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*************************************** PBS Teacher Previews: October 6-13, 2002 *************************************** Welcome to PBS Teacher Previews, the weekly newsletter from PBS Online designed specifically for preK-12 educators. In This Edition: ARTS & LITERATURE ExxonMobil Masterpiece Theatre "The Forsyte Saga" (parts one and two of seven) Ken Burns American Stories "Frank Lloyd Wright" (part one of two) Circle of Stories P.O.V. "Borders" Reading Rockets Lower East Side Tenement Museum HEALTH & FITNESS And Thou Shalt Honor Newshour EXTRA: Lesson -- "Putting Anthrax in History" MATH PBS Mathline: Activity -- "We Have Liftoff: Math and the Space Program" PBS Mathline: Lesson -- "Money Counts" SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Nature "Intimate Enemies: Lions and Buffalo" NOVA "Lost Roman Treasure" Alan Alda's Scientific American Frontiers "Unearthing Secret America" National Geographic Specials "Egypt Eternal: The Quest for Lost Tombs" The New This Old House Hour Nature "Tall Blondes" This Week's PBS VIDEO Special: Great Apes SOCIAL STUDIES Nature "Intimate Enemies: Lions and Buffalo" Ken Burns American Stories "Frank Lloyd Wright" (part one of two) NOVA "Lost Roman Treasure" Alan Alda's Scientific American Frontiers "Unearthing Secret America" The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow "Fighting Back (1896-1917)" (part two of four) National Geographic Specials "Egypt Eternal: The Quest for Lost Tombs" And Thou Shalt Honor The New This Old House Hour Frontline "Missile Wars" Liberia: America's Stepchild NOW With Bill Moyers Nature "Tall Blondes" Circle of Stories Online NewsHour EXTRA: Gender Gap 101 PBS KIDS ARE READY TO LEARN Arthur's 100th Episode PBS TeacherSource: From the Start -- "The Basics: From New to Review" OPPORTUNITIES PBS Adult Learning Service: Teleconference -- "A.D.A. Issues and Requirements" Social Studies Forum: Newshour EXTRA BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK Math Literacy Week 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 ExxonMobil Masterpiece Theatre "The Forsyte Saga" (parts one and two of seven) TV> PBSOL> High School Sunday, October 6, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) and Sunday, October 13, 2002 (9-10:00 pm) This all-new production of the classic tale of money, love and intrigue in late Victorian England follows the adventures of the Forsyte clan. In the second episode, the new house at Robin Hill and Irene's illicit affair become flashpoints for Soames. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) At the companion site, explore the Forsyte family tree and get to know the surprising characters, examine how a much-loved book became a film, hear the thoughts of columnist Russell Baker and more. http://pbs.org/masterpiece/forsyte/ Ken Burns American Stories "Frank Lloyd Wright" (part one of two) TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Monday, October 7, 2002 (9-10:30 pm) This series revisits some of acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns' most beloved films exploring our national treasures. This episode examines the life and work of Frank Lloyd Wright, an architect who defined American style in the early 20th century. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) At the companion site, search a database that catalogs photographs and location maps for all of Wright's 800-plus buildings, read essays exploring Wright's legacy, access interdisciplinary classroom resources and much more. http://pbs.org/flw/ Circle of Stories PBSOL> Middle/High School Explore the storytelling culture of Native American nations with this unique Web-only feature. Meet storytellers and hear their thoughts on oral tradition, access classroom resources, browse a multimedia gallery of stories and images, examine the lingering impact of Native American culture on the United States and more. http://pbs.org/circleofstories/ P.O.V. "Borders" PBSOL> Middle/High School What is a "border" to you? A line, a boundary, a frontier or an edge? Explore the concept of borders and the impact they have on our everyday lives with this Web-original series. Read poetic essays, consider the thoughts of others through an interactive quiz, contribute your own stories of borders, learn the very real significance of borders to an immigrant family and more. http://pbs.org/pov/borders/ Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers PBSOL> Preschool/Elementary School Blast off to a world of reading fun with this companion site which helps parents of beginning readers. Access tips for helping your child become a fluent reader, explore the issues surrounding literacy, hear what the experts have to say and more. http://pbs.org/launchingreaders/ Lower East Side Tenement Museum WNET -- New York, New York WWW> Station> High School Take a walk through the colorful history of Manhattan's Lower East Side at this site from WNET. Read an essay on the historical significance of tenements, tour the small but tidy dwellings that were home to recent immigrants at the beginning of the 20th century, examine objects that have been discovered in tenements and more. http://www.thirteen.org/tenement/ ******************************************* HEALTH & FITNESS And Thou Shalt Honor TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Wednesday, October 9, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) As the American population ages, the need for caregivers increases as well. This groundbreaking look at caring for aging parents, spouses and friends emphasizes the important role of caregivers in the lives of the aged. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) At the companion site, go inside the growing trend of family care and learn its immense toll and rewards, meet the people behind the stories, access resources that can help you as you plan for your family's future, sound off at the message boards and more. http://pbs.org/thoushalthonor/ Newshour EXTRA: Lesson -- "Putting Anthrax in History" PBSOL> Middle/High School Help your students get some perspective on recent bioterrorism scares with this Webquest investigating the history and causes of anthrax. http://pbs.org/newshour/extra/teachers/lessonplans/november01/anthrax/ ******************************************* MATH PBS Mathline: Activity -- "We Have Liftoff: Math and the Space Program" PBSOL> Profdev> Middle/High School Three, two, one...blast off to a fun activity exploring the connections between math and the space program. http://pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/concepts/space/activity1.shtm PBS Mathline: Lesson -- "Money Counts" PBSOL> Profdev> Elementary School Buddy, can you spare a dime? In this lesson, students learn about the ways coins can add up to make a dollar. http://pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/lessonplans/search_k-2.shtm (Click on "Money Counts") ******************************************* SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Nature "Intimate Enemies: Lions and Buffalo" TV> PBSOL> Elementary/Middle School Sunday, October 6, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) Lions and buffalo are natural enemies who have been battling for survival for thousands of years. This program explores their complicated relationship and ongoing battle of wits and strength. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) At the companion site, take a closer look at a unique predator-prey relationship. Learn about the high-stakes contest that takes place between lions and buffalo during Tanzania's dry season. http://pbs.org/nature/enemies/ NOVA "Lost Roman Treasure" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Tuesday, October 8, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) This program follows archaeologists attempting to recover all they can from Zeugma, an ancient Roman city that will soon disappear beneath a mammoth reservoir. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) At the companion site, join scientists as they scramble to recover the city's archeological treasures before they disappear forever and examine remarkable mosaics, debate the issues surrounding salvage archaeology, discover other sites threatened by dams and more. http://pbs.org/nova/zeugma/ Alan Alda's Scientific American Frontiers "Unearthing Secret America" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Tuesday, October 8, 2002 (9-10:00 pm) Host Alan Alda explores early American life by focusing on three important archaeological finds -- Jamestown, slave quarters at Monticello and Williamsburg, and Confederate submarine Hunley. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) Dig in at the companion site and explore American archaeological treasures. Explore historical evidence of global warming, investigate the importance of slave quarters in imagining colonial life, watch the show online and explore the secrets of skeletons with an interactive activity. http://pbs.org/saf/ (Available Tuesday, October 8) National Geographic Specials "Egypt Eternal: The Quest for Lost Tombs" TV> Middle/High School Wednesday, October 9, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) This documentary explores the hidden secrets of Saqqara, a city of the dead that hides tombs built for some of the highest-ranking dignitaries of Egypt's New Kingdom period. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) The New This Old House Hour TV> Middle/High School Thursday, October 10, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) The first half hour of this Emmy award-winning home improvement program follows the restoration of a 1922 Colonial Revival home in Winchester, Massachusetts. The second half employs a panel of experts to sound off on viewers' home improvement questions. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Nature "Tall Blondes" TV> Elementary/Middle School Sunday, October 13, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) Hosted by giraffe enthusiast and "20/20" correspondent Lynn Sherr, this program travels around the world to profile the inimitable giraffe. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) This Week's PBS VIDEO Special: Great Apes Video> Middle/High School Through rare archival footage and beautiful cinematography, this program reveals the unique relationship between the anthropologists and scientists and Africa's great apes -- animals that share 98 percent of the same DNA with humans. If you recorded this film for classroom use before October, 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/GRAP101/ ******************************************* SOCIAL STUDIES Nature "Intimate Enemies: Lions and Buffalo" TV> PBSOL> Elementary/Middle School Sunday, October 6, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) See Science & Technology for details Ken Burns American Stories "Frank Lloyd Wright" (part one of two) TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Monday, October 7, 2002 (9-10:30 pm) See Arts & Literature for details NOVA "Lost Roman Treasure" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Tuesday, October 8, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) See Science & Technology for details Alan Alda's Scientific American Frontiers "Unearthing Secret America" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Tuesday, October 8, 2002 (9-10:00 pm) See Science & Technology for details The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow "Fighting Back (1896-1917)" (part two of four) TV> PBSOL> High School Tuesday, October 8, 2002 (10-11:00 pm) This series explores the complexities that defined life from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of the Civil Rights movement. The second episode charts the rise of a successful black middle class and the white supremacists determined to quash their growing political power. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) At the companion site, explore a timeline of systematized racial oppression, investigate how governmental action allowed the Jim Crow laws to flourish in the southern United States, access lessons and activities and more. http://pbs.org/jimcrow/ National Geographic Specials "Egypt Eternal: The Quest for Lost Tombs" TV> High School Wednesday, October 9, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) See Science & Technology for details And Thou Shalt Honor TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Wednesday, October 9, 2002 (9-11:00 pm) See Health & Fitness for details The New This Old House Hour TV> Middle/High School Thursday, October 10, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) See Science & Technology for details Frontline "Missile Wars" TV> PBSOL> High School Thursday, October 10, 2002 (9-10:00 pm) This program goes inside the debate over America's withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty and the Bush administration's determination to deploy an antimissile system as part of the war on terrorism. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Join the conversation at the companion site and learn more about this controversial defense strategy. Investigate the technical challenges posed by missile defense, read interviews with defense experts and more. http://pbs.org/frontline/shows/missile/ (Available Thursday, October 10) Liberia: America's Stepchild TV> High School Thursday, October 10, 2002 (10-11:30 pm) The African republic of Liberia was established with the backing of the U.S. government as a home for freeborn blacks and former slaves from America. This documentary charts America's relationship with the unique nation and the settlers' relationship with Liberia's indigenous people. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) NOW with Bill Moyers TV> PBSOL> High School Friday, October 11, 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 genetically- engineered foods, a debate on the potential benefits and dangers of genetically-engineering foods and more. http://pbs.org/now/ Nature "Tall Blondes" TV> Elementary/Middle School Sunday, October 13, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) See Science & Technology for details Circle of Stories PBSOL> Middle/High School See Arts & Literature for details Online NewsHour EXTRA: Gender Gap 101 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 what gender disparities mean for America's universities. 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 Arthur's 100th Episode PBSOL> Preschool/Elementary School Join Arthur and the rest of the Elwood City gang as they celebrate their 100th episode. Test your Arthur knowledge with an updated brain game, access updated teacher resources including Arthur's Communication Adventure and more. http://pbskids.org/arthur/ PBS TeacherSource: From the Start -- "The Basics: From New to Review" PBSOL> Profdev> Preschool/Elementary School Get back to basics with these activities on shapes, colors, the calendar and more from your favorite PBS KIDS programs. http://pbs.org/teachersource/prek2/theme/1002thematic.shtm ******************************************* OPPORTUNITIES (Note: The following listing is an opportunity that may be of interest to educators.) PBS Adult Learning Service: Teleconference -- "A.D.A. Issues and Requirements" Profdev> Elementary/Middle/High School Thursday, October 17, 2002 (2:30-4:00 pm ET) Online learning environments present special challenges for the application of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Get advice and hear experts' thoughts with this live teleconference. http://pbs.org/als/programs/crcd0101.htm Social Studies Forum: Newshour EXTRA Profdev> Elementary/Middle/High School Wednesday, October 9, 2002 (8:00 pm ET) Link up with other social studies teachers and discuss ways to use Newshour EXTRA's award-winning current events coverage with this online forum hosted by TAPPED IN. http://www.tappedin.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/ ) Math Literacy Week WWW> Elementary School Do you speak mathematics? Get ready for math literacy week (October 7- 11, 2002) with these special lessons and activities celebrating the importance of math. http://www.mathliteracy.com/ ******************************************* 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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