NOVA> [NOVA Teachers] October 14, 2003
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To: NOVA Teachers <nova-teachers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 16:39:38 -0400
Subject: [NOVA Teachers] October 14, 2003
Hello Educators,
Next week, join us for the repeat broadcast of "Lost Roman Treasure," in
which NOVA follows archeologists as they rush to save artifacts from
Turkey's ancient city of Zeugma before it is flooded when waters rise
behind a new dam. (Subjects covered: anthropology/archeology, social
studies, world history)
In the coming weeks:
Oct. 21 -- The Perfect Pearl (R)
http://www.pbs.org/nova/pearl/
Oct. 28 -- The Elegant Universe (2 hours)
http://www.pbs.org/nova/elegant/
Nov. 4 -- The Elegant Universe
http://www.pbs.org/nova/elegant/
For a full listing of the fall season, 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 "Lost Roman Treasure" (R)
Broadcast: October 14, 2003
http://www.pbs.org/nova/zeugma/
(NOVA usually airs Tuesday nights. Check your local listings.
This program has one-year off-air taping rights.)
Last-Ditch Archeology
In this interview, read about the current state of
Zeugma and some of the hazards facing other ancient
sites and monuments. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Remote Excavation
Find out about 10 of the modern archeologist's
remote-sensing tools, from aerial photography to
soil resistivity. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Damming the Past
Learn about six of the largest dam projects of
the past half century -- one completed, another
abandoned, and four now underway -- that have
posed threats to nearby archeological treasures.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
View the Mosaics
View 10 Roman mosaics depicting Greek mythology
from the Zeugma site. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
In this classroom activity, students consider
what future archeologists might assume about a
present-day city. (Grades 6-8)
Program Transcript
The site includes a complete narration for
this program.
Plus Links and Books.
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Major funding for NOVA is provided by the Park Foundation, Sprint,
and Microsoft. Additional funding is provided by the Corporation for
Public Broadcasting and public television viewers.
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