Social Studies Passports
 
 
 
 
 
  California Missions   Poetry with Ken Nesbitt   Global Warming and You  
  Students will go on a video tour of the Mission San Diego de Alcala, San Juan Capistrano Mission, and the Santa Barbara Mission. Dr. Jack Williams will describe the significance of these missions to California and American history. He will also describe what life was like for people who lived in the missions.   Kenn Nesbitt – poet extraordinaire – treats your class to live readings of his poetry. He discusses the art of writing poetry and works with students to write their own.   Global Warming is the new buzz word! Jessica Bolson, from the University of Miami, helps students understand what the term means and what the real life effects are. She shows students how they can make an impact and help to save the world! Your class full of super heroes will love Jessica's direct and knowledgeable approach and the world will thank you!  
                   
Needs and Wants: How to Critically View the Media Taking an Interest in Money! Book Reports, Speeches and Debates: Public Speaking for Kids!
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  The Two Bennu's help your students understand the difference. This passport will start your class on the journey through media literacy. What do you want? What do you need? How does television influence those decisions?! Pierre and Jamyla lead the way in this delightful passport!   Loans, interest, credit – it can all be a bit confusing! Matt Stephenson helps students figure it all out. Your class will be introduced to real life concepts that will help them manage their own finances – whether they have an allowance or an after school job. Matt looks at credit cards, and savings accounts and financial terms, tying it all together with a purchase of the ultimate gaming system! Your class will definitely take an Interest in this passport!   Panic and horror when you discover half of your grade will come from a class presentation! EVERYONE will be watching! A class presentation doesn’t have to be a nightmare – Pierre and Jamyla show kids how to relax and have fun while speaking in public. Fun warm ups, voice control and relaxation techniques are tailored for the Book-Report crowd.  
                   
  If the World Were a Village: Percentages, Decimals and Fractions American Sign Language   zelda_F The Sky's the Limit  
  Using the storybook If the World Were a Village students explore the relationship of percentages and fractions. If the World Were a Village uses a group of 100 villagers to represent the earth's population.Your class will learn math concepts as well as an understanding of what different races, religions, economic standing, and living conditions are like in our world. Expose your students to the wonderful world of signing! This passport, taught by a certified teacher of the deaf, will introduce your students to the basic principles of American Sign Language.   Dreams of flying are common – but you can make it s reality! Well in a plane anyway! Students will learn about the controls in a plane, how you can become a pilot and how pilots study and train. Ed Phillips has over a thousand hours in the air, and guides students through this exciting passport. Join us in this passport where, ‘the sky’s the limit’!  
                 
  Money 101: Personal Finance   Money 101 - Introduction to The Stock Market   zelda_F Four Remarkable Stories!
  Matt Stephenson is back and joins students to explain the who, what, and how of personal finance. Whether your students have birthday money, an allowance, or a job on the weekends, they will benefit from this session. Students will learn and compare economic terms. They will also use math skills and an income vs. expenses formula to solve real-world scenarios.   What on earth do bulls and bears have to do with money? Just who is this Dow Jones guy anyway? And a NASDAQ?? Is that from Star Wars? Matt Stephenson is here to explain it all for your class with an introduction to the stock market. This passport will look at the basics of the exchange and the effects of the market on the world your students live in. An important and exciting passport!   Angelica Lindsey brings Black History Month alive with a Passport on 4 famous African Americans who made a remarkable impact on our world. Join us as Angelica helps students gain a greater understanding of Black History, the celebration, and the people who have made an impact on our lives.
                   

Seasons and Weather Around the Earth

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So, it is summer at your house, but what is the weather like for children in England, Egypt and China right now? Is it different or the same? How does the position of the Earth and movement of the Earth and sun affect the seasons? What does tilt and rotation have to do with it? What does the location of a region on the planet have to do with its weather? Join scientist, Jessica Bolson, to learn how the seasons work.

 

  A story by award winning artist Faith Ringgold, tells of 8 year old Cassie Louise Lightfoot, a Harlem girl with big dreams.  Even though Cassie's father helped to build a nearby building, he can't enter it because of his color. Cassie dreams of flying anywhere she wants!   Explore the world of Oz with Dr. Eric Waggoner in this magical passport! Meet the characters, learn about how the movie and book are different. Discover exciting hidden meanings, delightful myths, and horror stories from the making of the film. This story is over 100 years old and May 15th would be author, L Frank Baum's 151st birthday - come celebrate with us in this new passport!  
                 
 

Amazing Adventures to Tickle Your Taste Buds!

  

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   Author: Robert San Souci  
  Through this tempting Journey, students embark on amazing adventures to learn all about food production. Students will learn how cherries, chocolate, ice cream, orange juice, and potato chips are made. Students will be amazed to learn the process involved in creating such delicious treats!   Ah, the joys of writing! Students will learn about the profession of writing and illustrating from a children’s book author. Hearing about the author’s background and passions will inspire students to follow their creative interests!   Ah, the joys of writing! Students will learn about the profession of writing and illustrating from Robert San Souci, the award winning children’s book author. Hearing about the author’s background and passions will inspire students to follow their creative interests! Robert San Souci retells traditional tales and among his collection of wonderful stories is Fa Mulan based on the nearly 2,000-year-old "Ballad of Mulan". Robert San Souci wrote the film story for Disney's Mulan.  
                   
Amazing Adventures in Sports Production Day in the life of a Glass Blower National Kite Day!
  Through this Journey, students embark on amazing adventures to learn all about sports production. Students will learn how items they use and enjoy, such as baseball bats and softballs are produced. Students will be amazed to learn the amount of thoughtful design and intricate processes involved in creating such items.   Feel the heat – 2,100 Degrees Farenheit! Students will learn about the craft of glass blowing, revealing the skill, creativity, teamwork, and sweat involved in creating glass works of art. Students will learn about a trade that dates back thousands of years. Students will be amazed at the technique, color, and tools used to produce unique pieces of art.

 

   Let your imagination soar as you learn about kites! Math, Physics, History, and Social Studies are all part of the wonderful world of kites. Students will love the Japanese Fighter Kites and be enthralled to learn how kites helped us with radio, airplanes and in the military! This passport is filled with different styles of kites, the parts of a kite and even how to build you own! Zoe Ludski reflects on breezy days with her dad who gave her her first kite, as she celebrates National Kite Day with your class!