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Subject: DiscoverySchool.com NEWS: Mar. 10, 2004
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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 18:11:39 -0500

DiscoverySchool.com Newsletter
Teacher-to-Teacher - Fresh ideas to enhance learning
March 10, 2004

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THEME OF THE WEEK: CELLS
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** ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK **
Understanding Differences and Similarities

One of the earliest discoveries made with a microscope was the honeycomb 
pattern of cork cells. As microscopes became more powerful, they revealed that 
cells exist in all plants and animals. Still higher-powered microscopes enabled 
scientists to see that cells' contents move inside the cells, indicating that 
cells are living organisms.

Review what the students know about cells, such as that although all cells from 
living things share some common characteristics, cells from plants and animals 
have important differences. A review of vocabulary and definitions would be 
helpful to further understand these similarities and differences. Include such 
terms as organelle, amoebae, phagocytes, protozoa, chlorophyll, chloroplast, 
cytoplasm, chromosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, lysosome, Golgi bodies, 
mitochondria, nucleus, plastid, ribosome, and vacuole.

Edited by Contributing National Faculty Teacher: Pam Thomas
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** CD-ROM OF THE WEEK **
Cells CD-ROM v2.0
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ON CABLE IN THE CLASSROOM
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** NEXT WEEK ON ASSIGNMENT DISCOVERY **
Assignment Discovery airs weekdays at 9 a.m. ET/PT, 8 a.m. CT, and 10 a.m. MT 
on the Discovery Channel.
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COMMERCE & CULTURE THEME WEEK
http://school.discovery.com/ontv/themes/s2004_commerce.html

Around the world and across centuries, the consumption of economic goods and 
cultural ideals have defined -- and redefined -- societies. Trace the evolution 
of Japanese life from samurai warriors to Tokyo high-rises; look inside some of 
Europe's most-powerful empires, including those of Rome, Napoleon, and the 
Roman Catholic Church; and see how string beans and gold fund Africa's 
economies.
Airs: Weeks of 3/15/04, 4/19/04, 5/24/04, 6/28/04

Monday 3/15/04
ASIA: TRADITION AND CULTURE
 From Japan's ancient ceremonies to Australia's unique history, students will 
be fascinated by the heritages represented. This colorful presentation 
encourages understanding and appreciation of cultures and traditions worldwide. 
Segments convey the joy and reverence of numerous celebrations and rituals.
  * Ancient Warriors: Chronicles the proud, intriguing history of Japan's 
samurai.
  * City In The Sky: Surveys engineers' remarkable plan to build a mile-high 
building in the center of Tokyo.
  * Fire and Water: Portrays the celebrations and festivals that mark important 
times of year for the people of Thailand.
  * A World of Its Own: Explores a wide variety of geographic and cultural 
events in Australia, which is both a small continent and a large country.
Airs: 3/15/04, 4/19/04, 5/24/04, 6/28/04


Tuesday 3/16/04
ASIA'S GLOBAL INFLUENCE
Among the nations of Asia, diverse economic conditions and traditions lead to 
differences in lifestyles. Through this study, students consider economic 
situations in light of the political and cultural influences that help create 
them. Segments address current and historical issues.
  * The Merchants of China: Chronicles how merchants rose to power following 
Kublai Khan's 13th-century conquest of China.
  * A Great Green Wall: Describes the ongoing battle against deforestation and 
desertification as the Gobi encroaches on China's land.
  * A Personal Tour: Presents a lighthearted view of Hong Kong and its 
residents through a celebrity's hometown visit.
  * Rich and Poor: Contrasts the starkly different economic situations 
experienced by North and South Korea.
  * The Extended Family: Portrays family life in a Vietnamese village, where a 
single house often shelters parents, children, grandparents, in-laws, and other 
relatives under one roof.
Airs: 3/16/04, 4/20/04, 5/25/04, 6/29/04


Wednesday 3/17/04
EUROPEAN TOUR: HISTORY AND TRADITION
How did Europe's empires come to be? Students benefit from an interesting 
overview of European history, politics, and economics. Segments span the 
battlefields of France, the forests of Sweden, and the hills of Rome.
  * Rome's Great Empire: Details how a collection of riverside farms grew into 
a mighty civilization.
  * Inside the Vatican: Visits the Pope's home, an independent city-state in 
the middle of Rome.
  * Emperor Napoleon: Portrays Napoleon Bonaparte, the self-proclaimed emperor 
who planned to build a European empire.
  * Land of Forests: Focuses on the timber industry in Sweden, which keeps the 
country's economy healthy.
Airs: 3/17/04, 4/21/04, 5/26/04, 6/30/04


Thursday 3/18/04
FIGHTING 20TH-CENTURY TYRANNY
Learn about people who take great risks to achieve better conditions for their 
families and their countrymen. Segments cover India, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and 
other lands.
  * Escape Stories: Reveals how endurance, bravery, and willpower helped men 
and women overcome tremendous odds to find freedom.
  * Outcasts No More: Chronicles the efforts of reformers in India who help the 
Dalits improve their lives.
  * A Sea Disappears: Describes the struggle of Uzbekistanis to survive harsh 
environmental conditions caused by the drying of the Aral Sea.
  * Improving Education: Highlights revolutionary educational reforms that are 
underway in some state schools in Pakistan.
Airs: 3/18/04, 4/22/04, 5/27/04, 6/31/04


Friday 3/19/04
AFRICA: ECONOMICS AND CHANGE
Africa's productive farms, mines, and waterways demonstrate the continent's 
wealth of resources. Segments visit Mali, Tanzania, Algeria, South Africa, and 
other countries. In this episode, students see numerous ways that people use 
natural resources for economic benefit.
  * Africa's Grain Basket: Focuses on Mali's fertile soil, which produces rice, 
wheat, corn, millet, and stability for the country's economy.
  * A Beneficial Bean: Introduces farmers who grow string bean crops to help 
their communities obtain employment and financial security.
  * World's Deepest Goldmine: Takes students several miles beneath the Earth's 
surface where South African workers extract gold.
  * A Living on Lake Victoria: Reports on the introduction of the Nile perch in 
Lake Victoria and the resulting transformation in Tanzanians' lives and 
livelihoods.
  * Fruits of the Desert: Portrays Algerians who grow fruit in a Saharan oasis. 
Airs: 3/19/04, 4/23/04, 5/28/04, 7/1/04



** NEXT WEEK ON TLC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL **
TLC Elementary School airs every Friday at 6:00 a.m. ET/PT, 5:00 a.m. CT, and 
4:00 a.m. MT on TLC.
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Friday 3/19/04:
STARGAZING
In this galactic adventure, students travel to the moon and planets and gaze 
beyond our solar system.
* The Moon: Past and Future: Explores the origin of our nearest neighbor in 
space.
  * Space Travel: Demonstrates how recent scientific advancements are making 
space travel easier and less costly.
  * The Inner Planets: Highlights the unique qualities of the four planets 
closest to the sun.
  * The Hubble Space Telescope: Focuses on the inner workings of an innovative 
tool.
Airs: 3/19/04, 5/14/04

** More Cable in the Classroom programming **
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