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September 2004 Issue 47
Welcome back to another year of teaching and learning and to classrooms filled with fresh new faces and limitless potential. The September issue of Time Warner Cable’s education newsletter is featuring unique Cable in the Classroom educational resources for teachers, students and parents.
As you go about this most important work of educating young minds, it's worth pausing to ask if your school or district is positioned to support the kind of 21st-century learning experience students need and demand. A good place to start is the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, which recently released a report and an interactive collection of tools designed to support and promote achievement of ICT literacy and 21st-century skills. Other ideas can be found on the Research & Analysis, Expert Advice, and Special Projects pages of Cable in the Classroom's Web site. We are hoping you will forward this newsletter letter to a colleague 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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Articles about Building 21st-Century Curriculum
Learning by Design
Seize the Curriculum
Building a Better Curriculum
Teacher's Helpers
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Educational Resource Guides Download, print, and forward these subject-specific guides to educational video and online resources that can help you teach. Arts Arts around the world, displaying art, and more English/Language Arts Storytelling, Charles Dickens, and more History Civil War, Hispanic Heritage Month, and more Math Geometry, calorimetry, and more Languages Spanish-language programming, French-language Web sites, and more Preschool Diversity, creating music, and more Science/Health The Arctic, online homework help, video on demand, and more Social & Personal Development Cooking, teenage drinking and driving, and more Social Studies Election resources for young adults, Hispanic culture, and more
Home Links
Articles about Technology, Innovation, and the Future of Learning
Visions of Education
Educated Opinion
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Educational Resources for Teachers, Parents and Students
Points of VIEW Featured in September Issue of Access Learning Magazine
If you’ve faced the challenge of how to introduce technology into your classroom without sacrificing learning standards and achievement goals, you’ll be interested in reading how emerging technology is being combined with traditional practices to build dynamic curricula for the future in the September issue of Access Learning magazine.
In “Seize the Curriculum,” Nicholas Sheldon, a 7th grade social studies teacher at Mont Pleasant Middle School in Schenectady, NY, explains the four-step process Points of VIEW is using to build curricula that employs today’s technologies.
Points of VIEW is an ongoing project that is combining cable, Internet, and teleconferencing technologies with traditional resources to produce a series of lessons centering on the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. Master Teachers from four upstate New York school districts developed the curriculum which is posted on the C-SPAN Web site for other teachers to use or adapt. To read more about this exciting initiative, which won a 2004 Time Warner Crystal Apple National Teacher Award, you can access the article, in the PDF format, at http://www.twalbany.com/education/pdf/AL_09-04-SeizePOV.pdf or online at www.ciconline.org/accesslearning A&E ClassroomInvestigative Reports: The Supersized Generation-Kids and Obesity A look at the ever-increasing problem of obesity among America's kids and its consequences, ranging from diabetes to premature death. Airs September 1 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0816.html
Investigative Reports: Hunt for the Killer Flu This program follows two expeditions to the Arctic, where researchers attempt to find human victims of the 1918 flu epidemic frozen in permafrost. Airs September 2 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0438.html
Investigative Reports: Earth in the Hot Seat This program investigates polar ice caps, forests, and climatic changes around the world to determine whether global warming is a human-made effect or a natural variation of the climate. Airs September 3 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0330.html
Biography: Charles Dickens-A Tale of Ambition and Genius Profiles the life of one of the world's first literary stars, from his troubled childhood to the successes of Oliver Twist and A Tale of Two Cities. Airs September 6 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0047.html
Victoria and Albert This four-part 2001 original film tells the true story of the remarkable union of England's Queen Victoria and Germany's Prince Albert. Part 1 of 4 airs September 7 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) Part 2 of 4 airs September 8 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) Part 3 of 4 airs September 9 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) Part 4 of 4 airs September 10 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0814.html
Biography: Fidel Castro-El Comandante A profile of Cuba's controversial leader for the past four decades, one of the last communist dictators. Airs September 15 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0038.html (in English) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.1636.html (in Spanish)
Biography: Fidel Castro-El Comandante (Spanish) Spanish-language profile of Cuba's controversial leader for the past four decades, one of the last great communist dictators. Airs September 16 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0038.html (in English) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.1636.html (in Spanish)
Biography: Pancho Villa-Outlaw Hero This program explores the myths, legends, and facts behind the controversial Mexican revolutionary. Airs September 17 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0425.html (in English) http://www.historyintl.com/classroom/pancho.html (in Spanish)
Biography: Pablo Picasso-A Primitive Soul A two-part look at the life and work of the revolutionary artist, including his personality, artistic evolution, and innovation. Part 1 of 2 airs September 20 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) Part 2 of 2 airs September 21 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0351.html
Biography: Ponce de Leon-The First Conquistador Profile of the soldier, adventurer, and explorer of the New World. Airs September 22 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0152.html (in English) http://www.historyintl.com/classroom/poncedeleon.html (in Spanish)
Biography: Muhammad Ali-The Greatest This program chronicles the life of the boxing legend, from his early bouts, through his conversion to Islam, to his charity work and battle with Parkinson's disease. Airs September 24 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0003.html
It's time to start preparing for the beginning of a new school year. AOL@SCHOOL has a lot of great resources to help you get ready.
Explore the Classroom Tools & Tips area for spiffy bulletin board ideas, a back-to-school checklist, and ways manage your classroom more effectively at http://www.aolatschool.com/teachers/tools/index.adp.
Then, check out our Library & Media section for ways to plan your year, organize a book fair, teach research skills and more at http://www.aolatschool.com/administrators/library/index.adp.
Sign up for the new, improved free AOL@School software that will help you integrate the power of the Internet into the curriculum. http://www.aolatschool.com/order/index.adp
Bravo Classroom
Inside the Actors Studio: Bernadette Peters This program examines the career of this veteran actress best known for her roles on Broadway. Airs September 1 at 6:00am ET. Bravo (1:00) http://www.bravotv.com/Bravo_in_the_Classroom/Inside_the_Actors_Studio.shtml
Inside the Actors Studio: Francis Ford Coppola This program examines the screenwriter/director's film career, which includes Patton, The Godfather, and Apocalypse Now. Airs September 8 at 6:00am ET. Bravo (1:00) http://www.bravotv.com/Bravo_in_the_Classroom/Inside_the_Actors_Studio.shtml
Inside the Actors Studio: Kevin Costner This program profiles the actor/director and his work, including Bull Durham, Field of Dreams, and Dances with Wolves. Airs September 9 at 6:00am ET. Bravo (1:00) http://www.bravotv.com/Bravo_in_the_Classroom/Inside_the_Actors_Studio.shtml
Inside the Actors Studio: Martin Scorsese This program looks at the distinguished career of the director of films such as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and Goodfellas. Airs September 14 at 6:00am ET. Bravo (1:00) http://www.bravotv.com/Bravo_in_the_Classroom/Inside_the_Actors_Studio.shtml
CNN ClassroomCNN STUDENT NEWS CNN Student News is a 10-minute, cost-and-commercial-free educational program airing Monday-Friday throughout the school year on CNN Headline News at 3:12am ET. CNNStudentNews.com, offers the full 10-minute CNN Student News program streamed on the Web. A daily e-mail, the “Daily Education Alert,” allows educators to obtain free daily curriculum and features the day’s top story as well as the latest industry news from the education section of CNN.com. http://cnnstudentnews.cnn.com/fyi/retelecast/
AMERICA REMEMBERS On the third anniversary, CNN Presents looks back at the 9/11 terror attacks through the eyes of those who lived through that terrible day and the CNN journalists who covered it. Airs September 6 at 4:00am ET. CNN (1:00)
NUCLEAR TERROR It is our worst nightmare: A terrorist group builds a nuclear device and smuggles it into a major American city. Could it happen? Unfortunately, experts say yes. Three years after 9/11, has the threat of nuclear terrorism grown worse? CNN Presents investigates in this special report. Airs September 13 at 4:00am ET. CNN (1:00)
IMPACT OF TERROR Three years ago, a suicide bomber walked into the Sbarro Pizzeria in downtown Jerusalem. His blast killed 15 people. But what about the survivors? How did this one terrorist attack affect their lives? Impact of Terror pieces together the details of the Sbarro attack through the eyes of those who lived through it. Airs September 20 at 4:00am ET. CNN (1:00)
C-SPAN Classroom
Road to the White House News, events, issues, speeches, and appearances related to the 2004 presidential race. Sundays at 6:00pm and 9:0pm ET. C-SPAN (1:30) http://www.c-span.org/classroom/govt/campaigns.asp
America and the Courts A retrospective on issues and personalities behind key court cases, featuring interviews, discussions, and speeches. Airs September 18 at 7:00pm. ET. C-SPAN (1:00) http://www.c-span.org/classroom/
DiscoverySchool
Jesus: The Complete Story-The Early Years The first part of this series explores the fables surrounding Jesus' birth, follows his childhood and early adult years, and explains why he began his mission. Part 1 of 3 airs September 5 at 5:00pm ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)
Jesus: The Complete Story-The Mission The second part of this series explains how Jesus carried out his ministry as a healer and exorcist and how dangerous it was for him during the Passover Festival in Jerusalem. Part 2 of 3 airs September 5 at 6:00pm ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)
Jesus: The Complete Story-The Last Days The third part of this series looks at the last days of Jesus' life, explores what may have accounted for his resurrection, and considers what he may have looked like. Part 3 of 3 airs September 5 at 7:00pm ET. Discovery Channel (1:00)
Understanding: The Power of Genes This program explores the similar personality traits of twins, the biotechnology achievements of leading genetics experts, and the training of service and rescue dogs. Airs September 27 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00) http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/powerofgenes/
Understanding: Electricity This program examines how electromagnetic waves transmit images to distant televisions, the power and purposes of electricity, the connection between electricity and magnetism, and how the Earth's geothermal heat can create electricity. Airs September 28 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00) http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/understanding-electricity/ ESPN Sports Figures
Designed for middle and high school students, this series features professional athletes who help demonstrate math and physics concepts through sports.
Ice Ain't Easy/Breaking Energy Figure skater Sasha Cohen explains heating curves, heat of fusion, and calorimetry; Tiger Schulmann uses karate to demonstrate kinetic energy, stress, and work. Airs September 6 at 4:30am ET. ESPN2 (0:30) http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/lp_ice_easy.jsp?iAm=null http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/lp_energy.jsp?iAm=null
Scale Basketball/Terminal Velocity Basketball pro Vince Carter calculates ratios and units; street luger Darren Lott increases his speed using principles of physics. Airs September 13 at 4:30am ET. ESPN2 (0:30) http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/lp_scale_basketball.jsp?iAm=null http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/lp_terminal_velocity.jsp?iAm=null
Track's Slippery Slope/Inline Inertia Track star Marion Jones shows how graphical data relates to numerical relationships; X Games champion Jenny Curry uses physics to calculate drag time. Airs September 20 at 4:30am ET. ESPN2 (0:30) http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/lp_slippery_slope.jsp?iAm=null http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/lp_inline_inertia.jsp?iAm=null
Crashing Impulse/The Drag of Drag Dave Mirra demonstrates impulse, collision, and momentum through extreme sports; Olympic swimmer Janet Evans demonstrates motion, drag time, and pressure. Airs September 27 at 4:30am ET. ESPN2 (0:30) http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/lp_drag_drag.jsp?iAm=null
Food TV Classroom
Live: There's a Chef in My Family This two-part special features chef Emeril Lagasse demonstrating meals that kids and parents can make together, including taco salad, garlic lover's pot roast, and candy bar-stuffed baked apples. Part 1 of 2 airs September 11 at 4:30am ET. Food Network (0:30) Part 2 of 2 airs September 25 at 4:30am ET. Food Network (0:30) Email jgreen@scrippsnetwork.com for teaching materials http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/lf_kids/text/0,,FOOD_16382_19600,00.html HGTV ClassroomHow's That Work? E-Mail, Toaster, Copy Machine. This series looks at the origins of favorite household items and explains how they work. Airs September 6 at 5:00am ET. Home and Garden Television (0:30) Email jgreen@scrippsnetwork.com for teaching materials History Classroom
In Search of History: The Civil War Draft Riots This documentary chronicles the New York City riots of 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln called for a controversial draft plan during the Civil War. Airs September 1 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0591.html
In Search of History: Ships of Slaves-The Middle Passage This documentary chronicles the history of the transatlantic slave trade through interviews, oral histories, and dramatic re-creations. Airs September 2 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0220.html
Modern Marvels: Transcontinental Railroad This program details the 19th-century engineering feat that connected the East and West Coasts of the U.S. Airs September 3 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0199.html
Civil War Combat: The Bloody Lane at Antietam A look at the single bloodiest day in American military history, a battle with no victor that led Abraham Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. Airs September 6 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0445.html
Civil War Combat: The Tragedy at Cold Harbor This program examines the grim encounter in which Ulysses S. Grant's soldiers met Robert E. Lee's army east of Richmond in a battle that ushered in the era of trench warfare. Airs September 8 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0447.html
Mavericks, Miracles & Medicine: The Heart This program examines the first studies of human anatomy through dissection, heart catheterization, and surgery under anesthesia. Part 1 of 4 airs September 13 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.2347.html http://www.historychannel.com/medicine/mavs_show.html
Mavericks, Miracles & Medicine: Transplants This program chronicles the discovery of blood circulation, the first transfusion between animals and humans, the first successful kidney transplant, cloning, and more. Part 2 of 4 airs September 14 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.2347.html http://www.historychannel.com/medicine/mavs_show.html
Mavericks, Miracles & Medicine: The Brain This program explores epilepsy, brain function, the accident that led to the x-ray, electrical pacemakers, and more. Part 3 of 4 airs September 15 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.2347.html http://www.historychannel.com/medicine/mavs_show.html
Mavericks, Miracles & Medicine: Infectious Diseases Looks at the link between germs and disease, the world of microorganisms, Typhoid Mary, the medical innovations related to smallpox and tuberculosis, and more. Part 4 of 4 airs September 16 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.2347.html http://www.historychannel.com/medicine/mavs_show.html
Modern Marvels: Antibiotics-The Wonder Drugs A look at the discovery of these miracle medicines, including their introduction and rapid growth, as well as their potentially murky future. Airs September 17 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0516.html
Hispanics and the Medal of Honor Stories of Hispanic American veterans who won the highest military award in the U.S. Airs September 22 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.2007.html
Save Our History: S.O.S. - Save Our Ships This special showcases five vintage ships in need of restoration and follows efforts to preserve America's maritime heritage. Airs September 24 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.1374.html http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/saveourships/index.html
MTV Classroom
Choose or Lose: Work It! This program examines employment issues facing young adults in America and the roles of government and politics in job creation and retention. Airs September 6 and 20 at 4:00am ET. MTV (0:26) http://www.mtv.com/chooseorlose/
Choose or Lose: 20 Million Questions for John Kerry Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry answers videotaped questions from undecided young adult voters from around the country. Airs September 13 and 27 at 4:00am ET. MTV (0:26) http://www.mtv.com/chooseorlose/
Nickelodeon Classroom
Lazy Town An 8-year-old moves to a new town and finds herself caught between a healthy superhero named Sportacus and the world's laziest villain. Airs Weekdays at 10:30am ET. Nickelodeon (0:30) http://www.nickjr.com/home/shows/lazytown/index.jhtml
Franklin's Groovy Gramophone This online game featuring characters from Nickelodeon's Franklin allows preschoolers to create their own music by adding or removing sounds from various musical instruments. http://www.nickjr.com/parenting/ages_and_stages/3/music/franklins_groovy_gramophone.jhtml
TLC Elementary School
The Atmosphere, Space, and Beyond This program explores the development of the telescope, the layers of Earth's atmosphere, the planets in our solar system, and the Moon. Airs September 17 at 6:00am ET. The Learning Channel (0:30)
What Is a Living Thing? This program examines the seven key characteristics of living things and the system of classification for organisms, with emphasis on plants and animals. Airs September 24 at 6:00am ET. The Learning Channel (0:30)
Travel Channel Classroom
Grand Canyon: Nature's Great Escape This documentary examines the Grand Canyon's hidden treasures, including abandoned gold mines and a forest of Joshua trees. Airs September 6 at 9:00am ET. Travel Channel (1:00) http://travel.discovery.com/convergence/americanicon/grandcanyon/grandcanyon.html
VH1- Classroom
Ultimate Album: Alicia Keys: Songs in A Minor This program explores the success of Alicia Keys' debut album, a mix of the classical, hip-hop, rhythm-and-blues, and classic-soul genres. Airs September 7 at 4:00am ET. VH1 (1:00) http://www.vh1.com/partners/vh1_music_studio/past-2003-2004.html
The Weather Classroom
Forecast Earth: Water's Fury A look at the dangers of flooding and the technology that forecasters use to provide timely flash-flood warnings. Airs September 2 at 4:00am ET. The Weather Channel (0:30) http://www.weatherclassroom.com/index.php
People and Weather This program examines the history of the relationship between people and weather as it affects population growth, economics, and architecture. Airs September 6 and 9 at 4:00am ET. The Weather Channel (0:30) http://www.weatherclassroom.com/
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