The Seacoast Science Center is offering a series of programs in conjunction with GSDLN. These distance learning programs will be geared for middle school students and presented by Perrin Cothran Chick, Education Director of the Seacoast Science Center in Rye, NH. Interactive participation will compliment content information. All programs will be broadcast from the new Gregg Interactive learning studio as an Interactive Videoconference via the GSDLN.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
12:45 - 1:45 pm
Description
Program Title: Lobsters and Local lore
Learn all about New England’s iconic crustacean, Homarus americanus, the American Lobster. Using live lobsters, underwater images and hands-on activities, participants will learn about the lobster’s adaptations and life cycle. You will see images of a lobster molting and learn about the lobstering industry. You will learn the current status of our lobster populations through engaging activities using Lobster Conservancy data.
Audience
Middle School Classes
Cost
GSDLN Member Sites: Free
Non-member Sites: $105.00 Connection Fee to GSDLN
(Checks and PO's made payable to UNH)
To register a site for this event (a max of 5 remote sites allowed)
by email: George.Fryburg@unh.edu
by phone: (603) 868-4456
For more information regarding this event or about becoming a GSDLN member, email George Fryburg, Director of Programs and Services: George.Fryburg@unh.edu
Technical
This program is open to all public and private schools and non-profits that have access to two-way interactive video equipment (ISDN or IP). If you are unsure whether or not you have access to this type of equipment, or don’t understand these terms, you should be working with your school's technology coordinator. This session does not work with a web cam hooked up to a computer. Your equipment should be able to do H.323 (IP) or H.320 (ISDN) videoconference connections.