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Unique Distance Learning Experiences
SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS
The Lost Art of the Christmas Card
Presented by Old Jail Art Center
Grades: 3-6
Cost: FREE
Date: December 13
Time: 9:00-9:45 a.m. CST
Celebrate this Holiday Season with the OJAC! View the first Christmas card from 1843 and investigate the cultural, social, and technological changes that have shaped the history of this Western-European Holiday tradition. Students will briefly review the structure of a written letter (salutation, body, etc.) and then compose and illustrate a Christmas Card inspired by antique style and designs.
Winter Adaptations
Presented by Fort Worth Zoo
Grades: PreK-6
Cost: FREE
Date: January 17
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 classes' question.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on January 17th? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
Classroom Telescope Observing - Exploring the Sun and Its Features
Presented by McDonald Observatory
Grades: 3-5
Cost: $25 interactive or $10 non-interactive
Dates: December 12 or 13
Times: 10:00-10:50 a.m., 1:00-1:50 p.m., or 2:00-2:50 p.m. CST
Also available by request. Contact wetzel@utexas.edu
Get ready for your students to make SAFE observations of our star (the Sun) and its incredible features using telescopes from McDonald Observatory! During the videoconference, your students will briefly explore the UT McDonald Observatory via helicopter tour, make live observations of the Sun with telescopes equipped with special video cameras and solar filters (weather permitting), complete a Student Sun Drawing Sheet, and learn about the solar features they observe on the sun by watching unique science demonstrations. Telescope views will be real-time; in case of inclement weather or equipment problems, recorded views will be provided.
Sciencepalooza
Presented by Don Harrington Discovery Center
Grades: K-12
Cost: $165
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
Sciencepalooza features the zaniest experiments in the Science Live! collection and explores a variety of science concepts. With a brand new series of demonstrations (eddy current guillotine, anyone?) exploring everything from optical illusions to materials science, every presentation provides an unparalleled science adventure!
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
People associate the word “cowboy” with “Texas” beginning with one specific time period in Texas history---the heyday of cattle drives. Although this era only lasted from 1866-1890, the cattle drive era shaped the image of Texas.
Who started the cattle drives, and where did the trails go? What jobs could people do on a cattle drive, and what was life on the trail like? What were the risks and benefits of driving cattle to market? Hear from a special guest speaker, an 1870s cattle driver who has traveled through time to reminisce about his cattle drive experience.
Wonderful Wetlands!
Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Grades: 1-4
Cost: FREE
Date: January 16
A healthy wetland habitat should be teeming with tadpoles and exploding with insects. Let's dip into the wetlands at Sea Center Texas to see what creatures we can find. We'll examine some invertebrates under the microscope, use identification charts to determine what species we find, and analyze the health of the environment based on our discoveries.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on January 16th? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
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
The Honorable Teta V. Banks, National Chair, United Nations Association of the USA, will speak about the Model UN experience.
Ambassador Sichan Siv, former Deputy Assistant to President George H.W. Bush, will speak about his contributions on behalf of the President and as a U.N. Ambassador. Also, President George H.W. Bush’s roles in diplomatic relations when he was the United Nations Ambassador and Vice President will be explained by student readers.
RECORDING - Can't join us live on January 30th? No problem! You will be sent a link to access the recording within 1-3 business days after the live program.
HOLIDAY PROGRAM REMINDERS
A Fish-mas Celebration
Presented by Texas State Aquarium
Grades: K-2
Cost: FREE
Dates: December 16, 17, or 19
Christmas Trees - Conifer Biology and Ecology
Presented by Don Harrington Discovery Center
Grades: 6-12
Cost: $45
Available by request. Contact DLeducator@dhdc.org
Las Posadas - Mexico
Presented by Old Jail Art Center
Grades: K-2
Cost: $65 (includes materials)
Available by request. Contact ewhitmore@theojac.org
The Snow Show
Presented by Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Grades: 1-5
Cost: $75 (FREE for Texas schools)
ONLY AVAILABLE BY REQUEST IN DECEMBER & JANUARY. Contact distancelearning@cartermuseum.org
St. Nick's Science Show
Presented by Don Harrington Discovery Center
Grades: PreK-5
Cost: $75 Interactive or $25 View only
Dates: December 16, 17, or 19
Times: 9:00-10:00 a.m. or 1:00-2:00 p.m. CST
Also available by request. Contact DLeducator@dhdc.org
RECORDING ($25) - Can't join us live on December 16th, 17th, or 18th? No problem!
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