Community of Learning

Tune in for the weekly educational livestreams series with CILC Content Providers who take learners on virtual field trips to treasured museums and locations around the world to explore topics art, storytelling, STEM, and history.

The CILC Community of Learning series broadcasts every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 1:00 PM EST. Check the upcoming schedule below and reserve your virtual seats for the virtual fields trips of your choice.

Thank you to the Content Providers who partner with CILC to provide informative and enriching interactice virtual learning experiences through this weekly series.

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Upcoming Community of Learning Programs

Adventure to the North Pole: Arctic Adaptations and Actions

by Ocean Wise

Welcome aboard for a journey to the north pole! Grab your parka and caribou mitts as we embark on an icy, digital arctic journey! Gain knowledge through the stories shared by humans and animals that call this rapidly changing place home, and what actions we can take to keep the arctic chill.

For Grades K-6

Monday, December 4, 2023

1 pm ET

45 minutes

Jelly Beans the Cheetah and Hope -BOOKS & MUSIC MEDLEY

by Dr. Wendy Muhlhauser-Tingblad (Author) (SissyMarySue)

For Grades K-6

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

1 pm ET

45 minutes

Frostology

by Michigan Science Center

Dash through the snow without catching a cold in our new wintertime science exploration virtual visit. Watch amazing dry ice and liquid nitrogen demonstrations and participate in icy science activities while having fun learning about states of matter.

For Grades K-6

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

1 pm ET

45 minutes

America’s Presidents: Winter Holidays Edition

by Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery

How has presidential portraiture changed since the days of George Washington? The National Portrait Gallery is proud to hold the only complete collection of presidential portraits outside of the White House. This program introduces students to the “America’s Presidents” exhibition and investigates the diverse ways in which presidents have been portrayed in portraiture over the past two centuries.

For Grades K-6

Thursday, December 7, 2023

1 pm ET

45 minutes

Coins From Around the World

by Penn Museum

As the holiday shopping season heats up, join a Penn Museum educator as we learn about the history of coins around the world. Students will discover more about the materials, symbols, and process of making coins to learn more about the messages they carry. They will then use this as inspiration to design their own coins.

For Grades K-6

Friday, December 8, 2023

1 pm ET

45 minutes

The Art of Gift Giving

by Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

What is the practice of gift-giving? What are examples of gift-giving practices across Asia? Students will explore gifts exchanged for holidays, religious customs, and other rituals with example objects from places such as China, Japan, India, and Turkey.

For Grades K-6

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

1 pm ET

45 minutes

Be A Transformer: Fun With Energy Transformations

by Challenger Learning Center of Rochester NY

Energy is the ability to do work, or move an object. There are many different forms of energy including Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Heat, Light, Sound, and Nuclear The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy can not be created or destroyed. It can be transformed from one form into another. It is this ability to transform that allows humans to channel energy into our homes for different uses. The bi-product of all energy transformations is some amount of heat. Human activity on earth or in space requires the manipulation of energy transformations.

For Grades K-6

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

1 pm ET

45 minutes

Celebrate Winter with Light!

by Penn Museum

For thousands of years, cultures around the world have used light as a symbol during their celebrations. Discover more about the ancient pagan Festival of Lights, and how parts of this tradition continue today to mark the Winter Solstice. Students will learn more about how civilizations across the ancient world brought light into their holidays, from Diwali to Christmas to Hannukah, using special vessels and tools to shine through the darkness. They will finish by creating a personalized design for their own ancient lamp.

For Grades K-6

Friday, December 15, 2023

1 pm ET

45 minutes

Draw with Us: The Chilliest Ocean Habitats

by Aquarium of the Pacific

How do marine animals survive some of the coldest termperatures? Let's bundle up and explore the adaptations these animals use in arctic and antarctic habitats and follow along as we draw some of these creatures in their wintery homes.

For Grades K-6

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

1 pm ET

45 minutes

Animals in the Cold

by Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

Life goes on, even in the cold climate. Special adaptations help animals survive even in the coldest places on Earth.

For Grades K-6

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

1 pm ET

45 minutes

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