"Psst! You Know?"
This program, designed for grades kindergarten through second, explores the differences between the lives of early Ohio settlers and Ohioans today through the use of music and puppets. 
Dates offered:  Wednesday, October 4, 2000; Wednesday, November 1, 2000; Tuesday, December 12, 2000; Tuesday, December 19, 2000; Thursday, February 22, 2001; Tuesday, April 24, 2001; Thursday, May 3, 2001 

"History Mystery"
Students examine clues of the past with "Inspector Art T. Fact".
Programs are adaptable for fourth through twelfth grades. Specific programs include: 
The Case of the Booming 'Burbs and Babies
A look at the 1940s decade 
Dates offered:  Tuesday, September 26, 2000; Thursday, September 28, 2000 
The Case of the Carved Potato
The Irish traditions of Halloween 
Dates offered:  Tuesday, October 24, 2000; Thursday, October 26, 2000 
The Case of the Strange Bird
Thanksgiving customs of the English immigrants 
Dates offered:  Tuesday, November 21, 2000; Wednesday, November 22, 2000 
The Case of the Triangular Tree
German and Moravian Christmas customs 
Dates offered:  Wednesday, December 13, 2000; Thursday, December 14, 2000 
The Case of the Bothersome Women
The struggle for women's suffrage 
Dates offered:  Wednesday, February 28, 2001 
The Case of the Stranded Traveler
Canal transportation in 19th century Ohio 
Dates offered:  Tuesday, May 15, 2001; Wednesday, May 16, 2001

The Adventures of Ohio Jones
Students in grades fourth through eighth explore Ohio's prehistoric past with "Ohio Jones" and his sidekick "Junior". Prehistoric Indian cultures are examined through the use of the Ohio Historical Society's vast resources, including its prehistoric mounds and sites, exhibits and artifacts. Teachers may select one program or several from the series of programs listed below. 

"Ohio Jones Discovers Archaeology"
Using videos, artifacts, and discussions with professional archaeologists, Ohio Jones introduces students to the prehistoric cultures of Ohio and the science of archaeology. 
Dates offered:  Tuesday, October 10, 2000; Tuesday, November 7, 2000; Tuesday, December 5, 2000; Wednesday, March 21, 2001 

"Ohio Jones and Ohio's Prehistoric Cultures" 
Ohio and Junior Jones explore, in depth, the Adena, Hopewell and Fort Ancient communities, including the daily life of these prehistoric cultures. 
Dates offered:  Tuesday, October 11, 2000; Wednesday, November 8, 2000; Wednesday, December 6, 2000; Thursday, March 22, 2001 

"Ohio Jones and the Mystery of the Prehistoric Earthworks" 
Ohio and Junior invite students to explore the mysteries of prehistoric earthworks in this informative program. 
Dates offered:  Thursday, October 12, 2000; Thursday, November 9, 2000; Thursday, December 7, 2000; Tuesday, March 27, 2001 

"Ohio Jones and Junior Go to the Smithsonian!" 
A global perspective on the prehistoric past is the emphasis of this special connection to the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Students will interact with Smithsonian staff and archaeologists as they explore artifacts and sites from around the world. 
Dates offered:  To be announced at a later date. 

Hangin' with History
This innovative program series, designed especially for elementary-age children, showcases people and events from Ohio's past presented in a news show format. The news desk anchor introduces the "news of the day", complete with interviews, bulletins and reports from "the field". Teachers may select one or two programs in the series, or all three. 

"History Kaleidoscope" 
What DOES an historian do? WOHS' investigative reporter exposes the facts in this intriguing news scoop. Primary sources, historic preservation and interpretation are among the reports covered in this special program "broadcast". 
Dates offered:  Wednesday, September 27, 2000; Tuesday, October 3, 2000 

"Development of the Ohio Country" 
News Flash! People have moved into the Ohio country! Field reporters are there to cover the story and interview these fascinating and diverse newcomers, while film crews capture the locations of their primitive settlements throughout the new territory. 
Dates offered:  Tuesday, October 31, 2000; Thursday, November 2, 2000; Tuesday, April 10, 2000; Wednesday, April 11, 2000 

"Ohio Presidents" 
Ohio's native sons are the headline in this feature story focusing on the highest office in the land. Reports from the Hall of Presidents and the presidential homes of Rutherford B. Hayes and Warren G. Harding are featured. 
Dates offered:  Tuesday, February 20, 2001; Wednesday, February 21, 2001 

Ohioans and Their Stories
The history of Ohio is largely composed of fascinating stories from the people who lived here. This program series, designed for the high school level, immerses students in the past by meeting these former Ohioans, listening to their stories, and becoming involved in crucial decisions. Teachers may select from the programs listed below. 

"Can She Trust You with Her Life?"
Students explore the history of the Underground Railroad through the viewpoint of Rowena, a runaway slave. Listen to her story of escape and help her find the "conductor" to safety. The program, offered in two parts, involves the class in such significant topics as politics, religion, economics, education, and secession Teachers must participate in both parts of the series. 
Dates offered:  Monday, January 8, 2001 - Program I; Tuesday, January 9, 2001 - Program I; Monday, January 22, 2001 - Program II; Tuesday, January 23, 2001 - Program II; Monday, January 29, 2001 - Program I; Tuesday, January 30, 2001 - Program I; Monday, February 5, 2001 - Program II; Tuesday, February 6, 2001 - Program II; Monday, February 12, 2001 - Make-ups; Tuesday, February 13, 2001 - Make-ups 

"Can a House Divided Against Itself Stand?" 
Learn about the causes and effects of the Civil War through the stories of both Northerners and Southerners. Students engage in conversation with these characters from the past as they discuss -- and debate -- with them the important issues of the time. Teachers must participate in both parts of the series. 
Dates offered:  Monday, March 12, 2001 - Program I; Tuesday, March 13, 2001 - Program I; Monday, March 19, 2001 - Program II; Tuesday, March 20, 2001 - Program II 

"Wild Card Request"
The "Wild Card" offers a teacher an opportunity to request a program that is not listed in this guide but needed for a specific unit or curriculum topic.  The Distance Learning Team will create a special presentation, using Society collections, sites, and staff that will meet the teacher's needs. Requests must be made at least one month in advance and are subject to the calendar schedule. 
Dates offered:  Thursday, October 5, 2000; Tuesday, November 28, 2000; Wednesday, December 20, 2000; Thursday, January 18, 2001; Thursday, April 5, 2001; Thursday, May 17, 2001 

"The Explorer's Series"
Each of the special-focus programs in this series, offered during select times at the Ohio Historical Center, include a distance learning component.  Social Studies topics are explored in depth with plenty of hands-on activities. Students may either participate as a studio audience at the Ohio Historical Center, or virtually through the videoconferencing technology. The programs will be presented in the news show format that is used in the "Hangin' with History" program series. Teachers may select to participate in-person or electronically, and may choose one, two, three, or all four topics. 
The First Ohioans - A celebration of Ohio's prehistoric people. Suitable for 3rd-8th grade. 
Dates offered:  Wednesday, October 18, 2000; Thursday, October 19, 2000; Friday, October 20, 2000
History Detectives - The processes of history, including research and primary sources.  Suitable for 6th-12th grade. 
Dates offered:  Thursday, November 16, 2000; Friday, November 17, 2000 
The Last Valentine - A Look at the 1940s. Suitable for 4th-12th grade. 
Dates offered:  Wednesday, February 14, 2001; Thursday, February 15, 2001; Friday, February 16, 2001 
The Civil War - An in-depth look at Ohio's participation in this national conflict 
Dates offered:  Wednesday, April 18, 2001; Thursday, April 19, 2001; Friday, April 20, 2001 

"Programs at Society Sites"
These programs are presented live from two of the Ohio Historical Society's historic sites, the Campus Martius Museum in Marietta, and Fort Ancient Museum, near Lebanon. For more information about a program, or to set up a time for your class to participate in a program, please contact the site directly. 

Campus Martius - Contact Sherry Potochnik, 740-860-0145 
Stepping Through Time with History 
Rivers and Rails 
Where is Appalachia and What Fuels the Economy? 

Fort Ancient Museum - Contact Jack Blosser, 800-283-8904 
Native American Culture - Past and Present 
Archaeology 
What's The Point 
Moundbuilders