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

In this QUEST video produced by KQED, learn about the chemical functions of various ingredients utilized during the science and art of cheesemaking, and how cheesemakers study the process. The video also explains how the cheese making process is varied to alter the final texture and taste of the cheese. 

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

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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