BRONX ZOO /WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

Erin Fitzgerald, Distance Learning Instructor
V:  (718) 220-5131     F:  (718) 733-2921

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT : "Animal Colors" Grades K – 3

This appealing program capitalizes on children's natural curiosity by engaging them in observation and deduction. Using visuals, games, and live animals, students will explore the role that color plays in animal survival. Students will learn that an animal’s color may help it to attract a mate, to warn off other animals, and to hide from other animals. For complete list of programs visit: http://www.bronxzoo.com/distancelearning

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS

Patty Petrey Dees, Distance Learning Specialist 
Deborah Bowman, Distance Learning Assistant
V:  (404) 881-5117     F:  (404) 206-6044 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT "Butterflies" Grade:  K - 2
Each student will construct a Butterfly Marionette while participating in activities about the lifecycle of the butterfly, what makes a butterfly an insect, and coloring and camouflage Video clips and photographs of the different stages in the life of a butterfly are included. For complete list of programs visit: http://www.puppet.org/edu/distance.shtml

COLUMBUS ZOO & AQUARIUM

Becky Peters, Distance Learning Coordinator
V:  (614) 645-0567

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:  "Marine Biology" Grades 6 - 12.
Dive into the coral reef exhibit at the Columbus Zoo as we explore ocean habitats through interdisciplinary activities.

For complete list of programs visit:  http://www.colszoo.org/education/New/dist_learn.htm

COSI COLUMBUS 

Electronic Education
V:  (614) 629-3186

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT :  "Gadget Works" Grades 2 - 6. 
Students explore simple machines by observing the motion of wind-up toys, taking the toys apart, and putting them back together again.

For complete list of programs visit:  http://www.cosi.org/programs/ee.htm

THE NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM

Samantha Faria, Outreach Manager, Education Department
V:  (607) 547-0391     F:  (607) 547-4094

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:  Before You Could Say 'Jackie Robinson'
Grades 4-12

Want to motivate your students to learn about segregation and the importance of cultural diversity?  Here is a colorful unit, designed for grades four through eight, that illustrates how baseball reflected and led critical social shifts in American history from the Civil War to the modern-day Civil Rights movement.  For complete list of programs visit:  http://baseballhalloffame.org/education/videoconference.htm

PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART
Candace Le Claire, Distance Learning Coordinator
V:  (215) 684-7584
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:   “Days of Knights"  Grades 6-12
Learn about the history, use, and aesthetics of armor from the Museum's collection. This lession includes a live demonstration of armor pieces.

For complete list of programs visit:  http://www.philamuseum.org/education/distance.shtml

MUSEUM OF TELEVISION & RADIO

Scott Frank, LA Video Conference Coordinator
V:  (310) 786-1099     F:  (310) 786-1086

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:  “From Rockets to the Red Planet: Space on Television”  Grades 3 - 12.
By viewing footage of the milestones in space exploration, students will learn more about this chapter in modern history and the role that television played in building public support.

For complete list of programs visit:  http://www.mtr.org/

MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE
Vonceil Chun, Program Coordinator
V:  (310) 772-2502    F:  (310) 772-7686
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:  "Testimony to the Truth" - Grades 7 - 12 
This program links a Holocaust survivor with students in middle school and above.  "Testimony to the Truth" stimulates students in the areas of critical thinking skills and historical analysis, encourages independent inquiry to facilitate their own learning, enhances actual knowledge, and fosters their interest in and understanding of history and current events. 

For complete list of programs visit:  http://motlc/museumoftolerance.com.

INDIANAPOLIS ZOO

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: Emily Hansen, Distance Learning Coordinator
V:  (317) 630-2042     F:  (317) 630-5114

"Amazing Amazon" Recommended for grades K - 8.
Rainforest are the most biologically diverse places on Earth. Explore the plants and animal life that can be found in each of the different layers of our Amazon rainforest exhibit, including an emerald tree

boa, a blue-and-gold macaw, and red-bellied piranhas! 

For complete list of programs visit:  http://www.indianapoliszoo.com/education/

For further information, contact:
David R. Ashdown, Coordinator for Instructional Technology Integration Programs 
Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES
27 Gick Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
 Ph: (518) 581-3735    Fax: (518) 581-3725 dashdown@wswheboces.org