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Program Flyer: Exploring History: Glaciers, Grooves, Fens and Forts

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Content Provider   Ohio Historical Society  2009-10 Honorable Mention, 2010-11, 2011-12
Contact Information   Matt Schullek
dl@ohiohistory.org
800 E. 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH  43211
United States
Phone: (800) 640-7679
Fax: (614) 298-2963
Program Type   Individual Program
Program Rating      based on 8 evaluation(s).
Target Audience   Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Maximum Number of Participants   We prefer groups of 35 or fewer participants but can make exceptions.
Minimum Number of Participants   Minimum of 5 participants
Primary Disciplines   Sciences, Social Studies/History
Secondary Disciplines   Problem Solving
Video Clip  
Program Description   In this natural history program, students meet will Dr. Zooki, an eccentric scientist who will take them along as he explores and examines the geological effects of the Ice Age thousands of years ago. Students will interact with him as they learn the cause and effect relationship of three Ohio based natural landforms that resulted from the glaciers and the sequence of their creation.
Program Format   1. A short introduction is viewed.
2. Students meet Dr. Zooki.
3. Dr. Zooki reviews vocabulary and concepts.
4. Dr. Zooki takes the students on a virtual trip to 3 sites that were created by glaciers.
5. Students will look for proof of glaciers at the three sites.
6. A review of the concepts and terms will happen at the end of the program.
7. Students will be encouraged to write Dr. Zooki.
Objectives   - explore the effects of the glacier
- determine what clues were left by the glacier
National/Common Core Standards to which this program aligns   Presented by the National Geographic Society

NSS-G.K-12.1 THE WORLD IN SPATIAL TERMS
As a result of activities in grades K-12, all students should
- Understand how to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective.
- Understand how to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface.

NSS-G.K-12.3 PHYSICAL SYSTEMS

As a result of their activities in grades K-12, all students should
- Understand the physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth's surface.

NSS-G.K-12.6 THE USES OF GEOGRAPHY
As a result of activities in grades K-12, all students should
- Understand how to apply geography to interpret the past.
- Understand how to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future.

Taken from the National Acadamies of Science

NS.K-4.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop
- Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
- Understanding about scientific inquiry

NS.K-4.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE
As a result of the activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of
- Properties of objects and materials
- Position and motion of objects

NS.5-8.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY

As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop--
- Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
- Understandings about scientific inquiry

NS.5-8.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE
As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding
- Properties and changes of properties in matter
- Motions and forces
- Transfer of energy

NS.5-8.4 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop an understanding
- Structure of the earth system
- Earth's history
State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns   To be added later.
Program Length   45 minutes
By Request   This program is available by request ONLY
Date/Time Notes   We ask that program reservations be made at least 2 weeks in advance. Be sure to list in alternate date in your program request in the event that your requested date isn't available. Please allow up to 5 business days to have your request processed.
Program Cost   By Request Cost: $150.00
Program Fee Notes   Please allow up to 5 business days to have your request processed. Bulk program discounts are available. Purchase 6 programs and receive a 7th program of equal or lesser cost, free of charge. In order to receive these discounts, we must receive request forms for each program at the same time.
Cancellation Policy   We will not charge for programs canceled due to inclement weather. The full fee will be charged to sites, which cancel with less than 24 hours notice.
Is recording allowed?   No
Program Delivery Mode(s)   Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Skype, iChat, FieldTripZoom, Vidyo, Movi/Jabber, Blue Jeans, etc...)
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider   Schools should dial into us directly via IP connections or through a bridging agent, at an ideal connection speed of at least 384 kbps. Schools are responsible for the cost and scheduling of bridged connections. We require a test call be scheduled with us at least two days prior to the date of your presentation in order to establish that we can maintain an acceptable connection between our sites.

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