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OCTOBER SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS
Cute, Spooky, or ... Fishy?
Presented by Texas State Aquarium
Grades: Prek-12
Cost: FREE
Date: October 12
Time: 10:00-10:45 a.m. CST
Plan Your Costume Using Aquavision: Join us as we explore the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and the Caribbean jungle in search of cute or spooky costume ideas. Learn about some of the animals that live at the Texas State Aquarium.
RECORDING - Can't join us live, no problem! You will receive a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after Oct. 12th.
Day of the Dead-Mexico
Presented by The Old Jail Art Center
Grades: 2-5
Cost: FREE
Date: October 26
Times: 10:00-10:45 a.m. CST
Discover the traditions of el Dia de los Muertos with the Old Jail Art Center! Enjoy the story of Rosita y Conchita by author Eric Gonzalez and investigate the cultural significance of the Ofrenda. Students will observe Pre-Columbian artifacts from the museum collection to investigate the cultural significance of the Ofrenda. Students will explore the history of Papel Picado (the art of punched paper design). Students will review concepts of symmetry and pattern before watching the creation of a colorful luminaria with punched designs.
RECORDING - Can't join us live, no problem! You will receive a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after Oct. 26th.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Resolve to Dissolve
Presented by Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Grades: 3-5
Cost: $140 (includes supplies)
Dates: October 10 or 23
Times: 10-10:50 a.m., 11-11:50 a.m., 1-1:50 p.m. or 2-2:50 p.m. CST
Also available by request at your preferred date/time by contacting distancelearning@fwmsh.org.
Instead of dissolving pounds, we'll dissolve liquids, solids and gases in this incredibly interactive program! Does something that dissolves just disappear? Students will find out the answer by experimenting with different solutes and solvents and observing the reactions of each. Mixtures and solutions will be identified throughout this interactive process as students collect and interpret the information. A kit will be mailed with materials for the experiments.
Science Live! KABOOM
Presented by Don Harrington Discovery Center
Grades: K-12
Cost: $165 interactive or $25 view only (up to 500 students)
Date: October 22
Times: 9-9:45 a.m. or 2-2:45 p.m. CST
Also available by request at your preferred date/time by contacting distance@dhdc.org.
Exploring Food Chains
Presented by Fort Worth Zoo
Grades: 1-2 or 3-5
Cost: $75
Date: October 25
Times: 9:00-9:30 a.m. or 1:00-1:30 p.m. CST
Also available by request at your preferred date/time by contacting abrooks@fortworthzoo.org.
Read With Us Wednesday: Baby Alligator
Presented by Texas State Aquarium
Grades: Prek-2
Cost: $60
Date: October 31
Times: 8-8:30 a.m., 9-9:30a.m., 10-10:30 a.m., 11-11:30 a.m., 12-12:30 p.m., 1-1:30 p.m., 2-2:30 p.m., 3-3:30 p.m. or 4-4:30 p.m. CST
Your students will enjoy an animal themed story and virtually meet the superstar animal of the book. Read along, make observations, recall facts, and get an up-close look at a live baby alligator.
Diwali-The Indian Festival of Lights!
Presented by Old Jail Art Center
Grades: K-2
Cost: $65 (includes supplies)
Dates: October 31, November 1 or 2
Times: 10-10:45 a.m., 11-11:45 a.m., 1-1:45 p.m. or 2-2:45 p.m. CST
Did you know that over 1 billion of the worlds population celebrate Diwali-The Festival of Lights?This year, Diwali will be celebrated around the world on October 19th!
Join the Old Jail Art Center as we explore the food, music and decorations for this special Indian holiday. After reading the book Lighting a Lamp by author Jonny Zucker each student will create and decorate their own Diya lamp with clay, beads and a battery operated votive.
REMINDERS
Animal Encounters: Owl Adaptations
Grades: K-8
Cost: FREE
Date: October 9
Times: 9-9:45 a.m., 10:15-11:00 a.m., 12:30-1:15 p.m., 2-2:45 p.m. CST
RECORDING - Can't join us live? No problem!
National Energy Awareness Month - Winds of Change
Grades: 5-8
Cost: $65 (includes materials for hands-on activity)
Date: October 12
Times: 10-10:45 a.m., 11-11:45 a.m., 1-1:45 p.m., 2-2:45 p.m. CST
Available by request by contacting ewhitmore@theojac.org.
Creepy Carrots
Grades: K-2
Cost: $55 (includes activity materials)
Dates: October 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30 or 31
Times: 9-9:50 a.m., 10-10:50 a.m., 11-11:50 a.m., 1-1:50 p.m. or 2-2:50 p.m. CST
Available by request by contacting educator@thegracemuseum.org.
Chemistry Road Show with Dr. Jim Pennington
Grades: 3-12
Cost: FREE
Date: October 25
Times: 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-1:30 p.m.
RECORDING - Can't join us live? No problem!
The Magic of Monarchs
Grades: K-8
Cost: FREE
Date: October 25
Times: 9-9:45 a.m., 10:15-11:00 a.m., 12:30-1:15 p.m., 2-2:45 p.m. CST
RECORDING - Can't join us live? No problem!
Creepy Critters
Grades: 1-6
Cost: FREE
Date: October 30
Times: 9-9:45 a.m., 10:15-11:00 a.m., 12:30-1:15 p.m. or 2-2:45 p.m. CST
RECORDING - Can't join us live? No problem!
The Eerie and Unusual
Grades: 5-12
Cost: $75 but FREE for Texas schools
Dates: October 31
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. CST
ONLY available during October by contacting distancelearning@cartermuseum.org.
Bats-A-Billion
Grades: K-8
Cost: FREE
Date: October 31
Times: 9-9:45 a.m., 10:15-11:00 a.m., 12:30-1:15 p.m. or 2-2:45 p.m. CST
RECORDING - Can't join us live? No problem!
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The views and opinions expressed are those of the contributing members of Connect2Texas and do not necessarily represent the views of the Education Service Center Region 11. While some content is deemed appropriate for various curriculum standards used by viewers nationwide, most content providers make an effort to tie their content to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
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