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The November issue of Time Warner Cable’s education newsletter, TWC’S Education Connection, is featuring unique Cable in the Classroom educational resources for teachers, students and, parents.

The purpose of this newsletter is to update you on the current Cable in the Classroom resources that are available for you to videotape and download off the Internet for use in your classroom. Website addresses are provided for downloading lesson plans. Please forward TWC’S Education Connection to any colleagues you know who would find this information useful. For more information on CIC or questions about this newsletter, contact eric.kantor@twcable.com.

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Points of View

 

Theodore Roosevelt and the Making of the Modern Presidency

On Tuesday October 28th, as part of a three-day program of events, educators and project partners for the Points of View Education Demonstration Project unveiled an original and nationally replicable standards-based social studies curriculum centered on the life and presidency of Theodore Roosevelt.

 

The demonstration followed a year-long effort to develop a unique and interactive learning model utilizing state of the art broadband technologies and cable programming resources. The project was selected last October among many submitted across the country to receive a $65,000 grant from Cable in the Classroom.

 

Project partners Time Warner Cable, C-SPAN, and Project VIEW of the Schenectady City School District have contributed resources in the form of broadband capabilities, content, and video-conferencing expertise, respectively. Master teachers representing Schenectady, Amsterdam, Ballston Spa, and Scotia/Glenville, NY, have taken part in research trips to C-SPAN, the White House Historical Association, the Library of Congress archives, and Sagamore Hill—the Long Island home and summer White House of President Roosevelt—to develop the project’s curriculum materials and to explore how the life and presidency of Theodore Roosevelt transcends across multiple teaching disciplines including current affairs. The project has been independently evaluated by the SUNY Evaluation Consortium to show how new technologies can have a positive impact on teaching methodologies and student learning outcomes.

 

Lesson plans on Theodore Roosevelt and the Making of the Modern Presidency that can be used in your classroom can be found on the C-SPAN Web site at: http://www.cspan.org/classroom/pov/pov_home.asp.

 

For more information about Points of View, check out the following Web sites:

http://www.projectview.org/ProjectIndex/ProjectVIEWNews/CICDemonstrationProject.htm

http://www.twalbany.com/education/pointsofview.php

Featured Partner: BrainPOP English Movies & Quizzes

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A&E Classroom

 

Biography—Bill Clinton: Hope, Charisma, and Controversy

An exploration of the childhood experiences and political career of former president Clinton.

Airs November 5 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00)

http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0041.html

 

Biography—FDR: Years of Crisis: The War Years

A look at Franklin D. Roosevelt's leadership during WWII.

Airs November 6 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00)

http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0070.html

 

Biography—Richard Nixon: Man and President

This two-part episode explores the enigmatic life and legacy of the controversial president.

Part 1 of 2 airs November 10 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00)

Part 2 of 2 airs November 11 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00)

http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0538.html

 

Biography—John F. Kennedy: A Personal Story

This program commemorates the life and legacy of President Kennedy.

Airs November 10 at 8:00pm ET. A&E Network (2:00)

http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0106.html

 

 

Biography—Harry S. Truman: A New View

A profile of the Midwest farm boy and failed businessman who brought WWII to a close and won one of the greatest political upsets of all time.

Airs November 12 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00)

http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0187.html

 

Biography—Abraham Lincoln: Preserving the Union

This two-part documentary explores Lincoln's life and political career.

Part 1 of 2 airs November 13 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00)

Part 2 of 2 airs November 14 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00)

http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0905.html

 

Biography—Eureka! The 20th Century's Top 15 Inventors

A look at some of the most important inventors of the 20th century.

Airs November 19 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00)

http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.1382.html

 

Pride and Prejudice

The 1995 three-part adaptation of Jane Austen's classic comedy of manners stars Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle.

Part 1 of 3 airs November 19 at 8:00am ET. A&E Network (2:00)

Part 2 of 3 airs November 20 at 8:00am ET. A&E Network (2:00)

Part 3 of 3 airs November 21 at 8:00am ET. A&E Network (2:00)

http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0506.html

 

Biography—Ella Fitzgerald: Forever Ella

This two-part episode celebrates Ella Fitzgerald's career as one of the greatest female jazz singers.

Part 1 of 2 airs November 20 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00)

Part 2 of 2 airs November 21 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00)

http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0874.html

 

Biography—Michelangelo: Artist and Man

This documentary examines the life and works of the great Renaissance artist.

Airs November 24 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00)

http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0126.html

 

Biography Special—The Impressionists: The Road to Impressionism

This two-part program explores the origins of impressionism, when a core group of artists began to paint using short strokes, commas, and dots to rapidly capture a moment in time.

Part 1 of 2 airs November 25 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00)

Part 2 of 2 airs November 26 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00)

http://www.aetv.com/class/teach/

 

Biography Special—The Impressionists: Capturing the Moment

This two-part program chronicles the end of the impressionist movement, including the Prussian occupation of Paris in 1870; the deaths of Pissarro, Renoir, and Monet; and the exhibition and sale of their paintings.

Part 1 of 2 airs November 27 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00)

Part 2 of 2 airs November 28 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00)

http://www.aetv.com/class/teach/

Bravo Classroom

Popular Song: Soundtrack of the Century.

This eight-part series chronicles modern music history from Irving Berlin to The Beatles to Britney Spears.

Part 1 of 8 airs November 4 at 6:00am Et. Bravo (1:00)

http://www.bravotv.com/Bravo_in_the_Classroom/popularsong_11042003.shtml

Part 2 of 8 airs November 5 at 6:00am Et. Bravo (1:00)

http://www.bravotv.com/Bravo_in_the_Classroom/popularsong_11052003.shtml

Part 3 of 8 airs November 6 at 6:00am Et. Bravo (1:00)

http://www.bravotv.com/Bravo_in_the_Classroom/popularsong_11062003.shtml

Part 4 of 8 airs November 11 at 6:00am Et. Bravo (1:00)

http://www.bravotv.com/Bravo_in_the_Classroom/popularsong_11112003.shtml

Part 5 of 8 airs November 12 at 6:00am Et. Bravo (1:00)

http://www.bravotv.com/Bravo_in_the_Classroom/popularsong_11122003.shtml

Part 6 of 8 airs November 13 at 6:00am Et. Bravo (1:00)

http://www.bravotv.com/Bravo_in_the_Classroom/popularsong_11132003.shtml

Part 7 of 8 airs November 18 at 6:00am Et. Bravo (1:00)

http://www.bravotv.com/Bravo_in_the_Classroom/popularsong_11182003.shtml

Part 8 of 8 airs November 19 at 6:00am Et. Bravo (1:00)

http://www.bravotv.com/Bravo_in_the_Classroom/popularsong_11192003.shtml

 

Cable in the Classroom

Time Warner Cable cares about education. That's why we work with Cable in the Classroom, the cable industry's education foundation, to support teaching and learning in our community. Time Warner Cable donates to each of our schools in our franchise areas, cable service and a free subscription to Access Learning, a practical guide to using cable's educational technology and content.

 

To read the online version of Access Learning, please go to

http://www.ciconline.com/AboutCIC/Publications/accesslearning.htm

 

We hope your school has received the November issue of Access Learning, and we look forward to hearing how you use it in your teaching. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Eric Kantor at eric.kantor@twcable.com or call 518-242-8839.

 

CNN Classroom

 

CNN Student News

Airs on CNN Headline News Monday through Friday from 3:12 - 3:22 am ET. Educators use CNN Student News in their classrooms for the news of the day, as well as segments that encourage student participation. CNN Student News is easy to integrate into any lesson and is closed-captioned for use by hearing impaired or ESOL classes. http://cnnstudentnews.cnn.com/fyi/retelecast/

 

CNN en Español

This Spanish-language Web site, a version of CNN.com, offers news and current events information from around the world. CNN en Español could be useful in high school Spanish classes.

http://cnnenespanol.com/

 

 

C-SPAN Classroom

 

Road to the White House

News, events, issues, speeches, and appearances related to the 2004 presidential race.

Airs November 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 6:30pm and 9:30pm ET. C-SPAN (1:30)

Airs November 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 12:30am ET. C-SPAN (1:30)

http://www.c-span.org/classroom/

 

American Writers: Jack Kerouac: On the Road

This Web site offers excerpts from the novel, biographical information about Kerouac, a list of his other works, streaming video from the American Writers: A Journey through History episode, a lesson plan, links to related resources, a timeline of events from 1945 to 1961, and more.

http://www.americanwriters.org/writers/kerouac.asp

 

Court TV Classroom

 

Your Turn: Issues of Privacy

High-school students discuss the thin line between security and lack of privacy in society, addressing both legal and practical issues.

Airs November 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 4:00am ET. Court TV (0:30)

http://www.courttv.com/choices/

 

Inside Story: Your Body, Your Health

This documentary examines the digestive tract, sickle cell anemia, the origin of addiction, and how to treat and prevent AIDS.

Airs November 3 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/bodyhealth/

 

The Ups and Downs of Technology

This documentary examines the physics behind roller coasters, engineering practices that prevent disasters, the generation of electricity, and the effects of gravity and friction on moving objects.

Airs November 5 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/upsdowns_tech/

 

Electricity's Attraction

This documentary examines magnetism, the science of electricity, and the variety of applications for electronics.

Airs November 6 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/electricitysattraction/

 

Water: Friend and Foe

This documentary examines how toxic materials affect water conservation efforts, how hurricanes develop, how firefighters extinguish fires, and how water changes physical geography.

Airs November 7 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/water_friendfoe/

 

Gunpowder and the Explosion of World War

This documentary explores the invention of guns and how firearms have affected societies.

Airs November 11 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/gunpowder/

 

Unsolved History: Custer's Last Stand

The exploration of archaeological evidence from the battlefield at Little Big Horn offers a reconstruction of what might have happened.

Airs November 11 at 11:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)

http://dsc.discovery.com/anthology/unsolvedhistory/custer/custer.html

 

Trains, Telegraphs, and Steamships: War's New Weapons

This documentary explores several inventions developed during the Industrial Revolution that changed the face of warfare.

Airs November 12 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/trains/

 

Revolution: The Call to Battle

This documentary explores how 18th- and 19th-century revolutions in military deployment and political thought affected Europe and the U.S.

Airs November 13 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/revolution_calltobattle/

 

An Era of Innovation

A celebration of the 100th anniversary of powered flight, including a reenactment of the Wright brothers' historic flight.

Airs November 14 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/eraofinnovation/

 

Toward Civilization

This documentary explores the lives of prehistoric humans, examines genetic evidence of a common ancestor to modern humans, investigates the death of a centuries-old frozen mummy, and examines the beginning of Egyptian civilization.

Airs November 17 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/towardcivilization/

 

Destiny Determined: Power and Ritual in Asia

This documentary examines the Great Wall of China, the Silk Road, Samurai swordmaking, Japanese rituals, and the cultural challenges Japanese students face while living in America.

Airs November 18 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/destinydetermined/

 

World War I and Its Aftermath

This documentary explores the growth of nationalism and the causes of the Great War, examines the lives of soldiers fighting in the trenches, re-creates the last flight of the Red Baron, and explores the birth of communism.

Airs November 19 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/ww1/

 

Unsolved History: JFK: Death in Dealey Plaza

This program explores footage pieced together from multiple photographers present when John F. Kennedy was assassinated.

Airs November 19 at 8:00pm ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)

http://dsc.discovery.com/anthology/unsolvedhistory/dealeyplaza/dealeyplaza.html

 

World War II

This program examines the concentration camps of the Holocaust, Hitler's bunker, the Allied military victory at Normandy, and how the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl affected America before the war began.

Airs November 20 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/ww2/

 

Cold War Into Guerrilla War

This documentary examines the Cuban Missile Crisis, women in the Soviet space program, the history of the Berlin Wall, and U.S. attempts to contain communism during the Korean War.

Airs November 21 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/coldwar/

 

Your Genes: Your Future

This documentary introduces the functions of the cell, examines attempts to manipulate the human genome, explores the growing obesity trend in America, and considers the effects of nicotine, alcohol, and depression.

Airs November 24 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/genesfuture/

 

Unsafe Waters

This documentary explores Earth's oceans, investigates the Titanic's last hours, examines the bodily functions and environment of the jellyfish, and describes the harmful effects of pollution.

Airs November 25 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/unsafewaters/

 

Designed for middle and high school students, this series features professional athletes who help demonstrate math and physics concepts through sports.

 

Making Waves/Cartesian Baseball

Pro surfer Rochelle Ballard illustrates wave concepts; baseball's Barry Larkin demonstrates how to graph coordinates.

Airs November 3 at 4:30am ET. ESPN2 (0:30)

http://www.espnsportsfigures.com/sportsfigures/lp_making_waves.htm

http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/lp_cartesian_baseball.jsp?iAm=null

 

The Gear Game/Perpetual Motion

Mountain biker Travis Brown demonstrates torque, levers, gears, and ratios; skateboarder Tony Hawk examines perpetual motion, energy conservation, and mass.

Airs November 10 at 4:30am ET. ESPN2 (0:30)

http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/lp_perpetual_motion.jsp?iAm=null

http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/lp_gear_game.jsp?iAm=null

 

Cheering Energy/Walking on Water

Basketball's Kenyon Martin explores sound, energy, and logarithms; Rhoni Barton uses waterskiing to demonstrate force vectors, equilibrium, and Newton's laws.

Airs November 17 at 4:30am ET. ESPN2 (0:30)

http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/lp_cheering_energy03.htm

http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/lp_walking03.htm

 

 

HGTV Classroom

 

Restore America: A Salute to Preservation

In partnership with The National Trust for Historic Preservation, this series recognizes the restoration efforts at national sites: Robie House, Mark Twain House, and Lower East Side Tenement Museum.

Airs November 3 at 5:00am ET. Home and Garden Television (0:30)

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/pac_ctnt_nobanner/text/0,1783,HGTV_10680_10212,FF.html

 

Modern Marvels: Mt. Rushmore

A look at how artist Gutzon Borglum created this giant sculpture in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Airs November 3 at 7:00pm ET. History Channel (1:00)

http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0414.html

 

Modern Marvels: Golden Gate Bridge

An examination of the design and function of the longest and highest suspension bridge on Earth.

Airs November 4 at 1:00pm ET. History Channel (1:00)

http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0109.html

 

Time Machine: Family Tree

This two-part program follows amateur and professional genealogists as they uncover personal histories using a variety of contemporary tools.

Part 1 of 2 airs November 5 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00)

Part 2 of 2 airs November 6 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00)

http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/guides/

 

Save Our History—Dear Home: Letters from World War II

This documentary personifies WWII by looking at actual letters exchanged between enlisted soldiers overseas and their loved ones on the home front.

Airs November 7 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00)

http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0313.html

http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/dearhome/

 

Teddy Roosevelt: An American Lion

This four-part profile of Roosevelt, from his days as a cowboy to his life in the White House and beyond.

Part 1 of 4 airs November 10 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00)

Part 2 of 4 airs November 11 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00)

Part 3 of 4 airs November 12 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00)

Part 4 of 4 airs November 13 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00)

http://www.historychannel.com/tr/main_nosplash.html

 

Save Our History—Dear Home: Letters from World War I

This documentary reveals real-life experiences from the Great War through some of the millions of letters written by those fighting to their loved ones back home.

Airs November 14 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00)

http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0409.html

http://www.historychannel.com/letters/main.html

 

November Warriors: Noble Dreams/American Realities

This program begins with George Washington's presidency and ends with the nomination of Abraham Lincoln. Part 1 of 4 airs November 17 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00)

http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0183.html

 

Home for the Holidays: The History of Thanksgiving

This documentary traces the history of the celebration that began as a Pilgrim harvest feast in the 1620s, was declared a national holiday by Abraham Lincoln in 1863, and remains a quintessential American holiday.

Airs November 21 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00)

http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0231.html

http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/thanksgiving/main.html

 

Coming Home: The Veteran Experience in the 20th Century

This two-part program examines how soldiers are changed by war and how they change America when they return home.

Part 1 of 2 airs November 24 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00)

Part 2 of 2 airs November 25 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00)

http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0283.html

 

Time Machine: Moments of Truth with Stephen Ambrose

With commentary from the historian/author, this two-part program features intimate accounts of real-life WWII experiences from veterans, nurses, journalists, and family members.

Part 1 of 2 airs November 26 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00)

Part 2 of 2 airs November 27 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00)

http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0668.html

 

Modern Marvels—Captured Light: The Invention of Still Photography

This study guide for grades 9-12 offers discussion questions about the pioneers of photography, vocabulary, and suggestions for extended lessons.

http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0595.html

 

Intimate Portrait: Sally Ride

This program chronicles the life of the young astrophysicist who became the first female American astronaut in space.

Airs November 5 at 4:00am ET. Lifetime (1:00)

http://www.lifetimetv.com/community/olc/cable/bio_sallyride.html

 

Intimate Portrait: Gloria Steinem

This program profiles Steinem, from her troubled childhood through her career as a writer and founder of Ms. magazine and the Ms. Foundation for Women.

Airs November 12 at 4:00am ET. Lifetime (1:00)

http://www.lifetimetv.com/community/olc/cable/bio_steinem.html

 

TLC Elementary School

 

United States Geography: The Northeast

The program examines the basics of interpreting physical, political, and population maps, and explores the area's natural resources and urban centers.

Airs November 7 at 6:00am ET. The Learning Channel (0:30)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/geo_northeast/

 

United States Geography: The South

The program explores the region's changing landscape, the Mississippi River, and southern coastal areas.

Airs November 14 at 6:00am ET. The Learning Channel (0:30)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/geo_south/

 

United States Geography: The Midwest

The program explores the prairie ecosystem and the importance of farming to the region.

Airs November 21 at 6:00am ET. The Learning Channel (0:30)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/geo_midwest/

 

United States Geography: The West

The program examines the region's geology and topography, as well as the history of the Gold Rush.

Airs November 28 at 6:00am ET. The Learning Channel (0:30)

http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/geo_west/

 

 

VH-1 Classroom

 

The Greatest: 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons

Series highlights pop icons with longstanding cultural significance.

Episode 2 airs October 7 at 4:00am ET. VH1 (1:00)

http://www.vh1musicstudio.com/

People and Weather

Examines the history of the relationship between people and weather as it affects population growth, economics, and architecture.

Airs November 3 and 6 at 4:00am ET. The Weather Channel (0:30)

http://www.weatherclassroom.com/lesson_plans/weather_classroom/

http://www.weatherclassroom.com/index.php

 

Hurricanes

A look at the basic components, satellite tracking, and destructive power of hurricanes.

Airs November 10 and 13 at 4:00am ET. The Weather Channel (0:30)

http://www.weatherclassroom.com/lesson_plans/weather_classroom/

http://www.weatherclassroom.com/index.php

 

Winter Weather

A look at winter storm basics, including lake-effect snow, freezing points, sleet, freezing rain, snow, and ice.

Airs November 17 and 20 at 4:00am ET. The Weather Channel (0:30)

http://www.weather.com/education/wxclass/winterweather/winterweatherlessonplan.html

http://www.weatherclassroom.com/lesson_plans/weather_classroom/

 

Careers in Meteorology

A visit with meteorologists illustrates the variety of career paths for students interested in the weather.

Airs November 24 and 27 at 4:00am ET. The Weather Channel (0:30)

http://www.weather.com/education/wxclass/careers/careerslessonplan.html

http://www.weatherclassroom.com/lesson_plans/weather_classroom/

 

The Weather Channel Español

This Web site allows students to test their Spanish skills by reading information in Spanish about weather forecasts around the world.

http://espanol.weathercom/?from=footer

 

 

WMHT Education Highlights for November

 

WMHT Public Television offers great resources for teachers in November. Of special interest are two great American musicals, Oklahoma and Kiss Me, Kate; programs marking the 40^th anniversary of the assassination of JFK; and tributes to American veterans and the journalists who have covered the key events of our lives. Visit http://www.wmht.org/learning for a complete schedule.

 

Great Performances: Kiss Me, Kate

Cole Porter’s masterpiece starring Brent Barrett and Rachel York.

Airs November 2 at 1:00pm WMHT

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/shows/kissmekate/kissmekate.html

 

Great Performances: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma

A new production from the Royal National Theater starring Hugh Jackman and Shuler Hensley.

Airs November 22 at 7pm and November 23 at 4:00pm ET. WMHT

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/shows/oklahoma/oklahoma.html

 

Farm Aid 2003: A Soundstage Special Event

Starring Willie Nelson, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews, Sheryl Crow, Brooks & Dunn, Emmylou Harris, Hootie & the Blowfish, Trick Pony, Billy Bob Thornton, Daniel Lanois, Los Lonely Boys, Titty Bingo and Aaron Brotherton.

Airs November 27 at 9:00pm ET. WMHT

http://www.farmaid.com/event/conc/

 

Anne of Green Gables

Parts 1 and 2 air November 2 from 3:30 to 7 pm. The Sequel, parts 1 and 2, airs November 9 from 4 to 7 pm. The Continuing Story, parts 1 and 2, airs Novmber 16 from 4 to 7pm ET. WMHT

http://www.erasofelegance.com/movieanne.html

 

Doctor Zhivago

A new treatment of the Pasternak epic, starring Hans Matheson and Keira Knightly, airs on ExxonMobil Masterpiece Theatre.

November 2 and 9 at 9:00pm. ET. WMHT

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/zhivago/index.html

 

Nova

November 4: The Elegant Universe: Welcome to the 11^th Dimension

November 11: Wright Brothers Flying Machine

November 18: Magnetic Storm

November 25: Volcano Above the Clouds

Nova is shown at 8:00pm ET. WMHT

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/

 

Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers: Life’s Really Big Questions,

This program looks at what separates humans from apes, how life began on earth, and the evolution of machines.

Airs November 4 at 10:00pm ET. WMHT.

http://www.pbs.org/saf/1103/index.html

http://www.pbs.org/saf/1103/teaching/teaching.htm

 

Reporting America at War

A new two-part special explores the role of American journalists in the pivotal conflicts of the 20th century and beyond.

Airs November 5 and 12 at 9:00pm ET. WMHT

http://www.pbs.org/previews/ReportingAmericaAtWar/

 

American Experience

This series encores its 2-part portrait of The Kennedys.

Airs November 17 and 18 at 9:00pm ET. WMHT

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/kennedys/ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/kennedys/tguide/index.html

 

JFK: Breaking the News

This program looks at the tremendous challenges reporters faced in reporting on Kennedy’s assassination and its aftermath.

Airs November 19 at 8:00pm ET. WMHT.

http://www.aptvs.org/catalog.nsf/vTitle/JFK:+BREAKING+THE+NEWS

 

Frontline

This three-hour special, asks Who Was Lee Harvey Oswald?

Airs November 20 at 9:00pm ET. WMHT.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/programs/info/1205.html

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/

 

Contests, Opportunities and Educational Events

 

Ornament Decorating Contest, sponsored by the Albany Police Athletic League (PAL).

All Capital Region students in grades K-8 are invited to create a holiday ornament to be used to decorate the interior of Albany's Washington Park Lakehouse for the 7th Annual Capital Holiday Lights, which this year is open from Nov. 24 through Dec. 31. The spectacular show of lights is a benefit for Albany PAL, celebrating its 15th year of programs serving young people

 

In addition to individual entries, teachers may have their classes enter the contest as an art project.

All ornaments must be no smaller than three inches and no larger than six inches in diameter. Each ornament should indicate the name, address, school, grade and phone number of the student who made the ornament.

 

Ornaments may be dropped off at one of two locations on Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16, between 1 and 3 p.m. The locations are: Price Chopper, Loudon Center, Route 9 in Latham and The Lakehouse, Washington Park, Albany. A prize will be awarded for the winning entry in each grade K-8. For teachers, the winning classroom will receive a special prize. For additional information, contact Albany PAL at 518-436-1103 or via e-mail to capitalholiday@aol.com

 

Monday Music Kid’s Series, presented by Capital News 9 and TWC

Join David Alan Miller and the Albany Symphony Orchestra as they continue to explore great moments in music history. As the recipient of the first ASCAP Leonard Bernstein Award for Educational Programming, the series has set the standard in making classical music accessible to young people. With original scripts and performances tailored to elementary age children, Monday

 

Music provides a morning of fun for children from all over the Capital Region. Monday Music performances are held at 10 am.

Cowboy Dave’s: How Music Saved the Holiday, December 15 at the Palace Theater

Cowboy Dave’s: Percussion Party, April 19 at the Palace Theater

 

Please call the ASO office at (518) 465-4755 if your class would be interested in joining us for a Monday morning full of excitement or send email to info@albanysymphony.com.

 

Time Warner Cable Supports School Programs at The Hyde Collection

Time Warner Cable is proud to sponsor Hyde School Programs for the second consecutive year, supporting arts education for students of all ages in twenty regional school districts. The Hyde Collection, a fine arts museum located in Glens Falls, offers guided tours throughout the school year FREE of charge. The expansive permanent collection and regularly changing special exhibitions provide the foundation for School Programs that link art and art history with social studies, language arts, math, and science.

T

he Museum’s education department collaborates with classroom teachers and curriculum coordinators to develop object-based programming that satisfies New York State learning standards and prepares students for features of their standardized achievement tests. Over twenty options are offered, each designed to meet the needs of the student and teacher—reflecting the curriculum in both grade level and subject matter. Tours can be customized to specific classroom needs.

 

For more information on school programs, call 792-1761, extension 17 or go to the Hyde’s Web site at http://www.hydeartmuseum.org/art/art_Frame.htm

 

Form(ation): Modern & Contemporary Works from the Feibes & Schmitt Collection

September 7 through December 7, 2003 – Charles R. Wood Gallery

Selected from the private collection of Werner Feibes and Jim Schmitt, this exhibition presents fifty-five works by thirty-five important European and American artists of the twentieth century. Comprised of paintings, collage, drawings, and sculptures completed between 1914 to 2000, this exhibition includes work by artists such as Jean Arp, Wassily Kandinsky, Keith Haring, Grace Hartigan, Sol LeWitt, Robert Motherwell, Man Ray, and Andy Warhol.

 

Inside/Out: Revisioning Hyde House by Susie Brandt and Margo Mensing

August 10 through November 16, 2003 – Hoopes Gallery

Hyde House (closed for restoration from July 2003 through spring 2004) and The Hyde Collection are amazing gifts from Charlotte Hyde for all to enjoy. Artists Susie Brandt and Margo Mensing created a multi-media installation exhibition to show how these gifts have impacted our community. How do artists turn an idea into art? Conceptual art is about ideas put into a physical form. Using video, photography, and the rarely seen stove from Mrs. Hyde’s kitchen, the artists reveal the special relationship between local people and their art museum.

 

Objects of Devotion: The Art of Medieval & Renaissance Europe

November 30, 2003 through February 29, 2004 – Hoopes Gallery

This exhibition is a great opportunity for teachers and students to take part in the Museum’s What Were the Middle Ages? and What Was the Renaissance? programs. With this exhibition, participants will have the opportunity to see works of art that date from 1150-1537, all in the same gallery!

 

Rodin: In His Own Words, Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation

January 18 through April 11, 2004 – Charles R. Wood Gallery

Teachers and students can delight in an exhibition of works by the man who, in his day, was considered the greatest sculptor since Michelangelo. The show includes over thirty of Rodin’s (1840-1917) most famous works, including casts of The Thinker and The Man with the Broken Nose. Teacher packets and in-class preparation materials are available upon request. This exhibition is organized and circulated by the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation.

 

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Music at Noon Concert Series

Time Warner Cable is pleased to sponsor the TSBMH 2003-2004 Music at Noon Concert Series as part of its Cable in the Classroom initiative. Schools interested in attending should reserve seats and coordinate bus logistics through the Box Office. Music at Noon concerts are free.

 

For more information on how your school group can attend Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Music at Noon Concert Series, contact the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Box Office at (518) 273-0038. http://www.troymusichall.org/noon.asp

 

November 11 - The North Winds Woodwind Quintet

December 9 - Jupiter Circle: A Contemporary Seasonal Concert

January 13 - Aniko Szokody: Classical Cello & Piano

February 10 - Carol Daggs & Friends: Jazz Standards and more

March 9 - Ariel Duo: Classical Violin & Harp

April 13 - Brian Patneaude Quartet: Jazz

May 11 - Findlay Cockrell: Piano

 

TWC SPONSORS 2003-2004 ARTS-IN-EDUCATON SEASON AT THE EGG

The Egg presents a variety of programs by the very highest quality, internationally renowned children’s theatre companies and professional dance troupes. Educational performances of these programs are offered for school groups as a field trip during their regular school day.

 

To schedule your school group or for more information, contact the Egg Box Office at (518) 473-1845 or go to http://www.theegg.org/education/.

 

Monday, November 3, 2003, 10:15AM

THE KENNEDY CENTER IMAGINATION CELEBRATION ON TOUR in

The Emperor's New Clothes: Grades 2 and up

Set against the fairytale backdrop of Hans Christian Andersen's timeless tale, this new opera for young audiences, with book and music by Ric Averill, offers a delightful introduction to opera as well as a fun and humorous interpretation of the classic tale of romance, rebellion and disguise. Containing arias, duets, trios, and even a closing quintet, the show will prove a delight for audiences of all ages.

 

Friday, January 30, 2004, 10:15AM

TALL STORIES in

The Gruffalo: Grades Pre-K-2

Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark woods in this magical adaptation of the Blue Peter award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Mouse can scare hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagined? Songs, music, laughs and scary fun for children and their adults. Let your imagination run wild…

 

Monday, February 9, 2004, 10:15AM

NEW YORK THEATRE BALLET in

Cinderella: Grades K-3

New York Theatre Ballet's production of Cinderella is a one-hour ballet that will charm children of all ages. The story is elaborately told with wicked stepsisters, the fairy godmother, magic slippers, and a most charming prince—all performed with colorful costumes "reminiscent of the most spectacular book illustrations" and an ingenious mobile set. The ballet features a cast of 14 and is part of NYTB's special repertory for children and families.

 

Friday, February 27, 2004, 10:15AM

ELLEN SINOPOLI DANCE COMPANY in

Dance By Chance: Grades 3-6

The Egg’s resident dance company mixes math with movement, matching learning to fun! This popular performance program gives students an appreciation for an exciting art form while exploring the principles of probability, percentages, and fractions. The wild and wacky emcee gets the students involved with mathematical queries based on the roll of the dice, spin of the wheel, pick of the cards, and toss of a coin which, in turn, determine the dances that the company will perform for the students.

 

Monday, March 1, 2004, 10:15AM

MERMAID THEATRE OF NOVA SCOTIA in

Very Eric Carle: Grades Pre-K-3

Following the international success of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Very Quiet Cricket, Mermaid Theatre draws upon the magic of black light to capture the charm of favorite Eric Carle stories. An adventurous trip to the zoo changing into different animals teaches The Mixed-Up Chameleon the importance of being true to oneself. In The Very Busy Spider, a spider builds a web on a farmyard fence and ignores the playful banter of the barnyard animals. These whimsical tales are much beloved by several generations and have been translated into twenty languages.

 

Monday, March 8, 2004, 10:15AM

Les Ballets Africains: Grades 1-12

Les Ballets Africains, the national ensemble of the Republic of Guinea, has thrilled audiences worldwide and is universally recognized as Africa's most accomplished touring company. In a compelling program celebrating the company's half century, Les Ballets Africains performs traditional dance, music, acrobatics and storytelling that capture the elemental energy of its native land. Pulsing rhythms from ancient tribal instruments build the excitement as the company bursts onto the stage in an explosion of dance and song. The pace and color of this production will captivate students of all ages.

 

Monday, March 15, 2004, 10:15AM

SMYTHE & SAUCIER in

Circo Comedia: Grades K-3

Unpredictable thrills are the signature style of this explosive duo from Montreal. Circo Comedia was conceived in the autumn of 1998 to perform Smythe and Saucier’s distinctive brand of humor and eccentric talents. In the tradition of the Quebec Circus, Saucier, former Cirque du Soleil performer and master equilibrist, performs his feats from dizzying heights, while Smythe, catastrophic clown eccentric, gets carried away by his own folly. Circo Comedia is an exhilarating and inventive phenomenon that will inspire awe and wonder.

 

Friday, April 30, 2004, 10:15AM

ELLEN SINOPOLI DANCE COMPANY in

Lucky 13: Collaborations & Connections: Grades 7-12

Celebrating thirteen dancing years, The Egg’s resident company brings together thirteen outstanding artists spanning disciplines for a performance including new choreography and repertory favorites. Considered a master of the art of collaboration, Ellen Sinopoli has challenged the notions of conventionality in creating her choreography by pairing it with the obvious as well as the most unlikely of partners. The program will offer students a performance experience encompassing a variety of art forms to develop an appreciation for each of them individually as well as an understanding of the nature of collaboration through dance.

 

Are you currently tutoring children in reading? Want some help?

Time Warner Cable is bringing AOL Time Warner’s "Time To Read" volunteer literacy mentoring program to New York’s Capital Region. We are seeking teachers and volunteers interested in participating in this fully supported program designed to train volunteers and provide completely developed curricula, magazines, and other materials. For more information about this program, go to http://www.timetoread.com/.

 

To discover how Time Warner Cable and the Time To Read program can help you bring the joys of reading to more children, contact Gaby Seim at 518-242-8839 or by email at gaby.seim@twcable.com.

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