H2 Programming:
Tuesday, March 19, at
8/7c
The epic poem Beowulf
is one of the most widely read works in the English language. Clash of the Gods: Beowulf explores the significance
of this literary classic, investigating how and why this tale of heroism has
been so widely read for generations. This one-hour episode traces the central
events in the poem as Beowulf and his warriors are pitted against an
increasingly challenging series of foes. Radiocarbon testing, archaeological
explorations and careful analysis have unearthed new information regarding the
context in which the story was created. Did a mead hall much like Heorot, the
gathering place for warriors, actually exist? Did a hero much like Beowulf once
lead the Geats? This program examines these new dimensions to the Beowulf epic
and provides an excellent visual companion to this landmark text.
Curriculum Links:
Clash of the Gods:
Beowulf would be useful for History, English Literature and
Global Studies courses, and for course units on mythology and literary theory.
It is appropriate for 8th grade students and above.
View the teacher's guide.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Civil War Ends April 1865
April 1865
Friday, March 22, at 8am/7c
After four years of intense conflict, the Civil War finally came to an end in April of 1865. In just one month, the city of Richmond fell, General Lee embarked on his harrowing retreat and the Confederates surrendered at Appomattox. The nation was shocked just a few days later when President Lincoln was tragically assassinated. April 1865, a two-hour documentary based on the bestselling book by historian Jay Winik, traces this critical month in American history, capturing the concluding days of the Civil War.
Curriculum Links:
This documentary will be very useful in U.S. History, Government and Political Science courses. It is suitable for 8th grade students and above, including community college.
View the teacher's guide.
View a special Civil War interactive.
Learn more about the Civil War on History.com.
Friday, March 22, at 8am/7c
After four years of intense conflict, the Civil War finally came to an end in April of 1865. In just one month, the city of Richmond fell, General Lee embarked on his harrowing retreat and the Confederates surrendered at Appomattox. The nation was shocked just a few days later when President Lincoln was tragically assassinated. April 1865, a two-hour documentary based on the bestselling book by historian Jay Winik, traces this critical month in American history, capturing the concluding days of the Civil War.
Curriculum Links:
This documentary will be very useful in U.S. History, Government and Political Science courses. It is suitable for 8th grade students and above, including community college.
View the teacher's guide.
View a special Civil War interactive.
Learn more about the Civil War on History.com.
Women's History Month
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HISTORY® features Women's History
Month programming and online content
Every March, classrooms and communities observe Women's History Month, which highlights women who have shaped our world. HISTORY Classroom and History.com feature video clips and other resources for Women's History Month activities. Visit us online at http://www.history.com/topics/womens-history-month to view these resources. You can also find valuable background information and video clips on the BIO women's history site, located online at http://www.biography.com/womens-history/index.jsp. View a timeline of women's history. |
Monticello: Jefferson Postcard Contest
Calling all teachers and students! Monticello and HISTORY® invite you to
participate in a digital art-based project that encourages students to connect
Jefferson with their hometown. Entries must be received by Friday, April 26,
2013. The contest includes $10,000 in prize money and a chance to have your
work featured on Monticello's website.
Find contest guidelines and submission details here.
Questions? Email education@monticello.edu using the subject "Postcard Project"
Additional Opportunity for Teachers: Check out Monticello's Barringer Research Fellowship, a two-week onsite summer fellowship where teachers conduct research and create new learning resources to share on Monticello's digital classroom. Applications are due March 15. Find out more at http://www.monticello.org/site/research-and-collections/barringer
Find contest guidelines and submission details here.
Questions? Email education@monticello.edu using the subject "Postcard Project"
Additional Opportunity for Teachers: Check out Monticello's Barringer Research Fellowship, a two-week onsite summer fellowship where teachers conduct research and create new learning resources to share on Monticello's digital classroom. Applications are due March 15. Find out more at http://www.monticello.org/site/research-and-collections/barringer
Spring Break at the Shakespeare Theatre
Shake Up Your Spring Break on Barracks Row
Spring Break Activities sponsored by the Shakespeare Theatre
Company
Each
day of the DCPS spring break (April 1–5), the businesses on Barracks Row are
offering fun, creative and FREE activities
for kids. Sign up for one, two or all of the offerings. Each activity will last
only an hour or two, so there is still plenty of time to sleep in, hang out
with friends and relax.
SESSIONS ALMOST FULL - REGISTER
NOW!
Port Discovery Spring Break Fun
Spring
Break FUN for Everyone!
March
25 - April 7, 2013
Follow the Yellow Brick
Road to Port Discovery Children's Museum for two weeks of Spring Break FUN,
March 25th through April 7th!
Enjoy live performances, special programs
dedicated to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), and our new
traveling exhibit, The Wizard of Oz Children's Educational Exhibition!
The Museum will be open
until 5 pm every day during Spring Break.
Monday,
March 25th
- Wild
Life Adventures: 11 am - 1 pm
- Kamishibai Story Time: 1 pm
- Sound Sandwiches: 1:30 pm - 4 pm
Tuesday, March
26th
- Pop
Up Science: 10:30 am
- Science
Labs: 12 pm, 12:30 pm, 1 pm, 1:30 pm, 2 pm, 2:30 pm
- Chapel
Hill Sensations Performance: 12:30 pm
- The
Science of Theremins: 2 pm - 4 pm
- Toddler
Science - Garden Critters: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Wednesday,
March 27th - NanoVention Convention
- 3D
Imaging - See in 3D: 10 am - 12 pm
- Talking
About Tots Parent Workshop: 11 am
- The
Future of Nanobots: 11 am - 3 pm
- Be
a Nanoscientist: 11 am - 3 pm
- Vibrobot
Workshop: 11 am - 3 pm
- Nano
Product Demonstrations: 11 am - 3 pm
- Nano
for Littles - Moving Molecules: 1 pm - 3 pm
- Wild
Life Adventures: 1 pm - 3 pm
- Make
a Color Changing Bracelet: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Thursday,
March 28th
- Visit
with National Wildlife Federation: 10 am - 1 pm
- Family Fun
with White Marsh Mall: 10 am - 1 pm
- Toddler
Science - Diffusion Butterflies: 10 am - 12 pm
- Pop Up
Science: 10:30 am
- Science
Labs: 12 pm, 12:30 pm, 1 pm, 1:30 pm, 2 pm, 2:30 pm
- Exploration
Station - Erupting Volcanoes: 1 pm - 3 pm
- Make
Your Own Sound Cup: 2 pm - 4 pm
Friday,
March 29th
- Family Fun
with The Mall in Columbia: 10 am - 1 pm
- Alice
in Nanoland: 11 am and 1 pm
- Exploration
Station - Erupting Volcanoes: 11 am - 1 pm
- Wild
Life Adventures: 1 pm - 3 pm
- Pop
Up Science: 3 pm, 3:30 pm
Saturday,
March 30th
- Art Ala Cart: 10 am - 1 pm
- The Bubble Fairy: 11 am and 1 pm
- Pop Up Science: 11 am; 11:30 am
- Wild Life Adventures: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Journey to the IMAGInation Magic Show: 12
pm and 1 pm
- Exploration Station - Hoop Gliders: 2 pm - 4
pm
Sunday,
March 31st
- Maryland
ZooMobile: 1 pm, 2 pm
- Mother
Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
- Jingle
Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm, 4 pm
- Kamishibai
Story Time: 3 pm and 4 pm
Monday,
April 1st
- Maryland ZooMobile: 11 am and 12 pm
- Art Ala Cart: 2 pm - 4 pm
Tuesday,
April 2nd
- Sid
the Science Kid Movie Giveaways: 10 am (While
supplies last.)
- Squishy
Circuits: 11 am - 2 pm
- Pop
Up Science: 11 am, 11:30 am
- Activities
with the National Electronics Museum: 11 am - 2 pm
- Make
Your Own Sound Cup: 11 am - 1 pm
- Science
Without Sight: 11 am - 2 pm
- Toddler
Science - Garden Critters: 1 pm - 3 pm
Wednesday,
April 3rd
- Small Wonders Science Time - Gummy Capsules: 10 am
- 12 pm
- Visit
with the National Wildlife Federation: 10 am - 1 pm
- Wild Life Adventures: 1 pm - 3 pm
- Exploration Station - Erupting Volcanoes: 1 pm - 3
pm
- The Science of Sound - Make Your Own Sound Cup: 1
pm - 3 pm
Thursday,
April 4th
- Make
Your Own Sound Cup: 10 am - 12 pm
- Family Activities with Robinson Nature Center: 11
am - 2 pm
- Pop Up Science: 11 am, 11:30 am
- Toddler Science - Diffusion Butterflies: 1 pm - 3
pm
- Exploration Station - Erupting Volcanoes: 1 pm - 3
pm
- Sound Sandwiches: 1 pm - 3 pm
Friday,
April 5th
- Family
Fun with Towson Town Center: 10 am - 1 pm
- Iridescent Art: 10 am - 1 pm
- Alice in Nanoland: 11:30 am
- Pop-Up Science: 1 pm; 2:30 pm
- Wild Life Adventures: 1 pm - 3 pm
- The Bubble Fairy: 2 pm - 5 pm
Saturday,
April 6th - Healthy First Saturday
- UMBC Health Fair: 10 am - 1 pm
- Art Ala Cart: 10 am - 1 pm
- Pop Up Science: 11 am; 11:30 am
- Cook and Tell with McCormick: 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm
- Middle Eastern Movement: 12 pm, 12:30 pm
- KinderFit! with the Kindersinger: 1:30 pm, 2 pm
- FIDOS for Freedom: 2 pm - 3 pm
Sunday,
April 7th
- Journey to the IMAGInation Magic Show: 1 pm, 2:30
pm
- Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
- Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm, 4 pm
- Kamishibai Story Time: 3:30 pm
For more information, visit www.portdiscovery.org.
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