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Subject: DiscoverySchool.com NEWS: Mar. 3, 2004
From: Maria_Shook@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2004 15:42:21 -0500

DiscoverySchool.com Newsletter
Teacher-to-Teacher - Fresh ideas to enhance learning
March 3, 2004

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THEME OF THE WEEK: THE ANCIENT WORLD
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** ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK **
Defining the Ancient World

The Ancient World can be defined in many ways. This activity can help students 
begin to understand how and why the boundaries of countries and regions of the 
world have frequently changed over time.

For research purposes, have the students investigate the following topic areas, 
with special attention paid to the geographical location of these areas in the 
ancient world and their relative position today. What is considered "ancient?" 
Maps of "then and now" can be made to illustrate the changes over time. The 
research areas include the Mediterranean area of Petra, the first migration out 
of Africa, the elephant army of India, and the Spartan civilization of early 
Greece.

All of these timeframes and historic topics should be analyzed for the 
characteristics that were important to help the "heroes" that emerged in each 
situation to succeed.

Edited by Contributing National Faculty Teacher: Pam Thomas
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** PUZZLE OF THE WEEK **
Download this ready-to-print crossword puzzle on the Ancient World.
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** VIDEO OF THE WEEK **
The Ancient World VHS
Investigate long-ago civilizations in India, the Mediterranean region, and 
parts of Africa. Learn more with The The Ancient World VHS.

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Price: $59.95
Grade Level: 3-6
TRT: 26 min.
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Discovery Channel School videos are edited and formatted for use in the 
classroom. Each video is closed captioned and MARC Records are available at the 
Teacher's Store.
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** SPECIAL OFFER OF THE WEEK **
INVENTORY BLOWOUT! $1.95 BOOKS!
We've marked all of our Student and Teacher Books down to $1.95 -- Complete 
your classroom library today!
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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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SCIENCE STUDIO: INQUIRY & DISCOVERY THEME WEEK
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Explore the scientific process with a fresh look at some Assignment Discovery 
classics. Peer through the lens for a larger-than-life view of human and plant 
cells; discover how scientists are waging war against cold and flu viruses; 
take an action-packed tour of the physics of motion; and learn how the pursuit 
of gold led to the discovery of the periodic table.
Airs: Weeks of 3/8/04, 4/12/04, 5/17/04, 6/21/04

Monday 3/8/04
Through the Lens
It's been 355 years since the microscope was invented, yet we are still looking 
through that small lens and seeing the world on a whole new level. Get a larger 
than life look at human and plant cells. What is DNA, and how much of our life 
is predetermined by genes? Explore this complex and controversial field.
  * Cells: Observe how the body repairs itself. Scalding hot water can damage 
skin cells, but the body can replace damaged cells with new ones.
  * Discovery Magazine: Genetics: Humans and flies may be more closely related 
than you ever imagined: so close, in fact, that scientists use flies as proxies 
for humans to study the genetic component of long-term memory.
  * Mapping the Human Genome: See how scientists decoded the riddle of human 
life in the Human Genome Project.
Airs: 3/8/04, 4/12/04, 5/17/04, 6/21/04

Tuesday 3/9/04
Understanding: Viruses
Even as you read this, your body is under attack. Your enemy is patient, 
adaptable, potentially deadly, and invisible. Viruses range from the common 
cold to HIV and have caused epidemics more decimating than war. Segments 
include the following:
* Understanding: Viruses: See how these submicroscopic parasites operate and 
how your immune system works to defend you.
  * Fighting Disease: Learn how scientists are waging war against cold and flu 
viruses.
Airs: 3/9/04, 4/13/04, 5/18/04, 6/22/04

Wednesday 3/10/04
Understanding: Bacteria
Bacteria are truly on the rampage again. They've become immune to the best of 
our antibiotics, rendering once-treatable infections deadly. However, bacteria 
do more than make us cringe: Learn how they can be helpful, aiding in meal 
digestion, air and water pollution control, and even in the treatment of muscle 
disorders. Segments include the following:
  * Understanding: Bacteria: Explore our uneasy relationship with these wily 
microbes, and come away with insights that will give your life science lesson 
plans a healthy shot in the arm.
  * Restricted Waters: Learn how scientists are working on ways to reduce the 
dangers of water pollution.
Airs: 3/10/04, 4/14/04, 5/19/04, 6/23/04

Thursday 3/11/04
The Physics of Motion
Put students in the drivers seat as they learn how to measure speed and 
distance. This humorous, high-energy road show shows what conditions affect 
speed. Learn about the wonderful world of applied physics. Segments include the 
following:
  * Roller Coaster Physics: Strap in and take some terrifying turns on the 
scariest amusement park attractions in the world.
  * Forces and Motion: Students will learn from the pros- high-speed cyclists 
and sky divers- what they do to maximize velocity, and how shape and air 
resistance alter speed.
  * The Planet Electric: The physics of motion extends to the creation of 
electricity. See how electric generators rely on mechanical motion to create 
electricity.
Airs: 3/11/04, 4/15/04, 5/20/04, 6/24/04

Friday 3/12/04
The Elements
Tempted to snore over the periodic table of elements? Not after poet Roger 
McGough, in inspired dramatic fashion, traces the evolution of chemistry from 
the Greeks to present day. Segments include the following:
  * The Elements: Learn how early scientists turned alchemy into chemistry, 
ultimately building this new discipline around the periodic table.
  * Combined Strength: See what happens when elements get together to form 
composites.
Airs: 3/12/04, 4/16/04, 5/21/04, 6/25/04


** 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.
http://school.discovery.com/ontv/tlc.html


Friday 3/12/04:
EARTH'S WATERS
Covering several different environments, this feature immerses students in the 
dynamics, ecology, and energy potential of water.
* Exploring the Everglades: Visits the diverse ecosystem in one of America's 
great national parks.
* Hydroelectricity: Unleashing the Power of Water: Analyzes the structure and 
importance of dams.
* Ocean Motions: Joins the Whitbred Around the World sailing race to study 
waves, currents, and tides.
* Ocean Zones: Investigates the topography of the seafloor.
Airs: 3/12/04, 5/7/04

** More Cable in the Classroom programming **
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Women's History Month
Learn how the past 100 years re-defined the lives of American women. Meet over 
50 phenomenal women. Explore major events over each decade. Then, match famous 
women with their quotes in Note the Quote.
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