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"Myths and Unsolved Mysteries of the Texas Revolution"
presented by Bullock Texas State History Museum
SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS
Ooey Gooey Science!
Presented by Don Harrington Discovery Center
Grades: Prek-5
Cost: FREE
Date: January 24
Time: 10:00-10:45 a.m. CSTDo your students love slime? Shapes, states of matter, solutions, and physical and chemical changes are just a few of the scientific principles examined in this highly entertaining lab.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on January 24th? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
Read with Us: Sea Turtles
Presented by Texas State Aquarium
Grades: Prek-2
Cost: FREE
Date: January 31
Time: 10:00-10:45 a.m. CST
Your students will enjoy an animal-themed story and then virtually meet the superstar animal of the book. Read along, make animal observations, recall facts, and investigate biofacts. Students will observe sea turtle biofacts and get an up-close look at our resident sea turtles through real-time cameras.
Battle of Iwo Jima 75th Anniversary
Presented by National Museum of the Pacific War
Grades: 5-12
Cost: FREE
Date: February 21
Join the National Museum of the Pacific War for an interactive presentation commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Hear from a WWII veteran as he shares his experiences of landing in the first wave with the 5th Marine Division at the base of Mt. Suribachi on February 19, 1945. The program will also include museum staff providing additional information on the 36 day struggle, photographs, video footage, and artifacts connected to the Battle of Iwo Jima.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on February 21st? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
Birds
Presented by Fort Worth Zoo
Grades: PreK-6
Cost: FREE
Date: February 28
Time: 10:00-10:40 a.m. CST
Join us for an amazing program that's all about the animals. This program features two different live animals and a question-and-answer session with an animal outreach specialist. Discover amazing animal facts as we compare and contrast both animals and learn more about their unique adaptations.
NOTE: Each class can submit 1 animal-related question they'd like answered live to education@fortworthzoo.org. Questions will be drawn at random and, due to time, not all questions will be answered in the program. Please include your school's name, grade level, and teacher's name with your class question.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on February 28th? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Science Below Zero
Presented by Don Harrington Discovery Center
Grades: K-12
Cost: $165 (up to 500 students)
Date: February 10
Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m. or 2:00-2:45 p.m. CST
Also available by request. Contact DLeducator@dhdc.org
Science Below Zero examines some of the chilliest science on the planet. Students will discover the physical changes which occur when solids, liquids, and gases are exposed to the extreme cold of liquid nitrogen. Audiences will be amazed as we use liquid nitrogen to demonstrate the EXPLOSIVE power of expansion for the grand finale!
RECORDING ($25) - Can't join us live on February 10th? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
A Celebration of African-American Artists
Presented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Grades: 3-8
Cost: $75 (FREE for Texas schools)
Dates: February 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, or 28
Times: Check event schedule for times posted on desired date.
Also available by request. Contact distancelearning@cartermuseum.org
In honor of Black History Month, explore the Amon Carter’s collection to learn about the invaluable contributions of African-American artists in art history. Experience the work of artists using a variety of media across time periods and geography. Meet Carter Community Artists Christopher Blay and Lauren Cross, who are contributing to the lively art scene in Texas today.
Texas State Parks: Mustang Island
Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Grades: 4-12
Cost: FREE
Date: February 19
Join Ranger Eric for a tour around Mustang Island State Park! This state park is located on Mustang Island, one of Texas' barrier islands. During this program, students will learn about terrestrial and marine habitats found here along with some of the critters that inhabit these areas.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on February 19th? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
Texas and the Civil War
Presented by Bullock Texas State History Museum
Grades: 4-12
Cost: FREE
Dates: February 19, 28, March 9, 17, 25, April 8, 23, May 8, 19, or 28
Times: 10:00-10:50 a.m., 11:00-11:50 a.m., or 1:00-1:50 p.m. CST
Also available by request. Contact distance.learning@thestoryoftexas.com
Why did the United States divide and go to war against itself? How did this affect families, the economy, and enslaved people? What battles were fought within Texas' borders and what toll did these battles take on the soldiers? A Museum educator will lead students as they search for evidence from artifacts and paintings. A special guest from the past, Major General Granger, will tell his story about how his reading of the Emancipation Proclamation brought about the end of slavery in Texas.
Coral Reef Under Construction
Presented by Texas State Aquarium
Grades: 3-5
Cost: $125
Date: February 25
Times: 8:00-8:50 a.m., 9:00-9:50 a.m., 10:00-10:50 a.m., 11:00-11:50 a.m, 12:00-12:50 p.m., 1:00-1:50 p.m., 2:00-2:50 p.m., or 3:00-3:50 p.m. CST
Also available by request. Contact aquavision@txstateaq.org
Coral reefs are described as the “tropical rainforests of the ocean.” Join us on a journey into this valuable habitat as we investigate the diversity of corals, learn their anatomy, and compare and contrast the differences between Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean reefs. Students will construct and name their very own coral creations while viewing our coral exhibits!
JANUARY PROGRAM REMINDERS
Conflicting Evidence: 24 Hours After the Kennedy Assassination
Presented by Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Grades: 5-12
Cost: $100
ONLY available by request. Contact education@jfk.org
Art, Music, and Movement
Presented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Grades: 1-5
Cost: $75 (FREE for Texas schools)
Dates: January 6, 9, 13, 16, 23, 27, or 30
Times: 10:30-11:20 a.m. or 12:30-1:20 p.m. CST
Also available by request. Contact distancelearning@cartermuseum.org
Sciencepalooza
Presented by Don Harrington Discovery Center
Grades: K-12
Cost: $165 (up to 500 students)
Date: January 13
Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m. or 2:00-2:45 p.m. CST
Also available by request. Contact DLeducator@dhdc.org
Mavericks, Dogies, and Drovers--Cattle Drives
Presented by Bullock Texas State History Museum
Grades: 3-7
Cost: FREE
Dates: January 13, 21, February 14, 26, March 6, 10, 20, April 7, 20, May 4, 13 or 24
Times: 10:00-10:50 a.m., 11:00-11:50 a.m., or 1:00-1:50 p.m. CST
Also available by request. Contact distance.learning@thestoryoftexas.com
DNA and Fisheries Management
Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Grades: 7-12
Cost: FREE
Date: January 15
RECORDING - Can't join us live on January 15th? No problem!
Wonderful Wetlands!
Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Grades: 1-4
Cost: FREE
Date: January 16
RECORDING - Can't join us live on January 16th? No problem!
Sharks Laboratory
Presented by Texas State Aquarium
Grades: 9-12
Cost: $125
Date: January 16
Times: 8:00-8:50 a.m., 9:00-9:50 a.m., 10:00-10:50 a.m., 11:00-11:50 a.m, 12:00-12:50 p.m., 1:00-1:50 p.m., 2:00-2:50 p.m., or 3:00-3:50 p.m. CST
Also available by request. Contact aquavision@txstateaq.org
We All Live Downstream
Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Grades: 5-12
Cost: FREE
Date: January 29
Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m., 10:15-11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., or 1:30-2:15 p.m. CST
RECORDING - Can't join us live on January 29th? No problem!
Reading Discovery: President & Mrs. Bush in India, United Nations & Travel Diplomacy
Presented by George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Grades: 4-9
Cost: FREE
Date: January 30
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. CST
RECORDING - Can't join us live on January 30th? No problem!
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