Distance Learning > Science and Nature Skills

The following program focuses on the importance of science in our lives. Science and Nature touch each of our lives. We can accept it, use it, or abuse it with varying results. Scientist and naturalists help us to understand these disciplines. Each program has been designed with the new Science and Social Studies Academic Content Standards in mind. These programs are produced at the Ohio Historical Center using actual natural sites, artifacts, video streaming, remote cameras, blue-screen projections, and theatrical sets among the innovative techniques connect sources and skills to learning for students.

The fee for each of these programs is $50.00 for each in-state program and $125.00 for connections out-of-state. Advance registrations are required and may be made by contacting the Scheduling Offices at the Ohio Historical Center at 614.297.2663 or 800.850.3245.

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Program: Exploring with Dr. Zooki (September through May)
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In this natural history program students meet Dr. Zooki, an eccentric scientist who will take them along as he explores and examines the Ice Age thousands of years ago. Students will interact with him as they learn the cause and effect relationship of three Ohio natural landforms that resulted from the glacier and the sequence of their creation.

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