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Content Providers for Video Conferences

You must notify Instructional Technology at least 3 weeks prior to a video conference with a person/group outside of Plano ISD.

Bronx Zoo -- $125 fee
  • http://www.bronxzoo.org
  • http://wcs.org/distancelearning (Wildlife Conservation Society)
  • Reservations: e-mail DistanceLearning@wcs.org or call 718-220-5131
  • $125 fee
  • maximum of 35 students participating in one conference
  • video-taping not permitted
  • must reserve 3 weeks in advance
  • lessons include extensive teacher support materials
  • Lessons Currently Available:
    K – 3   Animal Colors 45 minutes
    K - 3   Moves and Meals 45 minutes
    K - 3   Size and Shapes 45 minutes
    4 – 6   Food Webs 60 minutes
    5 – 8   Awesome Adaptations 60 minutes
    7 – 12 Gorillas, Gentle Giants in Crisis 60 minutes
 
PacBell
 
Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC)
  • Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC)
    This highly interactive site offers an up-to-date on line program catalog,
    educator-evaluated Star and Thumbs-up Rating Systems, opportunities for
    collaborations, directory of resources and much more.
    Hundreds of single events, series and classes are offered through
    partnership with more than 80 program providers. Professional Development
    opportunities are also available for Administrators, teachers and staff.
 
NASA
 
Berrien County Intermediate School District (Michigan)
 
Albany Institute of History and Art (New York)
 
National Baseball Hall of Fame
—— Standards-Based Thematic Units ——

American History: A Stitch In Time
Character Education: Lou Gehrig — The Iron Horse

Communication Arts: Going, Going, Gone!
Cultural Diversity: Before You Could Say "Jackie Robinson"

Economics: The Business of Baseball Fine Arts: Painting the Corners
Geography: Baseball Coast To Coast Math: Batter Up!
Technology: Baseball Grows Up Women's History: Dirt On Their Skirts
 
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