NOVA> [NOVA Teachers] February 18, 2003

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From: "NOVA" <owner-nova-teachers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: NOVA Teachers <nova-teachers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 16:43:10 -0500
Subject: [NOVA Teachers] February 18, 2003
 
Hello Educators,

In next week's NOVA, "Lost Treasures of Tibet," travel to the Mustang
region of Nepal where a small group of conservators work with local
townspeople to preserve murals on monastery walls.

In the coming weeks:

Feb. 25 -- Shackleton's Voyage of Endurance (R)
      http://www.pbs.org/nova/shackleton/

Mar.  4 -- varies (check your local listings)

Mar. 11 -- varies (check your local listings)

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

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NOVA Presents "Lost Treasures of Tibet"
Broadcast: February 18, 2003
http://www.pbs.org/nova/tibet/
(NOVA usually airs Tuesday nights. Check your local listings.
This program has one-year off-air taping rights.)

   Before and After
   Compare nine paintings in Lo Monthang's
   Thubchen monastery before and after restoration.
   (Flash MX plug-in required.)
   (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

   Creating a Wall Painting
   Read about the steps involved in restoring the
   15th-century Thubchen and Champa monastery
   murals. (Grades 9-12)

   Tour Mustang
   Take a look at the people, villages, and
   vistas of Mustang in this photo tour.
   (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

   Deciphering Buddha Imagery
   Learn about some of the familiar traits
   found in the Buddha image, as well as the
   meanings of the five most common hand
   gestures, in this interactive feature.
   (Flash 5 plug-in required; non-Flash version
   available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

   Teacher's Guide
   In this printable activity, students consider
   angles and geometric shapes as they create a
   mandala-style piece of art.
   (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

   Sign up for free printed versions of the
   NOVA Teacher's Guide at:
   http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/guidesubscribe.html

   Program Transcript
   The site includes a complete narration for this
   program available after the PBS air date.

Plus Resources.

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Major funding for NOVA is provided by the Park Foundation and Sprint.
Additional funding is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
and public television viewers.

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