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Bradley Fields - MatheMagic - Based on Math SOL's, MatheMagic is a show which uses magic to teach math. Actor, director and one of the most acclaimed magicians in the world, Bradley Fields began professionally at the age of fourteen. Working as apprentice to actor-magician, Jack Adams, Bradley began performing in schools, nightclubs, theaters, and on television. With the birth of his children, Fields took some time off to teach in the New York City Public Schools. It has since been seen in over one thousand schools, theaters, and performing arts centers becoming one of the most highly praised and best selling educational shows in the US. In 1997 the Fairfax County Public Schools asked Bradley to develop and host the Magic in Math satellite TV series, which has since been seen in hundreds of schools nationwide. |
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Brass 5 - The Science of Sound - Brass 5 now offers a special Science & Sound Unit based on Virginia 5th grade Science SOLs. In this 90 minute in-class program, two members of the Brass 5 team talk about and explore the elements and characteristics of sound and sound energy. We present new vocabulary and concepts of the elements of sound, promoting a general understanding with practical applications. We will actually show first hand how an oscilloscope and decibel meter work as they are not usually available to classrooms. We also use a variety of materials to demonstrate the properties of sound that we have discussed. We will actually make an instrument from each of the four families of instruments to show how the physical properties of the materials work in conjunction with the basic characteristics of sound. Some of the vocabulary and concepts covered are: energy, sound wave, amplitude, wave length, decibel, frequency and oscilloscope.
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Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats - In line with Social Studies SOL's, the Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobates, since early times, have evolved into many forms of performances including dance, opera, martial arts, and sports. However, the impact of Chinese acrobatics goes far beyond the boundaries of performance as it has served an important role in the cultural exchange between China and Western nations including the United States. The citizens of China continue to present their acrobatic art for the world today, as it portrays the hard working nature of their people and sets forth an example of the rich traditions of Chinese culture.
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Ed Asner as FDR - In conjunction with both History and Government SOL's, Ed Asner is magnificent as FDR and delivers a fearless performance of this dynamic and powerful world leader. Television icon Asner stars in this one-man show that takes us through FDR’s White House years including the Depression, the steps leading up to WWII and the war years. Asner shows us why this president was known as “that man in the White House,” scorned by many and admired by most.
We see and hear his fireside chats; his controversial packing of the Supreme Court; his personal life with Eleanor; his courage to break the Neutrality Act; his manipulation of Congress; the Pearl Harbor controversy and the benevolent dictatorship he called the presidency from 1933-44, which made him the first man in history to be elected to four terms. |
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