Grades K-12: FREE NASA Videoconferences

FREE NASA Videoconferences


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FREE, Exciting Series of NASA Videoconferences
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We would like to announce a new series of special FREE events from NASA.

Every Wednesday at 1:00 EST we will have a presentation from one of our researchers talking about their work and how they came to work at NASA. These events are aimed at the high school and upper middle school audience. You can find the list of presenters and topic sat:http://erc.arc.nasa.gov/dln.

The webpage will be continuously updated as we finalize the list of speakers.

January's Topics

* Jan. 14 - Astrobiology - Using Geology to look for life

* Jan. 21 - Aeronautics - A Look at Fluid Dynamics to design aircraft

* Jan. 28 - Optics - Using light to search stars and galaxies for earth-size planets.

You will find background information about the researcher, their work and educational activities related to their work. We encourage you to share this information with your students before the event. Each week's audience is limited to 15 classes, so please be sure to sign up as soon as possible to ensure availability. 5 classes will able to participate in the Q&A session at the end of each session.

Cost: FREE

Questions: ca.dln.studios@jpl.nasa.gov

Grades 7-12: Q & A with Congressman Zack Space

Subject: Congressman Zack Space Video Conference

As our congressman, Zack Space represents the Ohio's 18th district. Please join us on January 26th, 2009 from 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. as Congressman Zack Space spends time with us again via video conferencing. He will be allowing students to ask him questions as this will be a time of discussion and not a speech or scripted session. He is always a great source of information for our students! Students need to come prepared with questions. The TCHESC will facilitate this session and will go round-robin with the schools to make sure each school has the opportunity to ask questions. The number of questions permitted will be determined by the number of schools participating and the length of the video conference session.This event is posted on VC Scheduler, and is limited to the first 8 schools that sign up for the video conference. Please go to http://www.tchesc.org/ and click on VC Scheduler. There is no charge for this session. A reminder – this is limited to the counties that are serviced by the 18th District. If you aren’t sure if your county is included please check http://space.house.gov/?sectionid=5&sectiontree=5 for a map of the service area.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.Michele L CarlisleTuscarawas Carroll Harrison Educational Service Center834 East High AveNew Philadelphia, Ohio 44663ph: 330-308-9939 x 220Cell: 330-340-1845

Grades 7-8: Videoconference with Author, Frank McMillan

Videoconference with Author, Frank McMillan

Date: Friday, January 9, 2009
Time: 1:00 to 2:00 CST
Session for 7-8 grade studying the Holocaust
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Cezanne is Missing
In the months following the atrocious events of September 11, a 15-year-old girl learns the story of her art teacher, a survivor of Auschwitz and a fighter in the Warsaw Ghetto resistance. After frantic attempts to decode a diary written by her teacher's long-lost brother during World War II, she is suddenly drawn into the dangerous network of the underworld kidnappers who have targeted her teacher. Utterly clueless about this terrible epoch in history, she begins to see the link between hatred and intolerance throughout history. Set in New York City, the fast-paced, original plot is both educational and compelling.

Frank McMillan is a former executive director of the Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Foundation and teaches at Del Mar College. He delivered the 2004 Holocaust Remembrance Day address at Temple Beth El and spoke at the annual national conference of the Association of Holocaust Organizations and the annual conference of the International Association of Analytical Psychology. He lives in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Contact: Billie Lee Tinoco at billie.tinoco@wylieisd.net

Contact: Margaret Clayton
McMillan Junior High School Wylie Independent School District
Wylie, Texas
margaret.clayton@wylieisd.net

Billie Lee Tinoco
Staff Development Coordinator
Wylie Independent School District
972-429-3036
billie.tinoco@wylieisd.net

Grade 4-9: The Automobile and the Airplane

Passage to Progress: The Automobile and the Airplane
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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): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

A study of American progress from the 19th to 20th centuries would not be complete without looking at the impact made on people’s lives by innovations in transportation. As the “Gateway to the West,” St. Louis and transportation go hand in hand, dating from fur traders ascending the Missouri River in pirogues, to immigrants steaming up the Mississippi on ships, to its development as a railroad hub and the creation of a highly competitive automobile industry, to Lindbergh’s historic flight in the Spirit of St. Louis, and into the future with the Boeing Company’s aircraft.In this program we’ll look at two significant events in U.S. transportation history that are also part of St. Louis history and investigate how these innovations changed lives and created opportunities for progress. First, we’ll look at St. Louis’ large role in America’s early automotive industry as the car took America down new roads. And then we’ll take to the air by looking at innovations in flight inspired by the Orteig Prize and Lindbergh’s famous trans-Atlantic journey. We’ll be live from the National Museum of Transportation located in St. Louis for an up close look at some of these innovations.Curriculum materials for this program include two HEC-TV documentaries dealing with the topics for this program: Shifting Gears (about the St. Louis auto industry, and Flight City (about St. Louis’ role in the airline industry). You will receive a DVD copy of the documentaries after enrolling for the program. They can be used to help prepare students for the program or as an additional resource with more detailed information to use after the program.

60 minutes

1/22/2009
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Grades 4-9: Passage to Progress: Eads Bridge and the Railroads **FREE**

Passage to Progress: Eads Bridge and the Railroads
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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): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

A study of American progress from the 19th to 20th centuries would not be complete without looking at the impact made on people’s lives by innovations in transportation. As the “Gateway to the West,” St. Louis and transportation go hand in hand, dating from fur traders ascending the Missouri River in pirogues, to immigrants steaming up the Mississippi on ships, to its development as a railroad hub and the creation of a highly competitive automobile industry, to Lindbergh’s historic flight in the Spirit of St. Louis, and into the future with the Boeing Company’s aircraft.In this program we’ll look at two significant events in U.S. transportation history that are also part of St. Louis history and investigate how these innovations changed lives and created opportunities for progress. First, we’ll explore the engineering innovations and impact of James Eads and the building of the Eads Bridge over the Mississippi River. Then we’ll look at the railroad hub that St. Louis became, the impact of the railroad industry on America, and examples of important innovations in railcar engineering. We’ll be live from the National Museum of Transportation located in St. Louis for an up close look at some of these innovations.Curriculum materials for this program include two HEC-TV documentaries dealing with the topics for this program: You Are Here: The Eads Bridge, and Memories in Motion (about the National Museum of Transportation). You will receive a DVD copy of the documentaries after enrolling for the program. They can be used to help prepare students for the program or as an additional resource with more detailed information to use after the program.

1. The participant will explore the technological innovations in bridge engineering and construction, and railroad engineering.2. The participant will interact with primary source documents and historic experts and interpret how what they learn from those sources impacts his/her understanding of a particular historic subject.3. The participant will engage in a discussion about transportation and its impact on the quality of people’s lives and economic progress.

60 minutes

Program Date
1/22/2009
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Grades 7-12: Marvelous Metals **FREE**

Inside the Artist's Studio: Marvelous Metals
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HEC-TV 2007-08 Honorable Mention
Contact Information

Helen Headrick

utilization@hectv.org

8390 Delmar Blvd

Suite 211

St Louis, MO 63124

United States

Phone: (314) 432-3476

Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Program Description
Interact with metalsmith Michael Gleeson as he creates pieces of jewelry inspired by his interests in architecture and science fiction. Working with titanium and sterling silver, Michael will demonstrate the process used to execute his finished pieces. The program will begin with Michael sharing a finished piece of jewelry he has created. Students will then be able to interact as he demonstrates the steps it took to create that work. Students will be able to ask their questions about his torch work, the anodizing process, cutting techniques, the use of cold connections and hot connections, and the kinds of metals used as they see the piece come to life before their eyes. Students will also see examples of Michael’s other work, both in jewelry and other forms. We’ll explore the big questions: Where do ideas for art come from? How is inspiration transformed into a piece of art? How are metals used to create works of art? What techniques are available for the metals artist? Ask your additional questions as you watch Michael at work. Cost for the program is FREE.

Program Length
60 minutes

All times below are displayed in Eastern Standard Time, as specified in your profile.
1/15/2009
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1/15/2009
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Meet Author Virginia Frances Schwartz

Meet the Author ASK Videoconference
February 11 @ 12:00 EST


This videoconference is open to 6-8 middle school classes to meet with author Virginia Frances Schwartz and discuss her historical fiction novel "If I Just Had Two Wings" which tells the story of a young fugitive slaves trek to freedom via the legendary Underground Railroad. It details the secret network of people and places throughout the United States dedicated to helping slaves escape to Canada.

Participating classes are encouraged to read this award winning book and then share a videoconference with other classes in the U.S. and Canada to ASK Ms. Schwartz questions about her book and about her writing.

The videoconference will take place on Thursday, February 11th at 12:00 EST. If you are interested in participating in this videoconference or have any questions please E-mail Andrea Israeli at aisrael@schools.nyc.gov.

A teacher's guide and student activities will be sent to you for you and your students to follow. The book is available at book sellers like Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. Andrea Israeli Technology Integration Facilitator

IS145

aisrael@schools.nyc.gov

Ph; IS 145 (718)-457-1242

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