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

"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

This animated Math Shorts video explains absolute value, as demonstrated on the number line and through a real-life example. In the accompanying classroom activity, students watch the video and then play a game in which they move a penny along a number line in positive and negative directions. As they play, they use absolute value to track the total distance that the penny moves. To get the most from the lesson, students should be comfortable determining distance between positive and negative numbers on a number line. Learn More

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

This video from KET's Think Garden collection illustrates how gardening is a a way of life for many people. Follow students visiting Oxmoor Farm as they learn about the business of agriculture by planting, harvesting, cooking, and eating fresh produce. Learn about all the products that are connected to gardening, from seeds and plants to fresh fruits and vegetables to compost. Finally, learn more about the growing business of organic gardening. Learn More

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