In this program, participants will explore the tools, techniques, and utilization of captive propagation of birds. Learn about artificial and natural incubation, the development of birds in the egg, and the rearing of chicks. Explore several case studies of the role of captive propagation in the conservation of avian species on the brink of extinction. Meet some of the chicks produced for educational use by the propagation program of the Center for Birds of Prey.

Explore the Earth’s wonders of weather! Classes will take a look at how clouds are formed in a unique demonstration. Participants examine electrical storms and will be able to create their own tornados.

Join The National WWII Museum for a free classroom webinar in honor of Women’s History Month to learn more about the hidden world of female espionage during World War II. From the daring missions of SOE and OSS agents to the resistance networks they led across the European and Pacific theaters, women spies risked their lives behind enemy lines to help achieve Allied victory. During this webinar, students will explore the stories of female agents whose courage, intelligence, and sacrifice defied expectations and reshaped the boundaries of women’s wartime service.

Global Bash brings different cultural heritages together to create new and beautiful art, while still respecting and celebrating tradition. Our presenter will take your students through a voyage of discovery, meeting musical instruments - and their performers - each from a unique cultural background. Through participatory song and personal history your students will learn about each of those cultures - and then experience a performance that interweaves these different cultural traditions. We want students to see that music is a language that has the power to bring people together - a message of unity that we hope they will take with them.

Take a video tour of Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest’s aquaponics system, learn the basics of growing plants in water, and learn how to make a small hydroponics system of your own. It’s a good starting point to design and test your own system.

Energy is not recycled in ecosystems, and each ecosystem requires a continuous input of energy to sustain it. We look at how energy is transformed through different trophic levels in an ecosystem.

Students will engage with objects from the NCMA’s permanent collection and explore their uses of geometry, area & perimeter, ratios, and coordinate planes. Students will have the opportunity to solve the mathematical problems that artists, curators, and art handlers might deal with in their everyday jobs.

Travel through Longwood’s Conservatory virtually and get an up-close look at our tropical plants. Identify characteristics of the tropical climate and how plants have adapted to survive.

Dive into penguin diversity, cold-climate adaptations, and conservation with a live view into the penguin exhibit at the Mote Science Education Aquarium.

How are amendments added to the U.S. Constitution, and why are they important? How does the passage of new amendments demonstrate the relationship between the three branches of government? One of the most significant amendments was passed in 1920 with the 19th Amendment, which granted American women the right to vote. Join Preservation Virginia’s John Marshall House–the 1790 home of the Father of the Supreme Court and champion of the Constitution, John Marshall–in an exploration of the women’s suffrage movement in the United States. How did the 19th Amendment impact American law and society? What were the shortcomings of the 19th Amendment, and how did American women overcome them?

For over 1000 years, the Roman Empire was one of the greatest and most influential civilizations in world history. This webinar will give students the chance to build on their knowledge about the Romans as we explore the city of Rome. We’ll examine how the city functioned and discover the incredible sewers that ran beneath it. We’ll look at how the Romans lived, their homes, shops, food, religion etc., and using a model villa, children will learn a little Latin and learn how their homes were heated. And we'll finish with a great gladiator story about the opening games of the magnificent Colosseum.

Did you know that Omaha hosted a “world’s fair” in 1898 and the impact it had on our city was HUGE! The trans-miss expo brought in 2.5 million spectators and put Omaha on the map as a place to put down roots and start businesses. This episode will also feature information about other local fairs like the Aksarben Fair, Golden Spike Days, and more.

How does art help us understand religious beliefs and practices? The MFA introduces an interactive five-part series, “World Religions in Art,” focused on art associated with five major belief systems: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Through activities and discussion focused on art from across continents and time periods, students will further their understanding of the origins, essential beliefs, and spread of Islamic religious traditions. Aligns with Massachusetts standards for History and Social Science/Investigating History.

In this STEM lesson, we explore the soil layers beneath our feet, where microorganisms break down once-living things, enriching the soil and turning waste into something useful. Have you considered how starting at the soil layer can help plants and bees? Composting turns scraps into rich soil, boosting plant growth and preventing environmental harm. Healthy soil supports plants, fights climate change, and benefits bees. Understanding decomposition and composting is key to contributing to a healthy planet.

Students will listen to and read a selection of Edgar Allan Poe’s poetry, including “Alone,” “Annabel Lee,” and “Eldorado.” Throughout the reading, students will pay attention to the imagery in the poems. Then, students will create their own artwork inspired by the poems and showcase their creations to their fellow classmates.

Nonfiction science author Ginjer Clarke engages students in critical thinking about myth vs. truth, while exploring fun facts from history, geography, and science related to these always popular creatures. She offers evidence from the past and animals from the present, but leaves the decision up to readers about whether these creatures are real, as detailed in her series of books: Are Unicorns Real?, Are Dragons Real?, and Are Sea Monsters Real?.

In 1858, when gold was discovered in the Fraser River, what is now known as British Columbia became a destination for hopeful miners from around the world. For every gold seeker who rushed here, there were factors that drove them from their homelands and dreams that enticed to a new and foreign place. The impacts of the gold rush on British Columbia were large, and lasting.

Kick off National Poetry Month with former Children’s Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt. You’ll learn about the history of National Poetry Month and discover many ways to celebrate all month long.

Join VWM Education Director Jim Triesler as he talks about the meaning of the Gettysburg Address, a speech delivered by President Abraham Lincoln at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, PA. Learn about the context of this famous speech and why it is so important in understanding American history.

T. rex, raptors, and Triceratops! Learn about the dinosaur superstars and their family groups during this live, 45-minute webcast with the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. Located in the Alberta badlands, we’ll virtually venture into the field to see how fossils are discovered and excavated. We will learn how fossils help us explore our ancient world using specimens from our Collection. The program concludes with a Q&A session with a Museum expert. We sure dig dinos, and hope you do too!

Students will listen to and read a selection of Edgar Allan Poe’s poetry, including “Alone,” “Annabel Lee,” and “Eldorado.” Throughout the reading, students will pay attention to the imagery in the poems. Then, students will create their own artwork inspired by the poems and showcase their creations to their fellow classmates.

Bestemming Yoga presents this interactive webinar for elementary students. Build strength and flexibility while tapping into imagination through animal-inspired poses.

This week’s episode will focus on the history of agriculture in Omaha and how it impacted economics. We will use our Buffett Grocery Store market to explain the history of grocery stores and how systems have changed over the years.

This program uses demonstrations and experiments to teach the importance of air in flight. Students learn that air takes up space and has weight, leading to key flight principles. Museum aircraft help explain lift through wing shapes and the airfoil concept. Bernoulli’s principle is introduced with engaging demos. The four forces of flight—lift, gravity, thrust, and drag—are explored, along with aircraft design. Finally, roll, pitch, and yaw are explained to show how planes are controlled in flight.

How does your heart work? Watch an educator dissect a sheep's heart while explaining its different parts and functions. Learn about the cardiovascular system by comparing a sheep heart to a human one.

Explore how career engineers and college students are designing and building satellites to inform wildlife conservation efforts and provide vital climate data. Learn about the wide range of careers involved in orbital space missions, from astronomers to animators, engineers to ecologists. This presentation includes remarks and Q&A from an industry professional.

Allow your students to be introduced to the exciting world of problem solving, creative thinking, and mathematical reasoning through the excitement of stories. Steve will enchant the students with his wonderful stories while sneaking in some math activities. He will keep your students engaged and laughing from start to finish.

Experience history through personal stories of Holocaust survival, shared by grandchildren of survivors. This session builds empathy and helps students connect to real events and lessons of the Holocaust. Hear two powerful family stories that highlight resilience and strength. Research shows that hearing testimony increases critical thinking, tolerance, and the courage to challenge bias. As one teacher said, “When you hear real stories from real people, it really drives the message home.” Students will leave with lasting understanding—and someone to care about.

Our Dolphin Doctor program focuses on marine mammal medical research and technology and introduces students to ocean-based STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) principles. Students are guided through an interactive mock dolphin health assessment, explore the field of marine mammal bioacoustics, and learn how scientists can use sound to help care for marine mammals.

The National Marine Mammal Foundation is a world leader in marine mammal conservation efforts. This program teaches basic marine mammal biology and dives into the plight of the Southern Resident killer whales of the Pacific Northwest. Students will learn about these incredible marine mammals and dive into actions they can take to protect this iconic species.

Students build a food Web/pyramid that explores the role of producers, consumers, and decomposers to illustrate the transfer of energy at various trophic levels.

It’s one thing to write the Declaration of Independence—but how do you *tell* people about it in a time without smartphones, social media, or even transportation faster than a horse? In this session, we’ll explore how the message of independence spread across the colonies while war brewed with England. Students will examine six different copies of the Declaration held by the Boston Public Library and consider how Americans might have received—and responded to—the revolutionary news.

The construction of RMS Titanic and her sister ships had become a race to keep within budget and within deadlines. Corners were cut and standards were lowered in order to create the most luxurious and fastest passenger liner of its time. From a health and safety perspective, we'll explore the construction, the voyage and the sinking of a ship that should have been unsinkable, and we’ll also look into the enquiries and cover-ups that followed. Over a century after she sank, the story of the Titanic still resonates with people to this very day, such was the tragedy.

You’re only a hop, skip and a jump away from a toad-ally ribbit-ing class on all things amphibians. In this progam, explore how amphibians use their remarkable adaptations — like the green tree frog's colorful camouflage — to thrive in their freshwater environments.

You’re only a hop, skip and a jump away from a toad-ally ribbit-ing class on all things amphibians. In this progam, explore how amphibians use their remarkable adaptations — like the green tree frog's colorful camouflage — to thrive in their freshwater environments.

George Washington was appointed Commander in Chief of the Continental Army in 1775. After leading the Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, he promptly resigned his military commission in December of 1783. In this program, students will learn about Washington's leadership, the significance of his decision to relinquish power, and how this precedent continues to inform peaceful transitions of power to this day.

Join us for a virtual Planetarium show and discover the amazing sights you can see in the sky! Experience the Sun's effects on our planet, from day and night to the seasons. Find constellations and planets, and visit other planets to learn about how special our home planet Earth, is.

Add-A-Tudez Entertainment Company is a PlayStation and Xbox certified game development team out of Montana, and this talk is on all the basics that go into designing a video game.

The atmosphere is a complex system that interacts with other systems on Earth and in space. The result of these interactions is the different weather we experience every day. This program introduces the basics of meteorology to provide a general understanding of Earth’s weather. Topics covered include the structure of the atmosphere, clouds, air masses, weather fronts, and thunderstorms. Additional student activities include worksheets about weather fundamentals, layers of the atmosphere, and fronts and air masses.

Bee-come pollinator protectors! Discover pollinators’ crucial role in plant reproduction and ecosystem health. Students learn how pollinators like bees, birds, and bats transfer pollen and why their absence would impact food production and plant life. This STEM lesson covers native species and invertebrates, highlighting their vital contributions to a healthy environment.

Spring is here at last, with flowers, budding leaves, and new life everywhere. Celebrate the return of spring by learning to write poems about this special season.

This program introduces students to our Bug Ambassadors and the inventions that they have inspired. Using the natural world for inspiration to solve human problems is called biomimicry. What kind of inventions can we come up with if we use the bugs around us for inspiration? The program is capped off with a simple engineering challenge inspired by water striders that students can do at home with their families or together with their class. Students should bring pencil and paper.

On June 22, 1969, the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio, caught fire—again. Fueled by decades of pollution and neglect, the flames shocked a nation that had grown used to turning a blind eye. But this time, people paid attention. The Day the River Caught Fire tells the powerful true story of how one fiery moment helped spark a movement, leading to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Clean Water Act, and the very first Earth Day. With a compelling narrative and rich historical detail, this book reminds us that even a single event can light the way to lasting change.

Bring the wonders of space straight to your classroom with Museum of Science space educator and expert, Talia. From gravity-defying missions and orbiting tech to black hole mysteries and star activity, this live, interactive event covers current events from the past few weeks in space will spark curiosity and inspire future innovators.

Join us at the Gibbes to explore how different artists depict the weather. Explore how they use colors and other details to create the feeling of a warm sunny day to a wet and rainy afternoon.

Students will investigate how ocean currents move trash and learn about the impact of marine debris on marine ecosystems. This program highlights the importance of personal action in protecting our ocean environment.

Party for the Planet celebrates our wonderful Planet Earth! During this program, we will learn about the origin of Earth Day, ways the Greenville Zoo helps to conserve plants and animals in the wild, and even have up-close encounters with some of our educational animal ambassadors.

Where does water come from? Students will recognize that freshwater is a limited resource and explore the water cycle. Then, students will consider the questions: How are the oceans and water connected to us? What is pollution? How can we keep our water clean? By the end of the program, students will leave with a sense of optimism and tangible ways that they can keep the ocean healthy.

Join us for an immersive language learning experience designed for English or Spanish learners. In this exciting program, we’ll dive into the rich culture of Thailand, exploring its bustling streets and unique wildlife—all while mastering a new language! From practicing Muay Thai moves to discovering fascinating animals like turtles, stingrays, and seahorses, this unique program blends cultural exploration with engaging language activities. Get ready for a fun-filled journey that transforms language learning into an unforgettable adventure!

In this workshop, students explore how plastic pollution affects marine animals, including entanglement and ingestion by dolphins, whales, sea turtles, seabirds, and fish. We highlight efforts to save the Vaquita porpoise, the most endangered marine mammal (www.VaquitaCPR.org). Hands-on activities cover the plastic lifecycle, its impact on sea life and climate, a watershed model, and recycling. We emphasize that small actions can lead to big change. Our goal is for students to leave the POP for a Porpoise program inspired to make the planet cleaner and healthier—and to motivate others.

Our Ocean is under threat. Plastic has been invading our Aquatic world and has negatively impacted animals and ecosystems around the world. What exactly are microplastics, and how are they harming our environment and us? Join this session to learn more about how we study plastic pollution and what we can do to combat it.

Join us in celebrating Earth day as we dive in and explore some amazing animals who live in the many unique habitats that make up our world's oceans. Don't forget to bring your paper and pencils to draw along with us on this wild adventure.

Leap off of Earth and take a journey into deep space in Space Trip! In this live tour of the Universe, participants will choose our destinations from planets in the Solar System, to nebulae in our galaxy, all the way to the edge of the observable universe.

A hands-on school science workshop relevant to modern living! Students investigate electrical energy production from renewable and non-renewable resources. The activities cover a range of topics, including wind farms, the Snowy Mountains Scheme, how to reduce energy consumption in the home, and the difference between ozone depletion and the enhanced greenhouse effect.

Celebrate Arbor Day with Longwood Gardens!

Join us to discover the importance of planting and caring for trees, protecting our environment, and preserving our natural resources in this free, 30-minute Zoom Webinar.

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The roar of a waterfall, the chirp of insects, the thump of a heartbeat―sound is all around us! Rhyming text and atmospheric illustrations present four children in different parts of the world who encounter all sorts of sounds.

"Be A Tree!" is a love letter to trees which blends science and poetry to show the ways that humans and our forest friends are connected. I will share the inspiration behind the book, the science behind the way trees communicate, and how trees can inspire us to be better humans, followed by a reading of the book, which is beautifully illustrated by artist Felicita Sala.

Explore how and why we see what we see and understand how technology allows us to see differently! Experiment with the movement and manipulation of light, mix and separate colors, and confuse the senses with optical illusions. Students will learn about reflection and refraction, additive and subtractive primary colors, and discuss the use of tools to change the scale and position of an image.

Meet an SSC Marine Mammal Rescue expert and learn about the team’s response efforts, as well as the biology, conservation, and rehabilitation of the marine mammals they work with. Students will learn more about the tools, procedures, and precautions that these marine scientists take when working in the field and lab. At the end of the program, we will discuss ways we can help keep our ocean and marine wildlife healthy.

Find out about local visionaries who changed our lives over the course of history with their inventions! This science-focused episode will include a peak at how things work and how these items have changed over time with advancements in technology.

Uncover manatee diversity, habitats, adaptations, and conservation in this virtual experience from the manatee exhibit located at the Mote Marine Laboratory.

In September 1862, President Abraham Lincoln transformed the purpose of the Civil War by issuing the Emancipation Proclamation. Originally a war to preserve the union of states, its purpose was now one to preserve the union and bring freedom to millions of people who were born in America with almost no rights as individuals. This session will discuss the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation and the quest of millions of Americans to ensure that its promises would be fulfilled.

Meet the leaders, inventors, and others who shaped the course of American history during the Industrial Revolution. Students will analyze portraits to learn about the diverse and significant contributions to American society made by individuals in the Portrait Gallery’s collection.

Observe the diving seabirds in our avian habitat at the Alaska SeaLife Center, as we discuss the behaviors and adaptations of these intriguing animals.

Elephants are some of the most stunning animals to roam the earth. These powerful pachyderms have many unique traits that let them stand out in the animal kingdom. Not only are these traits visually impressive, but they are also powerful adaptations elephants use in surprising ways. From “hearing” with their feet to using their teeth to find hidden water, these impressive animals use their sizeable senses to survive. Focusing on African savanna elephants, this program will explore how elephant use their senses to explore their environments, communicate with each other, and survive. Along the way, we will also learn ways we can help these incredible animals.

All our Ancestors were poets! Discover how words can be shaped into beauty through the Sky and Earth creative method. Your presenter Renee Sans Souci - a member of the Umonhon People of Nebraska - will help your students find their inner voice through poetry and their outer voice with spoken word. Renee is an Indigenous educator, artist, and activist who combines with her life experiences as an Umonhon woman with a learning process that helps learners to engage in their own cultural identities and languages.

Take a journey back in time to the beginning of the Earth, 4.6 Billion Years ago. We will explore the changes to the Earth over time and the evolution of life. How did the 5 Mass extinction events shape the variety of Life on Earth we have today, and what’s next? The session will focus on Australian fossil sites and what they tell us about the past.

What would you do if you were the moon? Rest quietly in the sky? No way! The moon does so much! It spins like a twilight ballerina, plays tug-of-war with the ocean, and lights a path for baby sea turtles. Discover many roles the moon plays in this whimsical children’s book about the moon. If you’ve ever thought the moon was beautiful…JUST beautiful, then this book will reveal the many crucial ways the moon affects our planet.