Vision Founded by world-renowned ocean explorer Dr. Robert Ballard, Immersion Presents is committed to helping all kids, especially those at risk, share the adventure, excitement and learning involved in scientific discovery.

Mission Explore - the world’s most important and threatened resources – our oceans – and transport audiences to real research sites using cutting edge technology. Excite - kids with engaging, hands-on multimedia activities to help them succeed in science, math and technology. Ignite - kids’ curiosity about careers in science and related fields.

Immersion Presents’ Programs consist of fun, engaging, multimedia materials are based on scientific research, exploration and live expeditions are designed to help kids succeed in science, math and technology highlight careers in science and related fields can be used in a variety of formal and informal educational settings are easy to implement

Current Programs Adventures to the Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean Titanic Live! Life at the Extremes Dolphins

Upcoming Adventures Offering 2-3 new multimedia programs each year! ● Ancient Eruptions! (live June 3-8, 2006) ● TBD (Fall 2006) ● Live Expedition (Summer 2007) ● Ongoing expedition coverage from NOAA’s Ship of Exploration, the Okeanos Explorer (2008)

Program Components Live Broadcasts - annual, six-day event focusing on Bob Ballard’s latest discoveries Adventure Series - topical and interdisciplinary print activities and lesson plans Explorer DVDs - video segments that support the activities and bring the science to life Immersion Presents Web Site - program content, expedition coverage, and an online community with tools to assist institutional users

Program Components (cont.) ● Immersion I2 Channel – new this spring, Immersion delivers ongoing live and taped programs on various research and exploration topics ● Special Events - scheduled specifically for your institution, an opportunity to interact live with Dr. Robert Ballard on expedition I2 customers will also have the opportunity to interact with our LIVE dive program in the kelp forests of Monterey Bay in California

Immersion I2 Channel ● New this spring, Immersion delivers ongoing live and taped programs on various research and exploration topics – Featuring programs from Immersion Presents, Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, NOAA, Mote Marine Laboratory, and more… – Program schedule: April, M-F, 10am – 2pm (eastern) – Weekly live programs beginning in May, 2006 – Programs mirrored on the Immersion Presents Web site (commodity Internet)

Immersion Presents partners with the world’s leading scientists and scientific agencies, including… NOAA Ocean Exploration NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program University of Rhode Island Institute for Exploration Mystic Aquarium Mote Marine Laboratory National Geographic

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How can your district/ESC use Immersion Presents? ● for science enrichment programs ● in after-school or summer school programs ● as curriculum enhancements ● for career modeling programs

What about Professional Development? ● Immersion Presents programs are easy to implement, but professional development is always encouraged. ● Immersion Presents can provide 1-2 day professional development programs designed to meet your specific needs. ● For an additional fee, Immersion can create standard alignments for your particular state

Can I See A Sample Activity? Visit the Immersion Presents Web site and check out the Life at the Extremes activity “Bringing it Up” with related video, expedition log and photos at:

What About Standards? Immersion Presents programs are aligned to the National Science Education Standards (grades 5-8) and to the Ocean Literacy Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts. Activity Title Learning Objectives Subject Area NSESOcean Literacy Standards Deep Ocean Surprise Participants will: A. Simulate ocean floor spreading B. Compare locations of Lost City and the Mid-Atlantic ridge C. Learn how hydrothermal vents are formed Geology Marine Science Earth Science -Structure of the Earth System -Earth’s History The Earth has one big ocean with many features

Has the Program been Evaluated? Immersion Presents Life at the Extremes, 2005 IMLS grant-funded, outcome-based evaluation for Boys & Girls Clubs; evaluator concluded: Immersion Presents clearly succeeded in engaging and exciting diverse youth, aged , in math and science. Institutional Immersion sites customer survey data: On a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being excellent), all program components received a “3” or higher. The components rated the highest included the exclusive, live broadcast with Dr. Ballard from the ship; the ability to “go live” and ask researchers questions and answers; and the Life at the Extremes Adventure Series.

Institutional Responsibilities The following is the responsibility of the partner institution Equipment to deliver the live broadcast experience via satellite, commodity Internet or Internet2. Host and manage the Immersion Presents live broadcast and education programs. Disseminate educational materials within the licensed time frame.

Equipment and Delivery Options Delivery of the annual live broadcast will be via Ku-Band digital satellite, Internet2 and the commodity Internet. Other Immersion programs will be delivered over the commodity Internet and Internet2. Broadcasts of past expeditions will be available on the Immersion Channel and made available on DVD.

Which Institutions are using Immersion Presents? ● Informal Education – Boys & Girls Clubs - Currently reaching 45 Clubs nationwide and poised for expansion – Institutions – Museums, Aquaria, Science Centers, Universities, NOAA NMSP ● Formal Education – ESC’s, School Districts

Sample Distribution Partners ● Institutional Partners (renewal process) – Mote Marine Laboratory, Santa Barbara/Ventura Consortium, Cohoma Community College, Lamphere School District, Herret Center for the Arts, SeaCoast Science Center, Pier Wisconsin/University of Wisconsin, South Caroline ETV, National Science Center, Nassau County BOCES, Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Case Western Reserve/Cuayahoga Library, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Sacramento Educational Cable Consortium,, University of Rhode Island San Diego County Office of Education

Distribution Partners ● Sample Institutional Partners (New) Foothills College (CA), Burns Telecommunication Center (MO), Montclair State University, Cal State Palm Desert, Alaska Sea Coast Center, SW/SC ESC- Marshall Minnesota

Immersion Programming is funded with assistance from ● Institute of Museum and Library Services ● U.S. Department of Justice ● EDS ● NASA ● NOAA ● National Marine Sanctuaries ● VBrick Systems

What People Are Saying Our year round fourth and fifth grade teachers and their students were thrilled to participate in the "Life at the Extremes" broadcasts and curriculum activities this past summer. This program was truly an educational and fun experience for them all. We hope to continue our participation in future expeditions with Dr. Ballard and his team! We plan to use them year round. - Joyce Woodhouse, Director School-Community Partnership Program, Clark County School District, Henderson, NV

What People Are Saying I have seen first-hand how Dr. Ballard's love of exploration has captivated both children and adults. They are able to travel along with him 'virtually' through telepresence, interactive websites or engaging curricular activities, and the result is a new generation of life-long learners with a passion for science, technology and history. - Carolann James, Supervisor, Nassau BOCES Outdoor & Environmental Education, Garden City, NY

What People Are Saying Through Immersion Presents, we are able to bring programs from all over the world to rural Idaho – something we would never be able to do on our own. Immersion Presents delivers the oceans to us and we think it’s great! – Darcy Thornborrow, Herrett Center for the Arts, Twin Falls, ID I now have children pulling at my leg when I get in regarding Science Club sessions – Crystal McIver, Director, Boys & Girls Club, Sanford /Lee County, NC

What is the Immersion Presents Institutional Licensing Fee? $10,000 annually, which includes: Access to the annual live broadcast An annual license for the use of all Immersion Presents programs for your District. Rights to copy and use any Adventure Series activities. Access to the Immersion I2 Channel and Web Site Professional Development can be arranged at your site for $2500 for a 2-day training. Immersion is exploring pricing for individual teachers.

Join Us On Our Adventures! For More Information Visit: Contact: Diana Crew at or