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*************************************** PBS Teacher Previews: April 28-May 5, 2002 *************************************** Welcome to PBS Teacher Previews, the weekly newsletter from PBS Online designed specifically for preK-12 educators. In This Edition: ARTS & LITERATURE Antiques Roadshow "San Diego, California" (part two of three) Frontier House American Family "Mexican Revolution" EGG the arts show "Machismo" PBS TeacherSource: From the Field -- "Poet-to-Poet" The Gardens HEALTH & FITNESS American Experience "A Brilliant Madness" Frontier House Arthur "All About Asthma" MATH American Experience "A Brilliant Madness" People Like Us: Lesson -- "Income Levels & Social Class: Is It All About Cash?" In the Mix "Financial Literacy: On The Money!" SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Nature "Australia's Little Assassins" NOVA "Why the Towers Fell" Idaho, A Portrait The Living Edens "Temple of the Tigers" Shape of Life: Activity -- "Animal Investigations" SOCIAL STUDIES American Experience "A Brilliant Madness" Echoes From the White House Antiques Roadshow "San Diego, California" (part two of three) Frontier House NOVA "Why the Towers Fell" American Family "Mexican Revolution" Frontline "Terror and Tehran" Sun River Homestead Idaho, A Portrait NOW with Bill Moyers The Living Edens "Temple of the Tiger" American Experience "Ulysses S. Grant" (part one of two) Online NewsHour EXTRA: Dry Drought Days This Week's PBS Video Special: Frontline "Juvenile Justice" PBS KIDS ARE READY TO LEARN Between the Lions: Cornerstones Arthur "All About Asthma" OPPORTUNITIES American School Board Journal: The Magna Awards National Science Foundation (NSF): "Ask a Scientist or Engineer" BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK What Kids Can Do SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION How to Subscribe/Unsubscribe From PBS TEACHER PREVIEWS ****************************************** The resources listed below are grouped into subject areas that correlate with those found on PBS TeacherSource (http://pbs.org/teachersource/), PBS's Web site for preK-12 educators. Grade level, resource type and extended taping rights codes are also indicated for each listing. To make the most effective use of this publication, please consult the "Teacher Code Key" at the end of this document. Note: Please always check with your local PBS station for a complete schedule of exact dates and times for PBS television programs. PBS television schedules are created at the local level, so some national programs may not be available in your area. All PBS programs listed in this newsletter allow for off-air taping and subsequent classroom usage of one year or more. For complete details, please visit the TV For Teachers section of PBS TeacherSource at http://pbs.org/teachersource/tvteachers.htm ******************************************* ARTS & LITERATURE Antiques Roadshow "San Diego, California" (part two of three) TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Monday, April 29, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) In the second hour of the Roadshow's San Diego stop, host Dan Elias visits the prestigious Hotel Del Coronado, while the appraisers see such treasures as a rare yellow diamond necklace created by Tiffany. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Start your own treasure hunt at the companion site. Increase your antiques vocabulary, step backstage to see how the Roadshow is produced, meet the appraisers and much more. Plus, submit your own stories of trash and treasure! http://pbs.org/antiques/ Frontier House TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Monday, April 29, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) Tuesday, April 30, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) and Wednesday, May 1, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) See Social Studies for details American Family "Mexican Revolution" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Wednesday, May 1, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) Starring Edward James Olmos and Raquel Welch, this critically-acclaimed drama reveals the enduring strength of family in America today as it chronicles the lives of the Gonzalez family of East Los Angeles. In this episode, Jess shares the story of his grandmother, La Coronela, a female soldier in the Mexican Revolution. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Become a part of this American family at the companion site. Learn about the history of East L.A., meet the characters and the actors, access teacher resources and more. http://pbs.org/americanfamily/ EGG the arts show "Machismo" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Friday, May 3, 2002 (10-10:30 pm) EGG takes viewers off the beaten path to experience the excitement, diversity, and raw energy of the arts nationwide. This episode asks the question, "Is being a macho man about more than just muscles?" (CC, Stereo, 1 year) At the companion site, embark upon an in-depth exploration of the arts in America. Learn more about the works featured on the program, view video clips, and access information on the arts in your area. http://pbs.org/egg/ PBS TeacherSource: From the Field -- "Poet-to-Poet" PBSOL> Profdev> Elementary/Middle/High School Looking for a place to share your rhymes? This article describes a free, online program that lets students collaborate in the making of poetry and provides a place for them to publish their creations. http://pbs.org/teachersource/whats_new/arts/thismonth_arts.shtm The Gardens WKAR -- East Lansing, Michigan WWW> Station> Middle/High School Meet Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Music, who composed a symphony inspired by the renowned gardens at Michigan State University. Explore the movements of the work, hear an interview with the composer in which she shares her feelings on her art, get to know the players and more. http://wkar.org/thegardens/index.htm ******************************************* HEALTH & FITNESS American Experience "A Brilliant Madness" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Sunday, April 28, 2002 (9-10:30 pm) This documentary profiles mathematical genius John Nash ("A Beautiful Mind") and follows the story of his descent into madness due to paranoid schizophrenia through interviews with Nash, his family, friends and colleagues. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) Get to know Nash and explore the enduring triumph of his work at the companion site. Hear an interview with Nash, get a crash course in game theory and trace an historical timeline of the treatment of mental illness through the ages. Plus, tour a gallery of American Nobel Economists, participate in an online poll and forum and much more. http://pbs.org/amex/nash/ Frontier House TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Monday, April 29, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) Tuesday, April 30, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) and Wednesday, May 1, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) See Social Studies for details Arthur "All About Asthma" PBSOL> Elementary School Get ready for World Asthma Day on May 7 with facts and tips from the Arthur gang. Get fact sheets, learn how to reduce asthma risks, play a fun maze game, access advice for parents and more. Plus, access resources in languages including Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Tagalog. http://pbskids.org/arthur/grownups/health_tips/asthma.html ******************************************* MATH American Experience "A Brilliant Madness" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Sunday, April 28, 2002 (9-10:30 pm) See Health & Fitness for details People Like Us: Lesson -- "Income Levels & Social Class: Is It All About Cash?" PBSOL> Middle School In this activity, students use the concept of cost of living to explore some interesting real-world math applications. http://pbs.org/peoplelikeus/resources/lessonplans/income.html In the Mix "Financial Literacy: On The Money!" PBSOL> Middle/High School Keeping a budget isn't hard, it just takes a little planning. Find useful information about teens and money, get tips on budgeting, and try the income, savings, and credit card calculators. http://pbs.org/inthemix/money_index.html ******************************************* SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Nature "Australia's Little Assassins" TV> PBSOL> Elementary/Middle School Sunday, April 28, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) Australia is home to more poisonous creatures than any continent on earth. This special captures their drama and dangerous beauty. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) Take a closer look at the deadly creatures that inhabit the island- continent of Australia. Find out how some of these poisonous animals may actually provide cures to diseases, and take a quiz to see how much you know about these dangers "Down Under." http://pbs.org/nature/australia/ NOVA "Why the Towers Fell" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Tuesday, April 30, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) For most Americans, the horrific September 11 collapse of the World Trade Center Towers was an unimaginable event. This documentary follows the fascinating and intricate investigation of a team of forensic engineers searching for the reasons why the mammoth structures fell. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) Join the investigation at the companion site. Hear the riveting survival story of one of only four people to make it out of the towers' uppermost floors, read one engineer's thoughts on the disaster, explore metal at the atomic level and much more. http://pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wtc/ Idaho, A Portrait TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Thursday, May 2, 2002 (10:30-11:00 pm) Beginning near the headwaters of the Snake River, this special visits the amalgam of mountains and wilderness, desert and canyons, rivers and plains, big lakes and rolling hills that composes Idaho. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Embark on an interactive tour of Idaho with this companion site that explores unspoiled areas of the state that Lewis and Clark would still recognize. Examine the state's different regions and their vastly different landscapes and recreational offerings, download screensavers of scenic Idaho views, access program transcripts, take an interactive quiz to test your knowledge of this unique state and more. http://pbs.org/idahoportrait/ The Living Edens "Temple of the Tigers" TV> Elementary/Middle/High School Sunday, May 5, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) This documentary explores Bandhavgarh National Park, one of Asia's most important tiger habitats and home to a flourishing population of the jungle cats, birds, cobras and monkeys, along with a solitary temple priest. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) Shape of Life: Activity -- "Animal Investigations" PBSOL> Profdev> Elementary/Middle/High School Go on an exoskeleton exploration with these activities your students can do with live arthropods and molluscs. http://pbs.org/shapeoflife/resources/ (Click on "Animal Investigations" to download PDF file) ******************************************* SOCIAL STUDIES American Experience "A Brilliant Madness" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Sunday, April 28, 2002 (9-10:30 pm) See Health & Fitness for details Echoes From the White House TV> PBSOL> Elementary/Middle/High School Sunday, April 28, 2002 (10-11:00 p.m.) Hosted by Martin Sheen, this documentary celebrates the 200th anniversary of the White House with a look at the stories, both public and private, that have unfolded within its walls. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Step right in to America's most famous house with this companion site that opens the doors to the 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue residence. See the history of the executive mansion unfold, embark on an interactive tour, meet some famous residents and guests, access a teacher's guide and more. http://pbs.org/whitehouse/ Antiques Roadshow "San Diego, California" (part two of three) TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Monday, April 29, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) See Arts & Literature for details Frontier House TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Monday, April 29, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) Tuesday, April 30, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) and Wednesday, May 1, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) Three contemporary American families face 19th century life in the Montana wilderness in this three-night "hands-on history" series. Join the Glenn, Brooks and Clue families as they live for six months as 1880s homesteaders, with only the tools and technology of the period at their disposal. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Get an unforgettable portrait of what life was really like for pioneers living out in the American West at the companion site. Read historical essays, get information on the families and access their video diaries about the experience, view a photo essay and much more. http://pbs.org/frontierhouse/ NOVA "Why the Towers Fell" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Tuesday, April 30, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) See Science & Technology for details American Family "Mexican Revolution" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Wednesday, May 1, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) See Arts & Literature for details Frontline "Terror and Tehran" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Thursday, May 2, 2002 (9-10:00 pm) Iran presents a tricky problem for United States policymakers -- while Iranian leaders have helped in the war against terrorism and they seem willing to work with U.S. forces to bring down common enemy Saddam Hussein, they are also developing nuclear weapons and are bent on Israel's destruction. This program explores a tenuous relationship that could greatly impact events in the Middle East. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Explore this complicated relationship further at the companion site. Access an overview of the difficult history between the U.S. and Iran, meet key figures in Iran's leadership, learn about the country's reform movement and more. http://pbs.org/frontline/shows/tehran/ (Available Thursday, May 2) Sun River Homestead TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Thursday, May 2, 2002 (10-10:30 pm) This program tells the story of three women -- Esther Strasburger and her two sisters -- who defied convention and accepted the challenges of homesteading in Simms, Montana in 1909. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Idaho, A Portrait TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Thursday, May 2, 2002 (10:30-11:00 pm) See Science & Technology for details NOW with Bill Moyers TV> PBSOL> High School Friday, May 3, 2002 (9-10:00 pm) Anchored by award-winning journalist Bill Moyers, this news magazine offers urgent, relevant and diverse perspectives on the events, issues and ideas that are shaping our world and changing our lives -- directly, explicitly and profoundly. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Stay up-to-date on our rapidly-changing world at the companion site. This week, discuss issues with other viewers nationwide, learn how you can take action in your area and more. http://pbs.org/now/ The Living Edens "Temple of the Tigers" TV> Elementary/Middle/High School Sunday, May 5, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) See Science & Technology for details American Experience "Ulysses S. Grant" (part one of two) TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Sunday, May 5, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) This documentary tells the story of one of America's most paradoxical leaders, a Civil War hero whose two terms as president were marked by racial conflict and corruption scandals. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) Get to know this fascinating and controversial historical figure at the companion site. Second-guess Grant's battlefield decisions at Shiloh with an interactive game, get a kid's-eye view of 19th century America through stories of Grant's childhood, access an enhanced e-book of Grant's classic work Memoirs and more. http://pbs.org/amex/grant/ Online NewsHour EXTRA: Dry Drought Days PBSOL> Middle/High School Check out this by-teens for-teens online publication from the NewsHour that brings current events into the classroom with a fresh perspective. This week, find out why many in the northeast are hoping for a rainy summer. Plus, check out Online NewsHour Extra for Teachers to access resources for your classroom. http://pbs.org/newshour/extra/ This Week's PBS Video Special: This Week's PBS Video Special: Frontline "Juvenile Justice" Video> PBSOL> Middle/High School Follow the story of three young offenders in the Santa Clara, CA justice system, and observe how the courts decide their fate. Video: http://shop.pbs.org/products/FROL1906 Take a behind-the-scenes look at America's young offenders and find out what happens to those who reach the "end of the line" in the juvenile court system. Explore various rehabilitation efforts used to prevent future criminal behavior, access a teacher's guide and more. http://pbs.org/frontline/shows/juvenile/ ******************************************* PBS KIDS! ARE READY TO LEARN Between the Lions: Cornerstones PBSOL> Profdev> Elementary School Show every student that reading is a roarin' good time! This resource, based on the popular Between the Lions series, provides literacy units for young students who are deaf or hard of hearing. http://pbskids.org/lions/cornerstones/ Arthur "All About Asthma" PBSOL> Elementary School See Health & Fitness for details ******************************************* OPPORTUNITIES (Note: The following listing is an opportunity that may be of interest to educators.) American School Board Journal: The Magna Awards Profdev> Elementary/Middle/High School Deadline: October 31, 2002 This program recognizes school districts across the country for outstanding programs that advance student learning and encourage community involvement in schools. http://www.asbj.com/magna/ National Science Foundation (NSF): "Ask a Scientist or Engineer" Profdev> Elementary/Middle/High School April 28-May 4, 2002 Why do we have eyelashes? Where do bugs go in the winter? Get your burning scientific questions answered by volunteer scientists and engineers during the NSF's Global Science and Technology Week. http://askvrd.org/askNSF/ ******************************************* BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK (Note: The following listing is a non-PBS resource that may be of interest to educators. If you'd like to see more recommendations from Blythe Bennett, visit our Recommended Books & Links at http://pbs.org/teachersource/recommended/ ) What Kids Can Do WWW> High School Do you think kids don't have a say in what goes on in their community and their nation? This project features high schoolers making a difference on real-world issues such as the events of September 11, conflict resolution, race relations, human rights and environmental issues. http://www.whatkidscando.org/home.html ******************************************* Reminder: Local PBS station schedules may differ from the nationalschedule; please always check local listings. 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