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National Archives |
You are invited to introduce your staff and students to the power of primary sources through an electronic workshop from the National Archives and Records Administration!
Our workshops are interactive and document-based. They are available for groups of up to 30 students in grades 5 - 12, designed to last 1 hour, and can be scheduled on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. (EST or EDT). They are made possible through ISDN or IP-based videoconferencing systems.
Your school or sponsoring organization will initiate and fund the call to the National Archives. There are no other charges for the event.
Workshops for Students in Grades 5 - 12
The Constitution
Introduction to the National Archives and Records Administration
Workshops for Educators
Teaching With Documents
Introduction to the National Archives and Records Administration
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| NASA Johnson Space Center |
Home to astronaut training and the International Space Station Program, it is located outside Houston, Texas. Visit them via a live interactive videoconference. Suggested topics to consider meeting various standards include microgravity, aerospace careers, space tools and food, astronomy, and of course the virtual visit through the International Space Station. Each event may have at least four schools participating via a bridge. No Charge for programs.
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| Library of Congress |
One, two and three-hour workshops for teachers on using the Library of Congress’s site and resources. Open scheduling. Contact Judy Graves (202) 707-2562 or office 707-4158 need local facilitator, some workshops need extra time for participants to work after conference is over. Training sessions are free other than the cost of dialing to them. Programs are designed for teacher training, but can be adadpted for student presentations by request.
Programs include:
Library of Congress ONLINE!
Treasure Hunting
Working with Primary Sources
Make It and Take It!
Gathering Your Community’s Stories
The Spy Map and General Washington
Congress Present & Past
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| Smithsonian American Art Museum |
Visit the Smithsonian American Art Museum without leaving your school! Free of charge, we offer videoconference field trips for students from kindergarten through college. Via real-time videoconferencing, museum docents lead the study of U.S. history and culture using our extensive holdings of American art. See the topics below. Our content corresponds to national education standards, and tours can be tailored to match your specific objectives. Pre- and post-visit materials are available for school use. Planned for typical classroom periods, our video field trips range in length from thirty minutes to one hour. We welcome multiple visits with the same class!
To learn more or to schedule a tour, email Colleen Brown at BrownC@saam.si.edu.
Do You See What I See?
Visual and Language Arts
Free within Ourselves
The Spirit of '76
Life in America
America as Art
Latino Art and Culture
America's Signs and Symbols
Native Americans
Westward Migration
The Modern Era
Skilled Work
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| Lee Richardson Zoo - Garden City, Kansas |
The Lee Richardson Zoo provides free distance learning programs from our interactive television studio. Students of any age can connect for a one-on-one visit with our education staff and some of our special animal ambassadors. Choose one of our pre-planned program topics, or let us create a program to fit your interests. Programs can be adapted for any grade level. We do not charge a program fee; however, schools requesting a program are responsible for any connection costs.
To schedule a distance learning program, contact the zoo's education department from 8:00 AM - noon and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM central time, Monday through Friday. Please schedule distance learning programs at least two weeks in advance.
Programs:
Sophisticated Mammals
Kermit and His Friends
Protection from Predators
3..2..1..Lift-Off!
Animal Adaptations
Snakes, Lizrds and Alligators, Oh My!
The Lions of the Bird World
Animals of the Prairie
Spineless Animals
Create your own topic based upon your curriculum
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| Cleveland Metroparks Zoo |
Large listing of programs, separated by grade levels. Schedule early, since these are free. Be sure and read the FAQ page for detailed information.
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| CILC |
Use the database of nation-wide content providers to find free programs.
Click on the "advanced search" feature on this page, then select "free" in the cost box.
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