Grade 6: Latin American Today

Description:	My sixth grade class is currently learning about the geography and history of Latin America and will work toward learning about present day Latin America. We would like to teleconference with a classroom from Latin America to learn about their culture, resources in their region, and government.
Dates:	Between May 9th and May 12th from 1:00pm - 3:25pm CST
Sign up method:	Email: phillip_bormann@northeast.k12.ia.us
Grades:	6
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects, Social Studies/History

Phillip Bormann
phillip_bormann@northeast.k12.ia.us
Phone: 563-557-2249
Cell: 563-920-7446
NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Time Zone: GMT-6: Central Standard Time
Open

Grades 5-12: Art and Earth Day: Imprints Art VC and Contest

Description:	Tread Lightly is running the Imprints Art Video Conference and Contest, an exciting initiative for students ages 11 and up for the chance to win fantastic prizes! Participants are encouraged to create a narrative addressing their views on climate change or ecological footprints in a creative and artistic manner. This can be in the form of digital images, videos, photographs, theatrical performances, sculptures, drawings or any other creative mediums. The contest ends April 18, 2011. Students will then have an opportunity to participate in a LIVE video conference on April 20, 2011 at 11:00 am EST to connect with and receive feedback from a professional eco-artist (TBA) and their fellow young artists from across North America, sharing their experiences and stories behind their artwork. Winners of the Imprints Art Contest will be announced during the conference.
Dates:	April 20, 9:00-10:30 MDT
Sign up method:	Email: terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca
Grades:	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects:	Elementary All Subjects, Fine Arts, Health, Language Arts/English, Performing Arts, Science (Life), Science (Physical), Science (Earth), Social Studies/History

Terry Godwaldt
terry.godwaldt@epsb.ca
Phone: 780-476-8671
Queen Elizabeth High School
Time Zone: GMT-7: Mountain Standard Time

Grades 5-6: Band Concert Exchange

Description:	We are a 5th/6th grade elementary band in upstate New York. Our background is a small rural district of 960 students. My students are interested in performing for similar bands for feedback. We would like to hear about your program also. Please prepare pieces for us. We would love to hear you play.
Dates:	Monday May 16th or Thursday May 19th at 1:00 EST
Sign up method:	Email: lspinella@ocs.cnyric.org
Grades:	5, 6
Subjects:	Fine Arts

linda spinella
lspinella@ocs.cnyric.org
WHEELER SCHOOL