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Pbs: The Story of India: Monsoon

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores India through an in-depth look into the country's climate and the affect of monsoons on the area. Identifies the different types of monsoons in India, climatic factors, and the effects on the environment.
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Pbs: The Story of India: Stupa Built by Emperor Ashoka, Sanchi

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores the architecture of India with an in-depth look in the stupa built by Emperor Ashoka. Describes what a stupa is and what it is primarily used for. Identifies the architectural components of the structure from top to bottom....
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Pbs: The Story of India: Asokan (Ashokan) Pillar

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores the world of India's architecture with a close look at the Ashokan Pillar. Identifies the empire that built the free-standing sandstone pillar and the it's location. Describes in detail from top to bottom how the structure...
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Pbs: The Story of India: Jainism

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores the world of India through an in-depth look into the religion of Jainism. Identifies the meaning behind the Sanskrit word, the foundations of the religion, religious symbols, and how many people actively practice the...
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Pbs: The Story of India: Rice Cultivation

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores the agriculture of India through an in-depth look into rice cultivation and its impact on India's economy. Identifies the origins of rice in India, the role of India in the world market of rice cultivation, and the locations...
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Pbs: The Story of India: Vasco Da Gama

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores the world of India through an in-depth look into Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. Identifies his importance in the age of exploration and his involvement with the spice trade. Details his trips to India and the location of...
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Pbs: The Story of India: Ancient and Medieval Mathematics in India

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes India's contribution to mathematics.
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Pbs: The Story of India: Pilgrimage

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores the world of India with an in-depth look into the practice of pilgrimages. Describes the meaning behind pilgrimages and the locations of pilgrimages. Compares the pilgrimages of Hinduism to that of Buddhism and Jainism.
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Pbs:the Story of India: Ghats

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores the world of India with an in-depth look into the Ghats, the broad steps leading into the Ganges River. Identifies the importance of the steps, how many steps are along the Ganges River, and the use of the steps. Describes...
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Pbs: The Story of India: Ramayana

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of the Ramayana, one of two great epic poems of ancient India.
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Pbs: The Story of India: Kushan Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores the world of India with an in-depth look into the Kushan Empire. Identifies the origins of the empire, the location of the empire, and the connection to the Silk Road. Describes the importance of art and literature to the...
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Pbs: The Story of India: Yoga

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores the world of India with an in-depth look into the practice of Yoga. Identifies the Sanskrit word and its meaning. Determines the origins of yoga and the significance behind its practice. Points out the Hindu texts which...
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Pbs Teachers: A Death in the Family

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Created in association with the Masterpiece Theatre film version of "A Death in the Family," this teacher's guide provides materials for the study of the film or the book. Students will study the life and work of James Agee, determine...
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Pbs Teachers: The Hound of the Baskervilles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
View, read and discuss Conan Doyle's tale, "The Hound of Baskersvilles," and compare and contrast the story with the film. Explore the genres and elements of mystery and suspense that are present, and analyze characters, especially...
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Pbs: Independent Lens: Strange Fruit: Protest Music Past and Present

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to audio clips of songs of protest from eight eras of U.S. history. Explore the lyrics, learn about the songwriters, and gather background information on the music that served and continues to serve as a catalyst for thought,...
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Pbs Kids: Super Why: Letter Sounds Worksheet [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
An excellent resource for teaching beginning letter-sound correspondence. Student must identify the object in the picture and circle the letter that begins the word.
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Wnet: Thirteen: Ed Online: Tracing Math's Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will use technology to research and explore mathematicians.
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Pbs Learning Media: Remembering Civil Rights Leader Dorothy Height

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video segment, NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill remembers civil rights activist Dr. Dorothy Height, who was a leader in both the African-American and women's rights movements. [5:06]
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Pbs Newshour Extra: What Does Earth Day Mean Today?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains what Earth Day is and why it was founded. It also presents criticisms of the holiday. Includes suggestions for things we can all do to take care of the Earth.
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Pbs: Space Station Astronaut Training

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a PBS series about the International Space Station dealing with astronaut training specifically for constructing and operating the station. Links to other sites with lots of information on the International Space Station (ISS).
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The Math of Bicycles: Wheel Figure This Out (Grades 4 7)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Several good activities here. Look particularly at Wheel Figure It Out (which is the opening page) and Gearing Up. There are answers to the very good questions at the bottom of each.
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Pbs American Experience: Vietnam Online

For Students 9th - 10th
A PBS website that describes the events and people of the Vietnam War. Includes a timeline of the era.
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Wnet: Thirteen: Web Service for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
WNET, New York's public television station, offers a free, subscriber service for teachers. You can preview the home page and then register with the site. It provides access to lesson plans, classroom activities, teacher resources,...
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Pbs: Jazz: Teddy Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the larger site, Jazz by PBS and Ken Burns, this page highlights the life of Teddy Wilson, one of the first black musicians to play with prominently white artists. Biographical information is from the New Grove Dictionary of Jazz.