“Express yourself and you’ll impress yourself,” says Bruce Blitz, cartoonist/illustrator/author and creator & host of the 4x Emmy-Nominated PBS Television Series “Cartooning with Blitz.” “Cartooning strikes a universal chord in children and adults,” says Blitz. Your students will love seeing a fun and easy way of changing a blank piece of paper into a wacky lion, action pose, and...
K12 students and teachers are creating unprecedented opportunities for inquiry-based learning by expanding the geographic boundaries of their classrooms - - virtually and cost effectively.
Students in Grades K-3
"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall!"
Join us for an interactive adventure to Santa's workshop in the North Pole! Our special guest, Kris Kringle (aka Santa Claus) will be joining students via videoconference to share stories of the North Pole, read 'Twas the Night...
Students in Grades 9-12
Religion accounts for a rich part of culture. In Taiwan, the religion that is most widely practiced is a harmonious blend of Buddhism and Taoism. Many gods and goddesses take charge of different duties in ruling the mortal world. People visit the temple to present offerings to the deities in hope of praying for peace and other wishes. National Dali High School- Taiwan will give a presentation...
Students in Grades 9-12
The Opera Company of Philadelphia presents Verdi's La Traviata in May, 2010. Join us as we meet OCP's award-winning Costume Director Richard St. Clair. Richard will talk about the design process, the research involved in creating a costume, working with singers to create the perfect costume just for them, and more.
Students should have a reasonable grasp of the opera's plot...
Grades 8-12
Brat Productions, a theatre company in Philadelphia, will host a videoconference to highlight the collaborative process of creating HAUNTED POE, an interactive, site-specific show based on the short works of terror by Edgar Allan Poe. Presented in a 10,000 square foot warehouse, HAUNTED POE features scenes and scares from The Tell-tale Heart, The Raven, The Black Cat, The Fall of the House...
Grades 9-12
Meet Madama Butterfly Director Cynthia Stokes. Learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at an opera house and what a director goes through to bring an opera to life. Students should come prepared with questions about Ms. Stokes' career, the directorial process, and about Madama Butterfly. Students may also wish to ask questions about collaborating with the production'...
Grades 3-5
With upbeat lyrics and award-winning music, Alex and his guitar bring children on a wonderful musical journey. This high-energy program will have students up on their feet, dancing and interacting with the music. Topics of social and emotional awareness are explored through song so that students are more comfortable with their own emotions, and are better able to empathize with others by...
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The Best Thinking in Higher Ed IT10.12.2010 - 10.15.2010