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*Albany Institute of History & Art
About the
Provider The Albany Institute of History & Art is
located in Albany, New York.
Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute of History and Art [AIHA]
is the second oldest museum in the United States. The AIHA
houses a collection of more than 16,000 paintings,
sculptures, decorative arts, and historic artifacts. Each lesson was co-written with K-12 teachers, and corresponds with NY State and National Standards. Students are active participants in the lesson who are asked to observe, analyze, and verbally express their ideas about facsimile objects and images presented. The Institute’s web site offers complementary materials for each of its lessons (see www.albanyinstitute.org, under “Education,” and “Distance Learning”). AIHA’s videoconferencing is intended for individual classes or groups of 30 students or fewer. In addition to a main camera, a special “document camera” allows close inspection of individual objects. Lessons run for 45-60 minutes. Availability: Monday through Friday, from 9:00am – 4:00pm (Eastern time).
Fees
To schedule a lesson: education@albanyinstitute.org ----- All videoconference lessons and teacher workshops must be scheduled ahead of time. Contact the Education Department at least one month in advance to schedule at: education@albanyinstitute.org. Please suggest 3 choices of date and time for each lesson requested. If telephone is preferred, please have your calendar with you and several dates in mind when you call: (518) 463-4478.
For more information and
pre-visit materials:
www.albanyinstitute.org
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American Labor Museum
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Amon Carter Museum
Aquatic Research
Institute
About the Provider
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History Center
Bronx Zoo
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Brownsburg Challenger Learning
Center
Integration Plans
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Buffalo Science Museum
http://www.sciencebuff.org/index2.html
Contact:
Judy Smith 896.5200 Ext. 342
About the Provider The Buffalo Science Museum offers an exciting world of hands-on learning with more than a dozen fun-filled exhibit halls that trace natural history and the human experience. The museum is operated by the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences which has been collecting, studying and providing learning experience for 138 years. A significant part of the museum's 667,901 specimens pertain to the Greater Niagara Region and form a most complete record of life in all of its forms in this area in anthropology, botany, entomology, mycology, paleontology and zoology. The Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences maintains three principal categories of collections: research, special collections and teaching collections.
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Videoconference Program are available Fees $125 per class + Line Charges Limit 25 students per class For
Reservations:
896.5200 Ext. 383
or
rtitus@sciencebuff.org Programs - Distance Learning
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Buffalo Zoo
http://www.buffalozoo.org
Contact: Rebecca
Russo 1.716.837.3900 Ext. 182
About the Provider The Buffalo Zoo, located in western New York, is the third oldest zoo. This exciting zoo includes a diverse collection of wild and exotic animals as well as more than 320 different species of plants. The Buffalo Zoo, committed to saving wildlife through education, offers an array of educational and distance learning programs. Distance Learning offerings include Animal Enrichment, Conservation Connection, The Rainforest Experience, and Sense-ational Animals.
Videoconference Programs are available
Distance
learning programs offer a unique opportunity for students in Western
New York and throughout the country to see live interactive footage
of exhibits, animals, and staff at the Buffalo Zoo without leaving
their classrooms!
All the programs are
designed to help students meet the National and New York State
Learning Standards. Pre- and post program materials are
provided and are included in the program fee.
Fees:
$85 for 45-minute sessions,
including: SENSE-ational Animals, Behavior Basics, Rainforest
Experience, Conservation Connection, Gorilla Quest, and Q&A
$50 for our 30-minute Q&A session
$185 for our series class, Animal Enrichment
Class size is limited to 20-25 students.
Technical
Requirements
The Buffalo
Zoo is capable of presenting at a speed of 284 kbps (ISDN) or less.
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Programs -
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Animal Enrichment ------------- Let your students become scientists as they learn about animal behavior and animal enrichment in zoos! As the highlight of the program, students learn how to make specific enrichment items for designated species of animals at the Buffalo Zoo. This two-session experience culminates in a free trip to the Zoo where students get the opportunity to give their enrichment items to the animals and observe their behavior (non-local schools receive a “virtual field trip” to culminate program). |
K - 12 | 45 Minutes |
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Behavior Basics ------------------- Playing, grooming, stalking….slithering, basking, and walking!! Students will discover how we can better understand animals by observing their physical characteristics and behavior. They will also learn how zookeepers design enrichment for animals based on their natural behaviors. As an extension activity, students will observe behavior of an animal and design an enrichment project for it. |
K - 8 | 45 Minutes |
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Conservation
Connection ------------ Why are all animals important to an ecosystem, even cockroaches and poison dart frogs? During this experience students explore the interconnectedness of the natural world by discussing food webs, endangered species, and zoo conservation. Students will study animals that are locally and globally endangered and will be encouraged to start a conservation project of their own. |
4 - 12 | 45 Minutes |
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Gorilla Quest ------------ Did you know that gorillas are peaceful primates? In this program students will embark on a Gorilla Quest to learn about gorillas and their behavior, discover behind-the-scenes requirements and missions of modern zoos, and unearth reasons why gorillas and other animals are endangered. This cross-curricular program was developed with a team of middle school teachers, and includes a comprehensive teacher’s guide to use in the classroom. |
5 - 12 | 45 Minutes |
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Q & A ----------- Get all of your burning questions answered by the experts at the Buffalo Zoo during a question and answer session! Topics are set by the interested school, class, or community group in conjunction with the Buffalo Zoo. Students prepare questions ahead of time and are able to “interview” zoo staff. You may choose from a 30-minute or 45-minute session. Example topics: Insects, Mammals, etc. |
K - 12 | 45 Minutes |
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The Rainforest
Experience ---------- Where in the world can you hear parrots squawk, monkeys howl, insects buzz AND also smell bananas, orchids, and cinnamon? In the tropical rainforest, of course! Students discover the importance of the rainforest and the consequences of its destruction by covering the layers, sounds, smells, and animals of these vanishing rainforests. |
1 - 7 | 45 Minutes |
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SENSE-sational
Animals ------------------- Can you imagine a world where you could taste with your feet (like a butterfly) and smell with your tongue (like a snake)? Animals have developed amazing adaptations like these to allow them to survive in their environment. Students will explore how animals sense the world differently than we do, and discover what it might be like by doing some “sensory experiments.” |
K - 6 | 45 Minutes |
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Camden Children's
Garden
http://www.camdenchildrensgarden.org/
Please call 1.856.365.8733 and ask for the Garden Educator
About the Provider The Camden Children's Garden is a special place for the young and the young at heart to explore and discover the natural world. Located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia and adjacent to the New Jersey State Aquarium & E-Centre on the Camden N.J. waterfront, the Garden provides horticultural experiences for creative & imaginative play. The 4-acre interactive Garden includes a Butterfly Garden, Railroad Garden, Dinosaur Garden, Maze, Picnic Garden, Treehouse, Amphitheater, Carousel and Storybook Gardens. Storybook Gardens include: 3 Little Pigs Garden, the Giants Garden from Jack in the Beanstalk, Secret Garden, Frog Prince Grotto & Alice in Wonderland's Garden.
Videoconference Programs are
available
Fees
| Kindergarten-2nd grade: | $30.00 for 30 minutes |
| 3rd - 6th grade: | $55.00 for 45 minutes |
| 7th grade and above: | $75.00 for 45 minutes. |
| Customized classes: | $75.00 |
For Reservations
please call
1.856.365.8733 and ask for the Garden Educator
Technology Requirements
Distance learning lessons are provided using the technology of video
conferencing equipment over an ISDN network to schools with
reciprocal equipment.
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Programs -
Distance Learning
Birdsong
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Birds are very interesting animals. Learn how different species of
birds have evolved to survive in the environments in which they are
found.
Bountiful
Biodiversity
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Biodiversity affects our lives every day. What is biodiversity and
why is it important to us?
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Bouquet for
Butterflies ------------- Why do some flowers attract butterflies while others have few visitors? Some flowers have different shapes to welcome certain pollinators while shutting out others. Take a close look at pollination and who pollinates what flower. |
5 - 6 | 45 Minutes |
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Butterfly Habits -------------- Examine insect models to see why a butterfly is considered an insect. Discuss the interesting lifecycle of butterflies and the ways they have of protecting themselves. Also, learn which butterflies migrate in the winter. |
3 - 4 | 45 Minutes |
Carnivorous Plants
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Did you know that some plants eat insects? Learn where these plants
live and why they need the extra nutrition.
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DiverSEEDy: Are
You My Mother? -------------------- Explore a wide variety of seeds and their fruits. Match seeds to the fruit in which they form. |
K - 2 | 30 Minutes |
DNA Typing
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How can the police discover which suspect is guilty of the crime
committed with just a sample of saliva? Learn about DNA and how it
can be used in forensic science.
Genetics: Mendel’s
Peas
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Discover dominant and recessive traits among yourselves, then study
peas. Figure it all out on a Punnett Square.
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Germination --------------- Have you ever looked inside of a seed? Compare and contrast different types of seeds by their leaf structure and learn the function of each plant. Illustrate the plant life cycle. |
5 - 6 | 45 Minutes |
Grasses for the
Masses
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Did you know that corn can be used as a fuel? Play "Who Wants To Eat
Grass?" and learn about the importance of grains to all cultures
around the world.
A Leaf of a
Different Color
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Why do leaves change color in the fall? Follow a leaf from beneath
the bud in winter to a mulch pile the following fall.
Learning from the Lorax
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Learn why it is important to conserve
natural resources. We read Dr. Seuss’s "The Lorax" and discuss the
effects of deforestation
Naturally
Nutritious
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What happens to
body chemistry on an unbalanced diet? Learn why an apple a day keeps
the doctor away.
Ocean Floors
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Where are ocean vents and what kinds of organisms live there?
Starting where the land meets the sea, learn about what kinds of
plants and animals live in our oceans.
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Photosynthesis ----------------- Discover the source of life on the planet and learn how trees can transform the vital energy from the sun into food. Learn what parts of a tree play a role in photosynthesis and how they work together. |
5 - 6 | 45 Minutes |
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Seed, Will Travel ----------------- Some plants hitchhike while some blow in the wind. Guess which seeds float. Check out how and why seeds travel from their parents. |
3 - 4 | 45 Minutes |
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Hungry, Hungry
Caterpillar -------------------- Trace the development of a butterfly from an egg to an adult. We will read and act out parts from Eric Carle’s "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". |
K - 2 | 30 Minutes |
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Let it Rot! -------------- Don’t waste all of your treasures by tossing them into the garbage. Learn which things to add and avoid in a healthy compost pile. |
3 - 4 | 45 Minutes |
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Recipe For Soil -------------------- Take a look at different types of soil and the living things in good garden soil. |
K - 2 | 30 - 45 Minutes |
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Soil Detectives ------------------ It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it! Relate the importance of pH in soil to a familiar activity. Identify different types of soil. |
5 - 6 | 45 Minutes |
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Tree Detectives --------------------- How do scientists classify trees? We’ll examine leaves, bark, and the buds of trees to observe more closely the differences among tree species |
3 - 4 | 45 Minutes |
Weird Weather
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Weather affects our every day
lives, even if we don’t think about it every day. Learn about the
different conditions that cause the weather we see and feel.
WETlands
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Explore the wetlands around the Delaware River through story and
pictures. Discuss the many reasons why wetlands are important.
Where’s the Water?
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Have you ever wondered
where the snow goes when it melts from the top of a mountain in the
Spring? Follow a water molecule on an interesting journey that can
last the life span of the Earth.
Wondrous Whales
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What makes whales different from
dolphins? Learn how many different whales there are and what makes
each species unique.
Yummy Plant Parts
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Did you know that a
carrot is a root and a potato is a tuber? Learn what part of a
plant your favorite vegetables come from.
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Cape May County
Park and Zoo
http://www.beachcomber.com/Capemay/zoo.html
Contact: Jennifer Watson
Phone: 609.465.5271
About the Provider
The Cape May County Park and Zoo is not
your typical small town zoo. The park has over 450 animals
representing over 140 species.
Located in Cape May, New Jersey,
the county park consists of three locations, The Cameron Wildlife
Sanctuary, County park Central in Cape May Court (includes the zoo),
and County Park South in the villas.
Videoconference Programs are
available
For Reservations:
Jennifer Watson
Phone: 609.465.5271
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Organisms ------------ The program employs the use of animals within the facility to reinforce key concepts that are taught in the classroom. The program allows all students to gain an understanding of the structure, characteristics, and basic needs of organisms. In addition, it encourages students to investigate the diversity of life, as well as develop an understanding of the environment as a system of interdependent components affected by human activity and natural phenomena. |
K - 12 | Varies |
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Carnegie Museum of
Natural History
http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmnh/
Contact: Kerry Handron
Phone: 412.578.2580
IDEA@CarnegieMuseums.Org.
About the Provider The Carnegie Museum of Natural History is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is one of four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.
Videoconference Programs are
available
Carnegie Museum of Natural History is proud to offer the
Integrated Distance Learning Activities (IDEA) program, a ground
breaking distance learning initiative that combines scientific and
educational expertise with modern technology to deliver an unrivaled
educational experience.
Fees
$125 per class
For Reservations:
Kerry Handron
412.578.2580
IDEA@CarnegieMuseums.Org.
Technical Requirements
Programming is currently only available for schools with
ISDN-based videoconferencing systems.
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Biosurvey ------------------ This two-week standards-based curriculum for science classes grade six through eight is an exciting introduction to the biodiversity in our own backyards. Utilizing the vast resources of Carnegie Museum of Natural History, this program includes two classroom visits by museum staff, a kit with an extensive lesson guide for the duration of the program (including significant scientific activities), plus a videoconference between your classroom and museum scientists. This program can be modified to fit your science schedule. |
6 - 8 |
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Meet the Scientists Series -------------- Carnegie Museum of Natural History is famous for the research its scientists conduct across the globe. From the Arctic to the tropics, from Uzbekistan to Africa, CMNH scientists are making important discoveries worldwide. Through videoconferencing, your students will interact with museum scientists. Students will discover how scientists incorporate the scientific method into their ongoing research. Conference topics include current scientific research, topical issues (such as bats at Halloween), and technology (such as molecular research). Spring 2004 Schedule
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6 - 12 | 45 Minutes |
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Topical and Timely --------------- The Carnegie Museum of Natural History proudly presents the Age of Dinosaurs as a videoconference for elementary students. Our educators have taken some of our most popular outreach programs and developed a videoconference which springboards from one of the most exciting natural history topics to beginning to think about the process of science. Different versions are available which are appropriate for grades K to 5 under the same title. |
K - 5 | 40 - 50 Minutes |
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Center for
Agricultural Science and Heritage
http://www.centerforaq.com
Contact: Justin Armstrong
Phone: 317.925.2410 X-23
E-Mail:
jarmstrong@iquest.net
About the Provider The Center for Agriculture Science & Heritage bridges the agricultural community to the consumer public through education and entertainment and to each other by addressing the needs of the industry. The Center's emphasis on the future of agriculture uses the present as a springboard to the future, and honoring the past for the lessons and cultural perspectives it provides.
Videoconference Programs are
available
Fees
Interactive Cost: $80
View Only: $30
By Request/On Demand Cost: $80
For Reservations:
Request Program
Justin
Armstrong
317.925.2410 X-23
jarmstrong@iquest.net
Technology Requirements
Provider
Broadcasts Over AAVS - ISDN must dial in with minimum speed of 384
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Agricultural
Biotechnology -------------- Join in an overview of the history of biotechnology followed by an in-depth investigation of what transgenic crops now are in America's fields. The where, when, what, & how of biotech will be answered with a glimpse into our future. Objectives Participants will explore the world of biotechnology in regards to agriculture. Participants will be able to determine what constitutes a transgenic crop. Participants will engage in a dynamic discussion and begin to formulate their own opinions regarding the ethicality of biotechnology. |
6 - 12 | This is avail. request on demand only. |
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Celebrating Agriculture & the Good Earth ---------- What is agriculture? Does it actually harm the environment? How does agriculture affect our lives? These questions & other will be answered. |
4 - 6 | This is avail. request on demand only. |
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Celebrating Agriculture & the Good Earth ---------- Join the center for a lively discussion of current issues in agriculture. Program is designed for a point-counted discussion that will include the controversial use of fertilizers & pesticides as well as cultivation of GMO. |
6 - 12 | This is avail. request on demand only. |
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Fence Rows --------------- Take a tour of an old Indiana Fence Row. Participants come face to face with museum mounts of Indiana Bob C Roughed Grouse, Barn Owls, Squirrels, Raccoons, & many other animals en route to a better understanding of the world around. |
1 - 5 |
This is avail.
request on demand only.
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Center for
Puppetry Arts
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Integration Plans * *
http://www.puppet.org
Contact: Patty Petrey Dees
1.404.873.3089 Ext. 117
E-Mail:
pdees-gsams@mindspring.com
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About the Provider The Center for Puppetry Arts is
located in Atlanta, Georgia. This Center is the largest
organization in the United States dedicated to the art form of
puppetry and focuses on three areas: performance, museum and
education. The Center's
Education Department seeks to introduce and explore puppetry as
an effective communication tool and to interact with educators
to provide outstanding arts education to the community. The
Center offers hands-on curriculum based workshops to reach
students across the southeast and the nation. Students can
participate in workshops at the Center, at their school, or via
videoconference with our Distance Learning program. Videoconference Programs are available The Center for Puppetry Arts uses the latest technology to offer nationwide Distance Learning programs for K-12. Hands-on puppet building workshops are conducted via videoconferencing and are tailored to specific classroom topics and curriculum. The arts are infused with science, social studies, language arts and other disciplines to create a dynamic, interactive virtual classroom for a virtual field trip experience. Programs complement national curriculum standards in language arts, social studies, science, math and other areas. The Center also offers Middle and High School programs. The format for these programs is tailored for older student audiences and involves discussion and Q&A with Center staff. The Center provides a comprehensive study guide and materials list for most programs. Program Fees: $85.00 + $45.00 (bridging service fee) + all long distance line charges. For
reservations: Contact
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Challenger Learning Center - Wheeling Jesuit University
http://clc.wju.edu
Contact:
Jackie Shia,
Assistant Director
Phone(304) 243-4431
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About the Provider The
Challenger Learning Center at the Wheeling Jesuit University in
Wheeling, WV is part of a growing network of centers nationwide
established by the Challenger Center for Space Science
Education. The center is a unique hands-on learning
experience designed to foster the interest in math, science and
technology education.
Videoconference Programs are available The Challenger Learning Center offers two distance learning programs called e-Missions. Each of these programs comes with lesson plans and are aligned to the national and state standards. With one Internet hook-up and three computers, this program can be conducted in classrooms in the most remote locations across North America. The number of missions available is unlimited.
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Children's Museum of
Indianapolis
http://www.childrensmuseum.org
Contact: Charlene Brombaugh
1.317.334.4139 Ext. 1010
The
Children's Museum of Indianapolis includes 365,000 square feet with
14 major exhibits. The museum displays more than 10,000
artifacts including a 55-ton steam engine, a 1927 carousel, and a
33-foot tall waterclock. The museum also includes dinosaur
memorabilia with a life-size replica of Tyrannosaurs rex.
Contact your school's distance learning coordinator to schedule a distance learning program for you classroom. The programs are registered on a first come, first served basis and can be scheduled by calling 317.231.6525. Registration must be received by the museum three weeks prior to the program date. The cost for an interactive program is $90.00 for all non Vision Athena school. Schools pay dial up fees; provider pay Gateway fees. To VIEW a program only, the cost is $50 for all non Vision Athena schools. A custom link charge is $175 (schools pay their own line charges).
If you have an idea for a distance learning program that uses the resources of this museum, the staff will work with you to develop a program that is designed to increase your students' understanding of a wide range of topics. Custom programs must be scheduled at least two months in advance. Please call 317.921.4139 Ext. 1010 or 317.334.4115.
Scheduled Programs are held throughout the year.
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*Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical
Garden
http://www.cincinnatizoo.org
Contact: Ken Freeman 1.513.475.6130
E-Mail:
ken.freeman@cincinnatizoo.org
About the Provider The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden opened on September 18, 1875. The zoo was founded by Andrew Erken Breuher, a German-born immigrant and animal lover who worked to establish a zoological garden in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is located on 79 acres in the center of the city. It includes over seventeen major outdoor exhibits and nine exciting indoor exhibits.
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden offers Distance Learning programs for delivery over two-way audio/video teleconferencing. This medium combines the close-up views of television with the personal attention and interaction of having a guest speaker in your class. Programs are designed to engage students in active learning and complement classroom study of a variety of biological and earth science topics. All programs are delivered live by zoo educators.
Videoconference Programs are available
Fees:
$90 per program per site
(Part II of a two-part program is $65.00; demonstrations for faculty
and administrators are $45.00). In addition, schools outside of the
Ohio state network are responsible for dialing in to the Zoo's
bridge.
Technical Requirements: The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
uses a Picture-Tel Venue 2000 teleconferencing system. Participants
must have access to two-way audio-video teleconferencing at a speed
of 128 kbps (ISDN) or faster). This zoo cannot connect at a speed
as high as 1536 kbps (full T-1).
The
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden does not use a program schedule.
You may choose any program and they will work with you to schedule a
day and time.
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Grades 3 - 8 Adaptable for K-2 & 9-12 |
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| Endangered Species I - The Hippo Dilemma | Grades 4 - 12 | |||
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Students will learn
the five main causes of the decline and endangerment of animal
populations. The program is designed for grades 4 - 12, with the
sophistication of discussion adapted according to grade level.
Hands-on activities for younger students help them follow along
and stay engaged. With older students, active discussion of
tough environmental issues can lead to lively debate. |
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| Endangered Species II - The Elephant Solution |
Grades 7 - 12 Adaptable for Grades 5 -6 |
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| This sequel to the Endangered Species program presents the solutions to the problem of declining animal populations. Discussion builds upon the concepts presented in the Endangered Species program, and includes global and local strategies and action needed to protect species from extinction. (Endangered Species I strongly recommended as a prerequisite.) | ||||
| Nobody Likes Me |
Grades K - 5 Adaptable for Grades 6 - 12 |
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| The Wonderful World of Bugs | Grades K - 12 | |||
| Insects are the most numerous and diverse group of animals on earth. In this program, students will see a variety of insects and other arthropods (insect relatives) and learn about their important ecological roles, life cycles, as well as interesting and sometimes bizarre features. This program capitalizes on the Cincinnati Zoo∂s nationally renowned insectarium, which has one of the largest collections of exotic invertebrates in the country. | ||||
| Classification | Grades 3 - 10 | |||
| Students will learn the hierarchy of the Linnean classification system and the key characteristics of either vertebrates or invertebrates at the class level. By participating in a "20-Questions"-style guessing game, students build an understanding of asking key questions in a particular order to determine to which group a specimen belongs. This sets the stage for using and creating dichotomous keys. | ||||
| Zoo Careers | Grades 7 - 12 | |||
| The first part of this program allows students to become Zoo Directors and guides students in developing a blueprint for how their new Zoo would be designed. Students are also challenged to develop a mission statement to summarize what their Zoo represents. During the second half of the program, students will meet Cincinnati Zoo employees (via videotape) and hear what selected workers do each day, what education and skills are required to obtain their respective jobs, and how school subjects are applied in the workplace. This program does not include the use of live animals. | ||||
| Radiant Rainforests | Grades 6 - 12 | |||
| Students will learn about the remarkable biodiversity of two rainforest types -- tropical and temperate. Focusing on the tropical rainforests of South America and the temperate rainforest of the Pacific northwest, students will learn about the similarities and differences of these two rainforests in terms of climate, flora, and fauna. This program is also available (and recommended) as a two-part series. Concepts of biodiversity and rainforest layers are introduced first through exploration of the tropical rainforests, and the comparison with the temperate rainforest follows in Part II. | ||||
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Cleveland Institute of
Music
Videoconference Program are available Fees: Technology
Requirements You can register for distance learning offerings online. Registration must occur at least three weeks prior to the program date. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Programs - Distance Learning
The Cleveland Institute Also Offers a Number of Music Programs:
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Cleveland Metroparks
Zoo
http://www.clemetzoo.com
Contact: Kate O'Connor
1.216.661.6500 Ext. 4479
E-Mail:
ko@clevelandmetroparks.com
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, located in downtown Cleveland , Ohio, is home to the largest primate collection in North America. Thousands of animals roam the Zoo's 168 acres and 2 indoor acres of tropics - The RainForest.
Videoconference Programs are available. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo invites you to bring your group to the Zoo -- virtually! Go to places in the Zoo that you may never have seen before. Ask questions of Zoo staff and interact with other schools around Ohio and beyond. All without leaving your school! Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's distance learning classroom offers programs throughout the year.
Fees:
At the present time, there is
no charge for the distance learning programs at the Cleveland
Metroparks Zoo. However, connecting sites are responsible for any
long distance telephone fees that are incurred during a connection
with the Zoo. Additionally, if a site requests a program title that
is not currently listed on the schedule, there is a one-time fee for
curriculum development.
Technology
Requirements
Participants must have access
to a two-way audio-video teleconferencing system operating at 384K
or faster. (Generally, your equipment must be set up for 64K per
channel.) Sites connecting with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for the
first time, as well as sites that have not made a connection with
the Zoo in over one year, need to successfully complete a test call.
In addition, participants must be able to dial into the state of
Ohio network and are responsible for any charges they incur while
making that connection.
You can
Register
online or
download
form
to Fax.
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Check Here for Schedulet.
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Cleveland Museum of Art
http://www.clemusart.com
Contact: Dale Hilton
1.216.421.7340 Ext. 491
E-Mail:
hilton@cma-oh.org
The Cleveland Museum of Art , is
located in downtown, Cleveland, Ohio.
"The
museum, established in 1913 "for the benefit of all the people
forever," seeks to bring the pleasure and meaning of art to the
broadest possible audience in accordance with the highest aesthetic,
intellectual and professional standards."
The Cleveland Museum of Art's Ingalls Library, the fourth
largest art museum library in the United States, collects material
on the visual arts including art, history, patronage, symbolism,
iconography, and collectors and collecting. The
non-circulating art reference library contains over 315,000
cataloged volumes. The image library includes more than 460,000
slides which are available for loan, and 600 videotapes available
for viewing in the library. More than 6,000,000 images are
available in the library's photograph collection.
Videoconference Programs are available
Cleveland Museum of
Art offers
an array videoconference programs
and teacher in-service workshops. The workshops are a
great way to introduce fellow teachers to videoconferencing.
Fees
1-12 programs $95 each
13-24 programs $90 each
25-36 programs $85 each
37-50 programs $80 each
Workshops are available free of charge to all schools. Line charges
may apply.
Technology
Requirements
Schools are responsible for dialing into the CMA and providing us
with connection information. Dial-up information will be provided to
you with registration confirmation
If you are an ISDN site, you may connect to us through a bridge with
the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS). Bridged
connections are setup by the CMA.
Schools with ATM or IP systems can connect directly to our site.
There is no charge for test connections, however, they must be
scheduled in advance.
You can
Register online. All videoconference lessons must be booked at
least 6-8 weeks weeks in advance and are scheduled on a first
come, first served basis.
Presentations range from 40 to 60 minutes depending on your class
period.
Schools should plan to connect their site with the Cleveland Museum
of Art 30 minutes prior to the start of the lesson. There are
no lesson charges for Ohio schools or for any test connection.
Out of state schools will be invoiced $75 per less
Teacher Information packets are available
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Programs - Distance Learning
| A is for Apple A is for Art, | Grades K - 1 |
| This highly interactive twenty-five minute lesson introduces kindergartners to three celebrated artists: Renoir, Picasso and Matisse. Using colorful paintings from the CMAs permanent collection, students find apples or other fruit in each painting. They then discover how artists use a variety of colors to convey the apples appearance. After examining a real apple under different lighting conditions students begin to see how light affects the apples form. A post-videoconference activity of drawing apples using highlights and shadows offers students a rewarding classroom exhibition of their own artwork. | |
| African Art: Secular and Supernatural | Grades 7 - 12 |
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Compare ritual and
royal objects from the Yoruba and Edo peoples of Nigeria to
learn how their rulers maintain worldly authority with the
assistance of supernatural forces. Students will delight in
examining a colorful beaded crown which empowers a Yoruba ruler
and a three hundred year old bronze sculpture which establishes
legitimacy for an Edo king. These and other stunning objects
introduce divination, mythology and communication with ancestors
to your class. Ohio Proficiency Skills reinforced through this lesson and Teacher Information Packet teaching extensions: 9th and 12th grade reading and writing |
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| L’Art de L’Afrique | Grades 9 - 12 |
| Former French colonies in Africa have a rich and complex history. Explore the traditional arts of selected countries such as Mali, The Democratic Republic of Congo and The Cote d’Ivoire in this lesson suitable for any class studying African culture and/or French. | |
| African Masks | Grades 2 - 4 |
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Learn why African
artists use animals as points of reference in mask making and
how masks are used in ceremonies. Students compare the
differences and similarities between African and American masks
in terms of materials, and roles in life and seasonal cycles.
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| Ancient American Art: The Aztec and their Ancestors | Grade 7 - 12 |
| This lesson introduces the art of selected cultures in ancient Mesoamerica (today, Mexico, Guatemala and adjacent countries). Objects of ceramic, gold and stone (including jade) shed light on religion and rulership among the Aztec, Maya, and others in the centuries before European contact. An effort is made to provoke students to think critically as they help the instructor analyze art works and their meanings. | |
| Aztec, Maya and More! | Grades 3 - 6 |
| This lesson introduces the arts, myths and writing systems of selected Mesoamerican cultures. Ceramic figures, objects made from cast gold, carved limestone and jade are used to glimpse life among the Aztec, Teotihuacan, Maya and Olmec peoples in centuries before European contact. | |
| America’s Story Through Art Series | Grades 9 - 12 |
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By examining
American art and artifacts from the CMA’s collection, this
series promotes discussion on America’s national character and
heritage. All lessons, developed by teams of teachers, are
accompanied by reinforcement materials specifically designed to
foster critical thinking skills and the Ohio Proficiency Test
Competencies. These programs may be scheduled individually.
Topics for each lesson include: Lesson 1: America Emerging - 1700’s Developing American identity, folk art, the influence of the Age of Reason, the effect of the mercantilist economy, and underlying causes of the Revolution. Lesson 2: America Expanding - 1801-1861 Frontier life, the results and impact of westward expansion, landscape painting, Jacksonian democracy and genre art. Lesson 3: America Transforming - 1861-1913 Momentous social changes brought about by urbanization, industrialization, immigration and technological inventions. Lesson 4: America Enduring - 1913 - 1945 Unprecedented prosperity, The Great Depression, ensuing social and political change during the inter-war period, reaction to European influence: Regionalism. |
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| The Art of Adornment | Grades 7 - 8 |
| In a program created especially for middle schoolers, students will explore ways in which various cultures throughout history have used adornment to establish personal and social identity. Body shaping, tattooing, piercing, scarification, cosmetic use and decorative arrangements of hair reflect diverse cultural values and also relate to issues of self-definition facing students today. | |
| Contemporary Art | Grades 4 - 12 |
| Discover the stimulating and diverse art of the later twentieth century. Beginning with the mid century action painter Jackson Pollock, students will be introduced to styles ranging from Abstraction to Pop Art to variations of Realism. Painting and sculpture by artists represented in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art will be presented along with information about selected techniques used to create these works. | |
| Egyptomania Series | Grades 2 - 6 |
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Discover the
ingenuity of one of the world's earliest civilizations through
this lively series of four videoconferences just for elementary
students: 1. Introduction to Daily Life Through the use of art and artifacts from the CMA's collection, students are acquainted with Egypt's natural environment, as well as aspects of daily life such as food, clothing, shelter, and recreation. 2. Hieroglyphics Learn how to decipher some of the "sacred writing" of Egypt in this fascinating look at a 4,000+ year old writing system. Teaching extensions to the lesson provide instruction for writing like a scribe, and creating a personalized cartouche. 3. Mummies Find out how the Egyptian desire for an eternal afterlife contributed to the ritual of mummification. Watch a real mummy being examined with the latest scientific equipment. Time permitting, students will have the opportunity to plan an Egyptian funeral procession. 4. Animals Why were so many Egyptian gods part human - part animal? This lesson explores how ancient Egyptians observed animal behavior and ascribed animal characteristics to their gods. Students participate in a game to help them classify and link animals with their natural environment. Programs may be scheduled individually or as the full four-program series. If registering for the full series, we recommend scheduling one program a week over a period of four weeks. Please submit all four registration forms for the four program dates requested at the same time. |
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| Gods and Heroes from Greece and Rome | Grades 6 - 12 |
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Using bronze
sculptures, coins, ceramic vessels and a carved marble
sarcophagus from the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art,
we'll investigate the exploits of Herakles, Athena, Dionysus and
others who vividly populated the imagination of the classical
western world. This is one of a planned series of distance
learning lessons which compares the myths of several cultures
and character traits of their heroes, as well as their quests,
and connections to the natural world. Grades 6-12 Note: This is part of a three lesson series. Lessons can be booked individually or for the whole series. The series consists of these lessons. Gods and Heroes from Greece and Rome Gods and Heroes from the Maya People (available late Spring 2003) Gods and Heroes from India (available late Spring 2003) A complete Teacher Information Packet (TIP) is sent out 2 weeks prior to the lesson to prepare the students for the interactive videoconference. The TIP contains program objectives, Academic Content Standards (Ohio), Vocabulary, additional print and web resources and teaching extensions such as creating your own Pandora's Box. Each lesson contains copyable viewing guides that students fill out as they participate in the videoconference. This encourages greater retention of the material and an on-camera interactivity that helps promote discussion. |
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| Gods and Heroes of the Maya | Grades 6 - 12 |
| The Maya Popol Vuh (Council Book) relates tales of the Hero Twins who make the world safe for the arrival of human beings. During this lesson students explore this creation myth and other aspects of the Maya culture by examining artifacts from The Cleveland Museum of Art. On-camera interactivities include filling out a viewing guide with personal interpretations of Maya mythology and beginning to write a story based on a princely scene from an ancient pottery vessel. Related discussion involves Maya hieroglyphs, notions of royalty, the sacred ball game and the natural resources of Mesoamerica. The teacher information packet which accompanies this lesson contains teaching extensions which promote such language arts skills as composing a narrative and developing characters. | |
| The Harlem Renaissance | Grades 9 - 12 |
| Travel back in time to bustling New York City in the 1920s and discover the art, literature and music produced by African Americans living in Harlem during this period. Students will be introduced to artists such as Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, and photographer James Van Der Zee, as well as to the poetry of Langston Hughes. | |
| Impressionism | Grades 4 - 12 |
| Learn about the works of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters such as Monet, Degas, van Gogh and Cézanne whose experiments with the effects of different conditions of light and paint application created a new way of seeing the world. The world these artists shared had much in common with our own era of rapid technological change and rise in standard of living. Students will consider how such factors influenced Impressionism. | |
| Knights, Castles and Kings | Grades 2 - 5 |
| Knights in shining armor, legendary queens, towering castles and fantastic beasts populate the pages of fairy tales and capture our imagination. But where does the fantasy merge with fact? In this program, students will be introduced to noble life in the Middle Ages through arms and armor, courtly and religious objects in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art. They will be asked to observe, comment on what they see, question, and draw conclusions about the role of castles, knights and kings in medieval society. | |
| Math Connections in Art: Gridding | Grades 7 - 10 |
| Students will be introduced to the work of American painter and printmaker Chuck Close and will also learn to apply math concepts and skills used by the artist to transfer photographic images to another working surface. Beginning with photos of themselves, students will measure, grid and reproduce their portrait into a painting or pencil rendering which may be finished later at home or in the classroom. Concepts such as ratio, percent, and area are reinforced. This is a four-part series consisting of an introduction to Chuck Close, two hands-on in-classroom sessions in which the CMA presenter guides students through gridding their photographs and producing self portraits, and a final session to discuss the students' artwork and assess comprehension of math concepts. | |
| Medieval Masterpieces | Grades 7 - 12 |
| Rich intellectual and technical achievements distinguish the art of the Middle Ages. Throughout Europe manuscript illumination, architecture, sculpture and metal work flourished under the patronage of church and court. In this lesson students will encounter splendid liturgical objects such as a gold and porphyry altarpiece made for an 11th c. German countess, and a silver vessel for a holy relic obtained from a Byzantine emperor. Courtly items also featured in the lesson include a whimsical table fountain and Gothic style tapestries made for a chateau. Biblical subjects such as Daniel in the lion’s den—seen on a medieval column capital—help make connections between art and religion for classes studying world religions, culture and/or European history. | |
| Modernism: Early 20th Century Art | Grades 9 - 12 |
| Fauvism, Cubism, de Stijl, Surrealism and other selected movements in early 20th century art are introduced through the Museum’s collection. Explore the visual innovations of artists such as Matisse, Picasso, Mondrian and Miro in a period marked by the primacy of personal expression over a realistic rendering of the world. | |
| Museum Careers | Grades 9 - 12 |
| Take a behind-the-scenes look at one of the vital jobs at The Cleveland Museum of Art. Students will have the opportunity to discuss with a featured staff member the projects, career path, influences and aspirations which shaped that person’s professional life. The selected staff member brings video clips of his/her working environment, information on relevant programs and an enthusiasm for lively interchange with your class. Past presenters have included the Curatorial Assistant of Ancient Art, the Coordinator of Film Programs and the Curator of the Musical Arts Department. | |
| Native Americans and Settlers | Grades 4 - 6, 9 - 12 |
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Encounters in Early
Ohio History Tools, documents, and paintings from the collections of the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) in Cleveland and the Cleveland Museum of Art evoke the lives of Native Americans and settlers in Northeast Ohio. Educators from both the WRHS and the CMA guide students through an examination of the mutual perceptions between the Native Americans and settlers as well as the historical environment created by their encounters during the 18th and early 19th century. During this lesson upper elementary students participate in a bartering exercise to help them imagine transactions and issues of mutual dependence between the two groups. The high school version of the lesson features information and discussion based on primary documents at the WRHS such as Moses Cleaveland’s Letter to the Six Nations (an association of Eastern Woodlands Native Americans in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio). An in-classroom activity kit accompanies the lesson for upper elementary students. |
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| "Race" is a Four Letter Word | Grades 7 - 12 |
| This lesson provides students with the opportunity to critically examine works of art from various time periods and consider not only ways that race and racial groups have been depicted in various societies, but also how those depictions might perpetuate stereotypes and biased thinking. | |
| Renaissance Painting: An Overview | Grades 9 - 12 |
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Selected paintings
from the CMA collection help acquaint students with the
Renaissance, the transitional period of European history in
which learning and the arts blossomed and medieval thought was
gradually subjected to the beginnings of scientific scrutiny.
Portraiture, early landscape elements, and contemporary details
in these works show the artists’ growing attention to the world
around them. Specialized vocabulary words (e.g. perspective,
patron, altarpiece, tondo) introduce basic concepts related to
Renaissance painting. This lesson includes teaching extensions on one-point perspective in which students give flat shapes the appearance of three dimensional objects by drawing converging lines to a vanishing point. These same principles are used in a follow up project for drawing a room in 3-D. Further, a videoconference viewing guide on perspective adds an engaging interactivity to this distance learning lesson. Ohio Proficiency Skills reinforced through this lesson and Teacher Information Packet teaching extensions: 9th grade citizenship, math, reading, writing. National Visual Art Standards #1: Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes. Content Standard #4: Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures. |
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| Scary Art | Grades 7 - 12 |
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Fun for Halloween or
anytime -- a distance learning program featuring goblins,
witches and dastardly doings! Explore otherwordly paintings and
prints by Francisco Goya, Salvador Dali, Salvator Rosa and
Albert Pinkham Ryder for an art journey to the other side. |
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| Spanish Art | Grades 9 - 12 |
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This lesson features
paintings by artists working from or born in Spain. Renaissance,
Baroque and Modern Spanish art offer a varied stylistic range to
students as well as information on the cultural and historical
context of the works highlighted. Many of the artists—El Greco,
Goya and Picasso, for example—are among the best known in
western art history and may already be familiar to the students.
Portions of this lesson can be presented in beginning,
intermediate or advanced Spanish, making it suitable for all
levels of foreign language studies. |
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Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
http://www.colszoo.org
Contact: Becky Peters
1.614.645.0567
E-Mail:
Becky.Peters@columbuszoo.org
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium houses over 700 species and 6,000 specimens. The newest addition to this exciting zoo is the Habitat Hollow exhibit which features an interactive kid-friendly home that demonstrates animal habitat and ecosystem concepts. The Columbus Zoo is committed to the preservation of wildlife through scientific study, breeding programs, public education and support of conservation efforts in the wild. The Columbus Zoo offers a wealth of educational and outreach programs.
The Columbus Zoo broadcasts videoconferencing program directly from animal exhibits and includes a variety of hands-on activities into every class. Each teacher receives a packet that contains information and materials for each session, as well as ideas for pre- and post-visit activities. Call 614.645.0567 for reservations.
Distance Learning
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium broadcasts videoconferencing
programs directly from animal exhibits, and incorporates a variety
of hands-on activities into every class. Each teacher receives
a packet upon scheduling a program. The packet contains
information and materials for each session, as well as ideas for pre
and post-visit activities.
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Must have access to two-way audio/video teleconferencing equipment that runs at a speed of 384 kbps (ISDN) or higher. Currently, the zoo cannot connect through IP technology.
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40-Minute program
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$90 per session
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Call 614.645.0567 or email Becky.Peters@columbuszoo.org. for reservations.
Grades 1-3 Topics
NEW! Nocturnal Animals
While you were sleeping, you missed a lot! When the sun goes down, many animals are just starting their day! Become a nightwatcher with the Columbus Zoo and see how our five senses compare to those of nocturnal animals.
Backyard Animals
Join us as we explore North American habitats and discover the plants and animals that live in our own backyard!
Magnificent Manatees
Come with us on a rare underwater adventure as we visit the world of the West Indian Manatee. Students will become scientists as they explore these marine mammals through interdisciplinary activities. A CD ROM that supplements this program is available for an additional $10.00.
Grades 3-6 Topics
NEW! Amazing Adaptations
Plants and animals adapt to their environment in many ways. Join us as we visit with a variety of species at the Columbus Zoo and discover the special behavioral and physical characteristics which allow these living treasures to survive in their natural habitats.
Animal Classification
What makes a penguin a bird? Do all animals have a backbone? We will discover the answers to these questions and many more as we explore classification in the animal kingdom.
Magnificent Manatees
Come with us on a rare underwater adventure as we visit the world of the West Indian Manatee. Students will become scientists as they explore these marine mammals through interdisciplinary activities. A CD ROM that supplements this program is available for an additional $10.00.
Circle of Life
Students will be introduced to food webs as they explore the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert.
Endangered Species
Go on an expedition around the world to discover the reasons why animals become endangered and what we can do to help.
Grades 6-12 Topics
Our Changing World
Humans impact the earth in many ways. This videoconference will discuss how we can make a change for the better, and conserve wildlife and wild places for many years to come.
I Want to Work at a Zoo
Students will explore the career opportunities that a zoo has to offer, and will participate in activities that will help to prepare them for finding a job in today’s world. Teachers can choose from two program options:
Option 1: Career Preparation Emphasis – students will be introduced to a variety of zoo careers through hands-on activities and will take part in a mock interview process with the Zoo instructor.
Option 2: Animal Keeper Emphasis – students will be introduced to a variety of zoo careers through hands-on activities and will have the opportunity to engage in a question and answer session with an animal keeper.
Marine Biology
Dive into the coral reef exhibit at the Columbus Zoo as we explore ocean habitats through interdisciplinary activities.
Animals in Jeopardy
This program will discuss the reasons why animals become endangered, focusing on those mostly directly related to human activities.
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Conner Prairie Museum
http://www.connerprairie.org
Contact: Brigid Fry 317.776.6000
Ext. 262
E-Mail:
fry@connerprairie.org
Conner Prairie located in Fishers Indiana is one of America's finest living history museums. Connor Prairie is an open-air living history museum which serves as a center for research and education about the lives, times, attitudes and values of the early 19th century settlers in the Old Northwest Territory. Conner Prairie includes a museum center, special facilities and five historic areas which are set on 210 acres along the White River.
Distance Learning
Try one of the Conner Prairie Museum Distance Learning programs. Curriculum-based programs are offered on a regularly scheduled basis (see schedule below) or advertised programs can be scheduled on other dates for a higher fee. Please contact the museum four weeks prior to discuss dates and times.
If you are looking for a special program to fit into your curriculum, Conner Prairie may be able develop a program based on your needs. Conner Prairie can offer programs focused on history, sciences, humanities, language arts, fine arts and more!
For additional information on Distance Learning or if you are located outside of Indiana, call 317.776.6000 or distancelearning@connerprairie.org. If you are located in Indiana and are ready to schedule your program, please make your reservation through the CILC/Vision Athena website at www.cilc.org.
Cost for CILC/Vision
Athena sites (unless otherwise noted):
Requesting site pays own line charges
| Interactive | $75 |
| View only | $40 |
| By request | $95 |
on-CILC/Vision Athena
sites (unless otherwise noted):
Conner Prairie pays gateway charge; requesting site pays dial-up
fees
| Interactive | $110 |
| View only | $70 |
| By request | $130 |
Fall Creek Massacre Trial
Interactive only—point to point! On March 22, 1824, nine Seneca
Indians were brutally murdered in what came to be known as the Fall
Creek Massacre. You and your students will be the jury as the first
defendant comes to trial. This trial marks the first time since the
United States became a nation that a white man is tried for
murdering an Indian.
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Who:
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Grades 8-12 | |
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Dates/Times:
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Call for details | |
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Costs:
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CILC/Vision
Athena sites—interactive only: $85 (requesting site pays own line charges) Non-CILC/Vision Athena sites—interactive only: $125 (Conner Prairie pays gateway charge; requesting site pays dial-up fees) |
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Packet:
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Detailed information and educational standards (pdf) |
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COSI
Columbus
http://www.cosi.org/index.asp
614.228.2674 X-3186
E-Mail:
Questions and Reservations
COSI Columbus, located in Columbus, Ohio, is among the country's most highly respected science centers. COSI makes science learning fun through hands-on discovery. COSI provides an exciting and informative atmosphere for those of all ages to discover more about our environment, our accomplishments, our heritage, and ourselves.
You and your students can connect and interact live with COSI's team. Video visits, surgical suite and electronic experts are all full motion videoconferences that allow your classroom and COSI's team to see, hear and communicate throughout the experience.
Video Conference Programs
COSI's team involves students in hands-on activities and
demonstrations. Each program includes hands-on materials for thirty
students that will be used during the 60-minute show and materials
for many additional hours of in-class activity. COSI offers
programs for all grade levels and includes Gadget Works, Ecology,
the Surgical Suite, Professional Development for Teachers,
Introduction to Inquiry-Based Learning, and Electronic Experts. The
the length and cost of each of the program varies.
Electronic Education at COSI Columbus
Gadget Works
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Grades 2-6
Students explore simple machines by observing the motion of wind-up
toys, taking the toys apart & putting them back together again.
Cost per program: $190 + line charges (for a single point
connection)
$160 + line charges (for multi-point
connection)
Multipoints are offered Tuesdays at 9am and Thursdays at 10am
Additional single point kits can be purchased for $50; multipoints
for $75
Ecology
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Grades 7 - 12
A project-based program on ecological monitoring of the killbuck
wildlife area in Wayne County, Ohio. Lean about biological
diversity, endangered species, and interactions between species.
Use science process and math skills on a real word problem. This
program includes an array of activities.
Cost per
program: $190 per class connecting and includes a test connection;
kit of materials can be purchased for $75. This is a multi-point
broadcast for up to three classes at a time.
Surgical Suite at COSI
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Grades 6 and up
Watch Open Heart Surgery or Knee Replacement Surgery live via
videoconferencing.
Surgical Suite surgery via videoconferencing includes a test
connection, materials, and the surgery videoconference. COSI
recommends a connection speed of 384 or higher. Multi-point
connections are limited to a maximum of six classrooms.
Open
Heart Surgery
Three Hour Experience
Program begins promptly at 8:45am
Videoconference Connection: $235 per school; Extra Kits $50
Knee
Replacement Surgery
One and a Half Hour Experience
Programs are held at 8:45am and 11am (depending on completion time
of early program)
Videoconference Connection: $200 per school; Extra Kits $75
Teacher Professional Development
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Videoconference Teacher Training
45 - 60 Minute Session introduces teachers to COSI's
videoconference programs and includes both hands-on activities for
the videoconference sessions. Teachers receive the kit of
materials. This is a great opportunity to overview the electronic
education programs and discuss classroom needs with the COSI team.
Cost:
$75 + Line Charges
Additional kit can be purchased for $50
Introduction to Inquiry-Based Learning
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90 Minute Session is a great introduction to inquiry-based
teaching and learning and how to facilitate it in the classroom.
Teachers forward their questions about inquiry-based learning to
COSI in advance of the session. This includes a test connection and
kit of materials with handouts for up to thirty teachers.
This can be a multi-point connection for three sites or approximately ninety teachers.
Cost:
$150 + Line Charges
An additional kit of materials can be purchased for $50
Electronic Experts -
Schedule
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Spend time with practicing professionals primarily in the areas
of science, math & technology.
Each 60 - 75 minute videoconference begins with a 15-20 minute
presentation followed by questions from the students.
The cost varies but is usually around $125 per school connection +
line charges.
This program includes test connection, session with the expert,
biographical and subject information that will be set ahead of time.
It is recommended that the students prepare questions in advance of the videoconference.
Connection speed of 384 or higher. Multi-point connection with up to five connections or approximately 150 students.
Reservations:
Call 614.228.2674 X-3186
E-Mail
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*COSI - Center of Science & Industry
- Toledo
http://www.cositoledo.org
Contact: Andy Campbell
E-Mail:
campbell@cositoledo.org
COSI is a 320,000 square foot dynamic center of hands-on science,
learning and fun. Learning Worlds include Whiz Bang,
Sports, Waterworks, Little Kidspace, Mind Zone, Life Force, and
Power Zone.
Visitors enjoy a number of hands-on activities and demonstrations
which include Rat Basketball, Electrostatic Generator where you
experience 750,000 volts of static electricity surge through your
body and The Pit Stop Challenge.
Cosi offers interactive distance learning where students explore science concepts, technologies, and events that were once limited by geography. The distance learning program allows students from different schools to work together.
Videoconferencing
Utilizing interactive distance learning in the classroom, your students can explore science concepts, technologies, and events previously limited by geography. With the ability to connect multiple classrooms, distance learning allows students from different schools and environments to work together, teaming up for a highly effective learning encounter. Interactive distance learning transforms students from passive to active participants in the education process and into integral pieces in a virtual science experience!
COSI's Virtual Museum
These forty-minute sessions were developed using established National Science Standards as a framework for fun interaction! Prior to the sessions, teachers are mailed a package of materials, curriculum, and extensions for their classes to participate in during their upcoming lessons. These live sessions present science concepts featuring a COSI WOW! introduction, followed by group explorations between the COSI Team and your classroom. These learning modules complement classroom curriculums, and all sessions are personalized with the format adjusted according to the ages and ability levels of the participating sites.
Physical Science Modules include:
Motion Mania: Grades K-8, 45 minutes
Introduce your students to the forces of movement by performing
experiments implementing Newton's Laws of Motion.
Electricity: Grades K-8
Students will explore the concepts and principles of electricity.
Activities to be do on like and unlike charges, current flow,
conductors, static electricity, and parallel and series circuits.
Energy: Grades K-12, 45 minutes
Find out the principles behind Energy and its many forms, none of
which looks like Energy.
Heart of the Matter: K-12, 45
minutes
Everything around us is Matter is one form or another. The air we
breathe, the food we eat, the books we read, our bodies-all of these
things consist of Matter.
Sports Physics: Grades 9-12, 45
minutes
Gyroscopic Motion, Rotational Inertia, and Gravity are concepts
covered in this session geared toward older students.
20/20 Science: Grades K-12, 45
minutes
Light, Lasers, and Optical Illusions are used to describe the
journey light takes from formation until it becomes an image in our
brains.
Roller Coaster Science: Grades K-8,
45 minutes
The fun of amusement park physics is revealed in this fun and
exciting session.
Magnetism: K-5
This learning module will investigate, and discuss concepts of
magnetism. Activities will be done on magnetic properties, magnets
from magnetic substances, and electromagnetism.
Sounds of Science: Grades K-8
Waves, vibrations, compressions, and rare fractions are all a part
of this session discussing sound energy.
Simple Machines: Grades 4-12
Simple Machines make-work easier by using Mechanical Advantage. This
session uses levers, pulleys, and inclined planes to show how.
Space Science: Grades K-8
Space Science shows why it is necessary to have an understanding of
Space before we attempt to travel in it.
The Never-ending Chain: Polymer
Science: Grades 8-12
Monomers, cross linking, and super absorbent polymers are examined
in this session about the importance of Polymers in our everyday
life.
Life Science Modules include:
Fill'er Up: Nutritional Chemistry to
Fuel Your Bodies: Grades K-12, 45 minutes
Using foods like marshmallows, cereal, and Jell-O, this session
explores how food provides our bodies with essential nutrients they
need to build and maintain themselves.
“That’s Just Sick!”: Grades K-8
Burps, farts, poop, pee, vomit, and boogers are part of this fun
program studying the science behind some of the disgusting parts of
the human body.
Journey Inward: Exploring the Human Body:
Grades K-12, 45 minutes
This session describes how the basic units of our bodies work
together to form the internal working systems of the body.
The Healthy Heart: Grades 7-12
Through the use of dissection components of the heart, blood flow,
and heart disease are examined in this very hands on session. To
assist this program, COSI Toledo will provide sheep hearts to the
classroom. Classrooms will need to furnish dissection trays and
dissection kits. Eye protection is strongly recommended.
Earth Science Modules include:
Atmospheric Adventures: Grades K-8,
45 minutes
Following this session, your class may be able to "forecast" the
weather better than the 6 o'clock news.
Science Rocks: Grades K-8
Properties of minerals of rocks and minerals, the different types of
rock, and the Earth’s layers will be studied in this session.
Dinosaurs: Grades K-5
Explore a variety of fossil replicas and animal artifacts as we help
students understand how scientists learn about dinosaurs. Discover
some of the things we may never know about dinosaurs!
Mathematics Modules include:
What’s the Chance?: Grades 1-8
Students explore probability or “chance” by observing the
predictable and unpredictable outcomes associated with games of
chance.
Cost for each session is $170 plus line
charges
Purchase 30 sessions for $125 each plus line charges
Purchase 60 sessions for $100 each plus line charges
Price includes Class interaction kit for 30 students including:
- Teacher's Guide
- Module Outline
- Sample Hands-on Activities
- Interactive Group Exploration Materials
- Post-event Extension Activities
- References and Resources
Faculty Interactive Distance Learning Q&A
These thirty-minute interactive sessions are designed to demonstrate distance learning technology possibilities to teachers, administrators and curriculum directors. These fun sessions highlight COSI Toledo’s usage of IDL and challenge schools to exploit the "boundary-free" technology for learning. Cost per session is $60 plus line charges.
iSCI - Interactive Science
Have you ever looked to the stars and
wondered what it is like to live in space? Would it be safe for
teenagers to travel in space?
How would you design a habitat for a leatherback sea turtle? How
would you monitor its health, diet, and environment?
The NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio and the John G.
Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois are just two well respected
science organizations that have partnered with COSI Toledo to
explore these questions through the iSCI Project. Students have
joined us for videoconferencing sessions connecting them directly to
NASA and Shedd Aquarium scientists, researchers, and engineers.
Utilizing distance learning technology and project-based learning
methodologies, this program connects students with scientists and
the latest science, math and technology research. Students consult
scientists from NASA, Shedd Aquarium, Fermi
National Accelerator Lab and Woods Hole Oceanographic
Institute to gather research and solve real problems. A great
interdisciplinary project for 7-12 grade classrooms! This is a FREE
program offered to Ohio classrooms.
For more information, visit the web site at
www.cositoledo.org/isci
or please call Andy Campbell
at 419.244.COSI, ext. 150.
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Cumberland Science Museum
http://www.cumberlandsciencemuseum.com
Contact: Ann Crawford
1.615.862.5177
The Cumberland Science Museum is located in Nashville,
Tennessee. New construction on the Tennessee Engineering
Center (TEC) at the museum will add almost 9,000 square feet to
the building. The museum features an array of exciting
learning experiences including the Sudekum Planetarium, Science
Alive programs, and many, many exhibits.
The Cumberland Science Museum offers videoconferencing and electronic field trip opportunities where museum staff will share educational, fun and engaging science experiments with y our students.
Use video teleconferencing technology to join in the "edutainment" at Adventure Science Center, even if you can't come to visit. Schedule an Electronic Field Trip for a two-way audio/video link with our dynamic, experienced educators. Our staff will share educational and fun science experiments with your students, engaging them in active learning experiences.
After you reserve your Electronic Field Trip you will receive pre-visit activities and instructions on how to connect. The fee is $150 for each 45 minute Electronic Field Trip or $95 for each 25 minute session. For more information call or email Becky Matthews at 615-401-5073. For reservations contact Ann Crawford at 615-862-5177.
To videoconference with Adventure Science Center you need a H.320 compatible videoconference system and the ability to connect through ISDN lines. Our top connection speed is 128K, 64K per line.
Star Station One, Grades 2 - 6, 25 minute session. Excite your students about space science while we brief them on the International Space Station (ISS), its current status and configuration.
Magnets to Motors, Grades K- 8, 25 or 45 minute session. Explore magnets and electromagnetic forces. Demonstrations include alnico magnets, a 3-D magnetic field view box, powerful neodymium magnets, electromagnets and the our 6-foot tall light-up giant motor.
Bone-A-Fied Facts, Grades K- 12, 45 minute session. We'll provide "bone-a-fied" facts about the muscular and skeletal systems of the body. Discover what our bones are made of, how muscles help us move, and what happens when we break our bones. A close-up view of real bones, artificial joints, and other skeleton and muscle demonstrators make for an exciting and informative adventure into the human body!
Dino Discovery, Grades K- 4, 25 or 45 minute session. We introduce your students to the our robotic triceratops, baby triceratops, and Tyrannosaurus-rex dinosaurs. Explore a variety of fossil replicas and animal artifacts as we help students understand how scientists learn about dinosaurs. Discover some of the things we may never know about dinosaurs!
The "Eyes" Have It!, Grades 2-6, 25 or 45 minute session. Take a virtual tour of a real cow eye to discover various aspects of human eye anatomy. Explore how the components work together with the brain to allow for sight.
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Elephant Sanctuary
http://www.elephants.com
Contact: Carol Buckley 931.796.6500
'The Elephant Sanctuary located in Hohenwald, Tennessee was founded in 1995. This non-profit organization, licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, is the nation's first habitat refuge developed for endangered Asian elephants. The sanctuary exits to provide protection at the habitat and to help a herd of these intelligent animals. The sanctuary also serves to provide education about the crisis facing these endangered creatures.
Teleconferencing technology is an education tool. Utilizing ISDN telephone lines in their classroom, students can take an electronic "field trip" to the Sanctuary. Images and sound are transported live, allowing students to view an elephant's daily life without causing any intrusion.
Sanctuary staff conduct the "visits," which can originate from anywhere around the world. Students learn about this free-ranging group of endangered elephants living at the nation's only natural habitat for Asian elephants.
Distance Learning visits are scheduled seven days per week, year round, between the hours of 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pre-scheduling is mandatory to ensure that an educator is available for your electronic field trip.
Program
Each program begins with a visit to the Sanctuary's on-site office.
For the first time visitor we suggest viewing our introductory video
The Asian Elephant. This 7-minute video is a valuable
teaching tool for students with limited exposure to this endangered
species. The video is transmitted over the teleconference system. If
your time is limited, or if you are a repeat visitor, we can omit
the video viewing.
Through an additional camera in our elephants' habitat, students are privy to the private lives of the elephants residing at the Sanctuary. This non-intrusive observation allows viewers to experience natural elephant behavior in a wild setting, and enables them to become familiar with each elephant - her history, habits, and how moving to the sanctuary has changed her life. These elephants represent a new age of captive elephant management; what they are teaching us is invaluable.
The program is flexible and can run as long as 45 minutes. The program fee is $100.00. First time visitors are required to conduct a systems test call prior to their teleconference visit. The test call is included in the fee.
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Eli
Lilly and Company
http://www.lilly.com/index.html
317.277.7215
Contact: Meghan Johnson
E-Mail:
johnson meghan m@lilly.com
Eli Lilly & Co. is a leading, innovation-driven corporation committed to developing a growing portfolio of best in class pharmaceutical products that help people live longer, healthier and more active lives.
Video
Conference Programs
Behind the Scenes @ BTV-Broadcasting and Communication -
Program
Flyer (Vision Athena)
Grade 9 - 12
Throughout this event, Eli Lilly turns the cameras around to see the
workings of the television studio, meet the producer, director,
engineers and see clips of global meetings.
Understand the nature of oral, visual & written communications and
learning through the use of technology.
Brainlink: Brain Comparisons -
Program
Flyer (Vision Athena)
Grade 6, 7, 8
Amy Chappell, M.D. child neurologist, Director of Clinical
Neuroscience Research at Lilly and experienced distance learning
presenter, brings this interactive serie of three events to your
classroom - Brainlink is a hands-on, conceptual curriculum designed
to teach students about the nervous system, careers in neuroscience,
and brain healthy behaviors. Each of the three modules stands alone
if you can't join all three.
The participant will explore the nervous system and develop an appreciation for the functions of the brain and related behaviors.
Chemistry is a Blast -
Program
Flyer (Vision Athena)
Grades 3 - 8
This is an exciting program of chemical demonstrations including
explosions, colors, foams, fogs, and light. Students will enjoy
demos as they observe and learn about the chemistry of combustion,
pase changes, heat transfer, polymers, and many other topics.
Objectives:
Investigate & observe the things that give off light and heat
Explain that science involves different kinds of work and engages
men, women & children of all ages and backgrounds
Identify places where scientists work inlcuding offices, classrooms,
laboratories, farms, factories, and natural field settings ranging
from space to open floor
Investigate how the temperature and acidity of a solution influences
reaction rates.
Communication Career Panel -
Program Flyer (Vision Athena)
Grades 7 - 12
Lilly's communication professional will share their backgrounds and
experiences with students. The areas of communication that will be
covered are community relations, corporate, global marketing, media
relations, and speechwriting. Diverse professionals ranging from
entry to doctoral level will represented. The majority of the
program will be open to questions from students.
Objectives:
Engage participants to think about their future career goals and
possibilities.
Increase participants knowledge about a variety of professions in
the field of communications.
Explain that humans help shape the future by generating knowledge,
developing new technologies, and communicating ideas to others.
Program Length: 45 Minutes
Information Technology Career Panel -
Program Flyer (Vision Athena)
Grades 7 - 12
Lilly programmers, web developers, and other information technology
professionals will share their backgrounds and experiences with
students. Diverse professionals from entry level to master level
will be represented. The majority of the program will be open to
questions from students.
Objectives:
Engage participants to think about the future career goals and
possibilities.
Increase participants knowledge about a variety of professionals in
the field of information technology
Explain that humans help shape the future by generating knowledge,
developing new technologies, and communicating ideas to others.
Life
Science & engineering Career Panel
Grades 6 - 12
With this interactive program, Lilly chemists, engineers, computer
experts, and female scientists/engineers will share their
backgrounds and experiences with students. Diverse professionals
from entry level to doctoral levels will be represented. The
majority of the program will be open to questions from students.
You will receive more information on the specific presenters at
least a week prior to the program in order to help prepare the
students.
Objectives:
Identify some important contributions to the advancement of
sciences, mathematics and technology that have been made by
different kinds of people, in different cultures, at different
times.
Explain that humans help shape the future by generating knowledge
Developing new technologies and communicating ideas to others.
Program Length: 45 Minutes
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Fort Ancient Museum
http://www.ohiohistory.org/places/ftancien
Contact: Jack Blosser 1.800.283.8904
The Fort Ancient Museum which overlooks the Little Miami River in Oregonia, Ohio opened in March of 1998, The museum features 18,000 feet of earthen walls built 2,000 years ago by American Indians. The museum includes many exhibits and interactive units which focus on 15,000 years of American Indian History.
Distance Learning programs are offered on a regular basis during the school season and by appointment. Reservations are required and may be made by contacting the Scheduling Office in Columbus at 614.297.2663. The videoconference schedule and registration information can be accessed online.
Programs: Ohio History Teachers (See Ohio Historical Society or here)
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The Globe Theatre
http://shakespeares-globe.org/
Contact: Fiona Banks
E-Mail:
videoconferences@shakespearesglobe.com
The Globe Theatre, located in Bankside, London offers extraordinary learning opportunities. Shakespeare's Globe is an International Resource dedicated to the exploration of Shakespeare's work and the Globe itself. The Globe Theatre offers a number of educational programs which are led by actors, directors, musicians and designers.
Distance learning programs allow students access the Globe Theatre where they can take a close look at the conditions of the playhouse and with a better understanding explore Shakespeare's work.
All distance learning programs are custom designed for each school and grade level. The program focuses on a single or series of video conferences which include a combination of elements including:
1. Focused work on a play selected for classroom study
2. Interview with Globe practitioners
3. Audio clips
4. Photographic images
5. Costumes - design and performance
6. Interactive discussion forums
7. Tasks and activities for students based around the issue or challenges faced by the practitioners
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The Guggenheim Museum
http://www.guggenheim.org
The Guggenheim Museum located on Fifth Avenue in New York was established sixty years ago by philanthropist Solormon R. Guggenheim and artist/advisor Hilla Rebay. The first permanent home for the museum was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It opened in 1959 and stands today as one of the century's great works of architecture.
"The story of the Guggenheim is essentially the story of six very private collections: Solomon R. Guggenheim's collection of non-objective painting premised on a belief in the spiritual dimensions of pure abstraction; his niece Peggy Guggenheim's collection of Surrealist and abstract painting and sculpture; Justin K. Thannhauser's array of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modern masterpieces; Karl Nierendorf's holdings in German Expressionism; Katherine S. Dreier's paintings and sculptures of the historic avant-garde; and Dr. Giuseppe Panza di Biumo's vast holdings of European and American Minimalist, Post-Minimalist, Environmental, and Conceptual art—that have been augmented through the years by the museum's directors and curators to form one richly layered collection dating from the late 19th-century to the present."
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HealthSpace Cleveland
http://www.healthmuseum.org
Contact: Roger Zender 1.216.231.6828
zender@healthspacecleveland.org
The Health Museum of Cleveland provides children and adults with the most correct and up-to-date health educational programming. The experienced staff teaches about health and wellness issues that include nutrition, fitness, decision-making and physiology.
Through
interactive videoconferencing and web-based activities, Distance
Learning brings the best of the Health Museum's programs into the
classroom. Connecting live from the museum, a number of
real-time learning experiences bring science to life using hands-on
activities, applied math concepts and exploratory discussions.
All distance learning programs are 40 minutes in length, and are
free to Ohio schools connected to the Ohio SchoolNet Network.
Program fee is $135 for all other institutions.
Videoconferencing
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Explore the intricate relationships
among microorganisms, insects, animals, humans and their
habitats. Learn about the lifecycles of insects and how they
contribute to the spread of diseases such as Lyme disease and
West Nile virus. Discover ways to protect yourself outdoors
from both living and non-living health hazards. Teacher's Guide Pre Activity: Beach Patrol Post Activities: What's the Connection?
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Historic Cold Spring Village
http://www.hcsv.org/
Contact: Robert LeMaire
609.898.2300 Ext. 16
The Historic Cold Spring village is a non-profit educational institution established as an outdoor living history museum. It functions as an educational, historical and literary foundation. The village includes displays, publications, performances, films, exhibits, and collections represent life in a small Jersey city farm village during mid-19th century.
A variety of historical, literary and artistic techniques present the village's story to visitors. These include authentically restored buildings, active demonstrations of appropriate trades and crafts, formal exhibitions of collections, trained and knowledgeable costumed interpreters and special education programs chosen to enhance the concept of the village.
The Historic Cold Spring Village offers a number of distance learning programs. Each program is 25 minutes in duration with a 10 minute question and answer period. The cost for each distance learning program is $50. Fees for special program may vary.
Videoconferencing
Programs that have been offered include:
A
Father's Day in the 1800's
A Mother's Day in the 1800's
A Child's School Day in the 1800's
Show and Tell
Heart and Home: Domestic Arts in Early America
Customized Crafts - Special program presented by Historic Cold
Spring Village Artisans. $75 fee. Call for more information
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Hook's Historical
Drugstore & Pharmacy Museum
http://www.hooksdlc.org/default.htm
317.951.2222
Hook's Historical
Drugstore & Pharmacy Museum, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, has
brought America's most important health and social center, the
American drugstore, into sharp focus. The Hook's Discovery and
Learning Center is becoming a catalyst to encourage an
interdisciplinary exploration of live sciences; captivating,
motivation, and educating people of all ages and backgrounds.
The museum offers a variety of educational programming including
interactive distance learning broadcasts. Regular programs are
offered throughout the year with the addition of the unique Experts
in the Field series which enables a variety or subject specialists
to share their vast knowledge n an engaging and informative manner.
These unique programs provide students, teachers, and senior a rare
opportunity to connect with experts in the field. The program
is funded by the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration.
Distance Learning
Programs:
Distance learning programs will be scheduled on Tuesdays and
Thursdays beginning November 2nd, 2002. Each program will
be 25 minutes long with a 10 minute question and answer period.
There will be a $50 fee for distance learning programs.
Programs
offered:
1. A Father's
Day in the 1800's. Deals with the following crafts:
Woodworking, tinsmithing, and printing. Tools, illustrations
and examples of work will be brought into the classroom.
Demonstrations on any or all of these crafts will be incorporated
into the overall presentation. The "father" will discuss his
contribution to the home and society.
2. A
Mother's Day in the 1800's. Deals with the following crafts:
domestic arts, spinning, weaving and basket making.
Illustrations and examples of work will be brought into the
classroom. Demonstrations on any or all of the crafts will be
brought into the presentation. The "mother" will discuss her
contribution to the home and society.
3. A
Child's School Day in the 1800's. The Village Schoolmaster or
Schoolmarm will create the proper environment for 19th century
learning (and fun) by organizing and conducting class in the style
typical of the period, including the games that were played during
recess.
4. Show and
Tell. Children are encouraged to bring in objects from home and
comparable objects from the 1800’s will be discussed. A
suggested list of objects will be offered.
5.
Hearth & Home: Domestic Arts in Early America: Open hearth
cooking and spinning demonstration with discussion about the
differences between domestic life in the 1850’s and today’s modern
kitchen.
6. Customized
Crafts: Special program presented by Historic Cold Spring Village
Artisans. $75 fee. Call for more information.
7. From Horses to Horsepower: Examines the dramatic changes wrought on transportation by the Industrial Revolution, focusing on the invention of the steamboat and steam locomotive.
8. The Red Badge of Courage: Combining literature with history, this program uses Stephen Crane's famous novel as the basis of a discussion of the life of a typical Union Civil War soldier.
Please contact the Village Educational Office to receive an application packet at (609) 898-2300, ext. 16
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The Indianapolis Museum of Art
http://www.ima-art.org
Contact: Wendy Wilkerson
1.317.923.133 Ext. 128
E-Mail:
Wwilkerson@ima-art.org
The Indianapolis Museum of Art is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The IMA offers exciting, diverse collections of African Art, American Art, Asian Art, Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts, European Art, Pre-Columbian Art, South Pacific Art and Textile Arts. The Oldsfield-Lilly House and Garden, an elegant 26 acre estate and historic house museum is located on the IMA grounds. The 22 room mansion was once the home of J.K. Lilly Jr. The Lilly House features eight furnished historic rooms which reflect mostly the 1930's period. Ninety percent of the furnishings and decorative objects belonged to Lilly.
Most programs can be adapted to any
grade or interest level, including elementary, middle and high
school students, educators and community members. Standards and
disciplines addressed are listed with individual program
descriptions.
Recommended class sizes are 20-30 students. The museum
provides pre-broadcast materials to help teachers prepare their
classes.
All connections are scheduled to include a 15 minute test time. Video broadcast programs are available Monday through Friday 7:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.
All programs address national and state (Indiana) standards. Programs can be formatted to suit any age.
Program cost is $95 (not including line charges). If one school schedules three or more programs, the fee drops to $80 per program. Customized programs not listed above are $120 per program.
Cancellations must be received 48 hours in advance in order to receive a full refund.
Highlighted
Programs
The IMA
as a Resource
Introduces teachers to the IMA distance-learning programming and
offerings.
Disciplines
Speak to Learn Game Show
Your class works in teams to express ideas and answer questions
about art while using the language they are studying. Languages
offered: Spanish, German, French or English as a Second Language
(ESL).
Disciplines and Standards
Eye Wonder: The Art of Science
Students play with scientific questions that artists such as Monet,
Seurat and some of the 1960s Op artists have asked themselves about
the connection between what the eye senses and what it perceives.
Disciplines and Standards
Dream Big: Art and Dr. Martin Luther King's Vision
Examine the connections between themes in King's I Have a Dream
speech and IMA works of art by artists who have struggled to have
their voices heard. (This program is free if you schedule a
subsequent Museum visit, funded through the generosity of
Ameritech).
Disciplines and Standards
What's Your Sign? Decoding Medieval Imagery
Students decode medieval symbols to better understand the link
between art and social structures of the past and present, and then
create their own symbols.
Disciplines and Standards
The Good Life
Students reflect on what it means to have "the good life" by
discussing how the concept has been portrayed over the last 100
years in European and American art.
Disciplines and Standards
Royal Riddle in African Art
Explore the role of art in communicating power and social ideals
through proverbs and symbols in ancient Egyptian, Yoruba and Akan
cultures.
Disciplines and Standards
On the Wall: Drawing on Math
The IMA hired a world-famous artist to solve a big art problem, and
he used math to do it! Students work to figure out the process.
Disciplines and Standards
Make Your Mark
Take a closer look at the minute details in prints by Albrecht Dürer
that reveal the symbolism of the day, and then create a personal
iconography.
Disciplines and Standards
Training Camp—Academic Superbowl and Decathlon
Help your students prepare for their upcoming competitions by
discussing the stated themes as they relate to art.
Academic Decathlon-America: The Growth of a Nation
Disciplines and Standards
Academic Super Bowl-The 1940s and '50s
Disciplines and Standards
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Indianapolis Zoo
http://www.indyzoo.com
Contact: Becky Jones
1.317.630.2069
The Indianapolis Zoo offers a wonderful, wild world of excitement. The zoo includes five biomes - forests, desserts, waters, encounters, and plains. The Zoo also offers a number of special exhibits and an exciting botanical collection including over 159 families.
The Indianapolis Zoo offer two-way videoconference adventures. Students can learn about the world, the environment, and the wonderful range of creatures. It has the ability to connect with classrooms from thirty-four different sites around the zoo and White River Gardens. The distance learning unit goes from the dolphins shows to the Amazon Rainforest to the sun-drenched garden.
Videoconferencing
The Indianapolis Zoo offers an array of programs each year.
School also have the option of custom designing their own program.
Each program is taught by a knowledgeable member of the zoo's education staff.
Programs usually occur in front of animal exhibits.
Classes of ten go behind the scenes to see zookeepers and gardeners.
Every distance learning session includes video footage, artifacts, pictures, diagrams and interactivity.
Pricing Information
Multipoint (two to four schools): $80
Point-to-Point connections (one school participating): $160
View only: $40
Special Request Programs (programs arranged to fit your schedule): $160 Arrangements for these programs must be made at least two weeks in advance and schedule availability may be limited.
Monthly Specials (these are all multipoint connections): $70.00
For all connections, schools are responsible for paying their own line charges.
Note to all out-of-state participants: An additional $20 service fee from CILC (www.cilc.org) is added to the price for each out-of-state (or out of Vision Athena Network) program. This fee is charged by CILC to allow online scheduling for participating schools and organizations and will be included as a separate item on your invoice.
Scheduling Information
Scheduling deadlines are two weeks before each program.
Programs are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. The first school to register for a program determines the age level of the presentation and has the option to request a point-to-point connection.
Age levels for multipoint connections will be grouped K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, and HS.
The first four schools to register for a multipoint program will be interactive; subsequent schools have the option to participate on a view-only basis.
Cancellations must be received 48 hours in advance to avoid a cancellation fee.
All programs are weather and animal-dependent. IZS reserves the right to cancel or discontinue a program at any time. Should IZS need to end a session less than halfway through the designated connection time, all participating schools will be notified and will have the option to reschedule.
Visit www.cilc.org to register for all programs.
Additional Information
In order to successfully connect with the Zoo, you will need to either be a part of Indiana’s Vision Athena fiber network or have an H320 videoconferencing facility with an ISDN line. Preferred speed is 384 kbps.
Contact the Distance Learning Coordinator at dlearning@indyzoo.com or 317-630-2042 for additional information.
Programs
Animal Adaptations
All plants and animals have adaptations, or special features. That makes them better suited to live in their environments. In this program, students will discuss and observe several animals and plants and determine what their adaptations are and how they aid in survival. Recommended for grades 2-8.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: September 15, 2003
October 14, 2003
February 9, 2004
March 9, 2004
April 26, 2004
Amazing Amazon Rainforest are the most biologically diverse places on Earth. Explore the plants and animal life that can be found in each of the different layers of our Amazon rainforest exhibit, including an emerald tree boa, a blue-and-gold macaw, and red-bellied piranhas! Recommended for grades K-8.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: September 23, 2003
October 6, 2003
January 26, 2004
February 10, 2004
February 17, 2004
March 1, 2004
Animal Enrichment What is it? It’s how we keep our animals entertained, happy, and healthy. How do we do it? Find out as we explore the many ways of creating playtimes that are fun for animals and people alike! Recommended for grades 3-12.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: August 26, 2003
December 10, 2003
April 14, 2004
Animal Tales Listen and watch as cultural stories and folk tales come to life on your television screen! We’ll talk about different myths and legends, and students will learn fact from fiction as we explore then animal world through storytelling. Recommended for grades K-2.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: November 25, 2003
March 29, 2004
Ani-math (NEW!) How do numbers fit into a zoo environment? We’ll talk about animal weights, heights, speeds, and other ways we use math at the zoo…and you won’t believe how many pounds of fish we go through in a year! Recommended for grades 2-6.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: January 6, 2004
May 24, 2004
Art and Animals (NEW!) Forget VanGogh! Have you seen the latest masterpiece by Kubwa? Art plays an important role in our zoo, from creative creatures to animal architects. Discover web-weavers, nest-builders, and more. Recommended for grades K-8.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: September 30, 2003
February 24, 2004
Australian Adventure It’s the island-continent known for its unusual animals. Venture into the “land down under” to meet kangaroos, emus, Australian reptiles, and more. Learn more about the Australian plains and its inhabitants as you meet the unique residents of the Great Southern Land. Recommended for grades K-8.
Australian Adventure Activities
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: September 11, 2003
April 5, 2004
Bear Basics Do bears really hibernate? Where do Kodiaks come from? How do polar bears stay warm? We’ll give you the answers to these questions--and many more--as we show you some of the Zoo’s most popular residents. Recommended for grades K-5.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: September 17, 2003
Birds of Prey Which bird of prey is the “sports car” of the bird world? Whooo can see well in the dark? You’ll find out when you meet some of the Zoo’s birds of prey. Recommended for grades K-8.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: November 5, 2003
January 27, 2004
March 16, 2004
Butterflies: Flights of Fancy Visit the White River Gardens (the Zoo’s sister institution) as we surround ourselves with thousands of free-flying butterflies. We’ll cover the life cycle, colorations, and survival strategies of these beautiful winged insects. Recommended for grades K-5.
Butterflies: Flights of Fancy Activities
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: August 18, 2003
August 19, 2003
May 17, 2004
May 18, 2004
June 1, 2004
Coral Reef Where can you see moray eels, puffers, and other tropical fish in Indiana? Diving below the surface with us at our coral reef exhibit! Explore the “rainforests of the ocean” and discover firsthand their beauty and diversity of life. Recommended for grades K-8.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: September 29, 2003
November 20, 2003
February 3, 2004
March 2, 2004
Deserts Feeling hot, hot, hot? You will be during this program, where we learn all about desert life, including habitat characteristics and plant and animal adaptations. Recommended for grades K-8.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: November 10, 2003
January 20, 2004
March 8, 2004
Elephants What’s the largest land mammal, has only six teeth, and eats over 200 pounds of food a day? An African elephant! In this session, students will explore the life of an elephant by examining artifacts and meeting members of the Zoo’s elephant herd in their new exhibit. Recommended for grades K-8.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: September 9, 2003
April 6, 2004
A supplemental Project Elephant Kit is available on loan from the Education Department at the Indianapolis Zoo. For more information call (317) 630-2000, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.
Endangered Species It’s sad, but true – entire species of plants and animals vanish from out planet everyday. In this program, we’ll discuss some causes of extinction, talk about some success stories of survival, and learn how you can do your part to help save the earth’s endangered species. Recommended for grades 3-12.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: October 13, 2003
March 22, 2004
April 12, 2004
A supplemental Suitcase for Survival is available on loan from the Education Department at the Indianapolis Zoo. For more information call (317) 630-2000, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.
Habitat Design With over 350 different kinds of animals at our zoo, how do we make them all feel at home? Learn all about animal habitats, both out in the wild and here in Indianapolis. Recommended for grades K-12.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: Oct 7, 2003
April 27, 2004
Plants, Plants, Plants We all know what plants are, but do you know how they work? Get to the root of the question as we cover the basic facts of the plant kingdom. Learn about the parts of a plant and why we need plants for everyday life, from the food we eat and the air we breathe, to the clothes we wear and medicines we take. Recommended for grades K-5.
Plants, Plants, Plants Activities
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: November 3, 2003
December 17, 2003
March 15, 2004
Primates Are lemurs, baboons, and gibbons all monkeys? No, but they are all primates. Using activities and observational skills, students will learn the difference between prosimians, monkeys, and apes, and the special ways each animal survives in its environment. Recommended for grades K-12.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: September 12, 2003
April 13, 2004
Rhino Rally (NEW!) The newest residents at the Indianapolis Zoo, three Southern White rhinos, have arrived! You’ll learn about their habitat, their amazing bodies, and their struggle to survive in the wild, so come out and meet these fantastic moving tanks! Recommended for grades K-8.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: August 25, 2003
September 16, 2003
Seal vs. Sea Lion Visit the Zoo’s California sea lions and harbor seals in the water and on land. Compare body size and structure, flipper function, and mobility. You’ll learn how to tell the difference between these fascinating and charismatic marine mammals! Recommended for grades K-8.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: October 20, 2003
February 18, 2004
Snakes Why are people so afraid of snakes when they’re ssssso fasssscinating? Learn how a snake’s body works, what affects its behavior, and why these animals are so misunderstood. Recommended for grades K-8.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: September 24, 2003
January 21, 2004
March 3, 2004
Tuxedo Junction Take a voyage south of the Equator to visit our favorite, feathered friends, the penguins! You don’t have to get dressed up just because they did; we’re just going to talk about how they’re adapted for a chilly lifestyle and what makes them different from other birds. Recommended for grades K-8.
Times: 9-9:45am, 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am, 1-1:45pm
Dates: September 22, 2003
October 21, 2003
November 12, 2003
December 3, 2003
January 5, 2004
February 2, 2004
February 23, 2004
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