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Videoconference Programs
At the time of the famous battle it was already nearly 120 years old. The familiar bell-shaped front on the church was not constructed until nearly 15 years after the battle. Discover the real Alamo and part of its rich history before, during, and after the siege in 1836. Models, graphics, and exclusive videos include the Alamo grounds, the convento (long barrack) and the shrine. 4th grade to adult. Sample Topics: Spanish Mission Period - Secularization - Texas Independence
What is your definition of a hero? Learn about some of the many Texian, Tejano, and Mexican heroes of the Alamo and the Texas Revolution. Where did they come from? Why did they fight? Exclusive videos include the Alamos grounds and places where Crockett, Travis, and Bowie are believed to have died. 4th grade to adult. Sample Topics: Texians - Tejanos - Texas Independence - Heroes and Role Models
Caddo, Pueblo, Lipan Apache, Comanche, Kiowa and Plains Indian cultures are viewed through their technology, and the sacred bison. Do you know who was the first Native American astronaut? This program highlights both past and present elements of Native American culture, and contributions to the diversity and strength of America. Learn why all cultures are both different and the same as each other. All ages. Sample Topics: Shelter - Food - Transportation - Buffalo - Contemporary Lifestyles
Unfold layers of the African American experience with buffalo soldiers, inventors, cowboys, astronauts and kente cloth. This program highlights past and present elements of African American culture, history, and contributions to the diversity and strength of America. Learn why all cultures are both different and the same as each other. 2nd grade to adult. Sample Topics: Ancestors - Africa - Slavery - No One Can Take Away Your Dreams - Civil Rights
Who were the first cowboys? Discover the facts about life on the cattle trail. Examine cowboy clothing, gear and learn about the men and women that later became American legends. Find out why cowboys use spurs, leather chaps, ten-gallon hats and pointed toe boots with high heels. All ages. Sample Topics: Vaqueros & Other Cowboys - Cattle Drives
See a quinceañera dress and a charro outfit. Learn about adobe, manos and metates, the tortilla press, rebozos and mantillas. Discover Aztec, Moorish, and Spanish influences in the culture. This program highlights past and present elements of Mexican culture, history, and contributions to the diversity and strength of America. Learn why all cultures are both different and the same as each other. 2nd grade to adult. Sample Topics: Food - Clothing - Holidays
Experience life on the frontier in the 1800's. Be prepared for lots of chores when you take a long journey across the wilderness to make a new home. See a washboard, homemade soap, a quilt and a slat bonnet as you learn about lives of the early pioneers. All ages. Sample Topics: Transportation - Shelters - Some reasons why people venture into the unknown
An extensive collection of material resources coupled with a knowledgeable and experienced staff allows us to offer an extremely wide variety of programs too numerous to list individually. At your request, we can design a personalized program tailored to your specific needs. These sessions offer excellent opportunities in all areas of learning. All ages - Sample of Completed Programs:
COMING SOON! ISLAM Take a socio-historical look at Islam and introduction to the Middle East. ACEQUIAS Spanish settlers brought with them irrigation experience developed in Spain during the Moorish period of the Middle Ages. The acequias of San Antonio are one of the earliest recorded uses of an engineered water supply and irrigation system in the country. Built starting in 1718 to serve the Spanish missions in the area, some sections are still in use today. FUTURE PLANS! - 20th century U.S. History Highlights (5th grade)
What was a dinosaur? Did some dinosaurs eat grass? How were they like crocodiles, turtles, snakes, lizards, and birds? Are dinosaurs still alive today? What is an aquifer? Discover the fascinating and sometimes surprising answers to these questions and much more. Fossils, models, and graphics are used to show what and how science tells us about a world that existed millions of years ago. Resource Guide Available. All ages
Treat yourself and your students to a storytelling session. Meet Anansi (West Africa), Hansel and Gretel (Germany), the Coyote (Southwest Indians), Trolls (Scandinavian lands), Aladdin (Ancient Middle East) and many more characters from around the world. They are sure to educate as well as capture your imagination. 1st grade to adult
Think of old home cures and when people curled up their nose to the smell of asafetida, and opened jars of medicinal herbs. Did they really work? What is a curandero or curandera? Learn why leeches and maggots are still used as cures by some doctors today. 4th grade to adult
Discover a culture defined by religion and not a nation. Some traditions are shown through Hanukkah candles, a seder plate, a katubah (marriage contract), and hallah (egg bread). Past and present elements of Jewish culture, history, and contributions to the diversity and strength of America are highlighted. Learn why all cultures are both different and the same as each other. 4th grade to adult
Join a mystery-laden experience that encourages imagination, creativity and logic. Why didn't the archaeologist look for dinosaur bones? You will find out when you choose your clothes, equipment, and look for artifacts at a miniature archaeological site. Archaeology is multicultural and interdisciplinary. 3rd grade to adult
Come fly with us and learn about the role of aviation in Texas history. See models of aircraft manufactured in Texas, such as the AT-6 Texan, the F-16, and a Bell helicopter, as well as photographs of such aviation pioneers as Marjorie Stinson. 4th grade to adult
Learn about chopsticks, listen to the legend of the dragon, look at Chinese writing in a Chinese language newspaper, and listen to Chinese music. Explore past and present elements of Chinese culture, history, and contributions to the diversity and strength of America. Learn why all cultures are both different and the same as each other. 3rd grade to adult
Czech language, music and folk dress are highlighted in this program. Learn about past and present elements of Czech culture, history, and contributions to the diversity and strength of America. See why all cultures are both different and the same as each other. 3rd grade to adult
Learn the magic of spinning natural fibers into thread and turning threads into textiles, lace, or other decorative needle crafts. Samples of handiwork such as deshilado (drawn thread work), crochet, tatting, and hand-woven fabrics show how pioneer women beautified their surroundings. 4th grade and up Visit the German people who came to Texas in the 1800's. A cow's horn, carved wood, a fachwerk house photo, an ox bell and springerle rolling pin are some of the items that help to tell their story. This program highlights past and present elements of German culture, history, and contributions to the diversity and strength of America. Learn why all cultures are both different and the same as each other. 5th grade to adult
Discover the history of the timeless craft of origami as you learn about the Japanese who came to Texas. This program highlights past and present elements of Japanese culture, history, and contributions to the diversity and strength of America. Discover why all cultures are both different and the same as each other. 3rd grade to adult
Travel back in time to the days of stick horse races and slingshots. This program features homemade rag dolls, wooden tops, and examples of the first store bought toys, like metal banks and teddy bears. All ages
Line up for lessons at a one-room country schoolhouse. Experience the life of students and teachers over 150 years ago with write on slates, McGuffey's Readers, the Blue Back Speller, and old lunch pails. 2nd grade to adult
Take a walk from farmhouse to farmhouse with a peddler of long ago. See old tools, dolls, utensils and books that came straight from the peddler's pack as you talk about the concepts of free enterprise used by this early practitioner. 4th grade to adult
Meet one of the newest groups to come to America. Learn about traditional Vietnamese food, clothing, and religious tradition with artifacts such as a gi, a star lantern, fish sauce (nuoc mam), and a statue of Buddha. This program highlights past and present elements of Vietnamese culture, history, and contributions to the diversity and strength of America. Learn why all cultures are both different and the same as each other. 3rd grade to adult
What is a quilt? What is quilting? Learn the answers to these questions while looking at quilt samples and many different, intricate quilt patterns. Learn how this pioneer art of recycling old clothing scraps into an art form has become a modern vehicle for self-expression. 3rd grade and up Our outreach/video conference programs include sessions that cover Texas History, American History, science and a variety of interdisciplinary subjects to supplement formal K-12 curricula and professional development. Each session emphasizes an assortment of National Standards and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) elements, runs 45 - 60 minutes, and highlights key topic concepts. Students and teachers actively participate with traditional artifacts, photos, drawings, models, worldwide folk tales, and multimedia resources. Resource guides with pre/post information and activities are currently available for some programs and are in development for others. Due to time constraints, not all resources or standards may be used in one session. To better serve individual needs, requests for specific program related elements are welcomed and encouraged. Requests will be included when possible. More in-depth programs are also available via:
A program designed to fill your specific needs. These sessions have many interdisciplinary applications and offer excellent opportunities in all areas of learning. TECHNICAL:
Our videoconference phone number: 210-271-7434. Our Scheduling & Content Staff: SCHEDULING:
Videotaping is not permitted. BILLING: Fee: $150 per session/connection. Schools are responsible for any additional line charges that may apply. It is possible to have just one connection on our part while the school/school district bridges to other schools for a session. In this case, we can support up to three schools for the single connection fee. The cost of a three-part series is $400. Please call for "custom" session rates. Thank you for your interest in our programs. We look forward to adding your region and school to our growing list of videoconference educators. NEED A CERTAIN EMPHASIS? |
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