Videos for Port Townsend, Wa - Classroom 2.0

Canon FS200 Is The Best Price/Performance Flash Camcorder On Market

2009-12-03T18:11:41.975Z

The Canon FS200 Flash memory camcorder was purchased a couple of days before Thanksgiving at Best Buy on Sale for $199.99.

The FS200 is the best pocket camcorder under $200 on the market.

Standout Features: External Mic, Headphone Jack, 37X Optical Zoom, Quick Charge Battery (20minutes=60minutes)

From The Port Townsend Library media room, 10-year-old KidReporter Brennan LaBrie gives a brief tour around the body of the Canon FS200 Flash based camcorder. Part 1.

Battery Stats:
Max recording: 205-210 minutes
Typical recording: 100-105 minutes (start/stop)
Playback: 290-295 minutes

Battery Charging Time
140 minutes (with camcorder)

NOTE: On a totally depleted battery, a 20 minute charge will produce 60 minutes of recording time.

This video was shot with a Canon FS200:

Record Mode: Extendend Play (9 mbps)
Standard Screen Size (not 16X9)
Auto mode: Focus, WB

Editing Software: Windows Movie Maker
File: WMV (3.1 mbps)

NOTE: FS200 requires SD cards with 128MB of memory or more.

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Student Interview: Norma L. Gentner, Author/Songwriter/Teacher Part 1

2009-11-08T14:58:35.966Z

Room 702 student Hannah interviews Norma L. Gentner, Author of "Changes".

Exiled Tibetan Monks Creating Sand Mandalas of Compassion

2009-10-02T14:45:18.724Z

Swan School Kid Reporter Spencer talks with Elaine Brown about the Tibetan Monks Creating the Sand Mandalas of Compassion over the next four days.

A special opportunity to view the unique Tibetan art of sand mandala construction. Two Tibetan lamas - the Ven. Ngawang Chojor and Lama Paljor will be constructing a sand mandala of compassion here in Port Townsend this week. Sand Mandalas are a unique Tibetan sacred art aimed at bringing healing, love and compassion in the area where it is created. There are many different mandalas in the Tibetan tradition. The one that they will be creating here is the Mandala of Compassion.

Brennan LaBrie Is Interviewed By Mara Lathrop About His Q&A Session With Cloris Leachman

2009-09-29T20:34:55.814Z

10-year-old Brennan LaBrie, TIME For Kids Reporter, chats with Mara Lathrop, award-winning playwright and author, at the 10th annual Port Townsend Film Festival about his Q&A session with American actress of stage, film and television Cloris Leachman.

Music:
Cloris Leachman
I'm In Love With A Wonderful Guy
1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein Musical South Pacific

Brennan LaBrie Interviews The Hawaiian Chieftain Captain John "JB" Morrison

2009-09-18T19:07:15.028Z

A behind the scenes view of TIME For Kids Reporter Brennan LaBrie interviewing The Hawaiian Chieftain Captain John "JB" Morrison at the Port Townsend boatyard.

The Hawaiian Chieftain is a replica of a typical European merchant trader of the turn of the nineteenth century. Her hull shape and rigging are similar to those of Spanish explorer's ships used in the expeditions of the late 18th century along the Washington, Oregon, and California coasts. - Historical Seaport

Brennan LaBrie Thanks Teacher For TIME For Kids Assignment

2009-09-06T10:36:51.682Z

NOTE: Video is also available on classroom friendly SchoolTube.

Fourth grader Brennan LaBrie thanks Mrs. Stengel, 1st and 2ed Grade Teacher at Grant Street Elementary School in Port Townsend, WA, for encouraging him to enter the Time For Kids contest last Spring.

Yesterday, USA TODAY picked up Brennan's NPR Interview.

Listen to Brennan report via cell phone from the Port Townsend Leader's 120th anniversary celebration.

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday Audience Comment

"Wow. Brennan has it all. Everyone has a story to tell. Exactly. Remembering that is what can keep older reporters energized. What a thoughtful and insightful youngster. (He also lives in one of the more beautiful locations in the Northwest.) Thanks for this story." - Dan Hortsch

Brennan LaBrie TIME For Kids Reporter

2009-09-05T04:40:23.204Z

Nine year-old Brennan LaBrie announces that he has been selected as a TIME For Kids Reporter for the 2009-10 school year. One assignment the Port Townsend, WA based journalist may get to cover is the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. In the video, Brennan explains the XXI Olympic Winter Games logo, an Inunnguaq.

SchoolTube Video, Resource Link List, More Information

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9 yr old Jounalist Talks About His Neighborhood PT Paper (Time For Kids 2009-10 Reporter Finalist)

2009-08-03T23:19:16.956Z

Brennan, 9, talks about publishing, The Spruce St. Weekly, a hand written weekly Port Townsend neighborhood newspaper. (Read Port Townsend Leader Article. October 2008)

On July 30, Brennan was informed that he was one of 22 finalists selected from a field of nearly 400 to compete for 12 Time For Kids (TFK) 2009-2010 school year reporter positions. (Read More)

Music Educator Andy Mackie Talks About Priviate Funding Program For Public High School

2009-07-09T13:25:18.496Z

Last week at FiddleTunes, a music festival and workshop in Port Townsend, WA, music educator Andy Mackie talked about launching a new program in the fall at Chimacum High School that is funded by a priviate donor.

The Andy Mackie Foundation provides Free Instruments, Free Lessons and Scholarships to any child who wants to learn. He has helped more than 1000 children learn to play stringed instruments which he builds in his shop, taught more than 12,000 children to play harmonica and given over 75 scholarships to graduating seniors.

Ardith D. Cole Ph.D. Author/Teacher, Turns Tables On 5th Grade Students

2009-06-16T15:16:26.233Z

Ardith D. Cole, Ph.D., author/teacher, turns the tables on 5th grade students at Mountain View Elementary School and asks them a couple of questions about writing.

Behind The Scenes Interviewing Author Patrick Jennings

2009-06-09T18:21:45.796Z

During the Room 12 interview with children author Patrick Jennings, 5th grade students Lillan and Reilly used a $20 video cam to shoot their own behind the scenes movie of the experience.

Camera: Jazz DV151 VGA Digital Video Camera

Editing Software Windows Movie Maker
Effects - Film grain, old movie, water color

Patrick Jennings http://www.patrickjennings.com

5th Graders Interview Author Patrick Jennings (Part 1)

2009-06-07T03:07:08.528Z

The Mountain View 5th grade class sits down and talks with children author Patrick Jennings.

NOTE: At the end of the interview is a PSA, the class did for the 2009 EPA Earthday contest.

Host: Lillian
Production Manager: Reilly
Assistant Production Manager: Mysti

Patrick Jennings
http://www.patrickjennings.com

An Interview with Ardith D. Cole, Ph.D., Literacy Specialist, Consultant, Author, Teacher

2009-06-03T03:31:32.064Z

Port Townsend Mountain View Room 12 students sit down and talk with teacher Ardith D. Cole, Ph.D., about her new book, "Better Answers".

Publisher Links:
http://www.heinemann.com
http://www.stenhouse.com

Explorations09:Student Interviews

2009-03-14T13:46:32.114Z

Explorations (Grades 7-9)
March 8-13, 2009
Fort Worden State Park
Port Townsend, Washington

During Explorations, youll get to work with vital, contemporary artists in a variety of disciplines—creative writing, movement, theater, music, and visual art—and learn how the different arts interconnect.

With the guidance of our Core Artist Faculty and working alongside students from across the state, youll experience the whole range of workshop offerings. Each day is divided into four workshop sessions, with plenty of time for meals, exploring, and rest.

More Information:
http://centrumyouth.ning.com

Student Letters To President Obama #2

2009-01-26T01:59:17.000Z

Mountain View 5th Grade Students read letters they wrote to President Obama. Part 2 (Blooper Reel)

Student Letters To President Obama #1

2009-01-26T01:56:05.765Z

Mountain View 5th Grade Students read letters they wrote to President Obama.

Congratulations on your win
You are now our 44th President of The United States

Dear President Obama
Congratulations on your victory
But I have One concern that you may know how to fix
A couple of months ago my moms friend had to shut down her restaurant because of money problems
Also my family is struggling with money, too
My school is going to have to shut down next year and squeeze in with another school
I hope you can fix this gigantic problem
Thank you for your time and have a Happy New Year
Sincerely Chloe

Dear President Obama
Congratulations on your victory
I was rooting for you all the way
I just have a few questions and ideas
That you should figure out
How will you change cars
From gas to batteries?
Go To www.betterplace.com
I also want to know what you will do about people who take loans and not pay them back?
Also about the need to do something
About people and their jobs
Thanks for taking your time
To read my letter

Dear President Obama
You are the new President of The United States Of America
I hope you consider listening to
My ideas and making a difference
The United States Of America is spoiled
For example we have really expensive
Cell phones and other electronics that just make us lazy
We have abilities that others dont have
Like in some countries
Many can vote
But some of them cant even read the ballot
Im very thankful that I have a good education
Hopefully, others will, too
Even if we are difference countries
We are one world
Thank you for taking the time
To read my letter and good luck

Introduction To The Origins of Hip Hop

2008-05-27T16:23:34.026Z

The Origins of Hip Hop is a four act play written by 20 year old Colin Calabrese and preformed by Mrs. Laughbon's 5th grade students.

The Origins of Hip Hop Part 1

2008-05-27T16:11:42.668Z

The Origins of Hip Hop is a four act play written by 20 year old Colin Calabrese and preformed by Mrs. Laughbon's 5th grade students. Part 1 of 2.