2019 Meet The Author Webinar Series
Join us every Wednesday at 2PM EST, as we host our “Meet the Author” Webinar Series! Learn more about the newest additions to our suite of curriculum and educational materials straight from the authors and educators who know them best. These informational webinars will include the following:
- 30-minute overview by the authors
- 15 min Q&A session
- Introduction to activities included in the curricula
- Overview on how to implement the programs in various settings
- Downloadable slides for reference
Scroll down to view the full webinar schedule, and to learn more about this year's featured curriculum.
If you miss a webinar or are unable to attend a webinar live, that's okay! Recordings will be made available to watch (or rewatch) the next day. Just scroll down to the webinar you'd like to view, and click the "Watch the Recording Here" button to be directed to the video.
NOT JUST KNOTS
Wednesday, February 6th
Presenters: Glenn Dickey and Jane Wright, Ohio State University
Learning Level: Grades 3-12
Format: 1 Youth Guide
Learn to make fourteen different simple knots, bends, and hitches. Remember what they say— practice, practice, practice! Then show what you have learned with a capstone project of your choosing.
YOUR THOUGHTS MATTER: NAVIGATING MENTAL HEALTH
Wednesday, February 13th
Presenters: Jami Dellifield, Amanda Raines, and Jane Wright, Ohio State University
Learning Level: Grades 6-12
Format: 1 Youth Guide
What does mental health really mean? How many people are affected by mental health issues such as anxiety and depression? Be part of the solution by learning the answers to those questions and more. Intended for advanced-level youth who are interested in learning more about mental health, why it is important to overall well-being, and steps that promote understanding and action. This project is not intended as a resource for those in crisis.
ROBOTICS 2: EV3N MORE
Wednesday, February 20th
Presenters: Tad Douce and Jane Wright, Ohio State University
Learning Level: Grade 6-12
Format: 1 Youth Guide
Continue your Robotics with EV3 journey with the second book in the series! Youth are guided through new robot configurations and programming challenges with activities in the book and with instructional videos online. The LEGO® EV3 robot constructed for Robotics 1 with EV3 is required.
IT'S MY HOME
Wednesday, February 27th
Presenters: Jennifer Morlock and Jane Wright, Ohio State University
Learning Level: Grades 3-12
Format: 1 Youth Guide
You can be a big contributor to your household in so many ways. Why not do so AND keep your own sense of style? This project covers basic design elements, organization, upcycling, and service learning. All the activities can be done with your excellent decision-making, good taste, and a big heart.
WILDLIFE SCIENCE
Wednesday, March 6th
Presenter: Natalie Carroll, Purdue University
Learning Level: Grades 3-12
Format: 3 Youth Guides & 1 Facilitator Guide
The Wildlife Science curriculum is for youth who enjoy learning about wildlife and exploring their habitats. Learn about mammals, birds, fish, and herptiles and the role humans play in conservation and wildlife management. This curriculum is available as a digital download.
FAMILY HISTORY TREASURE HUNT
Wednesday, March 13th
Presenters: Deborah Kitko and Jane Wright, Ohio State University
Learning Level: Grades 6-12
Format: 1 Youth Guide
This popular genealogy project book guides you through six years of activities. Discover your family history as you go on a treasure hunt for jewels of information such as interesting relatives, special events, and curious stories of days gone by. The records you create will last a lifetime.
GEM: GET EXPERIENCE IN MINDFULNESS
Wednesday, March 20th
Presenters: Breanna Banks, Sarah Bercaw, and Karen Johnston, University of Delaware
Learning Level: Grades 5+
Format: 1 Facilitator Guide
This Awareness and Acceptance Stress Management program places an emphasis on stress management taught through practical and interactive mindfulness-based activities. There are five lesson topics: Intentions and Goal Setting, Awareness and Attention, Self-care: Stress Reduction and Relaxation, Communication and Relationships, and Gratitude and Acceptance.
SPORTS NUTRITION: READY, SET, GO
Wednesday, March 27th
Presenters: David Crawford, Laryssa Hook, Christine Kendle, Kate Shumaker, and Jane Wright, Ohio State University
Learning Level: Grades 6-8
Format: 1 Youth Guide
Eating well and exercising daily are two keys to a healthy life. This project shows why these habits are worth forming. Learn how to balance the calories you eat with the calories you burn, why to hydrate, and how carbs, protein, and fats work to support your body and mind. Use what you learn as you compete in sports or just want to increase your fitness level.
MONARCHS ON THE MOVE CHALLENGE KIT
Wednesday, April 3rd
Presenter: Lynne Campbell, Iowa State University
Learning Level: Grades 3-8
Format: Kit
This collaborative, hands-on challenge will help youth learn about the unique life cycle and importance of butterflies, understand the challenges that impact the monarch butterfly's declining population, and explore ways to increase its habitat.
2019 PHOTOGRAPHY CURRICULUM SERIES
Wednesday, May 15th
Presenter: Jeanne Gogolski, Ohio State University
Learning Level: Grades K-4
Format: 3 Project Books
Learn about the revised Photography curriculum! The 2019 version has been completely redone to include using a cell phone as a camera, digital photo editing and collections, and more.
ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
Wednesday, June 12th
Presenters: Erika Jefferies, Judith Schoenfelder, Maureen Toomey, University of Idaho
Learning Level: Grades K-12
Format: 1 Front-and-Back 8.5"x11" Card
Learn the Elements and Principles of Design in Art with this handy, front-and-back card! Printed on protective paper, it will last for projects over and over again. This card has definitions and image examples for six elements of design and nine principles of design. This card is a great supplement to Get Started in Art and the Visual Arts series enhancing the art experience. It is also great complement to all crafting and leatherworks projects. Ideal for each youth to have his/her own card. For all ages and levels.
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