Get back into the swing with these resources

Resources for Literacy, Languages, and the Arts
August 30 - September 6, 2011

IPTV is pleased to bring you our weekly eNewsletter that highlights some of our many educational resources, programs, and educational sessions available. This week, to help you get back into the swing of things, we're highlighting current, topical, and relevant resources that are sure to peak your students' interests.

Featured Television Programs

NOVA: Engineering Ground Zero

Grade Range: 9-12

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11, NOVA presents an epic story of engineering, innovation, and the perseverance of the human spirit.

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Great American Authors Since 1650

Grade Range 6-8, 9-12

Series that presents the lives and literary output of 60 of America's most read authors. The authors are presented chronologically in concise, stand-alone clips.

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IPTV Education broadcasts overnight on Mediacom cable. Click here for a full schedule of our educational programs. If you are unable to record an episode you see on IPTV, contact your AEA for copies of programs that allow for duplication.

Educational Resources

PBS LearningMedia Focus: Hurricanes

Grade Range: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

As hurricane season kicks into full gear, PBS LearningMedia offers a wide variety of resources to help your students better understand the science behind these extraordinary storms to the social and economic impact they have had on the United States. LearningMedia is the next-generation digital media service for PreK-16 educators.

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Chuck Vanderchucks "Something Something" Explosion

Grade Range: K-2, 3-5

An immersive, interactive online experience with the goal of helping students understand music, ear training, and music composition from a variety of musical genres including jazz, salsa, and country.

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The Electric Company: Punctuation

Grade Range: K-2, 3-5

Unlock the power of words and punctuation using the Electric Company's

vibrant themes and energy. These resources will help your students better understand that periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points help stories make sense and come alive.

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Register today for these ICN sessions, at no charge to you or your school, to network your students with other learners throughout the state.

School to Careers: Dietician

Grade Range: 9-12

Increased public interest in nutrition has led to a great number of job opportunities for nutritionists and dieticians. Students interested in this field will learn how dieticians are responsible for crafting the diets of patients and educating individuals on the benefits of maintaining proper dietary standards.

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The Internet: Education is the Key to Safe Practices

Professional Development Session

This session will provide information to teacher and other school staff about internet safety in regard to students using it. The focus of this session is using social netowrking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

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Can't make it to any of these sessions? Take a look at IPTV's ICN events calendar to schedule your next opportunity.

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