1. Get Dirty Virtually!

2. Scientists in Action – 1/month Connecting students directly with scientists from their unique research location. Virtual Classes – on demand Dissection labs are in-depth, inquiry-based opportunities to examine heart & lung anatomy. Making Science relevant!

3. Connecting Students with scientists 4-12 grades Increase access to science & scientists Personalize Science for students Promote critical thinking Build technology & communication skills

4. Materials provided - Pre-visit video Develop questions in class Live broadcast event

5. “This experience is nothing that I’ve seen before. I think it’s really interesting!” 5 th grade girl

6. “This is such a great program, it gives exposure to careers and studies in science as well as current work in the field. Thank you for this opportunity.” Melissa Christensen – teacher

7. “The kids got to ask their own questions so it felt like they were part of the real science. Science is much more interesting in real life than in a book.” M.S. Teacher

8. Media team in the field relays 2-way video & audio via dish to Satellite over Galapagos Islands back to Denver or school location

9. Virtual Heart Virtual Lung New Me: Puberty You’ve Got Guts Art Station Titan Virtual Classes Grades 3-8 All programming meets state & national standards. Inquire about scholarship. IP based Video Conference equipment, must test 2 weeks in advance.

10. Dana Eisenberg 6 th grade teacher/career counselor Arlee School District Arlee, MT It was AWESOME!. I learned that scientists ask a lot of questions. Also they explore the unknown. 5 th grade girl

12. DMNS distance learning All programming meets state & national standards. Inquire about scholarship. IP based Video Conference equipment, must test 2 weeks in advance.

13. EagleNet $100 Mil stimulus grant to improve bandwidth in Colorado Governor's office statewide grant Equipment transition: Hardware to Software Not H323 standard limited (skype, adobe connect, etc) 21 st century skills in Nat Standards