SCOCA Curriculum Integration

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The MVESC will be having a series of “special “ multi-point student connections the 3rd and 4th week of May called “REMEMBERING OUR HEROES” to honor the courage and bravery of U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. (See below for dates and times) This session is appropriate for grades 2-5. Spaces will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Let me know (pwhyte@scoca.org) if you’d like to register.

Description:
Students will discuss facts about Memorial Day, and talk about the physical and moral qualities that these brave service men and women have for their country. In addition, we will hold a letter writing challenge for all classes who participate.

• All multi-point connections are limited to 4 classrooms and schools MUST supply us with a static IP# in which to connect.
• PLEASE be aware of the grade that you are scheduling. Connections are grouped in like grade level combinations, and are LIMITED to 30 participants per scheduling site.
• Cost- $75.00 per connecting site
• All times listed below are EST
  

“Remembering Our Heroes” Memorial Day Special
5/20/2010 9:00 A.M.

“Remembering Our Heroes” Memorial Day Special
5/20/2010 10:15 A.M.

“Remembering Our Heroes” Memorial Day Special
5/20/2010 1:00 P.M.

“Remembering Our Heroes” Memorial Day Special
5/21/2010 9:00 A.M.

“Remembering Our Heroes” Memorial Day Special
5/21/2010 10:15 A.M.

“Remembering Our Heroes” Memorial Day Special
5/21/2010 1:00 P.M.

“Remembering Our Heroes” Memorial Day Special
5/24/2010 9:00 A.M.

“Remembering Our Heroes” Memorial Day Special
5/24/2010 10:15 A.M.

“Remembering Our Heroes” Memorial Day Special
5/24/2010 1:00 P.M.

“Remembering Our Heroes” Memorial Day Special
5/26/2010 9:00 A.M.

“Remembering Our Heroes” Memorial Day Special
5/26/2010 10:15 A.M.

“Remembering Our Heroes” Memorial Day Special
5/26/2010 1:00 P.M.

“Remembering Our Heroes” Memorial Day Special
5/28/2010 9:00 A.M.

“Remembering Our Heroes” Memorial Day Special
5/28/2010 10:15 A.M.

“Remembering Our Heroes” Memorial Day Special
5/28/2010 1:00 P.M.

Wednesday, March 31
Offered four times: 9:15, 10:30, 1:00, and 2:15
Subject area: Science
Grade level: 4
Cost: $75
Water on Earth is in constant movement!  Learn about its cyclic journey through the water cycle.  We will build on students’ prior knowledge of how water can change states from solid to liquid to gas. Students will be able to identify and explain the different stages of the water cycle. Explore the stages of the water cycle in this interactive video conference.

Let me know (pwhyte@scoca.org)  if you’d like to register for this session.

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Down on the Farm – grades K-3 (available upon request)
Students will finally get the answers to those brain burning questions like…”Why do pigs roll in the mud?”, and “Why are some eggs white, and others are brown?”. Experiments and farm artifacts will take kids on a virtual field trip to the farm!  Don’t miss the opportunity for your students to find the answers to these questions and more!  It is definitely a connection that they will not soon forget!

It’s Not Easy Being Green! The Metamorphosis of a Frog – grades K-5 (available upon request)
Do frogs have teeth? What do frogs eat? Where can amphibians live?  This distance learning event looks at the life cycle of an amphibian and many characteristics of these slimy yet cool creatures. From egg to frog, many “froggy” aspects will be explored in this lesson.  One of our most popular distance learning connections! This session is modified for the grade level attending.

From Egg to Butterfly- grades K-2 (available upon request)This distance learning This distance learning event looks at the life cycle of the magical butterfly.  The life cycle stages and butterfly development will be explored in this interactive lesson. Topics discussed include: habitat, metamorphosis, migration, adaptation. The kids will wrap up this lesson with an interactive game titled: “Who Wants to be a Butterfly”

Elementary Economics – grades 3-5 (available upon request)
Do your students watch American Idol?  Do they use a computer or text their friends on a cell phone? Students will investigate basic economic concepts through current events and popular culture.  Concepts explored include (opportunity cost, producers, consumers, advertising, specialization, and competition).

These sessions cost $75 each.  If you’d like to arrange a session for your class, let me know!

Thursday, March 25 at 1:00

Cost: $75

Careers in Speech Therapy

Join with a practicing speech therapist from the Atrium Medical Center as she shares the education and training required to enter the field of speech therapy and other allied health professions.  She will also discuss her real-life experiences in patient care in both the hospital setting and in private practice.  Students from participating middle schools and high schools will have the opportunity to ask questions and explore issues with a professional practitioner

Let me know (pwhyte@scoca.org) if you’d like to sign up.

April 13 – 1:30, 3:30, and 5:00

Cost: $75

Thinking of upgrading to Office 2010, but still aren’t sure?  Join us to check out its new look, examine some new features, and learn some tips and tricks along the way.

Let me know (pwhyte@scoca.org) if you’d like to register!

Free from Connect2Texas

Monday March 29th
Grades 1st-12th
0:00-10:45 AM EST
FREE
Registration deadline: March 25th

Get the dirt on digging up the   past! Join the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and Bradford Jones,   Collections Manager and Project Archeologist with the Texas Historical Commission, and learn what it means to be an archeologist. Listen to stories of prehistoric and historic excavations in Texas, learn about the training and   skills an archeologist needs, and discover where Museums get those historic artifacts they display.

Let me know (pwhyte@scoca.org) if you’d like to sign up for this one….

FREE – via Interactive Video Conference
Thursday, April 29, 2010
3:30 – 4:30 PM

The Attorney General’s Office, SCOCA and InfOhio are pleased to offer a one-hour teacher in-service on the Ohio AntiHarassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Law with Kathleen L. Nichols LSW, MA from Office of the Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray.

This session will provide your staff with up to date information on Anti HIB, Internet safety, cyber crime issues and digital citizenship. Prepare your staff to help educate students about the consequences and the effects of bullying through the use of the social networks and other digital technologies.  Join us for this timely videoconference.

Additional resources can be found at http://pwhyte.scoca.org/cyber_safety.html

If you’d like to register, let me know (pwhyte@scoca.org).

Slots Available for Careers in the Construction Trades on March 11th!

The March 11 Construction Trades program offers students insight into a number of different career opportunities: Painter, Glazier and Drywall Installers, etc.  These employment opportunities provide students the opportunity to work with a small or large company or strike out on their own as independent contractors.

Students seeking employment immediately following high school may want to consider these trade areas and enter an apprenticeship program.

Slots are available for both the 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. sessions.  Cost is $75 per session. Please share this information with your students and teachers.

Schools interested in participating in this program should let me know (pwhyte@scoca.org) by March 9th.

Monday, March 15 at 1:00
Cost: $75

Dave Leedy spent 30 plus years as a high school teacher. During this period he collected anecdotes from students and staff as to how people become successful. He truly believes that you are not born to be successful you make your success by how you live everyday and your positive thoughts. Today, as a professional motivational public speaker, he travels around the nation. Dave delivers his message dressed as a “super hero” – that’s right, a 60+ year-old man in tights and a cape. He wants to convey that you too can be a super hero if you treat yourself and others with respect and dignity. Students can reach their highest potential and success in a career but not without giving something to others. We all must stand up for ourselves and be a super hero in our actions toward others. It doesn’t matter what our career choices are, it matters how we get there and who we helped along the way – everybody needs somebody. Join Dave as he shares his thoughts and shows students how what they do today definitely affects their career potential.

Let me know if you like to sign up for this session!

To celebrate the birthday of “Theodor Seuss Geisel”, the MVESC will be having a series of “special “ multi-point student connections. (See below for dates and times)

Students will discuss fun facts about Dr. Seuss, observe creative experiments, share a wonderful story, and conclude with an interactive game that tests their “seussical” knowledge.

• All multi-point connections are limited to 4 classrooms and schools MUST supply us with a static IP# in which to connect.
• PLEASE be aware of the grade that you are scheduling. Connections are grouped in like grade level combinations, and are LIMITED to 30 participants per scheduling site.
• Cost- $75.00 per connecting site
  

Let me know (pwhyte@scoca.org) if you’d like to schedule one of the following sessions – please note grade levels:

March 9th (KDG-1st) Celebration of Seuss (10:00am EST)

March 9th (KDG-1st ) Celebration of Seuss (11:00am EST)

March 12th  (KDG-1st) Celebration of Seuss (10:00am EST)

March 12th (2nd-3rd) Celebration of Seuss (11:00am EST)

March 12th  (2nd-3rd) Celebration of Seuss (1:00pm EST)

*This lesson is similar to Egg-citing Eggs and Egg-speriments. Classrooms may not want to schedule both sessions.