Renee Huffman, a Burris teacher, is directing Burris' students. Ball State's Insite program is coordinating the interactive, distance learning project through an educational partnership with The Field Museum in Chicago. The project seeks to bring museum scientists, research facilities and collections into classrooms nationwide through satellite broadcasts, Webcasts and on-line resources and activities. Major funding for the program is also provided by Best Buy Children's Foundation. The second and third parts will be televised next year.
Students participate in the field trips interactively through phone calls and e-mail.
The field trips will also be available on VHS videocassette.