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How to Write Valentine's Day Poems (2/13/25)

February 13, 2025
11:10 am

A poem can make a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, and it doesn’t have to be mushy. Celebrate this year by learning to write a poem for someone you care about on this special holiday.

Audience:
Grades 3-5
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Kenn Nesbitt’s Poetry4Kids

Icons of Extinction (2/13/25 - Session 1)

February 13, 2025
12:10 pm

Species come and species go, it's part of the cycle of our planet. Why do some species go extinct while others remain for seemingly long periods? In this program, we will meet icons of extinction like the mammoth and explore what the implications of their disappearance meant for the ecosystem.

Audience:
Grades 4-9
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Tracing the Life of Frederick Douglass (2/13/25)

February 13, 2025
1:00 pm

Explore Frederick Douglass’s extraordinary life as an abolitionist, statesman, and author in Maryland and beyond. Students will analyze primary source documents from Douglass and view photographs, speeches, and other sources that explore the fruitful legacy he left behind.

Audience:
Grades K-6
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Maryland Center for History and Culture

Dive Into the Details: Ocearch's Three Tags and How They are Used to Track Shark Migration Patterns (2/13/25)

February 13, 2025
1:10 pm

Dive into the details of our three different shark tags and the data that is collected from each tag. Learn how these tags work together to provide a comprehensive picture of the white shark's seasonal migration patterns, exploring both their horizontal and vertical movements throughout the ocean.

Audience:
Grades 6-12
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Ocearch

Icons of Extinction (2/13/25 - Session 2)

February 13, 2025
2:10 pm

Species come and species go, it's part of the cycle of our planet. Why do some species go extinct while others remain for seemingly long periods? In this program, we will meet icons of extinction like the mammoth and explore what the implications of their disappearance meant for the ecosystem.

Audience:
Grades 4-9
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Read-Aloud with Author Sue Fliess | "How to Help a Cupid" (2/14/25)

February 14, 2025
12:10 pm

Join popular children's book author Sue Fliess for a Valentine’s Day field trip! Sue will talk about her writing process, Cupid and Greek mythology, and the history of Valentine’s Day and why we celebrate it. She’ll read her book HOW TO HELP A CUPID and answer questions.

Audience:
Grades K-2
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Sue Fliess (Author)

America's Presidents (2/14/25)

February 14, 2025
1:10 pm

How has presidential portraiture changed since the days of George Washington? The National Portrait Gallery is proud to hold the only complete collection of presidential portraits outside of the White House. This program introduces students to the “America’s Presidents” exhibition and investigates the diverse ways in which presidents have been portrayed in portraiture over the past two centuries.

Audience:
Grades 4-8
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery

Fossil Frenzy (2/24/25)

February 24, 2025
11:10 am

Journey back in time to learn about Earth as it was millions of years ago. Learn all about the fossilization process and different types of fossils. Handle and examine reproductions and real fossils while trying to properly identify them through comparison of modern creatures.

Audience:
Grades 3-6
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Charleston Museum

Beyond the Civil War: Buffalo Soldiers on the American Frontier and Overseas, 1816-1916 (2/24/25)

February 24, 2025
12:10 pm

Generations of African Americans have fought for the protection of the United States, but it would not be until the Civil War that they would serve in an official capacity. Due to their exemplary service, a Congressional Act passed on July 28, 1866 that created six new regiments comprised of all black enlisted men with predominately white officers. Later condensed to four regiments, they would come to be known as the “Buffalo Soldiers.” Following this program, students should be able to recognize the commitment, challenges, and sacrifices of Buffalo Soldiers.

Audience:
Grades 4-8
Facilitator:
Presenter:
National Museum of the U.S. Army

Legends of Poetry: Jack Prelutsky (2/24/25)

February 24, 2025
1:10 pm

Jack Prelutsky, the very first American Children’s Poet Laureate, is the author of more than 70 books of poetry for children. In this session, you’ll learn about the life and rhymes of this remarkable poet and listen to a selection of his most famous works.

Audience:
Grades 3-6
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Kenn Nesbitt's Poetry4Kids

Loving Maths: Fiona the Fashionista Part 2 (2/25/25)

February 25, 2025
11:10 am

Allow your students to be introduced to the exciting world of problem solving, creative thinking, and mathematical reasoning through the excitement of stories. Steve will enchant the students with his wonderful stories while sneaking in some math activities. He will keep your students engaged and laughing from start to finish.

Audience:
Grades K-3
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Living Maths

Wonders of the Night Sky (2/25/25)

February 25, 2025
12:10 pm

See what’s visible in the night sky, visit other planets, explore the distant reaches of the cosmos, and catch up on the latest space news in this live, interactive planetarium experience.

Audience:
Grades 7-12
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Liberty Science Center

African American Artists (2/25/25)

February 25, 2025
1:00 pm

The lives of African American artists lend insight into the context of their works. Learn about the diverse body of artwork created by African American artists and the historical, social, and cultural events, as well as the life experiences, that inspired their work.

Audience:
Grades K-6
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Smithsonian American Art Museum

Where Did the Mammoths Go? (2/25/25)

February 25, 2025
1:10 pm

The extinction of the Ice Age megafauna is a topic lively debated amongst Cenozoic scholars. In this program, students will learn about the potential for extinction to be caused by climate shift, overhunting by humans, and disease. The evidence for and against each theory will be discussed. Students will see how early humans used a variety of stone tools to hunt and process mammoths. Lastly, using the rock record students will see how the Earth has shifted past climates and how that could have affected these animals.

Audience:
Grades 7-9
Facilitator:
Presenter:
The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, SD

Homesteading: Western Migration, Environment, and Displacement (2/25/25)

February 25, 2025
2:10 pm

Why is the Homestead Act considered one of the most influential documents of the nineteenth century? In this program, you will gain insights into the personal experiences of homesteaders, the interactions between settlers and Native American tribes, and the environmental changes brought about by agricultural development. Analyze photographs, records, and objects to explore how the Homestead Act facilitated westward expansion and transformed the American frontier. This exploration will help uncover the identity and evolution of the American West.

Audience:
Grades 7-9
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Museum of the Rockies

Author of the Whispering Fog Landra Jennings Presents the Elements of a Story (2/26/25)

February 26, 2025
10:00 am

Join South Carolina author Landra Jennings as she talks about her writing process and breaks down the 4 most important elements of story using her SC Junior Book Award nominated novel The Whispering Fog.

Audience:
Grades 7-8
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Landra Jennings (Author)

Sticky Science (2/26/25)

February 26, 2025
11:10 am

What makes sticky things stick in nature? Explore how bio-adhesives are produced and used by aquatic and terrestrial animals. Learn about cohesion and adhesion forces, electrostatic and intermolecular forces that make things stick.

Audience:
Grades 3-6
Facilitator:
Presenter:
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Marx and Marxism (2/26/25)

February 26, 2025
12:10 pm

This program will discuss the originator of the theory Karl Marx, his writings, Marx’s vision for society and government and define Marxism core ideological components and implementation.

Audience:
Grades 7-12
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation

African American Trailblazers (2/26/25)

February 26, 2025
1:00 pm

This program examines the contributions of African American pioneers in pro football, beginning in 1904 with the signing of Charles Follis to modern day players and coaches.

Audience:
Grades K-6
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Pro Football Hall of Fame

“Tsaakʉ nʉnnuwee—We Made A Good Landing”: The Comanche Code Talkers and D-Day (2/26/25)

February 26, 2025
1:10 pm

During World War II, the United States utilized Native Americans to create codes that the Germans and Japanese could not break. While the famous Navajo Code Talkers assisted in communication in the Pacific, Comanche Code Talkers were used for the European Theater of Operations. Fourteen of these code talkers landed on Utah Beach on June 6, 1944. Learn about their role on D-Day during this interactive session honoring the legacy of Native Americans in World War II.

Audience:
Grades 7-12
Facilitator:
Presenter:
The National D-Day Memorial

Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation (2/27/25)

February 27, 2025
10:00 am

Join Sea Turtle, Inc., a dedicated rescue center in South Texas, for an enlightening program focused on the challenges faced by endangered sea turtles, our efforts to protect them and how you can protect them too.

Audience:
Grades 7-8
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Sea Turtle, Inc.

Insects in Winter (2/27/25)

February 27, 2025
11:10 am

Ever wonder what happens to insects in the winter? Do they all migrate like the Monarch? With the help of a simple experiment and specimens, explore how they use plants to survive the winter.

Audience:
Grades 4-6
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Royal Botanical Gardens

"No Mail, Low Morale": The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (2/27/25)

February 27, 2025
12:00 pm

Since the Revolutionary War generations of African Americans have served the armed forces, but it was not until World War II that Black women joined the Army as part of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). In February 1945 members of the 6888th Central Postal Battalion arrived in Birmingham, England. Nicknamed the “Six Triple Eight,” they were the first and only all-Black WAC unit sent overseas during World War II. They faced the daunting task of sorting and delivering mail to the roughly 7 million service members stationed in the European Theater. Their mission boosted the morale across the entirety of deployed forces. They completed their mission in three months’ time before deploying to France to undertake the same work. The battalion was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of their dedication and service to mission in 2022.

Explore the commitment, challenges, and sacrifices of the Six Triple Eight. Learn how their actions, along with thousands of other Black WACs, contributed to the Allied victory. Examine the legacy of their service and its impact on the civil rights movement.

Audience:
Grades 9-12
Facilitator:
Presenter:
National Museum of the US Army

Exploring the importance of "ocean abundance" and what that means for the ecosystem (2/27/25)

February 27, 2025
12:10 pm

What exactly does it mean when we say we want the oceans to return to abundance? How does abundance help restore our ocean ecosystems? What important policies have been put in place to protect these resources? Join us as we discuss how to help restore our ocean ecosystems.

Audience:
Grades 7-12
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Ocearch

Black America Made Visible: Art of John Wilson (2/27/25)

February 27, 2025
1:10 pm

Join a museum curator and a museum educator to engage with the work of Boston artist John Wilson (1922–2015). Looking at artworks across different media and spanning decades, students will see how Wilson’s work captured both the dignity and humanity of Black Americans. Students will learn how Wilson’s work was an expression of his quest for social justice – challenging racial stereotypes of his time and demanding visibility for the African American experience.

Audience:
Grades 7-12
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Westward by Rail (2/28/25)

February 28, 2025
11:10 am

All aboard! Come explore the technological advances made during the westward expansion of the 19th century and their impact on the history of the United States. Learn about the economics of railroad building, the challenges faced by both railroad companies, and see for yourself the lasting legacy of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Audience:
Grades 4-6
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Roper Mountain Science Center

Life Science: Manatees (2/28/25)

February 28, 2025
1:10 pm

Do you know how to train a 3000-pound relative of the elephant? Find out how Mote Marine Laboratory cares for manatees, and learn how big and smart these animals are. Students will learn the basic characteristics of mammals and the adaptations of manatees. Students will also learn how our biologist care for manatees and what conservation efforts are being made for wild populations.

Audience:
Grades 4-6
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Mote Marine Laboratory

Habitat Detectives (2/28/25)

February 28, 2025
1:10 pm

Investigate different local habitats and the plants and animals that call them home. Students will get an up close look at some of the preserved specimens from the Nature Museum's collections. They will use close observations of structure and function to solve a mystery of which habitat in the Wilderness Walk exhibit each specimen belongs.

Audience:
Grades 1-2
Facilitator:
Presenter:
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum