Continuing Adventures! Legends of Druidawn: Frozen North

Continuing Adventures!
Legends of Druidawn: Frozen North

Are you a Shadow Knight?  Would you like to travel to the Frozen North?

Join my next continuing adventure class.  
This class is appropriate if you have taken a Druidawn class online or in person.

The Sleeping Guardian has been secretly scouting the world of Druidawn for worthy 
Shadow Knights to participate in a quest of the upmost importance. 

Wed Mar 20 - Apr 17 at 12pm  - 1pm Eastern
Meets once a week for 5 weeks
3 - 9 learners, ages 8-13

Outschool.com - Frozen North

Legends of Druidawn

I am happy to announce that I will be teaching beginner and advanced adventures of Legends of Druidawn on Outchool.com

Creative Writing, adventures, spells, dragons... what more could you want!
Kids WANT to write when they are writing for Druidawn!

There are multiple BEGINNER sessions available for registration.  These sessions are for those who have never taken a Druidawn class (advanced classes will be posted soon).

Outschool.com - Druidawn

Druidawn is an interactive role playing game that uses creative writing and problem solving to overcome obstacles in a group setting.

Meets once a week for 8 weeks

3 - 6 learners, ages 8-14

$80 per learner

Wed Jan 23 - Mar 13 at 11:15am Eastern
OR
Wed Jan 23 - Mar 13 at 1pm Eastern
https://outschool.com/classes/legends-of-druidawn-beginners-EAlYmv95?sectionUid=fc72e529-1266-46aa-bfe4-91402801522d&usid=kY0tdzCr&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Primary Sources for Teens

Tuesday, April 4th 1:00 - 2:00
Ages 13 - 18
Primary Sources for Teens: Learn how to access and use primary sources for research.  Librarian-led.
William Hall Library Program Room, 1825 Broad St., Cranston, RI

Email for a spot: melissa@epicoutschooling.com

CANCELED: Hopkins Power Generating Station

Canceled
 
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
10:00 tour

Children must be accompanied by an adult. 
Ages 10 and up (sorry, younger siblings may not attend)

Hopkins Power Generating Station 
2146 Geddie Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32310
Cost: free! (scroll down to register to attend)


Experience description: The tour usually lasts about an hour. 
There will be a 15-20 minute video and then the tour of the plant.
The power station has a DRESS CODE for safety reasons:  Everyone must wear long pants.  No dresses, skirts, shorts or tank tops.  Also no flip-flops or sandals. Only closed toed shoes.  Sneakers are fine. 

Recommended reading:
Black Gold by Albert Marrin (aimed at ages 12 and up)
Available via the library.

Recommended website:
http://energy4me.org/

About the power plant
The Hopkins power plant burns fossil fuels (either natural gas or oil) to convert water to steam in two huge boilers. The steam is used to drive two turbines which are in turn connected to power generators. In addition, power can be produced when needed by two gas turbine generators located at the plant.
The plant is located on 230 acres of land 7 miles west of Tallahassee, Florida on Geddie Road. The area, covered with oaks and pines, provides a haven for a variety of wildlife including birds, deer, alligators and even a community of beavers.
Built in 1971, the Hopkins power plant was expanded to more than double its original size in 1977 with construction of a second boiler and power generator. The City has converted the Hopkins Unit 2 conventional steam-generating unit to a more efficient and economical combined cycle system under the Hopkins Unit 2 Repowering Project.
As fossil-fueled power plants go, the Hopkins power plant is a medium sized facility, capable of generating up to 504 megawatts of power when local electricity demand requires it. The plant operates 24 hours a day 365 days a year under constant supervision of an expert team of engineers and operators who monitor the plant's efficiency and cleanliness.
Protection of Tallahassee's beautiful environment is a prime concern of the City's electric utility and the employees at the Hopkins power plant. Chemists in the plant's laboratory perform more than 40 tests on water every day, including tests for metal contaminants, mineral precipitates and acidity. In addition, a separate environmental monitoring facility provides independent oversight and verification of all environmental safeguards.

Register here: Hopkins Power Station
Contact: Melissa@epicoutschooling.com

Museum of World War II

Friday, September 16, 2016 
TWO TIME SLOTS10:00 tour (welcome, 45 minute guided tour, then you can explore on your own)
12:00 tour (welcome, 45 minute guided tour, then you can explore on your own)
Children must be accompanied by an adult. 
Ages 8 and up (sorry, younger siblings may not attend)

Museum of World War II

8 Mercer Road, Natick, MA. 01760

Cost: $19.00 per person
10:00 tour register via this PayPal link.
12:00 tour register via this PayPal link.Refunds are given only if the venue cancels.

Experience description:
Visiting the museum is a unique experience.  In addition to being the most comprehensive collection of original World War II artifacts anywhere in the world,  the exhibition- nearly 7,000 pieces-  integrates the human, political and military stories.  It is an intense experience made more so by the fact most artifacts are not behind or under glass. This is not a museum of artifacts behind glass!  Most can be touched.
http://museumofworldwarii.org/index.html


Recommended reading and viewing:

About the museum
In his own words: Ken Rendell, Director and Founder of Museum of WWII

Dear America books and teaching resources







Learning Resources
Scholastic's Pearl HarborPDF Curriculum at Currclick

Contact: Melissa@epicoutschooling.com

Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History

Friday, August 12th 11:00 - 1:00 (this is an approximate end time, it could go a little shorter)
Adults and children welcome.  Aimed at ages 8 and up but all are welcome. 
Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History
241 Wellesley Street Weston, MA 02493 (on the campus of Regis College)
$13.00 per person via this PayPal link.

Experience description:
Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History

This museum has exhibitions featuring rarities, US and world wide collections, and postal history.
We will take a guided tour, be given a slide show presentation overview of Postal History and Stamps and a hands-on activity.  Watch history come alive through stamps!

Refunds are given only if the venue cancels.

Recommended Reading
The Stamp Collector by Jennifer Lanthier
The Complete Guide to Stamps and Stamp Collecting

Contact: Melissa@epicoutschooling.com