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October 2004 Issue 48
The October issue of Time Warner Cable’s education newsletter is featuring unique Cable in the Classroom educational resources for teachers, students, and parents. Election Education Pundits and politicians are saying that this year's presidential election will be both critically important and close. Teachers will be taking advantage of interest in the election to teach about government, democracy, and civic responsibilities. One way to get kids interested in these topics is through simulations, and that's why CIC created eLECTIONS: Your Adventure in Politics, an online 3-D, high-speed game that allows kids and adults to experience a run for the presidency. Or check our Web site for a new page full of elections-related resources. 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 Creative Teaching: Innovative Practices, Great Results
Inspiring Ideas
Creativity & Technology
eLECTIONS: Your Adventure in Politics
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Educational Resource Guides PLUS: Resources and ideas for making learning connections between school and home, including how families can involve children in the electoral process, age-appropriate scares, and more. Articles about Technology, Innovation, and the Future of Learning
Eye on Research
Rethinking Civic Education
Threshold Digital Edition
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Educational Resources for Teachers, Parents, and Students
A&E ClassroomBiography-Sir Ernest Shackleton: Looking South This program examines the life and career of the Irish-born explorer who led some of the most epic voyages of the 20th century. Airs October 5 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.1076.html
Biography-Marco Polo: Journey to the East This program examines the life of the explorer who introduced China to the West, forged the Silk Road, and wrote a memoir of his travels that has astonished readers for centuries. Airs October 6 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0151.html
Biography-Lewis & Clark: Explorers of the New Frontier This program is a profile of the two U.S. Army officers who led an 8,000-mile expedition to the Pacific Ocean in 1804. Airs October 7 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0120.html
Biography for Kids-Christopher Columbus: Explorer of the New World This program chronicles the life of the explorer, from his first voyages to the Americas to his final return to Spain where he died forgotten by his peers. Airs October 8 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0039.html
Biography-Eleanor Roosevelt: A Restless Spirit This program profiles the activist first lady who had her own staff, held press conferences, and championed such causes as civil rights and housing for the poor. Airs October 11 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0064.html
Biography-Marie Antoinette: The Tragic Queen This program profiles the unsympathetic French monarch who was executed during the country's revolution. Airs October 12 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0501.html
Biography-Joan of Arc: Virgin Warrior This program chronicles the life of the woman who led the French army during the Hundred Years War. Airs October 13 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0498.html
Biography-Anna and the King: The Real Story of Anna Leonowens This program profiles the outspoken champion of women's rights and social reform whose years in the court of the King of Siam were dramatized in the Broadway musical, The King and I. Airs October 14 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0500.html
Biography-Evita: The Woman Behind the Myth This program chronicles the life of Argentine political leader Eva Peron. Airs October 15 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0069.html
Italians in America This two-part program follows one of America's most prominent immigrant groups, from Columbus' voyage to today. Part 1 of 2 airs October 18 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0525.html Part 2 of 2 airs October 19 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0526.html
Biography-Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective This program explores the origins of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's enduring fictional creation. Airs October 21 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0551.html
Biography-The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe This program profiles the life of the American author and master of the macabre. Airs October 22 at 7:00am ET. A&E Network (1:00) http://www.aetv.com/class/admin/study_guide/archives/aetv_guide.0149.html
New Programming for Students
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CNN Classroom
CNN 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/
JOHN KERRY: BORN TO RUN CNN’s Candy Crowley puts nominee John Kerry under the microscope. His life story has played out in the public spotlight -- from Vietnam hero to anti-war protester, from ambitious young prosecutor to veteran of the U.S. Senate. Yet in some ways Kerry remains a mystery. What do we know about his core beliefs? Is he a man of conviction -- or rather, as his critics claim, an opportunist who shifts and shapes his views to fit the political moment? Airs October 4 at 4:00am ET. CNN (1:00)
THE MISSION OF GEORGE W. BUSH He calls himself a “war president” – a man uniquely suited to lead the nation in the post-9/11 world. His supporters call him a man of conviction and self-confidence, a leader whose religious faith keeps him focused and resolute. Critics call him stubborn and closed-minded, with a black-and-white view of the world that is dangerously superficial. Who is President George W. Bush? What have we learned about his decision-making, his personal style, his religious faith during his first-term in office? John King looks for answers in this investigative profile. Airs October 11 at 4:00am ET. CNN (1:00)
IMMIGRANT NATION, DIVIDED COUNTRY Has the wave of Hispanic immigration spiraled out of control? Are illegal workers stealing jobs and destroying the fabric of American society? Or are they energizing the U.S. economy and keeping the American dream alive? Maria Hinojosa, a Mexican-American herself, goes inside the lives of four families on the front lines of the growing debate over illegal immigration. Airs October 18 at 4:00am ET. CNN (1:00)
THE FIGHT OVER FAITH It is the fastest-growing form of Christianity in America. Some surveys say nearly 40% of Christians in this country describe themselves as “evangelical” or “born again.” They are making their presence felt across the country. They flocked to see Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ,” making it one of the most profitable films ever released. And their conservative, strict interpretation of the Bible has set off fierce battles that threaten to tear apart mainline protestant congregations across the country. What does it mean to be an evangelical in America 2004 – and why is this brand of Christianity spreading so rapidly right now? Carol Marin investigates. Airs October 25 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 9:00pm ET. C-SPAN (1:30) http://www.c-span.org/classroom/govt/campaigns.asp
Court TV Classroom
Al Roker Investigates: katie.com This two-part documentary examines the potential dangers of Internet chat rooms through one girl's tragic story and offers valuable information and Internet safety tips. Part 1 of 2 airs October 1 and 15 and 29 at 5:00am ET. Court TV (0:30) Part 2 of 2 airs October 8 and 22 at 5:00am ET. Court TV (0:30) http://courttv.com/al_roker/katie/ DiscoverySchool
Your Genes, Your Future Your Genes, Your Future This documentary explores the functions of the cell, attempts to manipulate the human genome, the growing obesity trend in America, and the health effects of nicotine, alcohol, and depression. Airs October 4 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00) http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/genesfuture/
Strong Chemistry This documentary explains the discovery of the elements and the origin of the periodic table, explores compounds and composites, discusses the creation and trade of diamonds, and looks at the inside of the Sun. Airs October 7 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00) http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/strongchemistry/
Forensic Detectives: Chemistry at Work This program explores an international chemical mystery, dogs that work as arson detectives, the chemistry of fireworks, the periodic table, and the many forms of carbon. Airs October 11 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00) http://school.discovery.com/ontv/videoclips/forensics1.html
Forensic Detectives: Archaeology at Work This documentary looks at scientists studying the shift in Earth's magnetic poles, unusual finds used to solve crimes committed long ago, the archaeological evidence surrounding the decline of China's first dynasty, and mummies from the Chiribaya civilization. Airs October 12 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00) http://school.discovery.com/ontv/videoclips/forensics1.html
Measure for Measure: Lengths and Heights This program investigates ocean waves, the origins of standard measurement systems, how exercise affects the cardiovascular system, and altitude sickness. Airs October 13 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00) http://school.discovery.com/ontv/videoclips/math1.html
Measure for Measure: Time and Temperature A look at what happens when a star dies, scientific theories about the extinction of dinosaurs, the different scales that measure temperature, researchers who try to predict hurricanes, and the past of a 5,300-year-old frozen man. Airs October 14 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00) http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/lengths/
Measure for Measure: Weight and Energy This program explores the tools ancient Egyptians used to build the pyramids, the history of universal standard weights, kinetic and potential energy, and the physics of roller coasters. Airs October 15 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00) http://school.discovery.com/ontv/videoclips/math1.html
Biomes: Coastlines and Seas This program explores Asian coastline erosion, the adaptations of squid and octopuses, and how jellyfish have thrived in the oceans for millions of years. Airs October 18 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00) http://www.school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/biomes_coastlines/
Biomes: Adapting to Deserts and Other Ecosystems This program examines how the adaptive crocodile is a threat to prey both on land and in water, the hardy creatures that live in extremely dry environments, and how birds' bodies are specially adapted for flight. Airs October 19 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00) http://www.school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/biomes_deserts/
Biomes: Forests and Seeds This program examines the structure of seeds and how they are dispersed, seasonal events in a Japanese temperate forest, and the chemical change that turns maple tree sap into maple sugar. Airs October 21 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00) http://www.school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/biomes_forests/
Biomes: Islands and Evolution This program explores the Galapagos Islands and the native residents that spawned Darwin's theory of evolution, the developing ecosystems of isolated islands such as Java and Anak Krakatoa, and an Australian scientist's quest to restore the long-extinct Tasmanian tiger from DNA. Airs October 22 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00) http://www.school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/biomes_islands/
Biomes: Arctic Changes This program explores how global climate changes, melting ice, and rising sea levels affect Arctic wildlife and coastal inhabitants. Airs October 25 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00) http://www.school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/biomes_arctic/
Biomes: Wild Arctic This program looks at how climate change affects the ecosystem of Arctic wildlife, including birds, seals, polar bears, and whales. Airs October 27 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00) http://www.school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/biomes_wildarctic/
Biomes: Land of the Inuit This program examines the daily struggles and triumphs of the Inuit, who have lived in the harsh Arctic environment for thousands of years. Airs October 28 at 9:00am ET. Discovery Channel (1:00) http://www.school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/biomes_inuit/
ESPN Sports Figures
Designed for middle and high school students, this series features professional athletes who help demonstrate math and physics concepts through sports.
Gravity Check/Batting the Unknown Dave Mira explains gravity's role in BMX stunts; baseball's Troy Glaus uses algebraic variables to determine batting averages. Airs October 4 at 4:30am ET. ESPN2 (0:30) http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/lp_batting_unknown.jsp?iAm=null
Hang Time/Breathing Victory NBA player Vince Carter explains trajectories, gravity, and motion in two dimensions; swimmer Janet Evans explores respiration, muscles, and chemical reactions. Airs October 11 at 4:30am ET. ESPN2 (0:30) http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/lp_hang_time.jsp?iAm=null http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/lp_victory.jsp?iAm=null
Running on Metrics/The Elastic Racquet Track athlete Marion Jones discusses the differences between the metric and U.S. measuring systems; tennis player Chanda Rubin explores elastic energy. Airs October 18 at 4:30am ET. ESPN2 (0:30) http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/lessonplan.htm
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 October 25 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
Food TV Classroom
Rachael Ray Block Party This two-part program features parents and children working together to create a neighborhood block party as well as easy and fun suggestions for cooking with kids. Part 1 of 2 airs October 9 at 4:30am ET. Food Network (0:30) Part 2 of 2 airs October 23 at 4:30am ET. Food Network (0:30) To request free videos and teacher’s materials, please contact Judy Green. Jgreen@scrippsnetworks.com http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/lf_kids/text/0,,FOOD_16382_19600,00.html
HGTV Classroom
Scrapbooking/Techniques of the Trade This program explores wheels, special photo printing techniques, minimalist design, and fun ways to manipulate metal. Airs October 4 at 5:00am ET. Home and Garden Television (0:30) To request free videos and teacher’s materials, please contact Judy Green. Jgreen@scrippsnetworks.com
Jewelry Making/Junior Jewels This program demonstrates three jewelry projects for pre-teens and teens. Airs October 18 at 5:00am ET. Home and Garden Television (0:30) To request free videos and teacher’s materials, please contact Judy Green. Jgreen@scrippsnetworks.com
History Classroom
Save Our History: George Washington's Workshop A behind-the-scenes look at the private enterprises of the first U.S. president, from his Mount Vernon distillery operations to his plans to increase farm production. Airs October 1 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/workshop/
Mexico: God, Gold, and Glory This episode surveys ancient Mexico, profiling the Mayan, Toltec, and Aztec civilizations, as well as the 16th-century invasion of the Spanish. Part 1 of 4 airs October 4 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0280.html http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/mexico/
Mexico: From Independence to the Alamo This episode follows the rise of Mexico City as the capital of New Spain, the emergence of a uniquely Mexican culture, and the roots of the Mexican independence movement. Part 2 of 4 airs October 5 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0279.html http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/mexico/
Mexico: Battle for North America This episode explores Mexico's first decades of autonomy and examines the Mexican-American War, when Mexico lost half of its national territory to the U.S. Part 3 of 4 airs October 6 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0278.html http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/mexico/
Mexico: Revolution and Rebirth This episode explores the tyrannical rule of dictator Porfirio Diaz, the 1910 rebellion that overthrew him, and the birth of the PRI. Part 4 of 4 airs October 7 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0281.html http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/mexico/
Puzzling Pyramids of Mexico An exploration of the mysterious ancient city of Teotihuacán, which contains the Mexican Pyramids, the Avenue of the Dead, and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent. Airs October 8 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.2267.html (Spanish) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.2794.html (English)
The Most Decorated: The Doughboys This series tells the story of the American soldiers who fought in WWI. Part 1 of 4 airs October 11 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0084.html
The Most Decorated: The Nisei Soldiers This series tells the story of American-born soldiers of Japanese descent who fought in Europe in WWII while their families were declared enemy aliens at home. Part 2 of 4 airs October 12 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0177.html
The Most Decorated: The Jet Aces of the Korean War This series explores the experiences of fighter pilots in the Korean War and the evolution of air warfare. Part 3 of 4 airs October 13 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0155.html
The Most Decorated: The First Air Cavalry in Vietnam This series explores the development and experiences of the First Air Cavalry during the Vietnam War, where helicopters were first used on a large scale in warfare. Part 4 of 4 airs October 14 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0015.html
Save Our History: The National World War II Memorial This special looks at the importance of WWII for America, the men and women who contributed to the war effort, and the new National World War ll Memorial in Washington, D.C. Airs October 15 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/worldwarII/
Barbarians: Vikings A look at the legacy of these warriors, settlers, explorers, and traders. Part 1 of 4 airs October 18 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.2687.html http://www.historychannel.com/barbarians/
Barbarians: Goths A look at the relationship between the Goths and the Roman Empire. Part 2 of 4 airs October 19 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.2487.html http://www.historychannel.com/barbarians/
Barbarians: Mongols A look at Genghis Khan and the Mongolian Empire, including their methods of control and style of warfare. Part 3 of 4 airs October 20 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.2607.html http://www.historychannel.com/barbarians/
Barbarians: Huns A look at this mysterious and aggressive people and their leader Attila, who conquered lands stretching from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. Part 4 of 4 airs October 21 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.2667.html http://www.historychannel.com/barbarians/
The Haunted History of Halloween This documentary traces the history of the ancient celebration that began as a pagan harvest festival in Celtic Ireland and was later Christianized by Roman Catholic popes. Airs October 22 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0282.html http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/halloween/main.html
In Search of History: Ancient Inventions This two-part look at evidence that indicates our ancestors may have envisioned such innovations as flight, brain surgery, steam power, and the computer. Part 1 of 2 airs October 25 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) Part 2 of 2 airs October 26 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0513.html
In Search of History: Scourge of the Black Death This program explores the origins, spread, and repercussions of the plague that swept through Egypt, Asia Minor, and Europe. Airs October 27 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/admin/study_guide/archives/thc_guide.0037.html
In Search of History: Secrets of the Rosetta Stone This program tells the story of the discovery of a basalt slab that proved to be the key to unlocking the baffling language and hieroglyphs of ancient Egypt. Airs October 28 at 6:00am ET. History Channel (1:00) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||