Fall 2009
Programs for K-12 Students
[Tuesdays 9-10 a.m. CST, 10-11 a.m. EST]

{MTKT0809SP-15} CSI: Captivating Science Investigations! [Sarah E. Jessie, Instructional Specialist for Hands-on Science, Rutherford County Schools] Your students will solve a mystery using science. Students will use a variety of inquiry science methods to solve a mystery and find out “Who done it?” in this interactive program. Students get captivated while investigating science. [Students, grades 3-8; Tuesday, September 15, 9:00-10:00 a.m. CST, 10:00-11:00 a.m. EST]
*NOTE: PRERECORDED, NO FIELD TRIPS OR CALL-IN QUESTIONS

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{MTKT0910FA-01} What Is Your Watershed Address? [Bonnie Ervin and Glenn Rohrbach, Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Mufreesboro, TN] Everyone lives in a watershed. Explore the Stones River watershed found in 4 middle Tennessee counties with us. Cross-curricular, standards-based hands-on activities engage students in an exploration of watersheds from the beginning to the end! [Students, grades 2-6; Tuesday, September 22, 9:00-10:00 a.m. CST, 10:00-11:00 a.m. EST]

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{MTKT0910FA-03} America’s Best Idea in Tennessee [John Mckay, Park Ranger/Education Coordinator, Stones River National Battlefield] This fall, director Ken Burns will release his latest documentary, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. In honor of this documentary series, we will introduce students to the national parks in Tennessee, show a video clip from the Ken Burns series, and announce the winner of the Stones River National Battlefield photo contest. Students may test their knowledge of national parks here in Tennessee and across America during a Jeopardy-style question-and-answer activity.[Students and teachers, grades 5-8; Tuesday, September 29, 9:00-10:00 a.m. CST, 10:00-11:00 a.m. EST]

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{MTKT0910FA-05} Alvin C. York in the Argonne Forest [Dr. Tom Nolan, Director, Laboratory for Spatial Technology, Department of Geosciences, MTSU] The exact site where Alvin York won his Medal of Honor has been the subject of controversy in recent years. Students will learn how Geography, and specifically Geographic Information Science, can combine history and archaeology to locate the site of Alvin York’s exploits. This program will show how Geographic Information Science can synthesize and analyze historic documents, maps and artifacts to recreate the York fight on the modern landscape. [Students, grades 6-12, particularly geography, history and social studies students; Tuesday, October 13, 9:00-10:00 a.m. CST, 10:00-11:00 a.m. EST]

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{MTKT0910FA-07} Animal Training 101 [Robin Mahoney, Outreach Programs Manager, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere] Do you have what it takes to be an animal trainer? In this program, learn important animal training techniques, and discover how they are used in daily animal care. [Students, grades 6-12/Science; Tuesday, October 20, 9:00-10:00 a.m. CST, 10:00-11:00 a.m. EST]

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{MTKT0910FA-09} Okay, You’re Dead, Now What?: Cemeteries Around the World [Dr. Larry L. Burriss, School of Journalism, and Dr. Kathleen G. Burriss, Department of Elementary and Special Education, MTSU] Join Dr. Larry Burriss and Dr. Kathy Burriss for a “lively” tour of cemeteries around the world. From spirit houses in Alaska to temporary shelters for spirits that die in accidents in Peru, from voodoo cemeteries in New Orleans to attempts to keep the dead “in their place” in Baltimore, from little grave plots in the Smoky Mountains to giant mausoleums in France, cemeteries are more than scary resting places for the dead. It’s been said, “the dead tell no tales.” Yes they do! They tell us about culture, history and even comedy in stories you’ll be dying to hear. [Students, grades 4-12; Tuesday, October 27, 9:00-10:00 a.m. CST, 10:00-11:00 a.m. EST]

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{MTKT0708SP-07} Master Art [Anne Taylor, Curator of Interpretation and Andrea Steele, Educator for Teacher and School Programs; The Frist Center for the Visual Arts] The Frist Center for the Visual Arts presents the program Master Art, which features a selection of works from the exhibition Monet to Dalí: Modern Masters from the Cleveland Museum of Art. Students are invited to engage deeply and directly with the work of four masters - Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Auguste Rodin and Pablo Picasso - and explore what made these artists so innovative. [Students, particularly fine arts, history and language arts students, grades 7-12; November 3, 9:00-10:00 a.m. CST, 10:00-11:00 a.m. EST]
*NOTE: PRERECORDED, NO FIELD TRIPS OR CALL-IN QUESTIONS

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{MTKT0910FA-11} Money, Money, Money: A Guide to Financial Aid and Scholarships [Bonnie McCarty, Assistant Director of Scholarships, MTSU Financial Aid Office] Higher education is a huge investment, but a college degree may be important in your future career. Did you know that many students go to college for free? Find out how to qualify for grants, scholarships, and loans to pay for college, and learn about the steps you can take now to earn valuable scholarships such as the Tennessee lottery scholarship. [Students, grades 9-12; Tuesday, November 10, 9:00-10:00 a.m. CST, 10:00-11:00 a.m. EST]

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{MTKT0910FA-13} Discovering Living Primary Sources: What We Can Learn by Interviewing Participants in Historic Events (Student Program) [Kathy Lauder and Gwynn Thayer, Archivists; Tennessee State Library and Archives] During the Civil Rights struggles of the 1950s and 1960s, many Tennesseans risked their own health and safety by participating in sit-ins and other demonstrations to ensure equal rights for all citizens. This program, which features interviews with participants in the lunch counter sit-ins of the Civil Rights Era, will provide tips for conducting interviews and will share some of the primary sources available for your use at the Tennessee State Library and Archives and other repositories. [Students, grades 4-12, especially history and social studies students studying Eras 9 and 10; Tuesday, November 17, 9:00-10:00 a.m. CST, 10:00-11:00 a.m. EST]

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{MTKT0910FA-15} WISE Women and Careers in Chemistry [Dr. Richard Zare, Chair, Department of Chemistry, Stanford University; Dr. Judith Iriarte-Gross, Director and Cacy DeSheles, Assistant Director, GRITS (Girls Raised in Tennessee Science), MTSU] What does a chemist do besides work in a lab? A career in chemistry can take many different career paths. WISE women who are studying chemistry at MTSU will discuss their lives as undergraduate and graduate students as well as their career goals. Dr. Dick Zare, chair of the Department of Chemistry at Stanford University will discuss strategies on how to reach the important work-life balance that is important for women chemists. Dr. Judith Iriarte-Gross, professor of chemistry and faculty advisor to MTSU WISE, will talk about the programs at MTSU that support all women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). [Students, grades 7-12; Tuesday, December 1, 9:00-10:00 a.m. CST, 10:00-11:00 a.m. EST]

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