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MARCH THEME — The Power of Education
Thirteen supports education by offering lots of resources for educators to use in the classroom. Shows like CYBERCHASE, the only mathematics series for children on American television, not only teaches kids that math rocks, but provides them with web-exclusive games, videos and print materials online. Ed Online, the premier resource for educators attracts more than 2.5 million visitors each year, where teachers can find the highest quality video and related content to use in the classroom for free.
And don't forget the Celebration of Teaching and Learning, Thirteen & WLIW21's premier professional development conference. What is the Celebration of Teaching & Learning? One prominent educator has dubbed it the "World's Fair of Education." A place where the best thinkers and practitioners come together to play a role in shaping the future of schools. From that perspective, then, the Celebration is where knowledge meets inspiration.
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FIDELITY FUTURESTAGE PLAYWRITING CONTEST
Billy Elliot the Musical and Fidelity Investments announce the Fidelity FutureStage Playwriting Contest, inviting all high schools students - grades 9-12 in NYC and the surrounding metro area - to write a 10-minute play based on the themes of Billy Elliot. Following the April 30th submission deadline, one play will be selected, and the student playwright will work directly with the Billy Elliot creative team to produce their play at Broadway's Imperial Theater. Students and teachers should visit www.FutureStage.com for more information and contest registration, or call Fidelity FutureStage Playwriting Contest Manager Adam Aguirre at Camp Broadway: 212/575-2929.
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| BROADCAST PROGRAMS AND RELATED WEB CONTENT OF INTEREST TO EDUCATORS |
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Check your local PBS listings for air times in your area.
SERIES TO WATCH FOR
CYBERCHASE airs weekdays at 8AM & 5PM, and Sundays at 10AM, on Thirteen/WNET and weekdays at 7AM on WLIW21.
Now on CYBERCHASE Online: PlaySpace
An all-new online storytelling device combining literacy and math, PlaySpace gives kids drawing tools, photos, CYBERCHASE character and prop "stickers" and a place to write so they can create stories. PlaySpace taps into kids' creative side while giving them a different way to think about and use math. Create your own story now at
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/playspace/index.html
MIFFY AND FRIENDS
Saturdays and Sundays at 7:00 am on WLIW21
The iconic white bunny from the children's book classics comes to life in a stop-motion animated series. Miffy, along with her friends Boris and Barbara Bear, Melanie the bunny, Poppy Pig, and Snuffy the Dog take preschoolers along for adventures exploring basic concepts and themes. For video and more, visit: http://www.wliw.org/miffy/
SHEIRA & LOLI'S DITTYDOODLE WORKS
Saturdays at 8:30 am on WLIW21; Daily at 1 pm on Kids Thirteen
"Dittydoodle Works" is set in a magical, musical factory that produces fun. The lessons are in the lyrics of the original songs written by real-life twin sisters Sheira and Leora "Loli" Brayer. The characters' diverse personalities provide opportunities to teach positive emotional, social, and educational lessons as young viewers learn, along with the characters, about self-esteem, cooperation, relationships, fitness, and concepts about nature, the physical world, and literacy. For video and more, visit: dittydoodleworks.com
WILD CHRONICLES
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm on WLIW21
The award-winning science and adventure series features in-depth reporting from National Geographic and host Boyd Matson. For video and more, visit: http://www.wliw.org/wildchronicles/
21VIDEO
Visit wliw.org/21video for videos of your favorite public television shows, previews of upcoming specials, and podcasts!
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Nightly at 6:00 pm on Thirteen/WNET; 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm on WLIW21
WORLDFOCUS
WORLDFOCUS is a half-hour international newscast that gives global affairs an American context, offering diverse voices for a diverse world. Blogs, interactive features and videos can be found at worldfocus.org.
March 28, 2009 7:00pm on WLIW
TRAVELS WITH A TANGERINE
Exclusive Series Premiere on Saturdays at 7:00 pm beginning March 28 on WLIW21.
This new three-part series retraces the path of the 14th century explorer Ibn Battutah, the legendary traveler and Moroccan scholar, who in 1325, left his home in Tangier and set out on a pilgrimage to Mecca. His journey would involve 12 marriages over 30 years and cover three continents. British author Tim Mackintosh-Smith, a renowned travel writer hosts this exotic and beautifully photographed show. For more information, visit: http://www.aptonline.org/catalog.nsf/AlphaLookup/1668BFF30CA46ED8852573590045E26E
March 29, 2009 8:00 pm
NATURE: "KILAUEA: MOUNTAIN OF FIRE"
Kilauea, on Hawaii's Big Island, is an active volcano which has created 544 acres of new land and has consumed 200 homes.
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Martha Speaks @ The Library
What if your dog learned how to speak? Martha, the beloved talking dog of Martha Speaks, is coming to New York Public Libraries! From April to August, New York City children and parents can experience Martha Speaks through screenings, read-along sessions, and opportunities to read to gentle therapy dogs. All participating children will receive free gift bags, books, and other canine-themed giveaways. Come read and watch with Martha! For more information, please email: readytolearn@thirteen.org or call (212) 560-2713.
April 9, 2009 4:00 pm
Martha Speaks @ The Library Screening
The New York Public Library's Webster Branch, 1465 York Avenue, New York, NY.
For more information, please call (212) 560-2713.
This event is sponsored by The Planet Dog Foundation and Banfield Charitable Trust.
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March 2009 - CYBERCHASE: The Chase is On! Museum Exhibit at Chicago Children's Museum - Chicago, IL
This hands-on exhibit is now at the Chicago Children's Museum. Enter cyberspace through Motherboard's portal and explore this 1,500-foot interactive, math-based exhibit that encourages children to explore problem solving in an exciting, family friendly environment. For more information visit: http://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/coming_soon.html
March 26 - International Technology Education Association (ITEA) 71st Annual Conference - Louisville, KY
Join CYBERCHASE representatives as they demonstrate how to use a math animated adventure series to integrate math in science and technology and engage children. Workshop attendees will have an opportunity to participate in hands-on STEM activities, and will be able to try out online games and activities in a fun and exciting session format. Find out more at http://www.iteaconnect.org/Conference/conferenceguide.htm
April 2 - 4 - National AfterSchool Association Conference at the Morial Convention Center -
New Orleans, LA
CYBERCHASE will be presenting a workshop entitled "Using PBS Math Resources in Your AfterSchool Program" at the NAA Conference. Workshop attendees will learn about CYBERCHASE, the free materials that are available at PBS Kids online and have the opportunity to sign up to receive free CYBERCHASE activity kits. For more information, visit the NAA Conference website.
April 4 - WHYY Y Kids Club CYBERCHASE Weather Watchers Bonanza! - Ardmore Public Library - Ardmore, PA
WHYY Y Kids Club CYBERCHASE Weather Watchers Bonanza invites its young viewers and families to come to the Ardmore Public Library to participate in a day long event where they can learn about weather and math. Children will have the opportunity to gain first hand weather knowledge through experiments and demonstrations conducted by local high school and college volunteers. Attendees will be able to enjoy additional CYBERCHASE Activities, giveaways and meet Digit! For more information please go to the WHYY Y Kids Club Website.
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NATURE Special Comic Book Offer
The always popular NATURE comic book returns for its third year. Its stories relate to various NATURE episodes, including The Wolf that Changed America, The Dragon Chronicles and The Twilight of the Frogs. These stories, aimed at pre-teens and teenagers, are an exciting way for students to learn about the world around them. To order quantities of the comic book for your school or educational organization, please e-mail us at guiderequest@thirteen.org. You may order up to 200 comics.
MYSTERIOUS HUMAN HEART Discussion Guide
THE MYSTERIOUS HUMAN HEART Discussion Guide is a useful tool for adults and students interested in learning more about the heart and the causes and prevention of cardiovascular disease. It includes highlights from the series' three programs, essays for parents and for women, and questions that will foster thought and discussion. It also provides useful information about ways to prevent heart disease and to keep our hearts healthy. Send your request to guiderequest@thirteen.org. Subject Line: HEART Guide. Please tell us how many copies you’d like and how you plan to use them.
RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY GUIDE
For high school social studies classes (especially AP), we are offering a 32-page Viewer's Guide to the series RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY. The guide has articles on Islam, the environment, religion in the 2008 race for the president, and health care. Also included is a DVD with over 20 clips from the award-winning series. To request the guide, please email us at: guiderequest@thirteen.org. Subject line: RELIGION & ETHICS 2007 Viewer's Guide. Please tell us how many copies you would like and how you plan to use them.
THE SUPREME COURT: Discussion Guide
Thirteen's Educational Publishing Department has created a Discussion Guide for educators to accompany the SUPREME COURT. The Guide, designed for grades 9-12, includes background information; an essay, "Why the Supreme Court Matters — to You!"; and a look at how the Court's decisions have influenced the way young people live. Also included is a DVD with segments from the four programs that relate to the activities. To request copies of the Guide, please contact us at guiderequest@thirteen.org. Subject line: SUPREME COURT Discussion Guide. Please tell us how many copies you'd like and how you plan to use them.
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ABC-CLIO's HISTORY UNCOVERED RESEARCH COMPETITION
ABC-CLIO, publisher of history reference and research resources announces the first annual "History Uncovered" competition. It is a unique opportunity for teams of secondary school students, their social studies teachers and library media specialists to participate in a meaningful competitive endeavor that emphasizes research skills along with historical and critical thinking. Deadline is March 30, 2009. Please visit http://www.abc-clio.com/historyuncovered/.
ADOBE'S SOFTWARE DONATION PROGRAM
Adobe invites K-12 schools to request a maximum of four software packages per year. For more information visit, please visit www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/philanthropy/software.html.
AMERICA'S GREENEST SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
Did you know that each school bus takes approximately 36 cars off the road? Kids deserve a green environment -- and riding the school bus is an easy way to help preserve it. Win a hybrid school bus, a $5,000 scholarship and more! Deadline is April 30, 2009. For more information, visit http://www.americasgreenestschool.com/.
AOL TIME WARNER FOUNDATION GRANTS
These grants support organizations that have demonstrated commitment to pioneering innovative ways of meeting technology needs in the community. Proposals are reviewed throughout the year. For more information, please email AOLTWF@aol.com.
CREATIVE DRAMA & THEATER EDUCATION RESOURCE SITE
This online resource provides theater education-related ideas, games and plays. Web site at www.creativedrama.com.
CYBERCHASE OUTREACH LISTERV
Sign up now for the CYBERCHASE Outreach Listserv!
For exciting CYBERCHASE information, send an email with your name, title, affiliation, email address, and the number of people on your distribution list to CYBERCHASE@thirteen.org. Be sure to mention you heard about it through the EdOnline Bulletin.
HEWLETT-PACKARD INNOVATIONS IN EDUCATION GRANTS
The 2009 HP Innovations in Education grants for secondary school districts (USA) fund school districts to launch innovative pilot initiatives that support the administrators and teachers responsible for student success in math and science in middle schools and/or high schools. Deadline is March 30th. There are $270,000 worth of products, services and cash grants. For information, visit http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/grants/us/2009-HPIIE-Secondary-US.pdf.
TEACHERS: VISIT LD ONLINE TO HELP YOUR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
More than 2.9 million school-age children in the United States -- approximately five percent of the student population -- are diagnosed with learning disabilities. Many more struggle in school but never receive a formal diagnosis. LD OnLine provides educators and parents of these children with accurate, authoritative information about learning disabilities. The Web site, LD OnLine.org, provides accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, first-person essays, children's writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, very active forums, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products.
SHARE THE TECHNOLOGY
Take part in a program that matches needy schools and teachers with some of the hundreds of thousands of used computers taken out of service every year. Please visit www.sharetechnology.org/ .
TEACHERS NETWORK TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA LESSON PLANS
Go to www.teachersnetwork.org/TeachNet/technology.cfm for hundreds of technology and media lesson plans for elementary school through high school.
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