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Indiana State Museum    
http://www.in.gov/ism/Education/DistanceLearning/Programs.asp?DLProgramType=1
Contact:   Leslie Lorance at 317.233.8980
E-Mail: llorance@dnr.state.in.us

Indiana State Museum

Connecting through videoconferencing technology, the Indiana State Museum has the ability to reach out to audiences from 20 locations throughout the museum. Whether we’re standing below a 1914 Dusenberg racecar or behind the scenes in our conservation lab, your students will be able to explore with us the worlds of art, science and culture. Watch as the camera becomes your classroom to reveal Ice Age animals, a Native American wigwam, original works of art and rare artifacts.

Registration Information

Program times

9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Length

1 hour with a 15–minute test period prior to the start of the program.

Connectivity

Program Topics

2025: A Genetic Odyssey
Grades 9 - 12
Standards met: Social Studies, Science

See how your vote could influence the future! Experience an interactive presentation exploring the impact of genetic research on our lives. Meet the Caldwell’s—a futuristic family who in the year 2025 are facing issues about cloning, genetic engineering, and crop modification. As you watch and listen to each scenario you will be asked to vote on how you think the family should handle their choices. At the conclusion we will fast forward to the year 2050 and see how your votes played out in the Caldwell’s future.

Available Dates:
By request

Horseless Carriages and the Track Made of Bricks
Grades 3 – 12
Standards: History, Economics, Social Studies.

At the turn of the 20th century, Indiana was experiencing a shift from agriculture to manufacturing, from hand tools to big machinery as people migrated from the farm into the city. Hoosier auto manufacturers such as Stutz, Studebaker and Cord had difficulty competing with the big companies of Detroit but continued to play a pivotal role in the industry while Indianapolis became home to the greatest spectacle in racing.

Available Dates: Check On-Line Calendar For Dates

Indiana History Quiz Show
Grade 4
Standards met: History, Civics and Government, Geography, Economics and Individuals, Society and Culture

And the answer is... Experience a quiz show designed around Indiana history. In a game show format, two to four sites will compete against each other to win the title of "ISM Master Minds." Assess your students' knowledge of Indiana history as they identify artifacts and examine maps and documents while trying to outwit their competitors. Get ready to play! Fourth grade history standards were used as guidelines for creating the quiz show questions.

Available Dates: Check On-Line Calendar For Dates

WWII on the Homefront
Grades 9 - 12
Standards met: Social Studies

What do Hershey bars, cartoons and Silly Putty have to do with WWII? From rationing to war bonds and mass production, there wasn’t a single part of American life untouched by the war. Students will be able to identify artifacts, analyze social changes and speculate what impact propaganda had on American life as they discover what was happening on the “Homefront.”

Available Dates:
By request

Arbor Day and Tim Womick
Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Tim Womick, also known as a modern day Johnny Appleseed, will help the museum honor Arbor Day by sharing some of his stories as an educator and experiences working for the National Tree Trust where he, among other things, created an outreach program that stresses the importance of trees and forests. In his job, Tim has traveled all over the country and overseas to spread his message. He has also planted thousands of trees with the help of, "preschoolers to prisoners, Hollywood types to homeless, and senior citizens to senators" and ran and cycled 30,000 miles for tree related events. Tim knows his trees and is one lively performer who is incredibly passionate about education.

Available Dates:
By request