[NOVA Teachers] May 24, 2005

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Women In Science

Special Edition
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Teachers/womenspecialedition.html

Changing Girls' Attitudes About Computers
Computer Wonder Women
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Best Online Resources For Women and Minorities in Science and Technology
Educating Girls in the New Computer Age
HERSTORIES Classroom Project

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Hello Educators,

In next week's repeat NOVA, "The Most Dangerous Woman in America,"
learn about the life and struggles of Mary Mallon -- the first
healthy carrier of typhoid fever ever identified -- and the
development of the nation's early public health policies. (Subjects
covered: health science, disease, public health, life science,
microbiology, social studies, U.S. history)

In the coming weeks:

May 31  -- Flying Casanovas (R)
             http://www.pbs.org/nova/bowerbirds/

June 7  -- Lost Roman Treasure (R)
             http://www.pbs.org/nova/zeugma/

June 14 -- World in the Balance: The People Paradox (R)
             http://www.pbs.org/nova/worldbalance/

For an extended program listing, visit

      http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/schedule.html

Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@xxxxxxxx

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NOVA Presents "The Most Dangerous Woman in America" (R)
Broadcast: May 24, 2005
http://www.pbs.org/nova/typhoid/
(NOVA usually airs Tuesday nights. Check your local
listings. This program has one-year off-air taping rights.)

      In Her Own Words
      Read the letter Mary Mallon wrote when she petitioned the courts
      for her release and look at the original version in her
      handwriting. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

      Typhoid Mary: Villain or Victim?
      Find out what one historian thinks about the decisions made by
      Mary Mallon and public health officials of the time and what
      individuals and society should to consider when addressing
      similar problems faced today. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

      History of Quarantine
      Follow the evolution of quarantine, from Roman times to the
      present, in this illustrated time line. (Grades 5-8, 9-12)

      Disease Detective
      Use basic field epidemiology methods to trace the outbreak of a
      mysterious illness to its source. (Flash plug-in required.)
      (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

      Watch a Preview
      (Running time: 2 minutes 41 seconds)
      Examine the complex case of Typhoid Mary, a cook who was
      quarantined for life against her will in the early 1900s.
      (QuickTime, RealVideo, or Windows Media plug-in required.)

      Teacher's Guide
      In this classroom activity, students test the efficacy of
      different types of hand hygiene. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

      Program Transcript
      The site includes a complete narration for this program.

Plus Links & Books.

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