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*************************************** PBS Teacher Previews: October 13-20, 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 two and three of seven) Ken Burns American Stories "Frank Lloyd Wright" (part two of two) On Stage at the Kennedy Center "Richard Rodgers Gala" Great Performances "Carnegie Hall Opening Night 2002" Concerto "Emotions" HEALTH & FITNESS Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers "Make Up Your Mind!" Frontline "A Crime of Insanity" MATH Scientific American Frontiers: Lesson -- "Counting Calories" PBS Mathline: Lesson -- "Chances Are - Part I" SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Nature "Tall Blondes" NOVA "Ice Mummies: Siberian Ice Maiden" Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers "Make Up Your Mind!" The New This Old House Hour Nature "Horse and Rider" SOCIAL STUDIES Nature "Tall Blondes" Frontier House "The American Dream"/"Promised Land" Ken Burns American Stories "Frank Lloyd Wright" (part two of two) NOVA "Ice Mummies: Siberian Ice Maiden" The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow "Don't Shout Too Soon (1918-1940)" (part three of four) Frontline "A Crime of Insanity" The New This Old House Hour Who Counts? Election Reform in America NOW With Bill Moyers Nature "Horse and Rider" Online NewsHour EXTRA: Nuclear Waste This Week's PBS VIDEO Special: The American Experience "Coney Island" Chicago by 'L' PBS KIDS ARE READY TO LEARN Cyberchase: Game -- "Logic Zoo" PBS TeacherSource: From the Start -- "PBS Parents: Helping Parents Stay Involved in Their Child's Learning" OPPORTUNITIES Journalism Education Association: "The Ryan White Excellence in Journalism Award" PBS Teacherline: Live Chat -- David Thornburg BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK NASA Food Technology 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 two and three of seven) TV> PBSOL> High School Sunday, October 13, 2002 (9-10:00 pm) and Sunday, October 20, 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. In the third episode, the love triangle between Soames, Irene and Bosinney disintegrates. (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 two of two) TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Monday, October 14, 2002 (9-10:30 pm) This series revisits some of acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns' most beloved films exploring our national treasures. This episode concludes the story of 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/ On Stage at the Kennedy Center "Richard Rodgers Gala" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Wednesday, October 16, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) This performance by Broadway legends -- including Shirley Jones, Rita Moreno and Howard Keel -- celebrates the musical genius and composer Richard Rodgers on the 100th anniversary of his birth. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) At the companion site, test your knowledge of Rodgers with a quiz, read an essay on his artistic impact, view video clips and meet the performers who brought his works to life. http://pbs.org/onstage/rodgers/ Great Performances "Carnegie Hall Opening Night 2002" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Wednesday, October 16, 2002 (9-10:30 pm) In the Carnegie Hall tradition of glittering opening nights, this performance features the famed compositions of Maurice Ravel. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Get in the groove at the companion site and learn more about this inspiring performance. Read an essay on Ravel's life and work, meet Chicago Symphony Orchestra musical director Daniel Barenboim, go inside a violin to find out how it works and more. http://pbs.org/gperf/ Concerto "Emotions" (part one of six) TV> Middle/High School Wednesday, October 16, 2002 (10:30-11:00 pm) This series goes behind the scenes of the 11th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. In this episode, conductor James Conlon discusses the importance of emotions in music for pianist, orchestra, conductor and audience. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) NOW with Bill Moyers TV> PBSOL> High School Friday, October 18, 2002 (9-10:00 pm) See Social Studies for details ******************************************* HEALTH & FITNESS Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers "Make Up Your Mind!" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Tuesday, October 15, 2002 (9-10:00 pm) Host Alan Alda examines the frontal lobe -- the part of the brain responsible for higher order thinking -- and meets pioneering researchers studying its effect on decision making and more. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) Check your head at the companion site and learn more about this vital part of the brain. Investigate the research being done on kids and their developing minds, take a tour of the human brain and the function of each of its parts, investigate the history of brain research and more. http://pbs.org/saf/1302/ Frontline "A Crime of Insanity" TV> PBSOL> High School Thursday, October 17, 2002 (9-10:00 pm) This program explores the personal, political and societal fallout that occurs when the legal and psychiatric worlds collide, focusing on the case of paranoid schizophrenic Ralph Tortorici, who is on trial for attempted murder. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Join the debate on this challenging legal issue at the companion site. Learn more about Totorici, including his history of mental illness, investigate the role of the courts in deciding the fates of the mentally ill, read transcripts for Tortorici's trial and more. http://pbs.org/frontline/shows/crime/ (Available Thursday, October 17) ******************************************* MATH Scientific American Frontiers: Lesson -- "Counting Calories" PBSOL> Profdev> Middle School Peanuts may be little, but they pack a big caloric punch. In this lesson, students use math and science skills to determine the number of calories in a single goober. http://pbs.org/saf/1110/teaching/teaching.htm PBS Mathline: Lesson -- "Chances Are - Part I" PBSOL> Profdev> Elementary School Students are "certain" to learn a great deal with this lesson that explores determining the likelihood of an event occurring using a probability scale. http://pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/lessonplans/search_3-5.shtm (Click on "Chances Are - Part I") ******************************************* SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Nature "Tall Blondes" TV> PBSOL> 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) Spend some time with these tall fellows at the companion site. Investigate how giraffes communicate through infrasound -- extremely low frequency sounds far below the range of human ears -- and read an interview with a "giraffe wrangler." http://pbs.org/nature/ NOVA "Ice Mummies: Siberian Ice Maiden" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Tuesday, October 15, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) This program investigates the frozen past, focusing on the recently- discovered body of a nomadic princess who died in 450 BC. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) Chill out at this site that explores the scientific and ethical issues concerning unearthing frozen ice mummies. Learn what archaeologists can deduce from the mummies' stomach contents and their burial sites, discover how to preserve a mummy, access a teacher's guide and more. http://pbs.org/nova/icemummies/ Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers "Make Up Your Mind!" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Tuesday, October 15, 2002 (9-10:00 pm) See Health & Fitness for details The New This Old House Hour TV> Middle/High School Thursday, October 17, 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 "Horse and Rider" TV> Middle/High School Sunday, October 20, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) This program examines the relationship between horse and rider, a partnership built on trust, understanding and communication. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year) ******************************************* SOCIAL STUDIES Nature "Tall Blondes" TV> PBSOL> Elementary/Middle School Sunday, October 13, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) See Science & Technology for details Frontier House "The American Dream"/"Promised Land" TV> PBSOL> Elementary/Middle School Sunday, October 13, 2002 (10-11:00 pm) and Sunday, October 20, 2002 (10-11:00 pm) and Three contemporary American families face 19th century life in the Montana wilderness in this three-night "hands-on history" series. In the first episode, the families gather their tools and supplies and head west for the adventure of a lifetime. In the second episode, the community starts strong as the homesteaders build their shelters, but cracks soon begin to show as disagreements surface. (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/ Ken Burns American Stories "Frank Lloyd Wright" (part two of two) TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Monday, October 14, 2002 (9-10:30 pm) See Arts & Literature for details NOVA "Ice Mummies: Siberian Ice Maiden" TV> PBSOL> Middle/High School Tuesday, October 15, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) See Science & Technology for details The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow "Don't Shout Too Soon (1918-1940)" (part three of four) TV> PBSOL> High School Tuesday, October 15, 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 third episode chronicles the increased violence and activism of the years between World Wars I and II. (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/ Frontline "A Crime of Insanity" TV> PBSOL> High School Thursday, October 17, 2002 (9-10:00 pm) See Health & Fitness for details The New This Old House Hour TV> Middle/High School Thursday, October 17, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) See Science & Technology for details Who Counts? Election Reform in America TV> High School Thursday, October 17, 2002 (10-11:00 pm) This program looks at election reform in the United States by examining the 2000 presidential election and its discrepancies and controversies. (CC, Stereo, 1 year) NOW with Bill Moyers TV> PBSOL> High School Friday, October 18, 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, discover classroom resources related to the writings of Palestinian-American poet Naomi Shihab Nye, a mini-collection of Nye poetry and more. http://pbs.org/now/ Nature "Horse and Rider" TV> Middle/High School Sunday, October 20, 2002 (8-9:00 pm) See Science & Technology for details Online NewsHour EXTRA: Nuclear Waste 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, hear the thoughts of a Nevada teen concerned about the government's plan to store nuclear waste in his state. 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: The American Experience "Coney Island" Video> PBSOL> Middle/High School This documentary tells the story of the tiny spit of land at the foot of Brooklyn which, at the turn of the century, became the world's most remarkable carnival of delights, offering everything from the bawdy to the surreal. 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/CONY101/ At the companion site, learn the history of roller coasters, find out what Coney Island and the Internet have in common, view some of the vintage clips used in the film, including the Steeplechase ride and the roller coaster, and follow the development of this resort from Henry Hudson's 1609 landing to the opening of "Sideshows by the Seashore" in 1985. http://pbs.org/amex/coney/ Chicago by 'L' WTTW -- Chicago, Illinois WWW> Station> High School Have a hankering to visit Oak Park, Pilsen, Albany Park or Old Town? See the sights of Chicago from the famed view of the 'L', Chicago's elevated train, with the companion site to the WTTW program. Tour the city with an interactive map, view a photo gallery of the windy city, learn the history of the 'L' and more. http://www.networkchicago.com/chicagobyl/ ******************************************* PBS KIDS! ARE READY TO LEARN Cyberchase: Game -- "Logic Zoo" PBSOL> Elementary/Middle School Think you are a logic master? Then use your noodle to help the Cyberchase team return the animals of Logic Zoo to their appropriate pens with this fun game. http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/logic/ PBS TeacherSource: From the Start -- "PBS Parents: Helping Parents Stay Involved in Their Child's Learning" PBSOL> Profdev> Preschool/Elementary School Studies suggest that children do better in school when parents are involved in their child's education. This article describes how PBS Parents, a new online resource from PBS, can help reinforce the learning process at home. http://pbs.org/teachersource/prek2/issues/1002issue.shtm ******************************************* OPPORTUNITIES (Note: The following listing is an opportunity that may be of interest to educators.) Journalism Education Association: "The Ryan White Excellence in Journalism Award" Profdev> Middle/High School Deadline: October 15, 2002 This grant program recognizes student journalists who speak out on health issues in an interesting and relevant manner. http://www.jea.org/awards/ryanwhite.html PBS Teacherline: Live Chat -- David Thornburg Profdev> Elementary/Middle/High School Tuesday, October 15, 2002 (7:30 pm ET) Join educational technology expert David Thornburg and fellow educators from around the world to discuss strategies for helping students use technology to construct their own learning. http://pbs.org/teacherline/ ******************************************* 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/ ) NASA Food Technology WWW> Elementary/Middle School Space food has come a long way since freeze dried ice cream and Tang. This site explores current research into feeding astronauts -- including the challenges of providing food for very long missions -- with articles, activities and lessons. http://www.ag.iastate.edu/centers/ftcsc/pages/educate.htm ******************************************* 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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