1	WELCOME TO TEXAS “BLACK” “GOLD” OR OIL
2	PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Texas “BLACK GOLD”: “OIL” is loaded with all sorts of hands on activities defining and clarifying information about the oil boom in Texas. Your students will drill into a well springing with invaluable resources to help us explore all the ins and outs of the oil business and its effects on the world’s economy. JOIN US & DISCOVER OIL!!!
3	PROGRAM TYPE: INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM TARGET AUDIENCE: 4^th-8^th GRADES PRIMARY DISCIPLINES Science, Social Studies/History, Geography MARKETING Description: Everyone is affected by the price of oil. Well, everything is BIGGER in Texas! The OIL BOOM is no exception. Get the inside information on Texas “BLACK GOLD!” Come strike it rich on this virtual field trip that takes you from the oil boom to present day oil processing.
4	7^th & 8^th Talented and Gifted Class
5	PROGRAM FORMAT: OBJECTIVES: EXPLORE the origins of the oil industry in Texas. DISCOVER that there are many different types and uses of oil. DEVELOP an appreciation for the drilling process. LEARN why gas prices are directly affected by the oil prices because of the cost of production.
6	Order of Program Introduction of team members Look at Boom town Breckenridge through the cities murals. (Mural Capital of Texas) Explore the origins of oil in Texas through power point. Questions Discover how oil is formed through power point and discussion. Example through an experiment on camera. Questions Discover how we get oil out of the ground with a movie of an oil rig sight. Questions Extra exhibit of a packer service on the oil well sight and a packer service tool room tour Show examples of different tools, core samples, drill bits, and much more on document camera. Questions Gas prices today/The history of gas prices. Interactive Drilling Activity: Did you Strike OIL? Closing questions and Conclusion
7	Participant Preparation & Pre-Program Activities Go through Interactive Drilling Program (Mandatory) @ http://daleresources.com/flash/fromdale/index.html ***Complete all sections to get a great preview of a working oil rig sight. Print out and complete various worksheets to get a basic understanding of oil terminology.(Optional) Interactive Drilling Activity (Mandatory) Review Texas Drilling Sheets. Review Underground Layering Formations. Choose a location to drill. Email a list of drilling choices to Mrs. Fuller kfuller@breck.esc14.net . Watch “Boomtown Breckenridge” (Optional but suggested!)
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10	After the Virtual Field Trip Wikipedia.com http://science.howstuffworks.com http://daleresources.com/flash/fromdale/index.html Supplemental Resources Web Quests @ SCHOOL WEBSITE INTERACTIVE DRILLING GAMES http://www.energytomorrow.org/plan_for_the_future/technology/drilling_games.html Any Pre-activities not completed Post Program Activity Suggestions
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12	POLICIES & PROCEDURES PROGRAM LENGTH: 45-60 MINUTES AVAILABILITY: BY REQUEST/ON DEMAND ONLY DATE/TIMES: Preferred time is 1:05p.m. CST *Other times will have to be pre-arranged. CONNECTION TYPE(S): IP; 880MXP; Internet 2 Global IP Capabilities Broadcasting: ISDN Minimum Speed: 128K Maximum Speed: 384K MULTIPOINT CONFERENCING & MULTIPOINT BRIDGING FEES: NO FEE FOR CONTEST CONNECTION Interactive Cost: $50.00 Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge. Cancellation: We will refund fees if we have to cancel due to scheduling conflicts. Videotaping is not allowed. Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider: **We prefer IP connections. ISDN endpoints must dial us. For ISDN or I2, the connection must be bridged. For bridging information contact Tommy Bearden at 325-675-8668 or email: bearden@esc14.net.
13	WE HOPE THAT YOU ENJOYED THE FIELD TRIP! THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!! PLEASE COME AGAIN!!!
14	CREDITS THANKS!!! Swenson Memorial Museum Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce Geology.com for Maps of Texas Dale Resources.com Energy Tomorrow.org Wikipedia.com Abcteach.com Education World.com Science How Stuff Works.com Big Country Packer Service McClymond Ltd. Tandberg Bev Mattocks Region XIV: Tommy Bearden & Tim Willis