Integrating resources to expand your curriuclum

Resources for Literacy, Languages, and the Arts
September 7-12, 2011

IPTV is pleased to bring you our weekly eNewsletter that highlights some of our many educational resources, programs, and ICN sessions available. This week we're focusing on curriuclum for the start of the school year. Whether you're starting a new unit in American History or in need of STEM resources, IPTV offers several solutions to help you meet the needs of your students.

Educational Resources

PBS LearningMedia Focus: Colonial History

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

From the debate of slavery, to the "real" legend of Pocahontas, to what drove commerce in New England, these resources from PBS LearningMedia will address the major standards you need to cover while engaging your students with meaningful content to learn about the Colonial Era more deeply.

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American Masters: F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams Lesson Plan

Grade Level: 9-12

In this lesson plan from American Masters, students will study the biography and work of F. Scott Fitzgerald, learn how the author used autobiographical elements in writing his stories, and then apply elements of what they've learned to their own autobiographies.

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Featured Television Programs

Write in the Middle: A Workshop for Middle School Teachers

Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8

An educational series designed specifically for the classroom. Learn the effective practices and strategies to use with middles schools students in writing instruction.

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NOVA ScienceNOW: How Does the Brain Work?

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

Investigate the psychology of magic tricks, magnetic wands that treat depression, and artificial intelligence. This episode of NOVA scienceNOW delves into the mystery of the human mind. Video clips from NOVA's website are great supplements to any biology class.

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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.

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

Martha Speaks: The Heart of a Hero

Grade Level: K-2

Aimed at students ages four through seven, Martha's educational goal is to strengthen kids' vocabulary. In this ICN session, based on the Reading Buddies program, students will watch a short episode of Martha Speaks, play a game, read a story, and write a short journal entry: all based on chosen vocabulary words.

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Career Day: Makeup Artist

Grade Level: 9-12

During this ICN session, students will meet a makeup artist who works in the television industry. Learn the valuable role makeup artists have in ensuring that models, television hosts, and performers have suitable makeup and hairstyles before they appear in front of cameras. This is an excellent session for students who are interested in art, design, fashion, theater, television broadcasting, or makeup.

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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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