MEET ME AT THE CORNER, Virtual Field Trips for Kids
Description:MEET ME AT THE CORNER is a series of kid-friendly video pod casts for children ages 7-13. This a dynamic, interactive site, which encourages individual expression and participation through video submissions from children worldwide. Through these video pod casts, the site creates a community of children who learn the art of self-expression and storytelling through video. The site is free of charge. MeetMeAtTheCorner.org currently offers more than 50 three-to four-minute episodes. Recent additions include interviews with famous artists and writers, trips to New York City, San Diego, and Colorado, and introductions to unusual hobbies. New trips are added every three weeks.
Last Updated:Sep-27-2009
Subject(s):- Arts
- Arts > Architecture
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- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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- Contributed By: Donna Meet Me at the Corner
Kids Play Chess
Description:Our young host talks about the joys of learning how to play chess.
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Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Social Studies
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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Our young host talks about the joys of learning how to play chess.
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Interview with Singing Duo: TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA
Description:What makes a good song? Join our young hosts as they travel to Colorado to talk Grammy Nominated Trout Fishing in America.
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Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Arts
- Arts > Music
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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What makes a good song? Join our young hosts as they travel to Colorado to talk Grammy Nominated Trout Fishing in America.
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Gargoyles
Description:A virtual field trip to New York City to learn about the history of gargoyles at New York City College.
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Last Updated:Sep-11-2009
Subject(s):- Arts
- Arts > Architecture
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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A virtual field trip to New York City to learn about the history of gargoyles at New York City College.
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Blessing of the Animals
Description:A virtual field trip to New York City to see the annual BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS at St. John's Cathedral of the Divine. A great video pod cast for animal lovers.
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Last Updated:Sep-11-2009
Subject(s):- Social Studies
- Social Studies > Religion
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
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A virtual field trip to New York City to see the annual BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS at St. John's Cathedral of the Divine. A great video pod cast for animal lovers.
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A Musical Introduction to the Harpsichord
Description:A virtual field trip to New York City's Juilliard School of Music to learn about the harpsichord.
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Last Updated:Sep-11-2009
Subject(s):- Arts
- Arts > Music
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- primary
- elementary
- 1st
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A virtual field trip to New York City's Juilliard School of Music to learn about the harpsichord.
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Big Apple Book Review: AL CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS
Description:Young host reviews AL CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS by Gennifer Choldenko.
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Last Updated:Sep-11-2009
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
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Young host reviews AL CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS by Gennifer Choldenko.
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Homing Pigeons
Description:Take a virtual field trip to New York City to meet a man who raises homing pigeons. Learn about the way this lowly NYC bird has played a part in history.
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Last Updated:Sep-11-2009
Subject(s):- Social Studies
- Social Studies > History (Local)
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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Take a virtual field trip to New York City to meet a man who raises homing pigeons. Learn about the way this lowly NYC bird has played a part in history.
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The History of the Musical Saw
Description:Our young host interviews Natalia Paruz who plays the musical saw. Learn about this unusual instrument and hear it played.
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Last Updated:Sep-11-2009
Subject(s):- Arts
- Arts > Music
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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Our young host interviews Natalia Paruz who plays the musical saw. Learn about this unusual instrument and hear it played.
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Storytelling in Central Park
Description:Visit with a storyteller to learn what makes a good story and how to tell a tale.
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Last Updated:Aug-12-2011
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Story Telling
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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Visit with a storyteller to learn what makes a good story and how to tell a tale.
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Subway Musician
Description:Take a virtual field trip to New York City to meet Theo Eastwind, a subway musician.
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Last Updated:Sep-11-2009
Subject(s):- Arts
- Arts > Music
- Preschool / Ages 0-4
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
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- primary
- early
- childhood
- pre-k
- prek
- pre-kindergarten
- nursery
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Take a virtual field trip to New York City to meet Theo Eastwind, a subway musician.
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Meet a Puppeteer
Description:Take a virtual field trip to Central Park's Swedish Puppet Theatre to meet a professional puppeteer.
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Last Updated:Sep-11-2009
Subject(s):- Arts
- Arts > Drama/Dramatics
- Preschool / Ages 0-4
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
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- primary
- early
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- pre-k
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- pre-kindergarten
- nursery
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Take a virtual field trip to Central Park's Swedish Puppet Theatre to meet a professional puppeteer.
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Interview with author Dan Gutman
Description:Author Dan Gutman talks about his series of baseball mystery books for the middle grade reader. He tells the you host about his childhood and his life as a writer.
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Last Updated:Mar-16-2010
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Careers
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- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
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Author Dan Gutman talks about his series of baseball mystery books for the middle grade reader. He tells the you host about his childhood and his life as a writer.
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Interview with poet Bobbi Katz
Description:Join our young host as she interviews children's poet, Bobbi Katz.
Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
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- Preschool / Ages 0-4
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
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- primary
- early
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- pre-k
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- nursery
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Join our young host as she interviews children's poet, Bobbi Katz.
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Interview with an Airplane Builder
Description:Eleven-year-old Tyler talks to his father about the building of the family airplane.
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Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Science
- Science > Engineering
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
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Eleven-year-old Tyler talks to his father about the building of the family airplane.
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Blessing of the Bikes
Description:Blessing of the Bikes at St. John's Cathedral.
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Last Updated:Sep-11-2009
Subject(s):- Social Studies
- Social Studies > Religion
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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- primary
- elementary
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Blessing of the Bikes at St. John's Cathedral.
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The Art and History of Juggling
Description:MEET ME AT THE CORNER, Virtual Field Trips for Kids visits a professional juggler. Our young host learns about the history and benefits of this fun hobby.
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Last Updated:Nov-18-2009
Subject(s):- Arts
- Arts > History
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- Preschool / Ages 0-4
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
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- primary
- early
- childhood
- pre-k
- prek
- pre-kindergarten
- nursery
- pre-school
- elementary
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- Asset: Video/Presentation/Slides
MEET ME AT THE CORNER, Virtual Field Trips for Kids visits a professional juggler. Our young host learns about the history and benefits of this fun hobby.
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MEET ME AT THE CORNER, Virtual FIeld Trips for Kids
Description:
MEET ME AT THE CORNER is a series of virtual field trips children ages 7-13. These four-minute video pod casts highlight people, places, and events.
MEET ME AT THE CORNER is a multi-media initiative. The content which is developed for these short video documentary features will be innovative, informative and engaging while honoring the intelligence of the child viewer.
MEET ME AT THE CORNER is an interactive site which encourages individual expression and participation through video submissions and photos from children, parents, schools, teachers, and educational organizations worldwide featuring their special corner of our world.
MEET ME AT THE CORNER is available throughout the United States as a video blog and will be accessible for downloading fifty-two weeks a year with new episodes being uploaded every two weeks.
This resource is part of the MEET ME AT THE CORNER, Virtual Field Trips for Kids collection.
Last Updated:Aug-04-2010
Subject(s):- Arts
- Arts > Architecture
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- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
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- primary
- elementary
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- Asset: Webcast/Podcast
MEET ME AT THE CORNER is a series of virtual field trips children ages 7-13. These four-minute video pod casts highlight people, places, and events. MEET ME AT THE CORNER is a multi-media initiative. The content which is developed for these short video documentary features will be innovative, informative and engaging while honoring the intelligence of the child viewer. MEET ME AT THE CORNER is an interactive site which encourages individual expression and participation through video submissions and photos from children, parents, schools, teachers, and educational organizations worldwide featuring their special corner of our world. MEET ME AT THE CORNER is available throughout the United States as a video blog and will be accessible for downloading fifty-two weeks a year with new episodes being uploaded every two weeks.
This resource is part of the MEET ME AT THE CORNER, Virtual Field Trips for Kids collection.
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