K12> [WWWEDU] "Avoiding Armageddon" airing April 14-17
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- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 08:59:49 -0600
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From: "Michael Hutchison" <mhutch@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 15:03:53 -0500
Subject: [WWWEDU] "Avoiding Armageddon" airing April 14-17
Fellow listmembers,
I'm forwarding the following information to you regarding upcoming PBS
series "Avoiding Armageddon" which is set to ai at 9 p.m. Eastern time,
April 14-17, on PBS. (Check local listings for exact air times):
The Series
"Avoiding Armageddon," examines the threats posed by nuclear, chemical
and biological weapons and brings viewers face-to-face with the people
racing to use them. It looks at the explosive connection between
terrorism and these weapons. And it asks whether the world has the
ability and the will to control the weapons that - ironically - came
from the best of mankind's ingenuity but have been perverted to advance
the worst of mankind's instincts.
The timely series is hosted by renowned journalist Walter Cronkite, and
each episode concludes with a discussion on the provocative issues
raised, moderated by veteran newsman Frank Sesno. "Avoiding Armageddon"
airs April 14-17, 2003, at 9:00pm ET on PBS stations nationwide (check
local listings).
Rarely has a series been better timed to coincide with the confluence of
world events. Many Americans feel that there is not a more-pressing
issue in the world today than the danger of terrorism fueled by weapons
of mass destruction. Capturing stories that convey these issues in
compelling human terms, series producers have traveled to some of the
most dangerous places in the world, such as Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka,
Kashmir and throughout the Middle East.
An ambitious outreach campaign is planned to fuel a national debate.
Partnering with community, educational, retail and media organizations,
extensive outreach activities will make these issues accessible to a
far-ranging and diverse audience.
Educational Activities Online
Teachers can download lesson plans and other interactive activities to
help their students understand these complex issues from the companion
Web site located at www.pbs.org/avoidingarmageddon.
A downloadable Discussion Guide is also available to help frame the
issues for use at dining room table discussions or town hall meetings.
--
Michael Hutchison
2003 Lincoln High School Distinguished Alumni Award winner
2002 ISTE Outstanding Technology-Using Educator Award winner
2002 Indiana Computer Educators Teacher of the Year
Social Studies teacher
Lincoln High School, Vincennes, Indiana
home e-mail: mhutch@xxxxxxxxxxx
school e-mail: hutchisonm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Home Page: http://www.vcsc.k12.in.us/staff/mhutch/ice2000/default.htm
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