Get Dirty Virtually!

Scientists in Action – 1/month Connecting students directly with

scientists from their unique research location.

Virtual Classes – on demand Dissection labs are in-depth, inquiry-based opportunities to examine heart & lung

anatomy.

Making Science relevant!

Connecting Students with scientists4-12 grades•Increase access to science & scientists•Personalize Science for students•Promote critical thinking•Build technology & communication skills

• Materials provided - Pre-visit video • Develop questions in class• Live broadcast event

“This experience is nothing that I’ve seen before. I think it’s really interesting!” 5th grade girl

“This is such a great program, it gives exposure to careers and studies in science as well as current work in the field. Thank you for this opportunity.” Melissa Christensen – teacher

“The kids got to ask their own questions so it felt like they were part of the real science. Science is much more interesting in real life than in a book.” M.S. Teacher

Media team in the field relays 2-way video & audio

via dish to Satellite over Galapagos Islands back to Denver or school location

• Virtual Heart • Virtual Lung • New Me: Puberty• You’ve Got Guts • Art Station Titan

Virtual Classes

Grades 3-8

All programming meets state & national standards. Inquire about scholarship. IP based Video Conference equipment, must test 2 weeks in advance.

Dana Eisenberg6th grade teacher/career counselorArlee School DistrictArlee, MT

It was AWESOME!. I learned that scientists ask a lot of questions. Also they explore the unknown. 5th grade girl

DMNS distance learning

All programming meets state & national standards. Inquire about scholarship. IP based Video Conference equipment, must test 2 weeks in advance.

•EagleNet $100 Mil stimulus grant to improve bandwidth in Colorado

•Governor's office statewide grant

•Equipment transition: Hardware to Software

•Not H323 standard limited (skype, adobe connect, etc)

•21st century skills in Nat Standards