[NOVA Teachers] October 4, 2005

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[NOVA Teachers] October 4, 2005
Hello Educators,

In next week's "Sinking the Supership," NOVA draws on historical
records, archeological evidence, and eyewitness accounts to
investigate the sinking of Japan's Battleship Yamato. (Subjects
covered: social studies, technology/engineering)

In the coming weeks:

Oct. 11 -- Einstein's Big Idea
            http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein/

Oct. 18 -- NOVA scienceNOW
            http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/

Oct. 25 -- Ancient Creatures of the Deep (R)
            http://www.pbs.org/nova/fish/

For a list of upcoming fall season shows 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 "Sinking the Supership"
Broadcast: October 4, 2005
http://www.pbs.org/nova/supership/
(Check your local listings as broadcast dates and times may vary.
These programs have one-year off-air taping rights.)

     Behind the Scenes
     Learn why this film embodies the fulfillment of a lifelong
     objective for producer Keiko Hagihara Bang. (Grades 9-12)

     Survivor Stories
     Read firsthand reports of the sinking in interviews with two of
     the Yamato's survivors. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

     Anatomy of Yamato
     Click on a diagram of the Yamato to explore its artillery,
     engines, living quarters and more. (Flash plug-in required;
     non-Flash version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

     Yamato's Final Voyage
     View a slide show of archival images that chronicle the sinking
     of Japan's supership. (Flash plug-in required; non-Flash
     version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

     Watch a Preview
     (Running time: 3 minutes 2 seconds)
     View a preview of this week's program. (QuickTime, RealVideo, or
     Windows Media plug-in required.)

     Teacher's Guide
     In this classroom activity, students use a viewing guide while
     watching the program and discuss program themes after watching.
     (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

     Program Transcript
     The site includes a complete narration for this program.

Plus Resources.

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