VI. 1998 CITIZEN EDUCATORS OF THE WABASH VALLEY DIRECTORY
RICHARD
BECKER
MARY ALLEN
DR. FREDERICK
ISELE
JEFF KOEHLER
LINDA NUNO
LAURA SAVAGE
VERONICA
ARMSTRONG
JOSEPH
M BRILL
THERESA
ORTEGA-FISHER
THOMAS
E. DAILEY
CAROLE
MOODY JONES
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Alaska This is an 80-slide show
selected from 500 pictures taken on an Alaska tour in 1994. Included are
scenes in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Mt. Mckinley, Shagway,
Juneau, Wrangell, Ketchikan, hubbard glacier, mendenhall glacier, Trans-Alaska
pipeline and several others.
The students are encouraged to ask questions.
Although not a part of the show, questions concerning the equipment and
the the photographic processes are welcome.
4. Suggested Grade-Levels and /or Subject-Areas:
The show should be of interest to students of geography
(Alaska) and/or travel photography (either beginning or more advanced).
5. Special needs/requirements for presentation (i.e. time of presentation,
VCR-TV monitor, extension chords, screens, equipment, etc.):
The slide show takes about 20-30 minutes plus time
for comments and questions. A few days to one week advanced scheduling
would be appreciated.
1. NAME: Richard Becker
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Still Photography Talk
and demonstration on taking pictures primarily for personal pleasure.
Include the use of "point and shoot," Single Lens Reflex, and range finder
cameras, monads, tripods and other means of support. Choice of film
and flash can be included as time permits. Use of video cameras is
not included. Composition and use of telephoto and close-up lens
can be included.
4. Suggested Grade Levels and /or Subject-Areas:
The program is suitable for any age group interested
in some basic information for beginning and more advanced photography.
Helpful for those interested in travel, athletic, group activities, wild
life and close up photography.
5. Special needs/requirements for presentation (i.e. time of presentation,
VCR-TV monitor, extension chords, screens, equipments, etc.):
Equipment for the talk-demonstration will be furnished
by the Citizen Educator. The program will take 30-45 minutes depending
on the interest of the group. A few days to one week advanced scheduling
would be appreciated.
1. NAME: Richard Becker
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Stamp Collecting This
is a talk and slide show about stamp collecting. It includes many
of the aspects of collecting-stamps, cards, envelopes, cancellations, stamp
show and organizations.
4. Suggested Grade-Levels and /or Subject-Areas:
Younger people interested in starting the hobby
would benefit most from the presentation.
5. Special needs/requirements for presentation (i.e. time of presentation,
VCR-TV monitor, extension chords, screens, equipments, etc.):
Materials for the program are furnished by the Citizen
Educator. The program lasts 30-45 minutes, depending on questions
from the audience. Three or four weeks advanced scheduling would
be appreciated.
1. NAME: Richard Becker
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Mail Boxes This is an 80 slide show.
Eight to ten slides at the beginning are maps of Vigo County i the 1800s
and current boundaries; early letters from Ft. Harrison and Terre Haute;
RFD cancellations; and pictures of mail buggies. A brief presentation of
Rural Free Delivery is given with Vigo County in particular. The
slides are of unusual mail boxes and supports taken on travels from Alaska
to Florida and many places in between. Students are encouraged to
ask questions and make comments. Students interested in photography
might find some helpful suggestions for projects.
4. Suggested Grade-Levels and /or Subject-Areas:
Students should be ready for some early Indiana
history, especially postal history. Puns are used to add a little
humor---a post made from a chain might be for "chain letters" A mail
box on a wheel might be for circulars.
5. Special needs/requirements for presentation (i.e. time of presentation,
VCR-TV monitor, extension chords, screens, equipments, etc.):
Slide projector and screen are finished by Citizen
Educator. The time required is 20-30 minutes plus question and answer
time. A few days to one week advanced scheduling would be appreciated.
1. NAME: Richard Becker
2. HOME PHONE: 812-877-1427
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etc.
Now and Then This is a 160-slide
show history (80 pairs) of Terre Haute and nearby. The show includes
slides of post cards, etc. of buildings and scenes in Terre Haute and nearby
from the 1890s to present. A second slide of the building or scene
shows the current building or scene. The show uses two projectors
and two screens. One screen show "Now" and the other screen shows
"Then." Needless to say "Now" contains a few parking lots.
4. Suggested Grade-Levels and /or Subject-Areas:
The show is for those students interested in history
and architecture of Terre Haute and nearby. "Older adult' audiences
sometimes provide their own community.
5. Special needs/requirements for presentation (i.e. time of presentation,
VCR-TV monitor, extension chords, screens, equipments, etc.):
Projectors and screens are provided by the Citizen
Educator. The show takes about 30 minutes plus questions and comments.
1. NAME: Richard Becker
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This is an 80-slide show about the local Habitat
affiliate with Habitat for Humanity International. The slides show
the building of a Habitat home ground breaking to dedication. Volunteers
working on the houses are included in the scenes.
4. Suggested Grade-Levels and /or Subject-Areas:
The show is primarily intended for audiences interested
in learning about the volunteer work of Habitat. It has more appeal
to organizations wanting to volunteer or learn more about Habitat.
College age students or late high school students would benefit.
5. Special needs/requirements for presentation (i.e. time of presentation,
VCR-TV monitor, extension chords, screens, equipments, etc.):
Projectors and screens are provided by the Citizen Educator.
The show takes about 20 minutes plus questions and comments.
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Blindness awareness and talk to students about
volunteering to raise puppies for about a year till they are ready to be
sent to Leader Dog Training.
4. Suggested Grade-Levels and /or Subject-Areas:
Grade 1~12
5. Special needs/requirements for presentation (i.e. time of presentation,
VCR-TV monitor, extension chords, screens, equipments, etc.):
Time expectation is about 30 minutes. No special
requirements/needs (She is blind).
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BUSINESS PHONE: 812-535-5144
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Australia My slide and
videotape presentation of a recent trip to Australia features a dialogue
and pictures of Ularu, the Australian Outback, life in an Aborigine culture,
the Australian rain forest, the Great Barrier Reef, etc.
4. Suggested Grade-Levels and /or Subject-Areas:
Any subject-area/grade-level
5. Special needs/requirements for presentation (i.e. time of presentation,
VCR-TV monitor, extension chords, screens, equipments, etc.):
Screen, VCR, and TV monitors. About one hour and fifteen minutes.
1. NAME: Dr. Frederick Isele
2. HOME PHONE: 812-877-4888
BUSINESS PHONE: 812-535-5144
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etc.
SAFARI KENYA, EAST AFRICA This
slide and videotape presentation of my 1994 trip to the Masai Mara game
reserve in Kenya, East Africa, will focus specialized attention to the
animals of the Sarengeti plain.
4. Suggested Grade-Levels and /or Subject-Areas:
Any subject-area/grade-level
5. Special needs/requirements for presentation (i.e. time of presentation,
VCR-TV monitor, extension chords, screens, equipments, etc.):
Screen, VCR, and TV monitors. About one hour and
fifteen minutes.
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I have a slide presentation on Indiana's historic
canal systems. The main focus of the presentation is on the Clay &
Vigo County areas, and Wabash & Erie Canal.
4. Suggested Grade-Levels and /or Subject-Areas:
4th grade through high school
5. Special needs/requirements for presentation (i.e. time of presentation,
VCR-TV monitor, extension chords, screens, equipments, etc.):
Slide projector.
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Hands-on Math Activities (Topics:
addition, subtraction, multiplication, dinsien, fractions, money, etc.)
I use hands-on manipulative math activities with my class instead of paper
pencil worksheets. I use Marilyn Burns' ideas along with others that
I have found to develop my own teaching style that works for my classroom.
(3rd grade)
4. Suggested Grade-Levels and /or Subject-Areas:
2nd-4th grade math.
5. Special needs/requirements for presentation (i.e. time of presentation,
VCR-TV monitor, extension chords, screens, equipments, etc.):
If I did a demonstration during the day, I would
need a sub. Otherwise I would not need much.
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Brass Family of Instruments. Hands-on demonstration
of trumpet, horn, trombone and tuba.
4. Suggested Grade-Levels and /or Subject-Areas:
Works well for elementary students
5. Special needs/requirements for presentation (i.e. time of presentation,
VCR-TV monitor, extension chords, screens, equipments, etc.):
My availability varies greatly. 1/2-3/4 hour segments work well.
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awareness of better pet care and humane treatment
towards all animals.
4. Suggested Grade-Levels and /or Subject-Areas:
All.
5. Special needs/requirements for presentation (i.e. time of presentation,
VCR-TV monitor, extension chords, screens, equipments, etc.):
If allowed, a sweet, calm dog or kitten, which I
can provide, in order to help the kids "relate". Dog is trained for "animal
assisted therapy" program, but not yet certified at this time.
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I have a very extensive video library on the
real history of the Native Americans including a copy of the 1970 National
Educational Television production "The Trail of Tears" starring Johnny
Cash & Jack Palance. I also have many audio recording on the
history of Native Americans. I would be willing to make these tapes available
to any teacher who wanted to expose their children to "true" history of
the American Indian. If any teacher wants to excite their students
on the life and times of Native Americans, I have the audio/visual materials
to accomplish it.
4. Suggested Grade-Levels and /or Subject-Areas:
All levels.
5. Special needs/requirements for presentation (i.e. time of presentation,
VCR-TV monitor, extension chords, screens, equipments, etc.):
VCR, cassette recorder.
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Growing up in a foreign country (Venewela),v
learning a foreign language at a young age, and living in another culture
was a terrific experience, not one that many Americans get to enjoy.
Multi-cultural educational experiences should be promoted and I believe
all children should learn a foreign language.
4. Suggested Grade-Levels and /or Subject-Areas:
All grades, although I think 5th grade and under
and more open.
5. Special needs/requirements for presentation (i.e. time of presentation,
VCR-TV monitor, extension chords, screens, equipments, etc.):
Can be 15-45 minutes. Only a table for display is
needed.
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Former major airline pilot and WW II U.S.
Army Air Corps pilot. Charter member National Aviation Hall of Fame, Decorations
are Silver Star, DFC, Air Medal etc.
4. Suggested Grade-Levels and /or Subject-Areas:
High school and college.
5. Special needs/requirements for presentation (i.e. time of presentation,
VCR-TV monitor, extension chords, screens, equipments, etc.):
One hour to hour and one-half.
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Black History Black Poets
(dialect/natural) can "character act monologue any person dialogue any
setting dialect--Hoosier James Whitcomb Riley.
4. Suggested Grade-Levels and /or Subject-Areas:
All levels.
5. Special needs/requirements for presentation (i.e. time of presentation,
VCR-TV monitor, extension chords, screens, equipments, etc.):
45 minutes or less.