Social Sciences

Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand

Kids Helping Kids Make a Difference!
Target Audience: 
Students in Grades K-12; College and University Students
Cost: 
Free!
Requirements for Participation: 

MAGPI and Non-MAGPI Members are invited to register for this project! To participate, you must have H.323 videoconference gear and a connection to your state/national research and education network.

When life gives you lemons...

Real World Careers: Culinary Arts

Three Chefs, Three Stories, Three Career Paths
Target Audience: 
Students in Grades 9-12
Cost: 
Free!
Requirements for Participation: 

There are 10 spaces available for MAGPI Members in each program. Members must have H.323 videoconferencing capabilities.

This new series brings dynamic career professionals into classrooms via videoconferencing.

Real World Careers: Green Design and Construction

A Conversation with Nic Darling (Postgreen) and Brian Miller (Green Jobs Academy)
Target Audience: 
Students in Grades 9-12
Cost: 
Free!
Requirements for Participation: 

There are 10 spaces available for MAGPI Members. Members must have H.323 videoconferencing capabilities.

There are a few spaces available for Non-MAGPI Members. Non-Members must have H.323 videoconference capabilities and be connected to their state or national research and education network.

This new series brings dynamic career professionals into classrooms via videoconferencing.

Megaconference Jr.

An Event for Students, By Students, Around the World
Target Audience: 
K12 Students
Cost: 
FREE!
Requirements for Participation: 

H.323 Videoconferencing Equipment is required for interactive sites

Advanced Registration is required for webstream and interactive sites

Megaconference Jr., now in its 7th year, is a project designed to give students in elementary through secondary schools around the world the opportunity to communicate, collaborate and contribute t

The Crisis in Haiti: What Can YOU Do to Help?

LIVE WEBSTREAM
Target Audience: 
K12 Students, College/University Students
Cost: 
FREE! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
Requirements for Participation: 

To view the webstream, you must have Real Player installed on your computer (version 8 or higher). Please see technical requirements and testing information at the bottom of this webpage. For technical support, please contact video@isc.upenn.edu.

The live webstream will be active 10 minutes prior to the start of the program and can be accessed at: http://beansidhe.isc-net.upenn.edu:8080/ramgen/encoder/haiti.rm.

The earthquake in Haiti shattered lives, devastating a country - - and the world responded. Most importantly, youth responded in innovative and amazing ways.

Inside the Struggle (High School Program)

Civil Rights and the Philadelphia Connection
Target Audience: 
Students in Grades 9-12
Cost: 
FREE!
Requirements for Participation: 

There are 8 spots in each program open to MAGPI Members with H.323 videoconferencing capabilities.

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE!

Inside the Struggle (Middle School Program)

Civil Rights and the Philadelphia Connection
Target Audience: 
Students in Grades 6-8
Cost: 
FREE!
Requirements for Participation: 

There are 8 spots in this program to MAGPI Members and NON-MAGPI Members with H.323 videoconferencing capabilities. Non-Members should be connected to their state or national research and education network.

Navigating the Jack T. Franklin Photographic Collection along side Dr. Martin Luther King, students will examine African American cultural, political and economic history in Philadelphia.

The Road to Activism: Mexico

A Partnership with Traveling Mercies
Target Audience: 
Students in Grades 9-12
Cost: 
FREE
Requirements for Participation: 

MAGPI Members: There are 10 spaces available for MAGPI Members. Members must have H.323 videoconferencing capabilities.

Non-MAGPI Members: There are 5 spaces available for non-MAGPI members that have H.323 capabilities and are connected to their national/state research and education network

"Trust your intentions to do something to help others and let your relationships with the community guide you to discover their most important needs.  Using your life gifts (your privileged ass

The Road to Activism: Kenya

A Partnership with Traveling Mercies
Target Audience: 
College and University Students, High School Students
Cost: 
FREE
Requirements for Participation: 

MAGPI Members: There are 10 spaces available for MAGPI Members. Members must have H.323 videoconferencing capabilities.

Non-MAGPI Members: There are 5 spaces available for non-MAGPI members that have H.323 capabilities and are connected to their national/state research and education network

Non-Videoconference sites can view the LIVE webstream. Webstream instructions can be found at the bottom of the webpage.

A country devastated by famine and drought and Aldo Magazzeni's effort to make a difference for world peace led him on the road to activism in Kenya.

The Road to Activism: Afghanistan

A Partnership with Traveling Mercies
Target Audience: 
Students in Grades 9-12
Cost: 
FREE
Requirements for Participation: 

MAGPI Members: There are 10 spaces available for MAGPI Members. Members must have H.323 videoconferencing capabilities.

Non-MAGPI Members: There are 5 spaces available for non-MAGPI members that have H.323 capabilities and are connected to their national/state research and education network

A country devastated by war for the last 40 years had been left behind by the internationals, and Aldo Magazzeni's effort to make a difference for world peace led him on the road to activism in Afg

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