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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
Learners 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.
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Pbs: The New Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS chronicles the miniseries coming in April of 2004 entitled "The New Americans." The site documents the new American immigrants: read stories of immigrants from Argentina, China, Mexico, Hungary, Taiwan, Russia, and more.
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Pbs: Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns

For Students 9th - 10th
The companion website for a documentary film about jazz is home to a storehouse of resources and unique features about the historical, cultural, and artistic significance of jazz. With a timeline of key events in the history of jazz,...
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Wnet: Thirteen: Concept to Classroom: Inquiry Based Learning

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
One of eleven workshops presented by Concept to Classroom, this workshop on Inquiry-based Learning takes you through four major steps (explanation, demonstration, exploration, and implementation) to learn about it, then put it into...
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Wnet: Thirteen: Concept to Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Concept to Classroom is a free series of award-winning professional development workshops covering important and timely topics in education such as: after-school programs, cooperative and collaborative learning, inquiry-based learning,...
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Pbs: Independent Lens: Unmistaken Child

For Students 9th - 10th
'Unmistaken Child' is an independent film by Nati Baratz about the search for the reincarnation of Tibetan master Geshe Lama Konchog, who died in 2001. His disciple, Tenzin Zopa, was charged with the task of finding his reincarnation and...
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Pbs: Independent Lens: Dirt! The Movie

For Students 9th - 10th
'Dirt the Movie' is an independent film about the importance of soil, how it is affected by things like climate change and pollution, and how we can learn to take better care of it. The site features video clips from the film, articles...
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Pbs: Independent Lens: A Village Called Versailles

For Students 9th - 10th
A Village Called Versailles is a film documenting the strength and determination of a small Louisiana Vietnamese American community. Devastated first by Hurricane Katrina, then facing massive rebuilding. Followed by another challenge -...
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Pbs: Independent Lens: Iron Ladies of Liberia

For Students 9th - 10th
Online companion to television documentary about the life of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and her election to the presidency of Liberia. With extensive background information about Liberian history, government, and related subjects.
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Pbs: The National Parks: Grand Canyon National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Companion piece to a PBS feature on National Parks, this is a two page historical account of Grand Canyon National Park, home of the biggest canyon on earth.