DISCOVER> DiscoverySchool.com NEWS: Jan. 21, 2004
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Subject: DiscoverySchool.com NEWS: Jan. 21, 2004
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Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 15:27:57 -0500
DiscoverySchool.com Newsletter
Teacher-to-Teacher - Fresh ideas to enhance learning
January 21, 2004
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THEME OF THE WEEK: ROCKS & MINERALS
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** ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK **
Rock On
Review with the students what they know about the three types of
rock--sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Internet research should be
encouraged in order to verify facts about the three different types of rocks.
Ask the students to write a simple children's story to explain to younger
students how sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic rocks are formed. These
non-fiction stories may be drafted individually or as a group project.
Detailed, labeled, and colorful illustrations should be encouraged.
Final copies of the stories should be shared with younger students, pairing the
authors reading with an individual student or small group of students.
Edited by Contributing National Faculty Teacher: Pam Thomas
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** IMAGE OF THE WEEK **
Add this image of Igneous Rock to your classroom handouts or Power Point
presentations.
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Own your own copy of Image Gallery - Illustrate worksheets and more with clip
art and exclusive Discovery Channel photographs.
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** VIDEO OF THE WEEK **
Rocks & Minerals VHS
Be a geologist for a day as you travel through the southwest United States
studying dramatic rock formations.
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Grade Level: 3-6
TRT: 26 min.
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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.
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LITERACY - WHY IS ENGLISH SO HARD TO LEARN?
Integrate literacy (Language Arts), the arts (music) and
technology into the classroom using Interdisciplinary,
thematic, collaborative Online Curriculum, Readability Tools
Resources about American Dialects.
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Literacy/dialect.asp
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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_s04.html
GEOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVES THEME WEEK
http://school.discovery.com/ontv/themes/s2004_geoperspectives.html
Travel the world for a look at the relationship between physical and cultural
geography. See how Africa has been shaped by its past and the critical role
education plays in the continent's future; examine the historical and
locational importance of the Middle East; and learn how hardships, both
political and environmental, have altered Europe's cities.
Airs: Weeks of 1/26/04, 3/1/04, 4/5/04, 5/10/04, 6/14/04
Monday 1/26/04
Africa Today
How have recent tumultuous events affected Africa's families, economies, and
environments? The following segments create a compelling portrait of life in
modern Africa.
* Testing Times: Focuses on students in the Democratic Republic of Congo as
they take their country's high-school exams after years of civil unrest and
war.
* One Girl's Life: Introduces Asbeth, age 11, and follows her daily activities
in Ethiopia.
* School for Girls: A Dream Comes True: Tells the story of a girls' high school
in Tanzania, where students gain farming skills and tools to sustain themselves
and their families.
* Medical Crisis in Africa: Investigates the devastating impact of AIDS on
Africa's children and families.
* Living on the Forest's Edge: Examines how deforestation in Ghana affects
rural life.
* Oil vs. Soil: Shows the effects of oil drilling on farmers in Nigeria.
Airs: 1/26/04, 3/1/04, 4/5/04, 5/10/04, 6/14/04
Tuesday 1/27/04
Africa: Shaped by the Past
Africa's long history dates back to the dawn of man, and the past strongly
influences the lives of Africans today. Segments present the stories of several
different regions.
* Life on the River: Explores the source of Egypt's ancient civilization and
the site of modern-day fellaheen who live on the Nile.
* The Fabric of African Society: Looks back on the history of weaving in Africa
and its ties to tribal customs.
* Sunken City: Takes students on an underwater expedition to the submerged city
of ancient Alexandria.
* Africa's Slave Trade: Documents thousands of years when African rulers traded
in slavery.
* Apartheid's Legacy: Analyzes how South Africa's oppressive policy of
apartheid affected all its citizens, even after it ended.
Airs: 1/27/04, 3/2/04, 4/6/04, 5/11/04, 6/15/04
Wednesday 1/28/04
The Middle East: Land of Contrasts
This ancient region gave rise to powerful civilizations and three of the
world's great religions. Segments chronicle the interweaving of history, faith,
and modern life in several nations.
* Crossroads of Commerce: Explores three cities that developed as focal points
of Middle Eastern commerce and civilization: Istanbul, Aleppo, and Jerusalem.
* The Royal Tour of Jordan: Reveals secret archaeological and historical sites.
* Jerusalem's History: Emphasizes the important historical and spiritual
connections of Muslims, Jews, and Christians to this ancient city.
* The Call to Mecca: Follows millions of Muslims on their annual pilgrimage in
Saudi Arabia.
Airs: 1/28/04, 3/3/04, 4/7/04, 5/12/04, 6/16/04
Thursday 1/29/04
Turmoil in 20th-Century Europe
Learn about catastrophes that changed lives across Europe and in the world
beyond. See why these tragic events occurred and how they continue to affect
the world today. Segments cover several nations and the icy North Atlantic.
* Accidental Fallout: Investigates a 1986 nuclear accident's effects on the
residents of Ukraine, who struggle to survive despite poverty and illness.
* Tales from the Titanic: Sheds light on the maritime disaster through
passengers' personal stories.
* Down Came the Wall: Discusses why the Berlin Wall was constructed, and how it
came tumbling down.
* Ultimate Survival: Recounts the harsh effects of World War II on Jews in
Poland, and the courageous spirit that enabled many to survive.
* Clearing the Land: Traces the progress of a mine-clearing team in Kosovo
following the conflict with Serbia.
Airs: 1/29/04, 3/4/04, 4/8/04, 5/13/04, 6/17/04
Friday 1/30/04
City Life in Europe
Europe boasts some of the most famous -- and most visited -- cities on Earth.
In this video tour, students explore the great urban centers of Europe and meet
their diverse citizens. Segments highlight past and present-day points of
interest.
* Europe United: Looks at how soccer, called football in Europe, brings
together fans from many countries.
* The Building Of Paris: Surveys the ingenious engineering that transformed
Paris into a city of cathedrals, museums, royal palaces, and fashion districts.
* London Fog: Investigates how deadly industrial smog in London gave rise to
English suburbs.
* Peter the Great: Characterizes the Russian leader who built the renowned city
of St. Petersburg and made many changes in his country.
* Life in Modern Russia: Focuses on the Russian people's adjustment to a
capitalist market economy after Cold War communism.
Airs: 1/30/04, 3/5/04, 4/9/04, 5/14/04, 6/18/04
** 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_s04.html
Friday 1/30/04:
THE ANCIENT WORLD
Students investigate long-ago civilizations in India, the Mediterranean region,
and parts of Africa. Segments include:
* The First Great Migration: Follows the path of early humans who spread out
from prehistoric Africa to populate the world.
* Petra: Secrets of the Red City: Visits a citadel located in present-day
Jordan and portrays the people who carved it out of a canyon's red walls.
* The Maurya Elephant Army: Re-creates a battle between empires in ancient
India, in which elephants played an important role.
* Spartan Warriors: Takes students to ancient Sparta to study the lifestyle of
its soldiers and their crucial role in the city-state's rise.
Airs: 1/30/04, 3/26/04, 5/21/04
** More Cable in the Classroom programming **
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ON DISCOVERYSCHOOL.COM
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New Season of Cable in the Classroom
The Discovery Networks -- Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Travel
Channel, Discovery Health -- provide continuing support to Cable in the
Classroom by offering educational programs for grades K-12... free to tape and
use in the classroom for one year! See what's on this week.
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