Media Specialty Items Available
Circulation
Circulation is available to districts and school systems that have either a Premium Media Subscription or a Standard Subscription with a la carte pricing.
Bulletin Board Presses
Circulation is available to districts and school systems that have either a
Premium Media Subscription or a Standard Subscription with a la carte pricing.
The smaller letter presses and dies can be checked out through the media library by searching for keyword, Letter Press. The presses will be delivered by the Keystone AEA vans. Letter press kits circulated through van delivery are a 10 day loan period.
Digital Planetarium
Circulation is available to districts and school systems that have either a Premium Media Subscription or a Standard Subscription with a la carte pricing.
Keystone AEA circulates two portable planetariums to schools. Training is required to use the planetariums. Contact Jason Martin-Hiner for training. You will need a large area to set up the portable planetariums.
Digitarium Delta 2 Planetarium System (Qty 2)
KM 8648
There are 3 parts to this kit. Portable digital planetarium has a 10.5 ft. high, 16 ft. diameter inflatable dome and seats up to 25 young children. Field of view for the 5 meters dome: 180 degrees (full sky). Projects 1080 pixels across a diameter. There are 11,500,000 stars in the database. Some of the features include the demonstration of beginning through advanced astronomy concepts; simulation of the sky from any point on Earth or from other planets; simulation of the solar system over a two million year time range; shows planetary motion; simulation of celestial phenomena (eclipses, meteor showers); shows atmospheric effects such as sunsets or a blue sky; shows constellations from multiple cultures; displays ecliptic, celestial equator, meridian, and equatorial and azimuthal grids. Includes lesson plans. Workshop training required before using. Ten-day loan period.
Drums
The Djembe Drum Set
Music Teachers (Grade 6-12)
Music teachers who teach grades 6-12 are eligible to have a set of 15 Djembe drums routed to their school. The set includes 15 Remo key-tuned djembe drums (24” x 10” ). The drum set includes performance bags, tuning key, Drumming Up World Music Book & CD, and inventory sheet. The loan period is generally 4 weeks. The drums are to be used with children in grades 6-12.
The Tubano Drum Set
Music Teachers (Grades 3-6)
Music teachers who teach grades 3-6 are eligible to have a set of 15 tubano drums routed to their school. The set includes 5 each of three Remo key-tuned tubano drums (27” x 10”, 12”, and 14”). The drum set includes performance bags, World Music Drumming (2 books and DVD), Peanut Butter Jam (book and CD), tuning key, inventory sheet and 3 shekeres. The loan period is generally 4 weeks, The drums are to be used with children in grades 3-6.
Ordering and delivery of the drums is different from Keystone AEA’s normal reservation system. To sign up for the drums contact Becky Lower at rlower@aea1.k12.ia.us or 800-632-5918. The drums will be delivered and picked up on Wednesdays, with help from your school personnel for loading and unloading the drums.
There is an African Djembe drum in the lending collection and the order number is KM 9584 Remo key-tuned Djembe drum (24” x 10”). The drum can be reserved for 10 days and is delivered and picked up on the regular van route.
Guitars
Circulation is available to districts and school systems that have either a Premium Media Subscription or a Standard Subscription with a la carte pricing.
Keystone AEA has 5 classroom sets of guitars to lend to 4th-8th grade Music teachers for large group guitar instruction. Each set includes
- 25 classical guitars in sturdy cases
- beginning guitar books
- picks
- capos
- an electronic tuner
- extra nylon strings.
The loan period is generally 5 weeks and the sets are delivered and picked up by Keystone AEA on Wednesdays (with help from the school for unloading and loading). Additional guitars may be requested if you need more than 25.
Music teachers that teach 4th-8th grade are sent sign up forms in May for the following year. To sign up for the guitars, please e-mail Becky Lower or call 800-632-5918.
Heart Challenge Course
Circulation is available to districts and school systems that have either a Premium Media Subscription or a Standard Subscription with a la carte pricing.
The Heart Adventures Challenge Course, a resource involving Physical Education, science, and health, is designed to instruct students on the design and functions of the circulatory system. The Heart Adventures Challenge Course allows students to move through the four chambers of the heart in a larger than life setting.
The course needs a large space for set-up (either a gym or large multi-purpose room) and storage for 3 weeks; also a 36” wide doorway. Contents of the course include: hoops, scooters, balls, mats, tunnels
Check-out Information:
The Heart Adventures Challenge Course is available for three-week loan periods. Keystone AEA will provide delivery and pick-up of the equipment on Wednesdays (with help from the school personnel for unloading and loading).
**Please note: Keystone AEA assumes all responsibility of the pick up and delivery of these specialty items. Summer checkout of these items is not available unless a request for support has been submitted by the District or School System and it has been approved.
To sign up for this Heart Challenge Course e-mail E-MailBecky Lower or call 800-632-5918.
Portable Video Studio
Circulation is available to districts and school systems that have either a Premium Media Subscription or a Standard Subscription with a la carte pricing.
Bring your vision to life with expert guidance and top-notch video tools from Keystone AEA!
Book a Workshop: Partner with a Keystone consultant for a customized session to master video creation techniques and produce professional-quality videos.
Reserve Equipment: Access top-tier cameras, microphones, lighting, and more through the Keystone AEA Media Library.
Get Started: Contact Brea Baxter, School Improvement Consultant, to schedule your workshop and reserve equipment today!
**Please note: Keystone AEA assumes all responsibility of the pick up and delivery of these specialty items. Summer checkout of these items is not available unless a request for support has been submitted by the District or School System and it has been approved.
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Ukuleles
Circulation is available to districts and school systems that have either a Premium Media Subscription or a Standard Subscription with a la carte pricing.
Keystone AEA has 3 classroom sets of ukuleles to lend to Music teachers for large group instruction.
A set of 25 ukuleles (Kala KA-15S-Soprano) and cases, Ukulele Teacher Guides, 1 & 2, student ukulele books 1 & 2 (10 each), 1 copy Essential Elements for Ukulele and ukulele tuners. Four-week loan period. Wednesday delivery only. Restricted reservations to Music Teachers. Reservations requests forms are available each the spring through our Media Department to receive delivery the following school year.
Contact Becky Lower at rlower@aea1.k12.ia.us or call 800-632-5918 if you are a music teacher and have any questions in regards to scheduling access to ukuleles.