Virtual Fieldtrips by Brynda Taylor-Flynn

Discover Your Happy

btaylorflynn2 — 2020-04-04 20:00:44 UTC

Learn how happiness impacts our physiology and psychology from the experts at The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley.

Manufacture Your Future Self

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Take a virtual tour of Arconic’s Advanced Manufacturing hub in Alcoa, Tennessee and learn about the exciting ways robotics and digital technology impact the skills needed to succeed in Advanced Manufacturing.

The Nature Conservancy

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Field trips explore: Coral Reefs, Rainforests, Deserts, China's forests, Renewable energy, and Columbia and Peru's ecosystems

Mission Census

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The Smithsonian

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The Metropolitan Museum

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Dr. Alice Christie's list of Virtual Fieldtrips

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oops field trips

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not all links work

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National Park Service

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Prairie; Algae; Fossils

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African American Artists

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Connections to professionals

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A House Divided - Art of Civil War & Reconstruction

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Listening to the Ice-Climate

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George Washington and the French and Indian War

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Conversations on Creativity, History and Leadership

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Join us live as we stream interviews with scholars, artists and other thought leaders as they think aloud about the future of the arts, civics and history. With each conversation, we connect the lessons of the Civil War, Lincoln's presidency, theatre, arts and education to our contemporary life. Cabinet Conversations are offered every other Thursday at 4 p.m. EDT.

California Academy of Sciences

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The best of the Academy, now streaming. Watch our graceful stingrays, colorful coral reef, and African penguin colony in vivid HD, or set your sights on the Pacific from our Farallon Islands webcam.

OrcaLab

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Witness to History: Skype with a Holocaust Survivor

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Learn about the Holocaust and the actions and inactions that caused itHear personal accounts from Holocaust survivors and/or liberatorsExamine morality and values and explore the importance of tolerance today

The Holocaust was a watershed event, not only in the 20th century, but in the entire history of humanity. The study of the Holocaust provides us with one of the most effective ways to work with students to examine basic moral issues and value systems. What are the lessons of the Holocaust for us today?

This virtual field trip will take you to the Holocaust Awareness Museum and to meet actual Holocaust survivors and/or liberators.

We tailor these virtual lessons to be age appropriate, so please note in the message box if there's a specific topic you'd like us to keep in mind when matching you with a survivor.

Stories and Culture of Plains Indians and Buffalo

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To teach students how human needs and concerns are addressed within cultures.To learn how the tipi was an important part of family history to the Plains Indians.To design and assemble their own tipi.

Imagine not being able to buy your clothes, tools, food, and household items at a store! During this lesson students will challenge themselves to think about how they would meet their needs using the natural environment around them. They will discover that long ago many Plains Indian tribes had to use the natural resources around them to survive.

This lesson will introduce students to a traditional Plains Indian story about a mischievous young man who gets his head stuck in a buffalo skull. Then they will discover the culture of Plains Indians and buffalo as the presenter introduces them to our hands-on collection pieces. How did Plains Indians use the fur, hide, sinew, bones, and even bladder of the buffalo in their everyday lives? The lesson meets several Common Core Standards as well as national standards in history and social studies.

Exploring an Ancient Maze Cave

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In this Skype session, you'll have the opportunity to explore a room in the seventh longest cave in the world, Wind Cave. Students will learn how the cave was formed and about some of the unique features from formations to fossils found in Wind Cave. Students will examine how human population affects the cave environment, the cave exploration taking place in the past and today, as well as the unique challenge of preserving a cave that over 150,000 visitors go into each year. The National Park Service, its mission, and the importance of students are to preserving National Parks for future generations will also be discussed.

This field trip will provide pre- and post-lesson activities and require teacher assistance for the in-session activity.

Wind Cave Distance Learning Program

Pocahontas & the Powhatan Indians

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Much of what historians now know about the Indians we call "the Powhatans" is derived from English sources, as the Powhatans had no written language.

Using primary sources as well as replica artifacts created by Mattaponi Indians, students will learn about what life was like in Virginia before the first English settlers made it their home. Students will identify the various natural resources used by Native American men, women, and children to make their tools and clothing. Students will also be engaged in a discussion about Pocahontas and the myths associated with her life. The program lasts roughly one hour, including time for questions and answers with a museum educator.

Telling the American Story: Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian

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The American story has been profoundly shaped by American Indians, yet the stories told about Indians are often false and almost always incomplete. What do we gain by telling stories that may not be true? What do we lose? In this program, students will examine three key events in American history—the first Thanksgiving, the life of Pocahontas, and the Battle of Little Bighorn—to uncover the hidden stories behind them.

This program is tied to the AMERICANS exhibition at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC.

American Indian Removal: What does it mean to remove a people?

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What would you do to protect the things you value? American Indian tribal leaders were faced with this dilemma following the passage of the 1830 Indian Removal Act. In this program, students will consider this question themselves and draw on their own experiences to come to a decision. By examining their own feelings and opinions, students will be better positioned to empathize with the choices American Indian tribal leaders made when faced with Removal.

This program is tied to the NATION TO NATION: TREATIES BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND NATIVE NATIONS exhibition at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC.

Ancient China in Shan Xi Museum

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To explore Chinese civilization from museum’s collections.To provide an opportunity to understand the achievements of Chinese civilization from diverse perspectives.To inspire creative thinking and artistic development in children ages 7 and up.

Welcome to northern part of China! Our museum is located at Shanxi province. Shanxi enjoys a unique position in Chinese history because of the great variety cultural heritages well preserved in Shanxi province, providing a window into Chinese culture. In my virtual field trip, I will select different themes introduce the students to understand magnificent Chinese culture thorough discussion of our collections.

*Please schedule at least 2 weeks in advance.

An Eye for Ancient Chinese Bronzewares (ages 7 and up): To understand different shape, function andpattern designed on early Chinese bronze ware.

Treasures in Shanxi Museum (ages 18+): This field trip provides deeply introduction on more than 20 highlights from the Shanxi museum’s collections.

Space Science

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Visit the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Learn about the history of the Space race and shuttles, rockets, and capsules used over the yearsDiscover a "day in the life" of an astronaut

Are we really weightless in space? What does an astronaut experience while living in the environment of space?”

In this virtual field trip to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, students will get a behind the scenes tour of the Space Shuttle Pavilion, including the space shuttle Enterprise, Mercury 7 capsule and Gemini 3 capsules since Intrepid was the prime recovery vessel for those two space race missions. We will also exhibit some scale models of the rockets and capsule used during the space race, and will show students various space artifacts over Skype or Teams.

History in a Haversack: The life of a Civil War Soldier

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From 1861–1865 the country was in a military and social revolution. How we define freedom, liberty, patriot, and nation today is directly related to the diverse experiences of the individuals who participated in the Civil War. This program encourages students to consider how an historical event can influence and address the questions of today. What was lost? What was gained? What issues were decided and which were left uncertain?

Using replica artifacts and pictures, this program relates the personal experiences of the free and enslaved men, women, and children of the war. Topics include the causes of the war, life of a Civil War soldier, war-time medicine, new technology used and much more.

HistoryConnects Skype programs are offered Mondays through Thursdays from 10 AM-3 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Treaties Matter: Northern Plains Treaties and the Dakota Access Pipeline

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Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian
Learn about two treaties made between the United States and Native Nations of the Northern Plains: the 1851 Horse Creek Treaty and the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie.Understand that westward expansion compromised treaty promises and that Native Nations continue to take action in different ways to hold the US government accountable for honoring treaty obligations. Examine your own experiences with and feelings about injustice in order to build empathy with activists resisting the Dakota Access Pipeline, an oil pipeline that was built through Native land in violation of a treaty.

In this program, students will explore the difficult choices and consequences Northern Plains Native Nations faced when entering into treaty negotiations with the United States during the period of westward expansion. By examining the intentions, motivations and outcomes of treaties, students will better understand the contemporary relevance of these treaties and will be better positioned to empathize with current Native social justice issues.

This program is tied to the NATION TO NATION: TREATIES BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND NATIVE NATIONS exhibition at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC.

A House Divided: Civil War

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Smithsonian American Art Museum: The Civil War tested and consumed the country for more than four years. Explore how this great conflict and subsequent Reconstruction period are depicted through the traditional mediums of painting and sculpture, as well as the then new medium of photography.

Plimoth

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Connecting Students with Scientists

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Want to take your students on an amazing field trip? Scientists in Action connects students directly with scientists during a live, interactive broadcast from field sites or research labs. During these free, 45 minute Q&A sessions, scientists demonstrate research techniques, share new discoveries, demystify the scientific process, and open a window into science careers.

Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants

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Beaming Science, Exploration, Adventure and Conservation live into Classrooms Around the World

Guest Speakers and Virtual Field Trips with Leading Experts from Around the World

Using Technology to Broadcast Live into Classrooms from the Most Remote Regions on the Planet

Since September 2015, We’ve Run Over 2,000 Live Events Connecting Hundreds of Thousands of Students to Scientists and Explorers from over 80 Countries

Decoding the Declaration

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Students will analyze the Declaration of Independence through different lenses, examining it as an artifact, as a primary source, and as a persuasive text. Students will consider the argument for independence, the key principles of the Declaration, and what the text means today.

Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote

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Using the founding documents of the United States and records of the National Archives, students will determine how and why women fought for the right to vote. Students will explore the challenges suffragists faced and discover why the fight for women’s voting rights persisted even after the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Charters of Freedom: Building a More Perfect Union

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Students will analyze opening passages of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. They will create a graphic organizer to help them distinguish the Charters of Freedom by their purpose. Next, students will match document excerpts to each excerpt’s origin – the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, or the Bill of Rights. The program will conclude with a discussion about the legacy of these founding documents.

Constitution at Work

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Students will analyze primary sources to examine the powers of the Federal Government and discover how the Constitution created a stronger central government compared to the Articles of Confederation. They will also discover how the Constitution checks and balances power between the three branches of government and between the Federal Government and state governments.

Bill of Rights in Real Life

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Students will focus on the rights and limitations within the Bill of Rights. They will identify Bill of Rights issues using historical scenarios from the holdings of the National Archives and learn why it is important for citizens to know their rights.

First Amendment and Tinker

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Students learn how the five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment apply in everyday life and in school. When are there limits and why? Focusing on the Supreme Court landmark case of Tinker v. Des Moines, learn how public schools must balance students' constitutional rights with the need to provide a safe learning environment.

Latino Art & Culture

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From Smithsonian American Art Museum-- The concept of a collective Latino identity began to emerge in the United States in the mid-20th century. Explore how Latino artists shaped the artistic movements of their day, often using their work to communicate with a larger public about social justice and themes of diversity, identity, and community.

Native American Artists

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American Indians are part of the past, present, and future of the United States. Explore histories and cultures of some American Indians as captured by both Native and non-Native artists. Discuss the influence of geography, tradition, and tribal affiliation on contemporary Indian artists.

The Homestead Act of 1862

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The Homestead Act of 1862 impacted the United States in numerous ways. In this virtual lesson a Park Ranger will talk about how the Homestead Act of 1862 populated the west and the needs of those settling. Discussion includes how the United States acquired the land given away and the specific requirements to claim one's free land.

Innovations and Inventions: Science and Technology along the Silk Road (Free)

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This program engages students to consider the many contributions to math, medicine, science and technology pioneered in Central Eurasia during the period known as the "middle ages."

At the time, the silk road did more than just link Europe to Central Asia and other parts of the world - it brought Europeans many inventions and scientific breakthroughs from the far corners of the Islamic world. Many of remain important even today.

America's Signs & Symbols

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From Smithsonian American Art Museum-- Artists use familiar icons such as the Statue of Liberty, the bald eagle, and the American flag to communicate their ideas about American culture and encourage examination of our society.

Island of Integration: The Desegregation of the U.S. Army

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As our nation fought abroad in WWII, the stirrings of another fight were beginning at home. Follow the journey of African American men and women as desegregation begins in the U.S. Army. Witness the history being made at home and abroad by examining original photographs, documents, newspapers, and artifacts. This story carries us from Fort Des Moines, Iowa in 1942 to Camp Lee, Virginia in 1952.

Butterfly Pavilion

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Besieged Bees: Bees are critical pollinators and their populations are declining. Students find out what’s happening to bees and why, and generate ideas to help bees and humans!

Monarch Mysteries: Monarchs are famous for their long-distance migrations. The latest mystery is their numbers are dramatically dwindling. Find out what scientists know and discover actions you can take that make a difference for monarch and other butterflies!

Virtual Invertebrate Encounter - Arachnids:
Insects

Otter Cam

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Ancient Egypt--British Museum

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VFT to the Hall of Planet Earth--American Museum of Natural History

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Provides Pre-Reading material; Guide worksheet; and post field trip writing assignment
Welcome to a virtual field trip to the Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth! This field trip is designed for students in grades 6-8 to explore how plate tectonics explains specific Earth formations.

This activity is modular so that teachers have flexibility in how they assign components to their students. The Virtual Hall Tour and Student Investigation are the core assignment. The extension activities are meant to provide opportunities for deeper student engagement and could be assigned over several course days.

National Holocaust Museum

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Contains lesson plans and accompanying films.
In this lesson, students engage in a virtual field trip to explore how the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum preserves and presents Holocaust history. The experience begins with an examination of how the museum building itself speaks about the Holocaust; it continues in 1938, five years after the Nazis came to power, with a presentation of artifacts and photographs in the main exhibition that illustrate how the Nazis identified,segregated, concentrated, deported, and killed millions of Jews during the Holocaust. The tour closes with a discussion of what it means to preserve history and act as a living memorial.

Williamsburg Scavenger Hunt

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See if you can find the match to these nine clues as you explore our virtual tour of three exhibitions at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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Offers Live Stream events, how to videos, and engineering and climate projects
Calling all middle school students: NASA-JPL uses robots to explore the solar system and learn more about Earth, and you can explore right along with us! Learn how to command a Mars rover by programming your own video game, build a model of a Jupiter-orbiting spacecraft to investigate magnetism, engineer a lunar lander to protect astronauts, observe the changing seasons from space, and a whole lot more.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology

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Recorded live public talks on planets; space exploration; oceans and more

Virtual tours of National Parks

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Egyptian Collections at the Louvre

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Operation Prevention

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Opioids: Real People. Real Stories. Real Science.

Your students may dream of being a pro athlete, a scientist, or of just making good grades. No one dreams of becoming addicted to drugs, but all across America, students’ dreams are being derailed by opioids.

No matter how it begins, recovery from addiction is a struggle. Give middle and high school students the information they need about how addiction can start in Opioids: Real People. Real Stories. Real Science. You will meet:

Two retired professional athletes who understand the pressure to play through pain and now focus their efforts on giving alternative pain management options to young athletes.
A musician who played at Carnegie Hall before becoming addicted and now supports musicians who are in recovery.
Three generations affected by opioid addiction who define the far-reaching impact of this crisis.

Shakespeare 400

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On Friday 22nd April Discovery Education celebrated the life and legacy of the greatest writer of English language and literature, with a broadcast for teachers and students across the globe.

Racing Extinction

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Join Dr. Stuart Pimm, Doris Duke Chair of Conservation at Duke University and Shawn Heinrichs, Marine Conservationist and Emmy Award-Winning Cinematographer, both contributors to Racing Extinction, to learn why most biologists believe one-half of Earth’s higher life forms will be extinct by 2100, why it’s important to address this loss of biodiversity, and what can be done to prevent it.

Take your students on an inspirational journey to explore the science behind anthropogenic mass extinction and meet a dynamic group of people dedicating their lives to saving species and transforming communities along the way. From whale sharks to golden lion tamarins to scarlet macaws and more, your classroom will get an insiders view of cutting edge conservation efforts and in the process, realise their potential to make a difference.

Magna Carta: the story of our Human Rights

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The programme focuses on the journey of Human Rights from the 13th century to present day, and features Magna Carta documents held in both the UK and USA.

National Archives-Middle School Distance Learning Programs

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~Decoding the Declaration-What does the Declaration of Independence mean?
~Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote-How can people influence the government?
~The Charters of Freedom: Building a More Perfect Union-Why do the Charters of Freedom (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights) exist?
~The Constitution at Work-How does the Constitution check and balance power?
~The Bill of Rights in Real Life-Why should we care about the Bill of Rights?

Ellis Island - Scholastic

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Follow in the immigrants' footsteps by taking this tour. You'll hear first-hand stories told by people who came through Ellis Island; see historical photographs and films; read fascinating facts; and discover the central role this station played in the story of American immigration. Learn More about Ellis Island

Newseum Classes & Training

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~Fighting Fake News: how to outsmart trolls and troublemakers-- Can you navigate the flurry of fake news and strike a balance between being a cynic and a sucker? Get the tools you need to stay ahead of online tricksters and trolls.
~Is it fair? Evaluate your Media-- Are accusations of bias clogging your news feed? Are your students quick to point out that something's unfair — but not as ready to explain why? Tune up your “fairness meter” to assess how objective or biased content really is.
~On the campaign trail: the battle for votes -- Students learn the persuasion techniques used by candidates when running for office, deepening their ability to analyze a variety of media produced by campaigns and to help separate fact from fiction.
~You can't say that in school?!-- Students debate court cases to learn how far First Amendment protections extend in public schools, and why limits may be necessary.
~Media Ethics-- Is it OK to clean up a quote or broadcast unconfirmed information? Students become more critical consumers of news media by examining real-life case studies of journalists striving to be accurate, fair and clear.
~Photo Ethics-- Students become more critical consumers of visual information by examining real-life case studies of photojournalists striving to be accurate, fair and clear.
~Choose the News-- Students learn how a newspaper’s front page or website reflects the interests and values of the community, then work in teams to create their own front page or homepage.
~Believe it or not?-- Students explore the basics of media literacy and practice using tools to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of a wide range of sources.
~Covering a catastrophe-- Through the lens of the events of Sept. 11, 2001, students explore the unique practical and ethical challenges journalists face when covering breaking news.

Newseum Classes & Training

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~Understanding the First Amendment-- What rights do I have, and why are they important to individuals and society?
~Religious Liberty for Students---Students will be introduced to the principles that flow from the religious liberty clauses of the First Amendment
~Religious Literacy for Students--Students will be introduced to academically rigorous and constitutionally appropriate models for analyzing the role of religion in private and public life
~You can't say that.!--Students learn about restrictions to freedom of speech in public life, then debate court cases that determined when and why those limits apply
~First Amendment and Tinker- Students learn about the groundbreaking 1969 Supreme Court case that protected student speech in public schools.
Making a Change: The First Amendment & the Civil Rights Movement-- Students watch and discuss a Newseum-produced documentary about the role of the First Amendment freedoms in the civil rights movement and in protests today.

Fossil Finds in Volcanic Ash

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Get a close-up view of the amazing fossils found at Ashfall Fossil Beds! Explore fossil discoveries and "step" into the fossil bed to get a first-hand look at some of the rhino, horse, and camel skeletons found there. Learn about the volcano in southwest Idaho that blanketed the north central area of Nebraska with glassy volcanic ash 12 million years ago, how this catastrophic event resulted in the death of much of the wildlife, and how their fossil remains were discovered and continue to be researched.