Clinic and may not be reproduced in any form without the expressed consent of Cleveland Clinic. Please contact the Office of Civic Education Initiatives for further information at 216-445-6600.===================================Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

Grades 9-12: Human Body CSI

!!!Free to NORT2H Members!!!

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 900 AM (EST) - Human Body CSI – Carol Farver, MD & Jeffrey Uchin, MD, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Link to Dr. Farver’s background and interests: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff_directory/2/staff_1694.aspx
Link to the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Institute: www.clevelandclinic.org/pathology


Participation Instructions: Registration: All schools must be registered to participate in distance learning programs. Visit the online registration form at the link below to register: http://survey.ccf.org/Survey/TakeSurvey.asp?SurveyID=84K7m4LHl98L12. You will be sent a registration confirmation via e-mail at the address provided. Establishing and Testing Site Connections: All schools (Ohio and non-Ohio) must contact eTech/Ohio Videoconferencing Services at videosupport@etech.ohio.gov or 1-877-VIDEO-40 as soon as possible to register and/or test your school’s site connection. Make sure to establish and/or test your connection no later than one-week prior to the distance learning event. Disclaimers: Cleveland Clinic and the Office of Civic Education Initiatives are responsible for facilitating content only. All technical questions regarding broadcast connections should be directed to eTech/Ohio. Schools and districts are responsible for establishing and testing their connections through eTech/Ohio in advance of the broadcast. Live Surgical Broadcasts may be delayed, postponed, or cancelled by Cleveland Clinic at any time. Please plan accordingly. Two-way broadcast may not be available to all schools for all programs. Distance Learning programs and accompanying curricula are the property of Cleveland Clinic and may not be reproduced in any form without the expressed consent of Cleveland Clinic. Please contact the Office of Civic Education Initiatives for further information at 216-445-6600.===================================Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail