Connect2Texas
Videoconferencing from the Lone Star State
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
- Registration is required for EVERY event or recording you want to receive.
- Events are programs posted on specific dates and times.
- Click on EVENTS to see upcoming programs. Be sure to use the program filter to narrow down the event list and prevent scrolling.
- You must be logged in to register.
- You can confirm or cancel registrations in your registration portal.
- Cancellations must be received in accordance with each provider's cancellation policy to avoid billing.
- Interactive sites are REQUIRED to test. You must have a working camera and microphone to be an interactive site. Assume ALL programs are interactive unless it says non-interactive, view-only or recording in the event title.
- Recordings are NOT available until 1-3 business days after the live event date/time. Registered teachers will be emailed a link to access the recording at their convenience.
- Most C2TX providers will do programs "by request" to accommodate class schedules, various time zones, timely content, etc. Contact the provider directly to coordinate scheduling.
ATTENTION TEXAS SCHOOLS
When registering, please select "Connect Thru my ESC" if your district has a 2018-2019 distance learning membership regardless of what technology you use(Zoom, BlueJeans, LifeSize, etc.). Your regional service center should contact you about testing and send you the connection details prior to the program date. If you have not heard from your ESC, please contact them directly.
ESC Region 11 (home of C2TX) will test with ALL other sites that do not connect through an Education Service Center.
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
Creepy Carrots
Presented by The Grace Museum
Grades: K-2
Cost: $55 (includes activity materials)
Dates: October 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30 or 31
Times: 9:00-9:50 a.m., 10:00-10:50 a.m., 11:00-11:50 a.m., 1:00-1:50 p.m. or 2:00-2:50 p.m. CST
Also available by request at your preferred date/time by contacting educator@thegracemuseum.org.
Creepy Critters
Presented by Texas Wildlife Association
Grades: 1-6
Cost: FREE
Date: October 30
Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m., 10:15-11:00 a.m., 12:30-1:15 p.m. or 2:00-2:45 p.m. CST
Unfortunately for our guests, their creepy appearance strikes fear in most people, even though they know little about them, and in some cases have never encountered them. Our visitors are quite an eclectic bunch, from those with no limbs, to others with four, six, or even eight! Join us as we take an up-close look at these critters and discuss how they fit into the food chain, as well as their habitats, adaptations, and the structures that bring fear to many.
RECORDING - Can't join us live? No problem! You will receive a link to access the recording within three business days after Oct. 30th.
The Eerie and Unusual
Presented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art
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 request at your preferred date/time by contacting distancelearning@cartermuseum.org.
Creep into the Library and Archives at the Amon Carter to view illustrated texts, including Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein, and dissect poetry by Edgar Allan Poe. Uncover chilling nineteenth-century cultural norms while lurking though spirit photographs, “sleeping beauties,” and eerie artifacts while hearing stories from Amon Carter archivist and historian Jon Frembling.
Bats-A-Billion
Presented by Texas Wildlife Association
Grades: K-8
Cost: FREE
Date: October 31
Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m., 10:15-11:00 a.m., 12:30-1:15 p.m. or 2:00-2:45 p.m. CST
This interactive presentation provides students the opportunity to investigate the relationship between the anatomy and the ecology, including the dietary habits, of different species of bats. This is an experience you will not want to miss. LIVE bats take part in the program! We will look at their unique body structures and their functions that allow bats to fly, identify other special adaptations, as well as discuss their basic needs and diverse habitats. We will also discuss ways you can help these beneficial creatures and conserve their habitats.
RECORDING - Can't join us live? No problem! You will receive a link to access the recording within three business days after Oct. 31st.
REMINDERS
First Encounters: When the Conquistadors Met the Karankawa
Grades: 4-8
Cost: FREE
Dates: October 2, 8, 9, 17, 18, 26 or 30
Times: check events for posted times
Available by request by contacting distancelearning@thestoryoftexas.com.
Art of the American West
Grades: 5-12
Cost: $75 but FREE for Texas schools
Dates: October 2 or 9
Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m. CST
Available by request by contacting distancelearning@cartermuseum.org.
All About Animals!
Grades: Prek-6
Cost: $75
Dates: October 5 or 12
Times: 9:30-10:00 a.m. or 1:30-2:00 p.m. CST
Available by request by contacting abrooks@fortworthzoo.org.
Animal Encounters: Owl Adaptations
Grades: K-8
Cost: FREE
Date: October 9
Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m., 10:15-11:00 a.m., 12:30-1:15 p.m., 2:00-2:45 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: 10:00-10:45 a.m., 11:00-11:45 a.m., 1:00-1:45 p.m., 2:00-2:45 p.m. CST
Available by request by contacting ewhitmore@theojac.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: 9:00-9:45 a.m., 10:15-11:00 a.m., 12:30-1:15 p.m., 2:00-2:45 p.m. CST
RECORDING - Can't join us live? No problem!
Content Disclaimer
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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