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The Roosevelts
Ken Burns, director and producer of The Civil War, Jazz and Prohibition, presents his most recent project: The Roosevelts: An Intimate History. This seven-part documentary series follows the trials and triumphs of the Roosevelt family, from Theodore to Eleanor. The series contains in-depth research into some of the Roosevelts' most remarkable moments: from the creation of National Parks to the defeat of Adolf Hitler. The special airs from 7-9 p.m. on September 14-20 on IPTV's primary channel. Each episode will repeat at 9 p.m. the same night. Learn More
This Week's Featured Resources:
Brains and Beakers: Rapping On Science
Grades: 6-13+
"Rapping On Science" is an engaging demonstration of how popular music and rap songs can be transformed into science lessons. Educator and rapper Tom McFadden facilitated a writing workshop at Youth Radio and got a group of high schoolers to rap about science topics like global warming and pollution. Use this video as a spark to host your own science rap battle. Learn More
Commercial: Big Word
Grades: 1-3
Check out this commercial for "Bite Sized Word Bits Bar," which breaks up words like "butterscotch" and "delicious" into syllables. The goal of this resource is decoding. Learn More
Marvin K. Mooney
Grades: K-5

In this interactive the world of fitness and literacy unite! As the teacher reads the book "Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now" by Dr. Seuss, students listen carefully and safely jump up out of their chairs with their hands over their heads every time they hear the word "go." This is a great lesson combining psychomotor, cognitive and affective skills. This video is available in both English and Spanish audio, along with corresponding closed captions. Learn More

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