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*************************************** PBS Teacher Previews: September 22-29, 2002 *************************************** Welcome to PBS Teacher Previews, the weekly newsletter from PBS Online designed specifically for preK-12 educators. In This Edition: ARTS & LITERATURE Great Performances "Berlin Philharmonic Europakonzert: From Istanbul" PBS Hollywood Presents "Copenhagen" Mark Twain: Activity -- "Scrapbooks: The Collecting of Creative Ideas" HEALTH & FITNESS Trade Secrets: Lesson -- "Evaluating Medical Studies" Arthur: Activity -- "Emotion Locomotion" MATH PBS Mathline: Activity -- Pythagoras and President Garfield The Living Edens: Lesson -- Leaping Lemurs! SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY NOVA "Lincoln's Secret Weapon" Island Out of Time Nature "Showdown at Grizzly River" Iron Horse in Schenectady: Locomotives for the World SOCIAL STUDIES The Civil War "The Cause -- 1861"/"A Very Bloody Affair -- 1862"/"Forever Free -- 1862"/"Simply Murder -- 1863"/"The Universe of Battle -- 1863"/"Valley of the Shadow of Death -- 1864"/"Most Hallowed Ground -- 1864"/"War Is All Hell -- 1865"/"The Better Angels of Our Nature -- 1865" The Bicycle Corps: America's Black Army on Wheels NOVA "Lincoln's Secret Weapon" Nantucket: Rock of Changes Island Out of Time NOW with Bill Moyers Nature "Showdown At Grizzly River" PBS Hollywood Presents "Copenhagen" PBS TeacherSource: Concepts Across the Curriculum -- "Civil Disobedience" This Week's PBS VIDEO Special: American Experience "The Duel" Online NewsHour EXTRA: Iraq PBS KIDS ARE READY TO LEARN Between The Lions Relaunch PBS TeacherSource: From the Start -- "PBS Happenings" OPPORTUNITIES Handspring Foundation: Grant Program BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK P.E. Central's Log It 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 Great Performances "Berlin Philharmonic Europakonzert: From Istanbul" TV> PBSOL> Elementary/Middle/High School Sunday, September 22, 2002 (10-11:30 pm) This performance from the historic Byzantine Church of the Holy Peace on the grounds of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul features outstanding talent performing Mozart's 2nd Concerto and Hector Berlioz' "Symphonie Fantastique." (CC, Stereo, 1 year) At the companion site, view a video clip of Istanbul and its landmark Hagia Sophia, access additional information about the program and links to relevant Web sites. http://pbs.org/gperf/shows/europakonzertistanbul/europaistanbul.html PBS Hollywood Presents "Copenhagen" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Sunday, September 29, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) This adaptation of Michael Frayn's intriguing play tells the story of physicists Niels Bohr of Denmark and Germany's Werner Heisenberg and their controversial friendship that spanned battle lines during World War II. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) At the companion site, explore the historical background of the play, meet the individuals who brought the story to life, access a gallery of physics terms, examine key scenes and more. http://pbs.org/hollywoodpresents/copenhagen/ Mark Twain: Activity -- "Scrapbooks: The Collecting of Creative Ideas" PBSOL> Middle/High School Help your students collect their thoughts with this lesson that examines the importance of scrapbooks in Mark Twain's life and work. http://pbs.org/marktwain/learnmore/activites_scrapbook.html ******************************************* HEALTH & FITNESS Trade Secrets: Lesson -- "Evaluating Medical Studies" PBSOL> High School Get your students thinking critically about corporate health research. In this lesson, students will identify methods of scientific research in real-world examples, examine studies and analyze reported results. http://pbs.org/tradesecrets/classroom/health_lesson1.html Arthur: Activity -- "Emotion Locomotion" PBSOL> Preschool/Elementary School Students wear their hearts on their sleeves in a silly way with this activity in which they have an "emotions parade." http://pbskids.org/arthur/grownups/activities/social.html (Click on "Emotion Locomotion") ******************************************* MATH PBS Mathline: Activity -- Pythagoras and President Garfield PBSOL> Profdev> Middle/High School What do Pythagoras and President Garfield have in common? A proof that your students will learn and use in this lesson. http://pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/concepts/president/activity2.shtm The Living Edens: Lesson -- Leaping Lemurs! PBSOL> Profdev> Elementary School Have your students measure their jumping ability and compare it to that of very bouncy lemurs, who can jump up to 25 feet. http://pbs.org/edens/madagascar/class1.htm ******************************************* SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY NOVA "Lincoln's Secret Weapon" TV> PBSOL> Guide> Middle/High School Tuesday, September 24, 2002 (10:30-11:30 pm) This program follows the daring recovery effort of the Civil War USS Monitor, a famous Union warship that helped defeat the Confederacy and inaugurated a new age of naval warfare. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) At the companion site, take a look inside a virtual version of the Monitor -- the first ironclad warship -- and learn how filmmakers filmed the actual wreck of this historic semi-submarine on the seafloor off North Carolina. http://pbs.org/nova/monitor/ Island Out Of Time TV> Middle/High School Thursday, September 26, 2002 (10:30-11:00 pm) Smith Island, home to just more than 400 people in the Chesapeake Bay, is under assault from erosion, population loss and economic problems. This program documents how the islanders are fighting to survive and struggling with change and loss. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Nature "Showdown at Grizzly River" TV> PBSOL> Elementary/Middle School Sunday, September 29, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) This program follows the exploits of Teddy, the 21-year-old alpha female bear living in Alaska, and her 18-month-old cub Toughie, as they emerge from the winter's hibernation to begin the arduous struggle for food. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) Journey to Alaska's McNeil River to examine a bear cub's life amid the fierce battles for food and territory. Take a close look at salmon migration, play a flip-over jigsaw, access related resources and find out how to win a permit to visit the famed "river of bears." http://pbs.org/nature/grizzlies/ Iron Horse in Schenectady: Locomotives for the World WMHT -- Schenectady, New York WWW> Station> Middle/High School All aboard for a fascinating tour through Schenectady's locomotive history with this companion site to the WMHT documentary. Meet the people integral to the formation of Schenectady Locomotive Works, learn how these great machines connected a small New York town to some of the greatest events in U.S. history, share your thoughts and more. http://www.wmht.org/ironhorse/ ******************************************* SOCIAL STUDIES The Civil War TV> PBSOL> Guide> Middle/High School This landmark series from acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns vividly portrays the conflict that tore the United States apart and defined it as a nation. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) "The Cause -- 1861" Sunday, September 22, 2002 (8-10:00 pm) The first episode examines the issues and significant events that led to the war, including slavery, states' rights and John Brown's rebellion at Harper's Ferry. "A Very Bloody Affair -- 1862"/"Forever Free -- 1862" Monday, September 23, 2002 (8-10:30 pm) The second episode begins with the political infighting that threatened to swamp Lincoln's administration and follows General George McClellan's ill-fated campaign in Virginia. The third episode charts the military brilliance of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, Antietam and emancipation. "Simply Murder -- 1863"/"The Universe of Battle -- 1863" Tuesday, September 24, 2002 (8-10:30 pm) The fourth episode documents the misery brought by war at the front and at home and the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. The fifth episode examines the fall of Vicksburg and the first use of black troops. "Valley of the Shadow of Death -- 1864"/"Most Hallowed Ground -- 1864" Wednesday, September 25, 2002 (8-10:30 pm) The sixth episode considers the biographical parallels between Grant and Lee, then documents the horrendous conditions of hospitals in the North and South. In the seventh episode Lincoln faces off with his old commanding general George McClellan in the 1864 presidential election. "War Is All Hell -- 1865"/"The Better Angels of Our Nature -- 1865" Thursday, September 26, 2002 (8-10:30 pm) The eighth episode chronicles Sherman's March to the Sea and its fatal blow to the Confederacy. The final episode spells the end of the war -- and the end of President Lincoln at the hands of John Wilkes Booth. Step back in time and relive a painful and glorious chapter in our nation's history at the companion site. Browse maps, biographies and historical documents, examine telling details of important historical photos, try creating your own Civil War documentary and e-mail it to a friend, access a comprehensive teacher's guide, find out about upcoming films in the Ken Burns American Stories series and much more. http://pbs.org/civilwar/ The Bicycle Corps: America's Black Army on Wheels TV> Middle/High School Monday, September 23, 2002 (10:30-11:30 pm) This program chronicles the 2,000-mile journey made in 1897 by 20 African-American soldiers on bicycles, as seen through the eyes of two of the soldiers: the white lieutenant in command and a black sergeant who guided and motivated the men. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) NOVA "Lincoln's Secret Weapon" TV> PBSOL> Guide> Middle/High School Tuesday, September 24, 2002 (10:30-11:30 pm) See Science & Technology for details Nantucket: Rock of Changes TV> Middle/High School Wednesday, September 25, 2002 (10:30-11:00 pm) In the 19th century, Nantucket Island was not only the capitol of the whaling industry in America, but also a land of opportunity for fugitive slaves. Clashes over school segregation in this small community resulted in a pioneering battle, as well as the speaking debut of powerful orator Frederick Douglass. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Island Out Of Time TV> Middle/High School Thursday, September 26, 2002 (10:30-11:00 pm) See Science & Technology for details NOW with Bill Moyers TV> PBSOL> High School Friday, September 27, 2002 (9-10:00 pm) Anchored by journalist Bill Moyers and drawing on the editorial resources of NPR News, this news magazine features documentary reporting, in-depth interviews and articulate commentary on the events, issues and ideas shaping our world. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Stay up-to-date on our rapidly changing world at the companion site. This week, tap in to classroom resources related to the U.S. embargo on Cuba, including curriculum materials, a timeline of U.S./Cuba relations, a photo essay on life in Cuba today and more. http://pbs.org/now/ Nature "Showdown at Grizzly River" TV> PBSOL> Elementary/Middle School Sunday, September 29, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) See Science & Technology for details PBS Hollywood Presents "Copenhagen" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Sunday, September 29, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) See Arts & Literature for details PBS TeacherSource: Concepts Across the Curriculum -- "Civil Disobedience" PBSOL> Profdev> Elementary/Middle/High School These interdisciplinary lessons, activities and Web sites integrate concepts of civil disobedience and protest, essential components of a healthy democracy. http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/thismonth/ This Week's PBS VIDEO Special: American Experience "The Duel" Video> PBSOL> Middle/High School This program examines the infamous 1804 gunfight in which Alexander Hamilton, framer of the U.S. Constitution and Aaron Burr, a distinguished Revolutionary War soldier, met in a duel that changed both men's lives -- and the course of American history. If you recorded this film for classroom use before September, 2001, the broadcast rights have expired on your copy. To purchase a copy of the video with unlimited broadcast rights, see: Video: http://shop.pbs.org/products/AMER1204 At the companion site, look back on the most famous gunfight duel in American history -- Hamilton versus Burr. Read the history of American dueling, peruse a Burr-Hamilton timeline, access a teacher's guide and more. http://pbs.org/amex/duel/ Online NewsHour EXTRAOnline NewsHour EXTRA: Iraq 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, examine the complicated history of U.S. policy toward Iraq. Plus, check out Online NewsHour Extra for Teachers to access resources for your classroom. http://pbs.org/newshour/extra/ ******************************************* PBS KIDS! ARE READY TO LEARN Between The Lions Relaunch PBSOL> Preschool/Elementary School Have a roaring good time with reading at the companion site to the PBS series. Join Lionel, Leona and the rest of the pride for all-new games and stories, plus updates to the Cornerstones literacy resources for deaf and hard of hearing children. http://pbs.org/lions/ PBS TeacherSource: From the Start -- "PBS Happenings" PBSOL> Profdev> Preschool/Elementary School September brings many changes, both for school kids and for those of us at PBS. This article describes new programming and Web resources sure to make this year a great one. http://pbs.org/teachersource/prek2/happen/ ******************************************* OPPORTUNITIES (Note: The following listing is an opportunity that may be of interest to educators.) Handspring Foundation: Grant Program Profdev> Elementary/Middle/High School Deadline: November 1, 2002 This grant program recognizes projects that focus on preK-12 education and other issues directly related to at-risk children and youth. http://www.handspring.com/company/foundation/about.jhtml ******************************************* 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/ ) P.E. Central's Log It WWW> Elementary School Take a stroll to state capitols from Hartford to Olympia with this free program designed to encourage children's health and fitness. Compare your mileage to that of other Log It participants, visit landmarks across the U.S. as you reach each goal, stay motivated with certificates and prizes and more. http://www.peclogit.org/ ******************************************* 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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