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PBS Teachers Newsletter August 12, 2010

PBS Teachers Featured Innovator: Michael Lampert

Watching an airbag deploy with a loud noise in their classroom, students learn not only about Newton’s laws of physics but also how physics are applied to save lives. While traditional physics lessons ask students to drop an egg and watch it crash, Michael Lampert’s airbag activity enables students to imagine themselves in a car crash and understand how restraints act during a collision. Watch Lampert’s classroom demonstration at http://www.pbs.org/teachers/innovators/gallery/entries/88/.

Lampert conducts this and many other engaging, loud, and messy experiments with his students at West Salem High School in Salem, Oregon, where he teaches microelectronics, physics, and astronomy. His students have won awards in national science and robotics competitions. He has also traveled to Antarctica to study ozone and to Africa to study infrasound. His contributions to PBS’ Wired Science--an exploration of the next generation of science and technology--are featured at http://www.pbs.org/kcet/wiredscience/education/mlampert.html.

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Arthur: Go Green Challenge
Offline Activity
Grade Range: PreK, K-2
Find new ways to be ecologically smart and keep track of your accomplishments with Arthur’s seven go green challenges.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/6984/preview/

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Mathline: In a Heartbeat
Lesson Plan
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
Use scatter plots to determine the relationship between heartbeats per minute and aerobic exercise.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mathline/lessonplans/msmp/heartbeat/heartbeat_procedure.shtm


Cyberchase: The Fractionator
Video
Grade Range: K-2, 3-5
Super math hero The Fractionator explains how to divide a banana into different fractions to eat with his cereal.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/7684/preview/

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The National Parks: America’s Best Idea: Ask a Ranger
Offline Activity
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
Interview a park ranger and create a story about a National Park using video or other media.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/7684/preview/


The Electric Company: Shock’s Beatbox
Interactive
Grade Range: K-2, 3-5
Engineer your own hip-hop music while learning the sounds of different letters and parts of words to create new sound combinations.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/6967/preview/

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History Detectives: Hot Town Poster, Face Jug, Lost City of Gold
On-Air | Monday, August 16, 9pm
Grade Range: 9-12
Learn how a political poster influenced public behavior, discover the connection between a piece of ceramic art and the underground railroad, and investigate what a rock inscription in Phoenix may tell us about the first European visitors to that area.
http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/investigations/index.html


Faces of America: Ma Family History
Video
Grade Range: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Discover how some old books that no one seemed to want contained invaluable records of the family history of cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/7629/preview/

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SpellingCity Helps With Back To School

http://spellingcity.com/

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"Students embrace SpellingCity's engaging format. The games and activities give parents a variety of ways to start sharpening their students' academic skills in the following areas:

* Vocabulary- Help for all ages and subjects.
* Phonics - - Import a SpellingCity phonics-based word list.
* Writing - Parents can customize the writing instructions!
* Handwriting - Handwriting practice with spelling lists is a perennial favorite.
* Alphabetical order - It's hard with paper and pencil but easy with SpellingCity.
* Spelling - TestMe, HangMouse, MissingLetter, SpeedySpeller and more!"

TN History for Kids

http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/home

At the top of the screen it will tell you to select your grade. K thru High school.
There are many lessons, games, and quizes for your students to take to learn more about the State of Tennessee.

FREEBIE OF THE DAY-- Aug. 10, 2010

Ivanhoe (MP3 audio, PDF ebook & coloring page) –
QUOTE: "Today's resource, courtesy of our sister site Homeschool Radio Shows.com, is this great half hour audio dramatization of Sir Walter Scott's immortal classic story, "Ivanhoe". Along with the audio, we have a fine abridged version of the actual book and a coloring page to keep little hands busy while listening to this "living book for the ears" audio story."

http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/

FREEBIE OF THE DAY -- July 30th

http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/

Today they have video treasures that you can watch.

FREEBIE OF THE DAY-- July 29th

http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/


Today's is an Easy way to teach Math

Anti-Bullying Activities

http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids/
There info for kids and adults. Also there are webisodes, games and more.

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http://www.educationworld.com/a_special/bully.shtml
There is a list of various activities that you can do to teach anti-bullying.

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http://www.kellybear.com/ActivityABullying.html
A question sheet that you can go over verbally or print it out for your students. There are yes and no questions such as "Do you try to help other children get along?" or "Do other children think you are mean?"

Freebie of the Day -- July 28th

http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/

Today's freebie is an easy lesson on Rome

Freebie of the Day -- July 27th

http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/

Today's is an Art & Craft Lessons

Weekly Lesson Plan (Printable)

http://www.teachervision.fen.com/curriculum-planning/printable/6150.html?&detoured=1
Here is a form that you can print out if you are in need of a Weekly planner.


I create my own from Microsoft Works Word Processor.

Science and Tech

Nature: “Andes: The Dragon’s Back”
On-Air Sunday, July 18
Grade Range: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Tour this 5,000-mile mountain range which stretches across seven countries includes glaciers, volcanoes, and rainforests home to abundant and adaptable wildlife.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/andes-the-dragons-back/introduction/1789/

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Sesame Street: A Twiddlebug Tool Adventure
Interactive
Grade Range: PreK
Explore simple machines and practice problem-solving skills by helping a twiddlebug find his way home.
http://pbskids.org/sesame/games/twiddlebugAdventure.html

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Where Does Your Paycheck Go?

Your Life, Your Money: Where Does Your Paycheck Go?
Offline Activity
Grade Range: 9-12
Will you be surprised when you get your first paycheck from your first job and the dollar amount is not what you expected? Learn how taxes, Social Security, and Medicare affect your take-home pay.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/7343/preview/

HEALTH AND FITNESS

It’s My Life: Summer Camp
Article
Grade Range: 2-5, 6-8
Read up on the reasons to go to summer camp, what to pack, and how to make friends once there.
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/summercamp/index.html

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Fizzy’s Lunch Lab: Hydration
Lesson Plan
Grade Range: K-2, 2-5
Why is it so important to hydrate our bodies--and all living things--in the summer and throughout the year, and what happens if we’re dehydrated? An abundance of water is necessary for our bodies and our planet to sustain life.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/7653/preview/


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The Universe: An Introduction - Smithsonian Education

http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/universe/index.html

A new lesson plan with downloadables **which is FREE and safe** at the Smithsonian Education center. It is:
The Universe: An Introduction

The downloads include:

• The Universe Lesson Plan (PDF)
• Activity Materials for Lesson 1&2 (PDF)
• A print ready student record sheet for Lesson 1 (PDF)
• And there is a link to the interactive visual game

School Express newsletter

http://www.schoolexpress.com/news_sub.php

Click the link above to subscribe to the School Express newsletter.

Each week you will receive a newsletter letting you know about what they have added to their website AND a link to a FREE download of the week's theme unit.

Every week it changes. This week's theme unit is titled “Coral Reefs”. Next week's theme unit will be "Landforms".

It is free and it is easy to unsubscribe from if you feel the need to.

PBS Teachers Newsletter June 10, 2010

Reading Rockets 2010 Summer Reading List
It's summertime! What a great time to slow down or cool off with a good book. Browse and print Reading Rockets' 2010 summer booklist http://www.readingrockets.org/books/summer/2010

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Gulf Oil Spill Resources for the Classroom
Local PBS station WSRE has compiled a list of parent, teacher and kid resources regarding the Gulf oil spill at http://wsre.org/OilSpill/teachers-students-kids.asp

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Activity Packs: Offline Activity
Arts Everywhere Grade Range: 3-5, 6-8
Explore the meanings and moods of color through art, music, vocabulary, dance and cultural activities. Examine how the arts are used to portray personal feelings and depict social protest in society, and research the artwork of Norman Rockwell.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/activitypacks/arts/artseverywhere/


Martha Speaks: Interactive
Make the BandGrade Range: PreK, K-2
Create a musical composition for a band of kids and dogs using the control panel to choose the tempo, vocalists and instruments for the melody and rhythm. Build vocabulary by learning words that describe music.
http://pbskids.org/martha/games/maketheband/index.html

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WPSU: Energy Education for the 21st Century: Walk a Mile for a Burger?
Lesson PlanGrade Range: 6-8
Compare calories burned during a period of walking with the number of calories in certain types of food. Use a pedometer to associate physical activity (physical energy) with calories burned (chemical energy).
http://www.pspb.org/e21/lessonplan_detail.php?lp_id=38

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Nature: Horse and Rider On-Air: Sunday, June 13, 2010, 8 - 9:00 pm
Offline: Grade Range: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Every relationship between horse and rider rests on a few fundamental principles. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/horse-and-rider/introduction/834/

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Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil and the Presidency
On-Air: Monday, June 14, 2010, 9 - 11:00 pm
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
A biography of America's seventh president, this program explores whether Americans should celebrate Jackson or apologize for him. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)

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PBS Teacher Previews

Design Squad Teacher's Guide

Design Squad, PBS’ engineering reality competition series, goes to school with the Design Squad Teacher’s Guide. Written specifically for middle school science and technology teachers, the guide features 3 units that focus on topics found in physical science curricula—force, electricity, and sound. In each of the guide’s open-ended challenges, students use the engineering design process and apply core science concepts. In the process, they develop a working understanding of these concepts, increase their enthusiasm for engineering, and see engineers as creative problem solvers who make a difference in the world. The challenges use low cost, readily available materials and are linked to national science and technology standards.

Order your free copy of the Design Squad Teacher’s Guide at: http://pbskids.org/designsquad/engineers/newsletter.html

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Gulf Oil Spill Resources for the Classroom
Local PBS station WSRE has compiled a list of parent, teacher and kid resources regarding the Gulf oil spill at http://wsre.org/OilSpill/teachers-students-kids.asp

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KAET: ASSET-Eight: MathActive: Navajo Rug Interactive
Grade Range: PreK, K-2
Examine the geometric shapes found in Navajo rugs and design your own rug using squares and triangles. Click on "Start Lesson" to begin the interactive. http://www.asset.asu.edu/new/mathactive/gradesk_2.html#

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NOVA: Mystery of the MegavolcanoOn-Air & Online
Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 8 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
The Toba eruption during the Ice Age may have helped kick the climate into a freeze and perhaps pushed ancestral human populations to the brink of extinction. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/

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Secrets of the Dead: Airmen and the HeadhuntersOn-Air & Online
Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 8 - 9:00 pm
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
Explore the extraordinary survival story of a crew of airmen shot down over the jungles of Japanese-occupied Borneo during World War II. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/

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Save Money on BooksOnline
Grade Range: PreK, K-2
You know how important it is to read to your kids but also know how expensive books are. While libraries are a great resource, it's important for kids to have some titles they can call their own. Find out how to get more for less.
http://www.pbs.org/parents/booklights/archives/2010/05/have-i-got-a-deal-for-you.html

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Assignment: The World Program Review Survey: Deadline June 30, 2010

Assignment: The World Program Review Survey: Deadline June 30, 2010

Teachers can get free access to the Assignment: The World (ATW), a weekly 15-minute news and global issues program targeted at 3rd-8th grade classrooms and its web resources for the remainder of the school year in exchange for feedback on a national survey to provide directions on content, educational resources and interactive directions.

**Classrooms respond weekly to important issue questions which are featured on the show.
32 15-minute programs, one per week from September until MayCovering topics such as:

**Current Events, Civics, Geography, History, Science, Global Issues, and MORE!

**On Public TV & on the Web (http://atwonline.org)

WXXI is conducting a national survey of teachers focusing on the usability, content and resources available from Assignment: The World. Preview the Series and Give Feedback at: http://atwonline.org/survey.html


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PBS lessons and videos

PBS Resources For the Classroom: http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/2565/preview/
You can search for various subjects and it will provide links to shows, lesson plans, videos, and more to help you with your teaching.

American Musuem of Natural History (Science)http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/2565/preview/
Contains various Science stories and videos

EekoWorld
http://pbskids.org/eekoworld/index.html?load=eekohouse
Contains lots of Science lesson, games, and videos