Social Sciences

Focus on Youth - A Conversation with Students from Ghana

A program from MAGPI, the NJEdge.Net K20 Initiative and Passaic Valley High School
Target Audience: 
Students in Grades 9-12
Cost: 
FREE!
Requirements for Participation: 

There are 4 spaces available for MAGPI Members. Members must have H.323 videoconferencing capabilities.

Join Passaic Valley Regional High School for a videoconference with students and teachers from Ghana.

Focus on the Issues

A Conversation with Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell
Target Audience: 
Grades 9-12
Cost: 
Free
Requirements for Participation: 

There are 5 spaces available for High Schools in Pennsylvania for this program. Participation is by invitation only.

Not an Interactive Videconference site? Watch the live webstream at http://streams.net.isc.upenn.edu/Playerpages/magpi/MagpiVideoPlayer.htm. Content is live 10 minutes before the start of the program. An archived version of the program will be available via MAGPI's directory on iTunesU. We will post a link to the archive when it is posted. To view the live webstream, you computer must have To view this Internet webcast, your computer must have Adobe Flash 10.

Join Governor Edward Rendell for this unique, interactive civics program!

Virtual College Tour Spring 2010

Visit Admissions Offices "Virtually" this spring!
Target Audience: 
High School Juniors and Seniors
Cost: 
Free!
Requirements for Participation: 

MAGPI Members: There are 6 spaces available for MAGPI Members in each session. Members must have H.323 videoconferencing capabilities.

Non-MAGPI Members: There are 3 spaces available for non-MAGPI members in each session. Participants must have H.323 videoconferencing capabilities and be connected to their state/national research and education network.

What's a Virtual College Tour???

Supreme Decision

A Conversation with Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and Judge Marjorie O. Rendell
Target Audience: 
Grades 6-8
Cost: 
Free
Requirements for Participation: 

Miss the live event? Watch the archived webstream on iTunes! http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/isc.upenn.edu.390644...

Join Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and Judge Marjorie O. Rendell for this unique, interactive civics program!

Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand

Kids Helping Kids Make a Difference!
Target Audience: 
Students in Grades K-12; College and University Students
Cost: 
Free!
Requirements for Participation: 

MAGPI and Non-MAGPI Members are invited to register for this project! To participate, you must have H.323 videoconference gear and a connection to your state/national research and education network.

When life gives you lemons...

Real World Careers: Culinary Arts

Three Chefs, Three Stories, Three Career Paths
Target Audience: 
Students in Grades 9-12
Cost: 
Free!
Requirements for Participation: 

There are 10 spaces available for MAGPI Members in each program. Members must have H.323 videoconferencing capabilities.

This new series brings dynamic career professionals into classrooms via videoconferencing.

Real World Careers: Green Design and Construction

A Conversation with Nic Darling (Postgreen) and Brian Miller (Green Jobs Academy)
Target Audience: 
Students in Grades 9-12
Cost: 
Free!
Requirements for Participation: 

There are 10 spaces available for MAGPI Members. Members must have H.323 videoconferencing capabilities.

There are a few spaces available for Non-MAGPI Members. Non-Members must have H.323 videoconference capabilities and be connected to their state or national research and education network.

This new series brings dynamic career professionals into classrooms via videoconferencing.

Megaconference Jr.

An Event for Students, By Students, Around the World
Target Audience: 
K12 Students
Cost: 
FREE!
Requirements for Participation: 

H.323 Videoconferencing Equipment is required for interactive sites

Advanced Registration is required for webstream and interactive sites

Megaconference Jr., now in its 7th year, is a project designed to give students in elementary through secondary schools around the world the opportunity to communicate, collaborate and contribute t

The Crisis in Haiti: What Can YOU Do to Help?

LIVE WEBSTREAM
Target Audience: 
K12 Students, College/University Students
Cost: 
FREE! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
Requirements for Participation: 

To view the webstream, you must have Real Player installed on your computer (version 8 or higher). Please see technical requirements and testing information at the bottom of this webpage. For technical support, please contact video@isc.upenn.edu.

The live webstream will be active 10 minutes prior to the start of the program and can be accessed at: http://beansidhe.isc-net.upenn.edu:8080/ramgen/encoder/haiti.rm.

The earthquake in Haiti shattered lives, devastating a country - - and the world responded. Most importantly, youth responded in innovative and amazing ways.

Inside the Struggle (High School Program)

Civil Rights and the Philadelphia Connection
Target Audience: 
Students in Grades 9-12
Cost: 
FREE!
Requirements for Participation: 

There are 8 spots in each program open to MAGPI Members with H.323 videoconferencing capabilities.

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE!

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