PBS> PBS Teacher Previews: November 2-9, 2003
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PBS Teacher Previews: November 2-9, 2003
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Welcome to PBS Teacher Previews, the weekly newsletter from PBS designed
specifically for preK-12 educators.
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The resources listed below are grouped into subject areas that correlate
with those found on PBS TeacherSource (http://pbs.org/teachersource/),
PBS's Web site for preK-12 educators. Grade level, resource type and
extended taping rights codes are also indicated for each listing.
To make the most effective use of this publication, please consult the
"Teacher Code Key" at the end of this document.
Note: Please always check with your local PBS station for a complete
schedule of exact dates and times for PBS television programs. PBS television
schedules are created at the local level, so some national programs may not be
available in your area. All PBS programs listed in this newsletter allow for
off-air
taping and subsequent classroom usage of one year or more. For complete
details, please visit the TV For Teachers section of PBS TeacherSource
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ARTS AND LITERATURE
American Family
"The Masked Eagle" (part two of two)
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Sunday, November 09, 2003
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Starring Edward James Olmos and Raquel Welch, this
critically-acclaimed drama reveals the enduring strength of
family in America today as it chronicles the lives of the
Gonzalez family of East Los Angeles. In this episode, Uncle
Pete is moved to a nursing home, but Jess has other plans for
him. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Become a part of this American family at the companion site.
Learn about the history of East L.A., meet the characters and
the actors, access teacher resources and more.
http://pbs.org/americanfamily/
ExxonMobil Masterpiece Theatre
"Dr. Zhivago" (part one of two)
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Sunday, November 02, 2003
9:00 - 11:00 PM
In this magnificent new version of Boris Pasternak's famous
novel, Yury (Hans Matheson) and Lara (Keira Knightly) pursue
their undying love amid war and revolution. In the first
episode, fate brings Yury and Lara to the same World War I
battle zone, where they fall in love but are later torn apart
and forced to return to their separate lives. (CC, Stereo, DVI,
1 year)
Get swept up in this legendary romance at the companion site.
Meet the cast and hear their thoughts on the film, get a
who's-who of characters, read essays and more.
http://pbs.org/masterpiece/
Antiques Roadshow
"Hot Springs, Arkansas" (part two of three)
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Monday, November 03, 2003
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Travel along with the intrepid team of appraisers as they
examine America's hidden treasures and vaunted heirlooms. In
this episode, host Dan Elias tries his luck harvesting diamonds
at Crater of Diamonds State Park, while the appraisers see
fortunate finds such as a magnificent portfolio of Ansel Adams
photographs. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Start your own treasure hunt at the companion site. Increase
your antiques vocabulary, step backstage to see how the
Roadshow is produced, meet the appraisers and much more. Plus,
submit your own stories of trash and treasure!
http://pbs.org/roadshow/
American Family
"The Journey" (part one of two)
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Sunday, November 16, 2003
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Starring Edward James Olmos and Raquel Welch, this
critically-acclaimed drama reveals the enduring strength of
family in America today as it chronicles the lives of the
Gonzalez family of East Los Angeles. In this episode, Estaban,
Jess and Nina travel to Mexico, each on a different mission.
(CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Become a part of this American family at the companion site.
Learn about the history of East L.A., meet the characters and
the actors, access teacher resources and more.
http://pbs.org/americanfamily/
ExxonMobil Masterpiece Theatre
"Dr. Zhivago" (part two of two)
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Sunday, November 09, 2003
9:00 - 11:00 PM
In this magnificent new version of Boris Pasternak's famous
novel, Yury (Hans Matheson) and Lara (Keira Knightly) pursue
their undying love amid war and revolution. In the second
episode, Yury and Lara are reunited to share an idyllic
sojourn, only to be torn apart again by fate. (CC, Stereo, DVI,
1 year)
Get swept up in this legendary romance at the companion site.
Meet the cast and hear their thoughts on the film, get a
who's-who of characters, read essays and more.
http://pbs.org/masterpiece/
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
NOVA: Activity -- "The Brain Eater"
PBSOL>
Middle / High School
In this activity, students experience the challenges of
developing public health strategies.
http://pbs.org/nova/teachers/activities/2505_madcow.html
Anne of Green Gables: Lesson -- "The Swim of Things"
PBSOL>
Elementary School
In this lesson, students research nutrition and physical
fitness.
http://pbskids.org/anne/tclesson15.html
Frontline
"The Alternative Fix"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Middle / High School
Thursday, November 06, 2003
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Through interviews with staunch supporters, skeptical
scientists and observers on both sides of the debate, this
documentary examines how complementary and alternative medicine
(CAM) treatments are facing increased scrutiny as the first
real studies of their effectiveness are published, and
questions whether hospitals that offer alternative therapies
are conferring a sense of legitimacy on these largely untested
and scientifically unproven treatments. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
At the companion site, access a compendium of fact sheets and
resources to learn more about alternative therapies, get tips
and safety precautions for those considering alternative
treatments, watch the program online, trace the history of
alternative medicine's conflicts with conventional medicine and
much more.
http://pbs.org/frontline/
(Available Thursday, November 6)
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MATH
Mathline: Lesson -- "Is It Really News?"
PBSOL>
Middle School
How much of the newspaper is actually devoted to the news? In
this lesson, students answer this question by computing and
comparing the areas of different types of newspaper content.
http://pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/lessonplans/search_6-8.shtm
Mathline: Activity -- "Bridge Builder"
PBSOL>
Elementary / Middle School
Build the strongest bridge without ever lifting a brick with
this interactive activity that explores geometry concepts.
http://pbs.org/teachersource/mathline/concepts/architecture/activity3.shtm
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Nature
"Kalahari: The Great Thirstland"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Sunday, November 02, 2003
8:00 - 9:00 PM
This program shows the teeming abundance of life that lays in
wait in the swirling hot sands of the Kalahari Desert, brought
forth by its brief and unpredictable seasons of storms. (CC,
Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
At the companion site, examine the Kalahari's fascinating
weather patterns and the impact they have on life in the
desert, access information about the many species who call the
desert home, download a screensaver and more.
http://pbs.org/nature/
NOVA
"The Elegant Universe 'Welcome to the 11th Dimension'"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Tuesday, November 04, 2003
7:00 - 8:00 PM
This program, hosted by physicist Brian Greene, brings the
mind-boggling scientific concept of string theory alive and
makes it approachable for the uninitiated. In the final hour,
Greene examines the 11th dimension, which implies that strings
can come in higher dimensional shapes -- called membranes, or
"branes" for short -- which possess truly science-fiction-like
qualities. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Dig in to the complex but inspiring concept of string theory at
the companion site. Access interactive features that bring key
physics concepts to life, hear conflicting opinions on string
theory, meet host and author Brian Greene, access a teacher's
guide and much, much more.
http://pbs.org/nova/elegant/
Chasing the Sun
"All Aboard"
TV> PBSOL>
Elementary / Middle / High School
This series chronicles a century of aviation achievements that
have changed the world, from the Wright brothers to supersonic
flight and beyond. The fourth episode explores the legacy of
airline passenger companies and charts a course for aviation's
future. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://pbs.org/chasingthesun/
NOVA
"Magnetic Storm" Online
PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Get the full story on the magnetic field protecting the earth
from powerful magnetic storms -- such as the one that impacted
us earlier this week -- at the companion site to the upcoming
NOVA documentary. Learn why scientists believe that the field
may someday reverse direction, examine the impact that such a
reversal would have on many species, watch a simulated flip of
the earth's magnetic field, view the magnificent auroras that
such an event would generate and more.
http://pbs.org/nova/magnetic/
Nature
"Kalahari: The Flooded Desert"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Sunday, November 09, 2003
8:00 - 9:00 PM
This program views the Okavango Delta, after the rains, from
the point of view of two of its predators: the crocodile and
the eagle. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
http://pbs.org/nature/
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Ken Burns' American Stories
"The West 'Death Runs Riot'" (part four of eight)
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Middle / High School
Monday, November 03, 2003
8:00 - 9:30 PM
The saga of the American West -- full of myth and harsh reality
-- is brought vividly to life in a film that explores a complex
and turbulent region of America. The fourth episode looks at
the impact of the Civil War on the new frontier. (CC, Stereo,
DVI, 1 year)
Access a wealth of information about the American West at the
companion site. Examine hundreds of years of history by person,
place or time period, meet outstanding figures and investigate
key events, test your knowledge of western history, download
lessons and more.
http://pbs.org/thewest/
Rachel & Andrew Jackson: A Love Story
TV>
Middle / High School
Using letters, documents and historians' expertise this program
explores the legend of Andrew Jackson -- the original
"self-made man" -- from his wife Rachel's seldom-heard point of
view. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Independent Lens
"A Wedding in Ramallah"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Hosted by actor Don Cheadle, this series introduces new
documentaries and dramas made by independent thinkers --
filmmakers who are taking creative risks, calling their own
shots and finding untold stories in unexpected places. This
award-winning Australian documentary puts a human face on the
conflict in Palestine by chronicling the story of Bassam, a
Palestinian-American telephone repairman from Cleveland, who
returns home for an arranged marriage. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
At the companion site, meet the couple, learn about the
challenges of life in Palestine and those of life in exile,
share your thoughts on the film, meet the filmmaker and more.
http://pbs.org/independentlens/weddinginramallah/
National Geographic Special
"Inside Special Forces"
TV>
High School
Wednesday, November 05, 2003
7:00 - 8:00 PM
This program follows a unit of Special Forces soldiers -- a
highly skilled, elite group -- as they make their way from the
home front to the front lines to face an unpredictable enemy in
an unfamiliar land. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Reporting America at War
"The Romance of War" (part one of two)
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Wednesday, November 05, 2003
8:00 - 9:30 PM
This documentary explores the role of American journalists in
the pivotal conflicts of the 20th century and beyond. Through
the experiences of journalists like Andy Rooney and Walter
Cronkite in the first half of the century, the first episode
examines the ways in which a belief in the rightness of the
cause led to an emphasis on the noble and heroic aspects of
battle, and to an unprecedented level of cooperation between
the military and the press. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
NOW With Bill Moyers
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Friday, November 07, 2003
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Anchored by journalist Bill Moyers and drawing on the editorial
resources of NPR News, this news magazine features documentary
reporting, in-depth interviews and articulate commentary on
issues at home and abroad. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://pbs.org/now/
Online NewsHour EXTRA -- Striking Supermarket Workers
PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Check out this by-teens for-teens online publication from the
NewsHour that brings current events into the classroom with a
fresh perspective. This week, go inside the debate over health
care benefits for supermarket employees and access new lessons
in Online NewsHour Extra for Teachers.
http://pbs.org/newshour/extra/
This Week's PBS VIDEO Special: Islam: Empire of Faith
Video> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
This program tells the story of the great sweep of Islamic
power and faith during its first 1,000 years, from the birth of
the prophet Muhammad to the peak of the Ottoman Empire. If you
recorded this film for classroom use before November, 2002, the
broadcast rights have expired on your copy. To purchase a copy
of the video see:
http://shop.pbs.org/teachers/IEMF000
At the companion site, learn more about the rich history of
Islam. Get background information on the Islamic religion, meet
the key figures in the history of the culture, access lesson
plans and much more.
http://pbs.org/empires/islam/
Beyond the Gridiron: The Life and Times of Woody Hayes
WOSU -- Columbus, Ohio
Station> WWW>
Middle / High School
Meet one of most gifted and complex coaches of the twentieth
century at the companion site to the WOSU documentary. Examine
Woody's early years, follow his development as a teacher,
humanitarian and coach, get the inside story on the
controversies surrounding his leadership and more.
http://www.wosu.org/tv/woody/index.php
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PBS KIDS ARE READY TO LEARN
PBS KIDS -- Web License
PBSOL>
Elementary School
Learn the basics of Internet safety and then show off your
smarts with a printable, personalized license of your own!
http://pbskids.org/bts/license/
PBS TeacherSource: From the Start -- Parent Connections
PBSOL>
Preschool / Elementary School
Connect school to home and teacher to parent with bilingual
information that will help you get the most out of
parent/teacher conferences.
http://pbs.org/teachersource/prek2/pconnect/
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OPPORTUNITIES
Libri Foundation: Books for Children Program
Profdev>
High School
Application deadline: November 15, 2003
This grant program donates new, quality, hardcover children's
books to small, rural public libraries in the United States.
http://librifoundation.org/
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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Archimedes Lab
WWW>
Middle / High School
Enjoy the visual creativity of geometry at this site full of
puzzles, optical illusions, tessellations, tangrams and other
math curiosities.
http://www.archimedes-lab.org/indexB.html
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year or more.
Broadcast times are in Eastern Time (ET).
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(Stereo) Indicates programs in stereo
(DVS) Indicates programs with descriptive video
Educational Taping Rights Variations:
http://pbs.org/teachersource/copyright/copyright_trights.shtm
(1 year) = Use within One Year from Broadcast
(1 year OB) = Use within One Year from Original Broadcast
(3 years OB) = Use within three years of the original broadcast
(LOT) = Life of Tape--use the program as long as the tape is physically
usable
PBSOL--Indicates a World Wide Web site on PBS Online
WWW--Indicates a World Wide Web Site NOT on PBS Online
Video--Indicates videotape(s) available from PBS
VIDEO at http://shop.pbs.org/education/
Guide--Indicates a teacher guide or lesson guide
Station--Indicates station resource or event
Discussion--Indicates an online discussion forum
Profdev--Indicates a professional development resource
MARC--MARC records are available for this resource --
please see http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/library.htm
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