DISCOVER> DiscoverySchool.com NEWS: Feb. 11, 2004
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DiscoverySchool.com Newsletter
Teacher-to-Teacher - Fresh ideas to enhance learning
February 11, 2004
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THEME OF THE WEEK: BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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** ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK **
Slavery and Apartheid
Slavery has been a divisive issue around the world for centuries. To better
understand the concepts of slavery and apartheid, students should research the
topics that have been the basis of slavery and apartheid.
These may include topics such as the various people of different African
countries brought to the Americas for slavery; the implication of Africans in
trading their own people into slavery; and the specific separation and
segregation into classes for the concept of apartheid.
Edited by Contributing National Faculty Teacher: Pam Thomas
http://school.discovery.com/newsletters/bio.html
** PUZZLE OF THE WEEK **
Download this ready-to-print Black History Month crossword puzzle for grades
9-12.
http://school.discovery.com/newsletters/puzzle/040211_blackhistory.pdf
Own your own copy of Puzzlemaker - Create and customize puzzles specifically
for your grade level and curriculum.
http://shopping.discovery.com/stores/servlet/Jumpzone?di=40588057&ci=19&ti=9000003&ps=772343
** VIDEO OF THE WEEK **
Slavery, Society, and Apartheid VHS
Discuss the tragic circumstances suffered by Africans as a result of slavery in
the Americas and legislation in their own homeland.
SKU: 775700
Price: $59.95
Grade Level: 6-12
TRT: 54 min./4 segments
http://shopping.discovery.com/stores/servlet/Jumpzone?di=40588057&ci=19&ti=9000003&ps=775700
Discovery Channel School videos are edited and formatted for use in the
classroom. Each video is closed captioned and MARC Records are available at the
Teacher's Store.
http://shopping.discovery.com/stores/servlet/Jumpzone?di=40588057&ci=19&ti=1000003
** SPECIAL OFFER OF THE WEEK **
FREE SHIPPING ON ANY ORDER!
Exclusive to Teacher-to-Teacher subscribers! Just enter coupon code NLSFREE
during checkout at the Teacher's Store.
http://shopping.discovery.com/stores/servlet/Jumpzone?di=40588057&ci=19&ti=1000003
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ON CABLE IN THE CLASSROOM
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** NEXT WEEK ON ASSIGNMENT DISCOVERY **
Assignment Discovery airs weekdays at 9 a.m. ET/PT, 8 a.m. CT, and 10 a.m. MT
on the Discovery Channel.
http://school.discovery.com/ontv/ad.html
CIVILIZATIONS IN CONFLICT THEME WEEK
http://school.discovery.com/ontv/themes/s2004_civconflict.html
Disease, conquering neighbors, internal strife -- these and other hardships
have changed the course of history. See how the bubonic plague helped bring an
end to feudalism in medieval Europe; explore the role Western imperialism
played in the demise of China's last dynasty and the destruction of African
tribal culture; and examine the centuries-old religious struggles for the Holy
Land.
Airs: Weeks of 2/16/04, 3/22/04, 4/26/04, 5/31/04, 7/5/04
Monday 2/16/04
FORCED TO FLEE: FAMINE AND PLAGUE
Throughout history, natural disasters have been a force of change in many
civilizations. While devastating to millions of people, these disasters led to
developments that benefited future generations. Segments cover events in
Ireland and across Europe.
* The Potato Famine: Documents a disastrous crop fungus that resulted in
widespread famine and compelled many Irish immigrants to settle in America.
* The Black Death: Examines how the bubonic plague helped bring an end to
feudalism in medieval Europe.
Airs: 2/16/04, 3/22/04, 4/26/04, 5/31/04, 7/5/04
Tuesday 2/17/04
WHEN CIVILIZATIONS END
What factors lead to the downfall of a great civilization? Students will find
commonalities and differences in the ways civilizations met their ends.
Segments address former empires in China, Peru, and Africa.
* The Forbidden City: Reveals the secret world of Forbidden City, where China's
last dynasty met its demise.
* The Mummies Of Peru: Uncovers burial artifacts that hold a wealth of
information about the Chiribaya Indians.
* Zimbabwe: Lost City Of Africa: Describes the shock of 19th-century Europeans
when they learned that master masons in Africa had built a great urban center.
* The Scramble for African Colonies: Analyzes Joseph Conrad's novel Heart of
Darkness for its portrayal of the European imperialism that helped destroy
African tribal culture.
Airs: 2/17/04, 3/23/04, 4/27/04, 6/1/04, 7/6/04
Wednesday 2/18/04
SLAVERY, SOCIETY, AND APARTHEID
This program discusses the tragic circumstances suffered by Africans as a
result of slavery in the Americas and legislation in their own homeland.
Historical archives and modern-day accounts combine to create this compelling
and memorable study. Segments span four centuries of hardship and hope.
* Slave Revolts: Recounts how a group of slaves revolted against their captors.
* Atlantic Slave Trade: Chronicles the tragedy of more than 11 million men and
women who were forcibly taken from Africa to work on plantations in the
Americas.
* Apartheid Takes Hold: Documents the onset of this oppressive policy in South
Africa.
* The End Of Apartheid: Portrays the people and events that brought about the
demise of apartheid.
Airs: 2/18/04, 3/24/04, 4/28/04, 6/2/04, 7/7/04
Thursday 2/19/04
LEGACY OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Learn about the empire that ruled much of the known world in its time.
Segments trace Rome's growth, downfall, and legacy. This program gives students
insight into the history, geography, and politics of the Roman Empire.
* The Rise of Ancient Rome: Surveys the empire's expansion as a result of the
military conquests of its leaders.
* Letters From the Front: Uncovers long-buried correspondence that reveals the
life of Roman soldiers far from home.
* Ancient Rome's Decline: Chronicles the invasion and demise of the
once-invincible empire.
* Inside Byzantium: Portrays how the Byzantine Empire kept the ingenuity and
culture of ancient Rome alive.
Airs: 2/19/04, 3/25/04, 4/29/04, 6/3/04, 7/8/04
Friday 2/20/04
ISLAM: HISTORY, SOCIETY AND CIVILIZATION
Segments cover past and present-day philosophies, practices, and events that
define Islam. This balanced program encourages students to consider how
different interpretations of religion can affect government, culture, and
individual lives.
* The History and Teachings of Islam: Surveys the religion practiced by more
than a billion Muslims worldwide.
* Suleiman, Magnificent Leader: Introduces the progressive Muslim ruler who
helped make his empire the richest in the world and left a legacy of art,
architecture, and social reforms.
* The Crusades: Chronicles how European Christians in the 11th, 12th, and 13th
centuries battled Muslims to recover the Holy Land.
* Afghanistan, 12 Years Of Violence: Discusses how the rigid rule of the
Taliban brutally oppressed the people of Afghanistan.
Airs: 2/20/04, 3/26/04, 4/30/04, 6/4/04, 7/9/04
** NEXT WEEK ON TLC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL **
TLC Elementary School airs every Friday at 6:00 a.m. ET/PT, 5:00 a.m. CT, and
4:00 a.m. MT on TLC.
http://school.discovery.com/ontv/tlc.html
Friday 2/13/04:
EXPLORING THE WORLD'S GEOGRAPHY
Students experience the unique characteristics of each continent in this
wide-ranging overview. Segments include:
* Geography of Latin America: Visits one of our closest neighbors to survey its
landscapes and climate.
* Geography of Europe and Russia: Examines how a small continent supports a
relatively large population.
* Geography of Africa: Explores the largest continent and its great diversity
of physical features.
* Geography of Asia and the Pacific: Travels to the land of extremes to
investigate how the islands of the Pacific formed.
Airs: 2/20/04, 4/16/04, 6/11/04
** More Cable in the Classroom programming **
http://school.discovery.com/ontv/
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ON DISCOVERYSCHOOL.COM
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Curriculum Center
Spark your student's interest in science with our library of activities,
project ideas, puzzles and vocabulary lists.
http://school.discovery.com/curriculumcenter/
************************************************************
Thank You!
Please feel free to pass this newsletter along to your friends and colleagues.
Have you received your Discovery School catalog? Order one here.
http://shopping.discovery.com/stores/servlet/Emailsignup?catalogId=10003&storeId=10003&langId=-1
Tell us what you think! Use our feedback form to send your comments.
http://school.discovery.com/info/feedback.html
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DiscoverySchool.com Newsletter
Teacher-to-Teacher - Fresh ideas to enhance learning
February 11, 2004
************************************************************
THEME OF THE WEEK: BLACK HISTORY MONTH
************************************************************
** ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK **
Slavery and Apartheid
Slavery has been a divisive issue around the world for centuries. To better
understand the concepts of slavery and apartheid, students should research the
topics that have been the basis of slavery and apartheid.
These may include topics such as the various people of different African
countries brought to the Americas for slavery; the implication of Africans in
trading their own people into slavery; and the specific separation and
segregation into classes for the concept of apartheid.
Edited by Contributing National Faculty Teacher: Pam Thomas
http://school.discovery.com/newsletters/bio.html
** PUZZLE OF THE WEEK **
Download this ready-to-print Black History Month crossword puzzle for grades
9-12.
http://school.discovery.com/newsletters/puzzle/040211_blackhistory.pdf
Own your own copy of Puzzlemaker - Create and customize puzzles specifically
for your grade level and curriculum.
http://shopping.discovery.com/stores/servlet/Jumpzone?di=40588057&ci=19&ti=9000003&ps=772343
** VIDEO OF THE WEEK **
Slavery, Society, and Apartheid VHS
Discuss the tragic circumstances suffered by Africans as a result of slavery in
the Americas and legislation in their own homeland.
SKU: 775700
Price: $59.95
Grade Level: 6-12
TRT: 54 min./4 segments
http://shopping.discovery.com/stores/servlet/Jumpzone?di=40588057&ci=19&ti=9000003&ps=775700
Discovery Channel School videos are edited and formatted for use in the
classroom. Each video is closed captioned and MARC Records are available at the
Teacher's Store.
http://shopping.discovery.com/stores/servlet/Jumpzone?di=40588057&ci=19&ti=1000003
** SPECIAL OFFER OF THE WEEK **
FREE SHIPPING ON ANY ORDER!
Exclusive to Teacher-to-Teacher subscribers! Just enter coupon code NLSFREE
during checkout at the Teacher's Store.
http://shopping.discovery.com/stores/servlet/Jumpzone?di=40588057&ci=19&ti=1000003
************************************************************
ON CABLE IN THE CLASSROOM
************************************************************
** NEXT WEEK ON ASSIGNMENT DISCOVERY **
Assignment Discovery airs weekdays at 9 a.m. ET/PT, 8 a.m. CT, and 10 a.m. MT
on the Discovery Channel.
http://school.discovery.com/ontv/ad.html
CIVILIZATIONS IN CONFLICT THEME WEEK
http://school.discovery.com/ontv/themes/s2004_civconflict.html
Disease, conquering neighbors, internal strife -- these and other hardships
have changed the course of history. See how the bubonic plague helped bring an
end to feudalism in medieval Europe; explore the role Western imperialism
played in the demise of China's last dynasty and the destruction of African
tribal culture; and examine the centuries-old religious struggles for the Holy
Land.
Airs: Weeks of 2/16/04, 3/22/04, 4/26/04, 5/31/04, 7/5/04
Monday 2/16/04
FORCED TO FLEE: FAMINE AND PLAGUE
Throughout history, natural disasters have been a force of change in many
civilizations. While devastating to millions of people, these disasters led to
developments that benefited future generations. Segments cover events in
Ireland and across Europe.
* The Potato Famine: Documents a disastrous crop fungus that resulted in
widespread famine and compelled many Irish immigrants to settle in America.
* The Black Death: Examines how the bubonic plague helped bring an end to
feudalism in medieval Europe.
Airs: 2/16/04, 3/22/04, 4/26/04, 5/31/04, 7/5/04
Tuesday 2/17/04
WHEN CIVILIZATIONS END
What factors lead to the downfall of a great civilization? Students will find
commonalities and differences in the ways civilizations met their ends.
Segments address former empires in China, Peru, and Africa.
* The Forbidden City: Reveals the secret world of Forbidden City, where China's
last dynasty met its demise.
* The Mummies Of Peru: Uncovers burial artifacts that hold a wealth of
information about the Chiribaya Indians.
* Zimbabwe: Lost City Of Africa: Describes the shock of 19th-century Europeans
when they learned that master masons in Africa had built a great urban center.
* The Scramble for African Colonies: Analyzes Joseph Conrad's novel Heart of
Darkness for its portrayal of the European imperialism that helped destroy
African tribal culture.
Airs: 2/17/04, 3/23/04, 4/27/04, 6/1/04, 7/6/04
Wednesday 2/18/04
SLAVERY, SOCIETY, AND APARTHEID
This program discusses the tragic circumstances suffered by Africans as a
result of slavery in the Americas and legislation in their own homeland.
Historical archives and modern-day accounts combine to create this compelling
and memorable study. Segments span four centuries of hardship and hope.
* Slave Revolts: Recounts how a group of slaves revolted against their captors.
* Atlantic Slave Trade: Chronicles the tragedy of more than 11 million men and
women who were forcibly taken from Africa to work on plantations in the
Americas.
* Apartheid Takes Hold: Documents the onset of this oppressive policy in South
Africa.
* The End Of Apartheid: Portrays the people and events that brought about the
demise of apartheid.
Airs: 2/18/04, 3/24/04, 4/28/04, 6/2/04, 7/7/04
Thursday 2/19/04
LEGACY OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Learn about the empire that ruled much of the known world in its time.
Segments trace Rome's growth, downfall, and legacy. This program gives students
insight into the history, geography, and politics of the Roman Empire.
* The Rise of Ancient Rome: Surveys the empire's expansion as a result of the
military conquests of its leaders.
* Letters From the Front: Uncovers long-buried correspondence that reveals the
life of Roman soldiers far from home.
* Ancient Rome's Decline: Chronicles the invasion and demise of the
once-invincible empire.
* Inside Byzantium: Portrays how the Byzantine Empire kept the ingenuity and
culture of ancient Rome alive.
Airs: 2/19/04, 3/25/04, 4/29/04, 6/3/04, 7/8/04
Friday 2/20/04
ISLAM: HISTORY, SOCIETY AND CIVILIZATION
Segments cover past and present-day philosophies, practices, and events that
define Islam. This balanced program encourages students to consider how
different interpretations of religion can affect government, culture, and
individual lives.
* The History and Teachings of Islam: Surveys the religion practiced by more
than a billion Muslims worldwide.
* Suleiman, Magnificent Leader: Introduces the progressive Muslim ruler who
helped make his empire the richest in the world and left a legacy of art,
architecture, and social reforms.
* The Crusades: Chronicles how European Christians in the 11th, 12th, and 13th
centuries battled Muslims to recover the Holy Land.
* Afghanistan, 12 Years Of Violence: Discusses how the rigid rule of the
Taliban brutally oppressed the people of Afghanistan.
Airs: 2/20/04, 3/26/04, 4/30/04, 6/4/04, 7/9/04
** NEXT WEEK ON TLC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL **
TLC Elementary School airs every Friday at 6:00 a.m. ET/PT, 5:00 a.m. CT, and
4:00 a.m. MT on TLC.
http://school.discovery.com/ontv/tlc.html
Friday 2/13/04:
EXPLORING THE WORLD'S GEOGRAPHY
Students experience the unique characteristics of each continent in this
wide-ranging overview. Segments include:
* Geography of Latin America: Visits one of our closest neighbors to survey its
landscapes and climate.
* Geography of Europe and Russia: Examines how a small continent supports a
relatively large population.
* Geography of Africa: Explores the largest continent and its great diversity
of physical features.
* Geography of Asia and the Pacific: Travels to the land of extremes to
investigate how the islands of the Pacific formed.
Airs: 2/20/04, 4/16/04, 6/11/04
** More Cable in the Classroom programming **
http://school.discovery.com/ontv/
************************************************************
ON DISCOVERYSCHOOL.COM
************************************************************
Curriculum Center
Spark your student's interest in science with our library of activities,
project ideas, puzzles and vocabulary lists.
http://school.discovery.com/curriculumcenter/
************************************************************
Thank You!
Please feel free to pass this newsletter along to your friends and colleagues.
Have you received your Discovery School catalog? Order one here.
http://shopping.discovery.com/stores/servlet/Emailsignup?catalogId=10003&storeId=10003&langId=-1
Tell us what you think! Use our feedback form to send your comments.
http://school.discovery.com/info/feedback.html
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