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Stitches: The Physics in Baseball
This Western Reserve Public Media multimedia project offers a science-based curriculum that
uses the game of baseball to demonstrate basic principles of physics as set forth
by the National Science Education Standards and the Ohio Science Academic Content
Standards.
Act
of Duty
Western Reserve Public Media's Act of Duty talks with more than a dozen
northeast Ohio men and women who share their first-hand experience
of battle and how it has shaped their lives. This enlightening look
into the lives of U.S. veterans is shared against a backdrop of
footage featuring scenes of war, airplanes, naval vessels, veterans'
cemeteries and newspaper headlines.
Ama-Zone:
The Rain Forest Project
Are you ready for an adventure in the jungle? Are you tingling
all over when you think about looking at pictures of snakes, spiders
and other "yucky" things? Well, step into the Ama-Zone.
Get yourself and your students ready for an exciting trip through
the jungle.
Antarctica:
90 Degrees South
This Western Reserve Public Media series goes south -- so far south that
it's almost north! -- to discover the little-understood continent
of Antarctica. Students will explore its biological diversity, the
geology, the geography and the weather, and debate the necessity
of balance between the desire for progress and the need for preservation
of this important continent.
Between
the Lions
The series is named for a family of lions -- Theo, Cleo, Lionel
and Leona -- that runs a library like no other. The doors "between
the lions" swing open to reveal a magical place where characters
pop off the pages of books, vowels sing and words take on a life
of their own. Innovative puppetry, animation, live action and music
are combined to achieve the educational mission of helping young
children learn to read. (Visit our
Web site for the Western Reserve PBS week-to-week broadcast schedule.)
Big or Small: Measure It All
Five 10-minute videos focus on how mathematics is used in the real
world. Hands-on lessons match the topics of the video. A second
component of the kit is a tour of Ohio using Google Earth.Solve
problems as you travel around each of the five sites visited. The
teacher guide also has companion lessons for each of these sites.
The Web site contains the teacher guide, streaming video and some “extras.”
Constitution
Challenge
In the form of a game show, the Constitution Challenge multimedia
package features both “the man of the street” and student
contestants as they answer questions about the constitution. The
components of the series have been designed for use as either
stand-alone educational tools or as a complete package.
Cuberchase
In the world of Cyberchase, the dastardly villain Hacker is on a mad mission to take over Cyberspace with the help of his blundering henchbots, Buzz and Delete. But heroes Inez, Jackie, and Matt, are three curious kids determined to stop him with the help of their cyberpal, Digit. Their weapon: brain power. Each episode takes the heroes on a thrilling adventure driven by a different math concept, and kids learn that math is everywhere and fun to use! In For Real, the live-action segment following each animated episode, Harry and Bianca show kids how math can help solve life’s wacky problems in the real world. (Visit our
Web site for the Western Reserve PBS week-to-week broadcast schedule.)
Dirty
Little Secrets: Foundations From the Past
Dirty Little Secrets: Foundations From the Past reports on
the joint scientific project by scientists at UA and CSU. The team's
research includes looking at how old the various layers are; studying
variations in water levels of both Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River;
and determining what clues the vegetation holds about climate, water
temperatures and the greenhouse effect.
Economics Academy 101
Economics helps us understand how goods and services are provided
and acquired (supply and demand). The focus of this project is
to provide an understanding of the basics of economics, and to
view economics with a historical perspective.
Floating
on Air
Lighter-than-air enthusiasts share their fond memories and the
fascinating history of Akron's unofficial mascot of the skies, the
blimp. You'll meet the people who populate the blimp's history.
Over the years, the blimp has assumed many roles. Its gig in the
transportation industry was brought to an end by more efficient
means of moving products. During World War II, the blimp served
military duty in surveillance. Today, the blimp is primarily a promotional
vehicle and the unofficial mascot of Akron's skies.
GED
Connection
Wondering how to prepare for the GED test? PBS LiteracyLink's
GED Connection is a stand-alone multimedia learning system that
helps adult learners advance toward their GED and improve skills
needed in the workplace. Combining video programs, print and online
computer technology, GED Connection helps learners develop strategies
and practice for success on the GED exam and beyond. (Visit our
Web site for the Western Reserve PBS week-to-week broadcast schedule.)
It's
a Gas: Math and Science of the Blimp
Helping students learn math and science is the goal of this
Western Reserve Public Media multimedia project. The workings of the blimp will
provide the framework for teachers to facilitate the application
of concepts needed to prepare for Ohio's proficiency tests. The
video series follows two high school students, Rob and Lindsey,
trying to win college scholarships. The two team up and decide to
create a documentary about how blimps are made and how they work.
Each video is a lesson starter that leads to hands-on CD-ROM, DVD
and Web site activities.
The
Language of Trauma and Loss
The Language of Trauma and Loss is a series designed to allow
students at the elementary, middle school and high school levels
to have a forum for expressing feelings of loss or trauma that have
occurred in their lives. The first three programs are tied to the
language arts standards, and focus in on the needs of students.
Each video gives an open-ended story, or dramatization, for the
students to bring in his or her experience. The fourth program is
a professional development video that illustrates the important
role that brain processes play in the development of the child,
what makes a "safe" classroom and what role teachers should
play when dealing with students who have problems.
Main
Street America
Main Street America explores the stories of four different cities
-- Akron, Ohio; Port Gibson, Mississippi; Springfield, Illinois;
and Portland, Oregon -- each in various stages of rejuvenation and
working to overcome problems that have been years in the making.
Math
and Science Gumbo
Math and Science Gumbo takes the unique approach of using food
and cooking to teach many principles in math and science. This series
focuses on math concepts like unit pricing, fractions, estimation,
units of measurement, area and so on. On the science side, the series
looks at the concepts of physical and chemical change, preservation,
refrigeration, enzymes, microorganisms and gas laws. The Math
& Science Gumbo series is tied to Ohio's academic content
standards.
Math nMotion
Math nMotion tackles the very difficult concepts of Graphing Linear Equations, Inequalities, Ratio and Proportion and Using Data to Make Decisions through the use of racing Formula M cars.
Media Moments
This series helps students understand
how television news programs are put together. Go behind the scenes
to see how news sets are constructed to make the news more believable.
Meet the people who work off camera. Discover who decides what news
stories you see on TV, what news anchors do when they are not on
TV, how news programs are designed to make you want to watch and
how ratings are used to determine if a program is successful.
One
State-Many Nations: Native Americans of Ohio
Western Reserve Public Media presents a multimedia project that studies the rich
cultural and historical heritage of the Native American nations
that have populated Ohio since prehistoric times. Using the print
and Web resources that support the series, students will meet the
nations and their leaders through a fun and interactive collection
of exercises.
Sharing
Art
Through visits to northeast Ohio art museums and schools and conversations
with local artists, Sharing Art demonstrates real-world applications
of the techniques taught in middle and high school art classes.
Each week, students learn about a piece of art in a museum, which
is followed by a local artist explaining how he/she does comparable
art. Students then follow up in the classroom by creating a similar
work.
Shortcuts
to Happiness: The Performing Arts
Shortcuts to Happiness: The Performing Arts features interviews
with professionals, performers and students participating in the
performing arts. Each episode gives a peek behind the scenes at
what goes on and what it takes to make a performance happen. The
series will be useful in middle and high school music, theater,
TV production, and speech classes. This series demonstrates real
world applications of the techniques taught in performing arts classes.
Sid the Science Kid
Sid the Science Kid is an educational animated television series that uses comedy to promote exploration, discovery and science readiness among preschoolers. (Visit our
Web site for the Western Reserve PBS week-to-week broadcast schedule.)
A Simple
Life
Holmes County, Ohio, is the center of the world's largest Amish
population and a place where two worlds -- contemporary American
society and traditional Amish living -- converge. It's also one
of the hottest tourist destinations in the U.S. Western Reserve Public Media's
A Simple Life visits the people and the places that populate
the beautiful rolling hills and farms of this rural northeastern
Ohio county to find out what draws millions of visitors each year.
Snapshot:
The Decades
Using historical footage and narration, this series focuses on the
social, economic, political and scientific events of each decade
— from the 1920s to the 1960s.
Speaking
of History . . . Doing Oral History Projects
Collecting and archiving oral histories is a wonderful way to build
community, present proficiency skills in a real-life setting, preserve
histories that may soon be gone forever and make these collections
available to the entire community. Speaking of History . . .
Doing Oral History Projects is a multicultural and interdisciplinary
project built around the practice of collaboration. Schools, public
libraries, historical societies and three universities are key players
in bringing oral history into your classroom.
Stark Contrast: A History of Stark County
As Stark County celebrates its bicentennial in 2009, Western Reserve Public Media takes a look at its past, present and future in Stark Contrast: A History of Stark County. The program looks at the county’s communities, industrial development, educational and cultural institutions, sports, art, culture, transportation and more. It also follows two groups of residents representing the county’s older and younger generations.
Test
Quest
Test Quest is a three-part series designed to help students
study and pass tests, including proficiency tests. In the first
program, students meet the Questers, a group of six students with
different learning styles. Your students will discover their own
learning styles -- visual, auditory or kinesthetic. In the second
video, the Questers tell us how they studied the information they
were working with in episode one. They then take phone calls to
address questions about study techniques and to explain to callers
how discovering one's learning style helps to determine how to study.
In the third part, the Questers are contestants on a quiz show that
poses questions about studying and taking tests. Who's the winner?
Tune in and find out -- and get lots of ideas on how to improve
your study plan!
Twenty-Four
Hours
We turn to the television every day for a concise review of
the day's news. We have also come to rely on it for instant coverage
of every tragic event that occurs around the world. Bundle that
coverage with some sports and weather, present it all in a period
of 30 minutes or an hour, and we have what is known as "local
news." But just who determines which crime, which murder, which
fraud makes the air? In a country of people trained to listen to
sound bytes, who decides how many seconds can be devoted to the
telling of each story? NewsNight Akron's Mark Urycki, who
is also an award-winning reporter for WKSU, tries to answer these
questions through interviews with all the major commercial television
news stations in Cleveland and Akron.
Ubiquitous Science
Jean-Pierre Gauthier created an interactive display of kinetic art at the Akron Art Museum. This art display and the science involved in creating it is the focus of this science multimedia package. So what is kinetic art? Kinetic art is art that contains moving parts or that depends on motion for its effect. The moving parts are generally powered by wind, by motor or by an observer. Jean-Pierre Gauthier is a kinetic artist. He uses motion sensors to track the movements that people make. Through their motion the display will either move or make sounds or patterns. UbiScience contains four modules. Each module deals with one benchmark from the physical science content stan-dards in grade 8. Benchmark B reads “In simple cases, describe the motion of objects and conceptually describe the effects of forces on an object.”
Workplace Essential Skills
Use Workplace Essential Skills to help find a new job, train for a better job, or be more successful on the job you already have. The lessons are written at a pre-GED level. They will help build your critical thinking and problem solving skills. Developing these skills will also help you prepare for the GED tests. (Visit our
Web site for the Western Reserve PBS week-to-week broadcast schedule.)
You
Be the Producer
You Be the Producer is a series designed to help educators and
their students learn about the process of putting together a classroom
video from beginning to end. The four videos follow students and
teachers, from two high school classes and one middle school class,
as they go through the process of producing better video. The concepts
illustrated in the four programs include brainstorming an idea,
writing a treatment, pitching an idea, creating a script, setting
up a shoot, videotaping, editing scenes and producing a DVD.
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