Go behind the scenes of science with SERC's interactive videoconferences on topics related to SERC research. Each informative videoconference lasts between thirty and sixty minutes, during which time students will participate in hands-on science demonstrations and interact with SERC staff.

Each videoconference comes with curriculum aligned with Maryland Science Content Standards to use in the classroom before, during, and after the videoconference.

SERC is currently offering the following videoconferences:

Videoconference	Target audience
Birds of a Feather	Grades K-7
Chesapeake Bay	Grades 2-12
Salinity Solution	Grades 3-7
Aquatic Ecosystems: Putting the Parts Together	Grades 4-9
Blue Crab Biology	Grades 4-12
A Walk Through the Woods: Forest Canopies	Grades 5 - 12
Science in Action: Research at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center	Grades 5 - 12
Investigating Global Warming: Clues to a Changing Climate	Grades 7-12

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PROGRAM EVALUATION (videoconferences only)

Technology
SERC will connect with you using IP internet addresses and we can work with you to meet the technological requirements of the broadcast. To learn more about the technology used in the videoconferences, you can also download: Making a science connection: Bringing Smithsonian science and environmental education to schools nationwide, an article published in a Distance Learning Special of the journal Water Resources Impact in 2002.

Costs
The fee for a videoconference depends on the curriculum materials you choose. Prices start at $150 per videoconference. Please contact us for more pricing details.

Contact Information and Signing Up
If you're ready to sign up, please use the online registration form. You can also print a Registration Form (pdf) and fax it to SERC at (301) 238-1816. If you have any questions about the programs or signing up, please contact Mark Haddon.

Evaluation forms
Let us know your experience with our videoconference. We would love to hear your comments and suggestions so we can further enhance our programs.