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*************************************** PBS Teacher Previews: May 19-26, 2002 *************************************** Welcome to PBS Teacher Previews, the weekly newsletter from PBS Online designed specifically for preK-12 educators. You may have noticed that PBS Teacher Previews is now arriving in your Inbox on Thursday rather than Friday. This gives you an extra day to plan your taping/viewing schedule. As always, please feel free to let us know what you think with an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In This Edition: ARTS & LITERATURE Antiques Roadshow "Indianapolis, Indiana" (part two of three) ExxonMobil Masterpiece Theatre "Anna Karenina" (part one of two) American Family "Citizen Cisco" EGG the arts show "Scrambled Eggs 2" National Memorial Day Concert PBS TeacherSource: From the Field -- "Solving the String Teacher Shortage" The Griffon and the Minor Cannon HEALTH & FITNESS Evolution "Great Transformations"/"Extinction!" Trade Secrets: A Moyers Report -- Lesson 1 MATH PBS Mathline: Math Concepts -- Neighborhood Math NOVA "Lost at Sea": Activity -- Find Your Longitude SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Nature "The Polar Bears of Churchill With Ewan McGregor" Scientific American Frontiers "Games Machines Play" Evolution "Great Transformations"/"Extinction!" Consider This With David Thornburg "Finding Your Voice" SOCIAL STUDIES American Experience "The Battle of the Bulge" Antiques Roadshow "Indianapolis, Indiana" (part two of three) Evolution "Great Transformations"/"Extinction!" American Family "Citizen Cisco" Allies at War Frontline/World Vietnam Passage: Journeys From War to Peace NOW with Bill Moyers National Memorial Day Concert American Experience "War Letters" USS Wisconsin: The Last Battleship Online NewsHour EXTRA: East Timor, Uzbekistan This Week's PBS Video Special: American Experience "Houdini" PBS TeacherSource: Concepts Across the Curriculum -- "Memorial Day" PBS KIDS ARE READY TO LEARN African American World for Kids PBS TeacherSource: From the Start -- "Recommended Books and Links" OPPORTUNITIES The Educational Foundation of America (EFAW): Grants BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK Seeing, Hearing, and Smelling the World 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 "Indianapolis, Indiana" (part two of three) TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Monday, May 20, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) Dan Elias visits the largest children's museum in the world, the Indianapolis Children's Museum, while the appraisers examine such prized possessions as a 1920s-era Little Orphan Annie Halloween costume. (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/ ExxonMobil Masterpiece Theatre "Anna Karenina" (part one of two) TV> PBSOL> Guide> High School Monday, May 20, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) This sweeping new adaptation of the classic Tolstoy story provides a unique portrait of literature's most famous (and tragic) love triangle. In the first part, Anna travels to Moscow to visit her brother and soon after her arrival meets the dashing Vronsky, who allows her to feel true passion for the first time. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) At the companion site, learn more about Leo Tolstoy and Anna Karenina, view a timeline, meet the characters and download a teacher's guide. http://pbs.org/masterpiece/anna/ American Family "Citizen Cisco" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Wednesday, May 22, 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, Cisco searches for his roots in a fast-paced south of the border adventure. (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 "Scrambled Eggs 2" TV> PBSOL> High School Friday, May 24, 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 takes another crack at the best of previous shows, including the story of the self-proclaimed Polka capitol of the world. (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/ National Memorial Day Concert TV> PBSOL> Elementary/Middle/High School Sunday, May 26, 2002 (8-9:30 pm) Broadcast from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., this star-studded concert invites the nation to pay special tribute to Americans serving in the war against terrorism, the heroes of September 11 and those who endured World War II's Bataan Death March. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Salute national heroes at the companion site. Learn more about the Bataan Death March and those who endured it, view exclusive footage of Ground Zero and hear the stories of several families impacted by the events of September 11, meet veterans from a variety of conflicts and much more. http://pbs.org/memorialdayconcert/ PBS TeacherSource: From the Field -- "Solving the String Teacher Shortage" PBSOL> Profdev> Elementary/Middle/High School As public schools across the country attempt to build and maintain their music programs, numerous jobs for string teachers go unfilled due to a lack of qualified professionals. This article describes a plan from The National String Project Consortium designed to meet this need. http://pbs.org/teachersource/whats_new/arts/thismonth_arts.shtm The Griffon and the Minor Cannon West Virginia Public Television -- Charleston, WV WWW> Station> Middle/High School Explore the fanciful world of West Virginia fantasy fiction writer Frank R. Stockton with the companion site to the animated version of his story. Learn more about Stockton's pioneering life and writing career, investigate the process of turning a much-loved story into an animated film, download the text of the story and the script, access a teacher's guide and much more. http://www.griffin-minorcanon.org/ ******************************************* HEALTH & FITNESS Evolution "Great Transformations"/"Extinction!" TV> PBSOL> Guide> Middle/High School Tuesday, May 21, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) See Science & Technology for details Trade Secrets: A Moyers Report -- Lesson 1 PBSOL> Profdev> High School Scientific research can shed light on health issues such as how industrial chemicals in the environment affect our health. This lesson focuses on the processes of designing and interpreting results from health-related studies. http://pbs.org/tradesecrets/classroom/health_lesson1.html ******************************************* MATH PBS Mathline: Math Concepts -- Neighborhood Math PBSOL> Profdev> Elementary/Middle/High School Math concepts are all around us -- in the mall, at the park, even on a bike ride. Get your students thinking about the math they come into contact with every day with these real-life activities. http://pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/concepts/neighborhoodmath.shtm NOVA "Lost at Sea": Activity -- Find Your Longitude PBSOL> Middle/High School Find out how a chronometer can help sailors get their bearings with this interactive Shockwave game. http://pbs.org/nova/longitude/find.html ******************************************* SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Nature "The Polar Bears of Churchill With Ewan McGregor" TV> PBSOL> Elementary/Middle School Sunday, May 19, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) Actor Ewan McGregor travels to the remote Canadian outpost of Churchill, on Hudson Bay, to get a close look at the world's largest land carnivore in the polar bear capitol of the world. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) Come face-to-face with polar bears at the companion site. Take a photo tour of Churchill, where polar bears come face to face with the local human population annually, read an interview with one of the town's foremost polar bear trackers and more. http://pbs.org/nature/ Scientific American Frontiers "Games Machines Play" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Tuesday, May 21, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) This program follows four robotics contests -- the Massachusetts Institute of Technology design contest, the aerial robot contest, a human-powered submarine race and a robot soccer competition -- to showcase some amazing recent developments in research and innovation. (CC, Stereo, DVI, L.O.T.) Get in the game at the companion site. Meet the inventors and take a look behind the scenes at the contests in which they compete, view video clips, explore the future of artificial intelligence and much more. http://pbs.org/saf/1208/ Evolution "Great Transformations"/"Extinction!" TV> PBSOL> Guide> Middle/High School Tuesday, May 21, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) This unique and powerful program travels around the world to examine evolutionary science and the profound effect it has had on society and culture. The second and third episode explore biodiversity and mass extinction. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) At the companion site, access multimedia resources including video, animation, primary source documents, and still images that explore the mechanism that determines who lives, who dies, and who gets the opportunity to pass traits on to the next generations. Plus, access extensive teacher's guides and resources to enhance understanding of evolutionary concepts. http://pbs.org/evolution/ Consider This With David Thornburg "Finding Your Voice" PBSOL> Elementary/Middle/High School In this article, educational futurist David Thornburg considers ways teachers can unleash students' creative energy and turn them into eager, lifelong learners. http://pbs.org/teachersource/thornburg/ ******************************************* SOCIAL STUDIES American Experience "The Battle of the Bulge" TV> PBSOL> High School Sunday, May 19, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) This film looks at the single bloodiest battle American soldiers ever fought through the eyes of those who were there, many of whom are still haunted by its memory nearly 60 years later. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) Fight the good fight at the companion site and learn more about this horrific yet pivotal World War II battle. Read first-hand accounts, meet key players in World War II events, explore related topics and more. http://pbs.org/amex/guts/ Antiques Roadshow "Indianapolis, Indiana" (part two of three) TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Monday, May 20, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) See Arts & Literature for details Evolution "Great Transformations"/"Extinction!" TV> PBSOL> Guide> Middle/High School Tuesday, May 21, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) See Science & Technology for details American Family "Citizen Cisco" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Wednesday, May 22, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) See Arts & Literature for details Allies at War TV> Middle/High School Wednesday, May 22, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) This documentary examines the often contentious interpersonal relationship between allies Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Charles DeGaulle during World War II. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Frontline/World TV> PBSOL> Guide> Middle/High School Thursday, May 23, 2002 (9-10:00 pm) Set in countries and cultures rarely covered by the U.S. media, this program presents stories including a look at how global black-market arms trafficking is wreaking havoc in war-torn Africa. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Hear more stories from a small planet at the companion site. Access personal accounts from the people behind the headlines, access related information and more. http://pbs.org/frontlineworld/ Vietnam Passage: Journeys From War to Peace TV> PBSOL> Guide> Middle/High School Thursday, May 23, 2002 (10-11:00 pm) Beginning with the end of the Vietnam War, this program tells the stories of six Vietnamese people whose lives took divergent directions during and after the devastating war. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Take a trip to Vietnam at the companion site. Meet six individuals profiled in the program, take a tour of Saigon and see the sights of this ancient and beautiful city, access a teacher's guide and more. http://pbs.org/vietnampassage/ NOW with Bill Moyers TV> PBSOL> High School Friday, May 24, 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/ National Memorial Day Concert TV> PBSOL> Elementary/Middle/High School Sunday, May 26, 2002 (8-9:30 pm) See Arts & Literature for details American Experience "War Letters" TV> PBSOL> Guide> Middle/High School Sunday, May 26, 2002 (9:30-10:30 pm) Based on Andrew Carroll's bestselling book and drawing from newly discovered personal correspondence from the Revolutionary War to the Gulf War, this documentary explores the love, passion, pain and hope of those who fought and their loved ones at home. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) At the companion site, learn more about the people and letters featured in the program, test your knowledge with a "Special Delivery" postal trivia game and get tips from a specialist on how to preserve your precious letters. Plus, peruse a timeline of U.S. military action and wars, access a teacher's guide and more. http://pbs.org/amex/warletters/ USS Wisconsin: The Last Battleship TV> Middle/High School Sunday, May 26, 2002 (10:30-11:00 pm) The significant career of the USS Wisconsin has spanned nearly fifty years and three wars. This film presents the film's fascinating history and features stories from some of the people who have served and fought on it. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Online NewsHour EXTRA: East Timor, Uzbekistan 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, explore how East Timor became the world's newest nation, and find out what life is like for teens in Uzbekistan. 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: American Experience "Houdini" Video> PBSOL> Middle/High School This special brings the thrill of Houdini's greatest escapes to life through archival footage, dramatic re-creations performed by professional escape artist Bob Fellows and on-camera interviews with illusionist David Copperfield. Video: http://shop.pbs.org/products/AMER1202/ There's no escaping this magical site that reveals the life and secrets of the Jewish Hungarian immigrant known as the greatest escape artist of the century. Help a virtual Houdini make an underwater escape, view video clips, posters and photos from several of his most famous escapes, access a classroom guide and much more. http://pbs.org/amex/houdini/ PBS TeacherSource: Concepts Across the Curriculum -- "Memorial Day" PBSOL> Elementary/Middle/High School On-air and online this month, PBS pays tribute to our nation's fallen heroes. Find interdisciplinary activity ideas (and related resources) for grades 3-12 that help you bring Memorial Day celebrations into your classroom. http://pbs.org/teachersource/thismonth/ ******************************************* PBS KIDS! ARE READY TO LEARN African American World for Kids PBSOL> Elementary School Explore the impact that people of African descent have had throughout history with this fun site. Test your history knowledge with an interactive game, send a postcard to a friend and much more. http://pbskids.org/aaworld/ PBS TeacherSource: From the Start -- "Recommended Books and Links" PBSOL> Profdev> Preschool/Elementary School Play it safe with these recommended books and links promoting safety that are perfect for the prekindergarten through 2nd grade classroom. http://pbs.org/teachersource/prek2/booksandlinks/ ******************************************* OPPORTUNITIES (Note: The following listing is an opportunity that may be of interest to educators.) The Educational Foundation of America (EFAW): Grants Profdev> Elementary/Middle/High School Deadline: Ongoing This grant program recognizes nonprofits working primarily in education, the arts, and Native American issues. http://www.efaw.org ******************************************* 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/ ) Seeing, Hearing, and Smelling the World WWW> Middle/High School Did you know the average human being can recognize up to 10,000 separate odors? This site presents new findings about our senses and how scientists are learning to unlock more mysteries, including breaking the code of color, quivering bundles that let us hear, a secret sense in the human nose, and much more. http://www.hhmi.org/senses/ ******************************************* Reminder: Local PBS station schedules may differ from the nationalschedule; please always check local listings. TEACHER CODE KEY TV--Indicates a PBS Television broadcast with Educational Taping Rights of 1 year or more. Broadcast times are in Eastern Time (ET). 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