September 2008

• Arkansas Studies
• Art, Music
• Counseling, Guidance
• Early Childhood

• Grants, Awards, Scholarships
• Health, Safety, Fitness
• History, Social Studies

• Library, Literature
• Math, Science
• Professional Development

FREE PBS WEB 2.0 TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR EDUCATORS
http://pbsteachers.org/connect

PBS Teachers Connect provides teachers, school library media specialists, technology coordinators, early childhood educators and other education professionals with opportunities to share ideas, collaborate and support the effective use of instructional technology and multimedia to enhance student learning.

This free resource allows educators to search more than 3,000 standards-based classroom activities, lesson plans, interactive resources and other materials on the PBS Teachers Web site, then easily bookmark, annotate, share and manage their tagged content within the PBS Teachers Connect community. Many of the resources feature award-winning PBS programming and content, including on-demand streaming video from select PBS programs.

ARKANSAS STUDIES

LAKEPORT LIVES ON EXPLORES PLANTATION LIFE, THURSDAY, SEPT. 18

This documentary by independent film producer Jack Hill focuses largely on the African American experience and heritage in the life of the region – in particular, the lives of those who lived and worked on plantations like Lakeport.

The Lakeport Plantation was established before the Civil War by Kentuckian Joel Johnson, and the house was built in 1859 for Lycurgus and Lydia Taylor Johnson. Their descendants remained there until it was sold to Sam Epstein in 1927. It is the only remaining Arkansas plantation home on the Mississippi River, and is now open to the public, thanks to a gift in 2001 to ASU from the Sam Epstein Angel family.

The program airs on AETN Thursday, Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m.

TOLTEC MOUNDS ARCHAELOGICAL SITE

This archaeological site has attracted national interest for more than 100 years and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1978. Originally identified incorrectly as being associated with the Totltecs of Mexico, research connected the mounds to the ancestors of the North American Indians. For more information about the mounds, visit these sites:

ARKANSAS NATIONAL FORESTS
http://www.arkansas.com/state-federal-parks/national-forests/

Arkansas’s three national forests comprise more than 2.9 million acres: the Ozark National Forest, 1.2 million acres in northern Arkansas; the St. Francis National Forest, 22,600 acres in eastern Arkansas; and the Ouachita National Forest, 1.8 million acres in central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma.

Although the St. Francis National Forest is one of the smallest in the United States, it is one of the most diverse forests in the country. Mount Magazine (the tallest mountain in Arkansas) and Blanchard Springs Caverns in the Ozark National Forest provide two of the state’s most extreme environments. The Pine-Bluestem Project in the Ouachita National Forest is designed to restore approximately 155,000 acres of public forest land to conditions that existed in historical times.

ART AND MUSIC

*FROM THE TOP: FOUND SOUND*

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/fromthetop/for-teachers/season-2/201/found_sound.php

Grades: 6-12

Compose and record a "found percussion" piece using materials at hand in the classroom, your body and rhythms identified in the environment.

SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/

GREAT PERFORMANCES “DANCING GOOD AND EVIL” LESSON PLAN
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/education/plan_swanlake_overview.html
Grades: 3-8

Create a pantomime, work cooperatively to conduct and share research, and identify and discuss how movement is used in dance to develop character.

SOURCE: PBS Teacher Previews
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/

GREAT PERFORMANCES “BOB FOSSE AND DANCE” LESSON PLAN
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/education/plan_fosse_overview.html
Grades: 9-12

Evaluate a dance performance and write a review. Compare the choreography of Bob Fosse to current music videos.

SOURCE: PBS Teacher Previews
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/

RESOURCES FOR DANCE, GRADES 6-8
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/arts/inventory/dance-68.html

If you are looking for lesson plans and resources to teach the intricacies of dance in grades 6-8, check this PBS Web site for teachers. Thirteen lesson plans present the art and craft of dance, the teamwork of creating a collaborative dance, the critical thinking skills involved, language arts and other cross-curricular connections.

COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE

SESAME STREET HELPS FAMILIES COPE WITH CHALLENGES OF MULTIPLE DELPLOYMENTS AND COMBAT RELATED INJURIES
http://www.sesameworkshop.org/tlc

The Talk, Listen, Connect: Deployments, Homecoming, Changes kit is provided to help military families with young children between the ages of two and five build a sense of stability and resiliency during times of separation and change. The resources are bilingual (English/Spanish). Sesame Workshop and project supporters will distribute 500,000 kits at no cost to individual families, schools, child care programs, family support programs, hospitals and rehabilitation centers and other organizations serving the needs of military families.

“STEP BY STEP: KIDS TRIMMING DOWN” FITNESS & NUTRITION QUIZ
http://www.lpb.org/programs/kidstttd/education/index.htm
Grades: 3-5

Test your knowledge of children's health with this interactive quiz. Answer 20 questions about exercise, psychology, pediatrics and nutrition and then evaluate your understanding of this growing problem.

SOURCE: PBS Teacher Previews
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/

HELP YOUR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
http://www.LDOnLine.org

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, LDOnLine.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.

PBS VIDEOS HELP STUDENTS DEAL WITH EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/healthfitness/inventory/mentalemotionalhealth-68.html

PBS has nine videos available to help you with the emotional challenges that face pre-teens and teens in middle school. Topics include online cliques and stereotypes, dealing with anger, dealing with death, depression, eating disorders, embarrassing moments, the teen brain, adjusting to middle school, and pet therapy.

SESAME STREET PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR AGES 3-8
http://www.sesameworkshop.org/youcanask

In light of the many recent weather related disasters across the country, and to assist in providing help to young children and families in your community cope with the stress of those disasters, Sesame Street wants to remind you of the many materials, resources and ideas available in You Can Ask!

Created in response to the events of 9/11 and available online at www.sesameworkshop.org/youcanask, You Can Ask! provides ideas for helping 3 to 8 year-olds cope with whatever comes their way.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “A BRILLIANT MADNESS”
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/nash/tguide/index.html
Grades: 9-12

Explore the mathematical genius and schizophrenia of John Nash and investigate his impact on military strategy. Role-play the "prisoner's dilemma" to understand game theory and its application in economic and military decisions of the 20th century.

SOURCE: PBS Teacher Previews
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/

EARLY CHILDHOOD

WHAT KIDS LEARN, GRADE-BY-GRADE GUIDE FOR PARENTS
http://www.pbs.org/parents/goingtoschool/grade_by_grade.html?campaign=parentsnews_1_grade

What lies ahead as your children begin a new school year? Do your homework with these grade-by-grade guides from preschool through fifth grade that summarize what's covered in each grade, how kids learn the information, and what the classroom experience is like.

PROGRAMS BY FOCUS AREA

PROGRAM	TIME MON.-FRI.	AGE	FOCUS
Arthur	7:00 a.m.	6-9 years	Reading, writing, social skills
Between The Lions	6:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.	4-7 years	Reading
Big Comfy Couch	12:30 p.m.	PreK	Cognitive, social, emotional and physical development
Caillou	2:00 p.m.	3-6 years	Social skills
Clifford Big Red Dog	9:30 a.m.	4-7 years	Social skills
Curious George	8:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.	3-5 years	Science, engineering, math
Cyberchase	4:30 p.m.	8-12 years	Math
Dragon Tales	11:00 a.m.	2-7 years	Social skills
Fetch with Ruff Ruffman	4:00 p.m.	6-10 years	Social skills, problem solving
It’s A Big, Big World	10 a.m.	3-6 years	Life science, geography
Martha Speaks	7:30 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.	4-7 years	Reading
Maya & Miguel	6:30 a.m.	6-11 years	Spanish language, social skills
Mr. Rogers	noon	3-5 years	Social skills, self-esteem
Reading Rainbow	1:00 p.m.	4-8 years	Reading
Sesame Street	10:00 a.m.	2-4 years	Reading, math, social skills
Sid the Science Kid	8:30 a.m.	3-6 years	Science
Super WHY!	9:00 a.m.	6-8 years	Reading
Word Girl	3:30 p.m.	6-8 years	Reading
Word World	11:30 a.m.	6-8 years	Reading

FREE PBS KIDS INTERACTIVE SITES BY AGE LEVEL
http://pbskids.org/

This site connects children to interactive online activities.

Broadcast Schedule for Children’s Programs
Monday-Friday

A.M.
6:00	Between the Lions
6:30	Maya & Miguel
7:00	Arthur
7:30	Martha Speaks
8:00	Curious George
8:30	Sid the Science Kid
9:00	Super WHY!
9:30	Clifford the Big Red Dog
10:00	Sesame Street
10:30	Sesame Street
11:00	Dragon Tales
11:30	WordWorld
P.M.
Noon	Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood
12:30	Big Comfy Couch
1:00	Reading Rainbow
1:30	Between the Lions
2:00	Caillou
2:30	Curious George
3:00	Martha Speaks
3:30	Wordgirl
4:00	Fetch with Ruff Ruffman
4:30	Cyberchase

GRANTS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

VERIZON GRANTS FOR LITERACY
http://foundation.verizon.com/grant/guidelines.shtml
Maximum Award: $10,000
Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations, including public and private elementary and secondary schools
Deadline: November 1, 2008

The Verizon Foundation is accepting proposals for literacy grants. Eligible organizations seeking grants from the Verizon Foundation must be prepared to track and report program outcomes as well as specific results that demonstrate measurable human impact.

ADOBE'S SOFTWARE DONATION PROGRAM
www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/philanthropy/software.html

Adobe invites K-12 schools to request a maximum of four software packages per year.

BEYOND WORDS: THE DOLLAR GENERAL SCHOOL LIBRARY RELIEF PROGRAM
http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslawards/dollargeneral/disasterrelief.cfm
Maximum Award: $15,000
Deadline: N/A

Dollar General has created a grant program to benefit public school libraries in communities affected by disasters. Funds may be used for books, media and/or equipment that support learning in a school library environment.

COMCAST FOUNDATION YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS
http://www.comcast.com/corporate/about/inthecommunity/foundation/comcastfoundation.html
Maximum Award: $570,000
Deadline: N/A
Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations in communities Comcast serves

These grants maximize the impact of community investments so they yield tangible, measurable benefits to the neighborhoods Comcast serves. The foundation’s primary focus is in funding diversity-oriented programs that address literacy, volunteerism and youth leadership development.

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS FOR PARENT INVOLVEMENT
http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/
Award: $5,000
Deadline: October 17, 2008

Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant program finances school-improvement projects initiated by parents. Eligibility: K-12 schools (including charter,
private, and parochial schools) and parent groups associated with nonprofit, K-12 schools.

SOURCE: PBS Teacher Previews
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/

GRANTS FOR FORMAL K-12 EDUCATION
http://www.rgkfoundation.org/guidelines.php#programs
Maximum Award: $25,000
Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations
Deadline: N/A

RGK Foundation awards education grants to programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science and reading), teacher development, literacy and higher education.

Grant Sources

Forecast of Finding for the U.S. Department of Education http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-forecast.html
PEN WEEKLY NEWSBLAST http://www.publiceducation.org/newsblast_grants.asp This site includes grant opportunity, Web links, deadlines, eligibility and maximum grant amounts
EducationMoney.com
Federal Grants http://grants.gov allows you to search by category, you do not need to register to search for grant opportunities
http://grantsalert.com/

These sources will help locate foundation, government and other grant opportunities. It’s best to start when you have some time to invest, because one thing frequently leads to another link.

Grant Writing Tips and Tools

If you want factual information about grant writing and samples, be sure to visit the Guide for Writing a Funding Proposal by S. Joseph Levine, Ph.D., Michigan State University, at http://www.learnerassociates.net/proposal.
“SHOW ME THE MONEY: TIPS & RESOURCES FOR SUCCESSFUL GRANT WRITING” http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev039.shtml

HEALTH, SAFETY AND FITNESS

PBS FIELD GUIDE FOR LITTLE EXPLORERS
http://www.pbs.org/parents/explore/

When children are allowed to explore the everyday wonders of the world around them, the innocence of childhood lasts a little bit longer. Each day presents an opportunity for a new adventure – from the backyard to the night sky. Help kids explore their world with the ideas in this downloadable field guide.

SOURCE: PBS Previews
http://pbs.org/previews/

ARTHUR “FOOD PYRAMID”
http://pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities/acts/food_pyramid.html
Grades: K-2

Sort pictures of food into the five categories on a food pyramid. Use the graphic organizer to analyze the information collected.

SOURCE: PBS Teacher Previews
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/

NOVA SCIENCENOW “SLEEP: THE SLEEP-MEMORY CONNECTION”
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3410/01.html
Grades: 6-12

Explore the stages of a good night's sleep and the research linking sleep to memory with this interactive resource.

SOURCE: PBS Teacher Previews
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/

PBS PARENTS “KEEP KIDS FIT AND HEALTHY” RESOURCE GUIDE
http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/nutrition-fitness.html

What do kids know about eating the right foods? It's up to parents to make good nutrition and regular physical activity part of their daily lives. Learn how to motivate your children to make their own healthy choices and build good habits to last a lifetime.

SOURCE: PBS Previews
http://pbs.org/teachersource/previews/previews.shtm

SESAME STREET “HAPPY HEALTHY SONGS”
http://pbskids.org/sesame/songs/index.html

Sing along with Cookie Monster about healthy eating and living!

BRING THE JOY OF THE GARDEN TO CHILDREN
http://www.pbs.org/parents/experts/?campaign=parentsnews_1_durie

Find out how to make the most of your child's natural curiosity and love of dirt. Join Jamie Durie, host of PBS's The Victory Garden as he discusses how to get children engaged in gardening and the natural world. Children's creativity can grow along with your flowers.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN FRONTIERS “A DIFFERENT WAY TO HEAL? BACKBONES: CHICKEN-STYLE”

http://www.pbs.org/saf/1210/teaching/teaching2.htm

Grades: 3-8

Investigate the claims of chiropractic by observing the articulation of chicken vertebrae to see how they are adapted for support and protection. Critique practitioners' claims of a chiropractic connection to curing ailments.

HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “ALEXANDER HAMILTON”
http://pbs.org/wgbh/amex/hamilton

Although he never served as president, Alexander Hamilton was one of the most significant figures in our history. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, he led the nation out of bankruptcy to true independence to create the modern American economy. Although he did not live to see his 50th birthday, he promoted the establishment of the two-party system, established the Coast Guard and wrote the Federalist Papers.

NEWSHOUR EXTRA “HOLDING AN IN-CLASS POST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE” LESSON PLAN

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/teachers/lessonplans/socialstudies/Vote2004/debates.html

Grades: 6-12

Research the history and view examples of Presidential debates. Explore and practice formal debating skills and techniques of persuasion, and then apply them to look for failed logic in classmates' mock debates.

SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/

CHURCHILL
http://www.pbs.org/churchill/
Grades: 6-12

Explore Churchill's early life – his aristocratic birth, his search for glory on the battlefield, his rise up the political ladder and his fall from it. By his 55th birthday in 1931, Churchill had fought in five wars, contested 14 elections and raised a family of five children.

SOURCE: PBS Teacher Previews
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “ELEANOR ROOSEVELT”
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eleanor/

This Web site will allow students to delve into the life and times of “one of the best politicians of the twentieth century” (historian Geoffrey Ward). Special features include the Roosevelt family tree, Eleanor’s “My Day” column, her television program, and information about her more than 3,000 page FBI file – one of the largest ever compiled.

NAPOLEON WEB SITE INCLUDES INTERACTIVE BATTLEFIELD SIMULATOR
http://www.pbs.org/empires/napoleon/

Could you win the battle of Waterloo? Test your battle strategy with this PBS Battlefield Simulator. Your fate on the battlefield awaits you!

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG ELECTRONIC FIELD TRIPS SCHEDULE
http://www.history.org/trips/
Teacher Resources: http://www.history.org/history/teaching/index.cfm
Electronic Field Trips: http://www.history.org/history/teaching/eft.cfm

Take students on a field trip through time and place. Visit Colonial Williamsburg in this resource-rich program and Web site.

Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 9 a.m. and noon	The Will of the People (premiere) One of the bitterest presidential campaigns in U.S. history is part of a surprising lesson for a 21st-century student. Thomas Jefferson explains how negative campaigning, partisan politics, and contested elections have been part of our political system since the earliest days of the republic.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 9 a.m. and noon	Yorktown Explore the story of the key turning point in the Revolutionary War. Follow the people who converged on the village of York in October 1781: the military leaders, common soldiers, and civilians whose lives were changed forever by this siege. Learn why Yorktown was the place where American independence was finally secured.
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 9 a.m. and noon	Making History Live (premiere) What makes history come alive? Take a behind-the-scenes look at how historical African American character portrayals are created for Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area. From research through performance, experienced museum interpreters share their techniques for bringing the past to life.
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009 9 a.m. and noon	In Pursuit of Science Enter the exciting world of early American scientists and their discoveries. Follow a young colonial boy in his exploration of science and the world around him. Discover the important scientific exploration that took place in the early years of America.
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 9 a.m. and noon	Freedom Bound Choice, hope, and escape from slavery are highlighted in stories spanning three centuries. Examine the options for slaves willing to risk their lives for freedom. Where could they run? Whom could they trust? Learn how these answers changed over time, from the American colonies’ first slave laws to the Underground Railroad before the Civil War.
Thursday, March 26, 2009 9 a.m. and noon	Remember the Ladies In 1776, Abigail Adams requested that her husband, future president John Adams, “remember the ladies” when establishing the government and laws of the new nation. Examine the roles, responsibilities, and daily activities of early American women.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 9 a.m. and noon	Soldier of Liberty Enlist in the 2nd Virginia Regiment with young recruit Nathaniel Hutcheson and experience the everyday life of a soldier during the American Revolution. March into battle with Nathaniel as he encounters for the first time the noise, confusion, and horror of war.

LIBRARY, LITERATURE AND READING

“DOING WHAT WORKS” SITE SHARES BEST EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY PRACTICES
http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2008/05/05192008.html

This user-friendly interface helps quickly locate teaching practices that have been found effective by the Department of Education’s research component. In addition, it cites examples of possible ways – although not the only ways – teachers and designers of teaching materials may use this research to help students reach their academic potential.

MEET THE WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS OF TOMORROW
http://pbskids.org/readingrainbow/contest/national.html?campaign=parentsnews_3_rainbowcontest

Reading Rainbow has chosen 12 National winners for the 14th Annual Young Writers and Illustrator Contest. Find inspiration in the winning entries as well as 110 other stories written by kids like them.

MAYA & MIGUEL “IT'S ALL ABOUT WORD PLAY” LESSON PLAN
http://pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/lessonplans/wordplay.html
Grades: K-5

Identify picture-word associations, develop visual recognition skills, model correct language usage and identify specific graphics and words. Interpret conversational language through role play.

SOURCE: PBS Teacher Previews
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/

MASTERPIECE THEATER “LEO TOLSTOY TIMELINE”
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/anna/timeline.html
Grades: 9-12

Examine Leo Tolstoy's life and major works in the context of major world events. Understand how Tolstoy's work reflects his world and serves as social commentary, and discover information about historical events referenced in his novel "Anna Karenina."

SOURCE: PBS Teacher Previews
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/

MASTERPIECE/MYSTERY SERIES FEATURES SLEUTH SALLY LOCKHART, SEPT. 21 AND 28, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/ruby/index.html

“The Ruby in the Smoke” is an adaptation of Philip Pullman’s Victorian-era thriller. Pullman’s 1985 novel introduced teenage sleuth Sally Lockhart. What about the phrase “Seven Blessings” would be enough to cause a man’s heart attack and death? Was her father murdered in China while investigating shady dealings? Tune in Sept. 21 to solve the puzzling mystery.

Set in 1878, “The Shadow in the North” sets Sally on a mystery involving an elderly client’s missing investment, a clairvoyant’s brutal vision, and an evil far more awful than she could imagine. Airs Sept. 28, 2008.

GEORGE SHRINKS “A POSTCARD TO MY FRIEND* LESSON PLAN http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/redir/http://pbskids.org/georgeshrinks/caregiver/outreach.html

Grades: K-2

Learn about the post office and how it works. Design and send a postcard to a fellow classmate.

SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/

MATH AND SCIENCE

CAILLOU “COOK WITH CAILLOU*

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/redir/http://pbskids.org/caillou/parentsteachers/act_cook1.html

Grades: PreK

Cook or bake from simple recipes, measure recipe ingredients and work cooperatively to follow the recipe.

SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/

NOVA “CAR OF THE FUTURE: OPEN CONTENT - GETTING STARTED”
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/car/open/teac-01.html
Grades: 6-12

Guide students through the process of video creation using a video-editing tool and the open-content clips available through the Car of the Future Web site. Search for clips by scene, topic, interview or keyword.

SOURCE: PBS Teacher Previews
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN FRONTIERS “A WHALE OF A TALE” LESSON PLAN
http://www.pbs.org/safarchive/4_class/45_pguides/pguide_302/4532_whale.htm
Grades: 6-8

Experience the relative size of humpback whales by creating a whale-sized drawing outdoors from a small-scale diagram. Use skills in measurement, perspective and drawing, and compare the finished drawing to the size of a car.

SOURCE: PBS Teacher Previews
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/

NOVA “NEWTON'S DARK SECRETS”
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/newton/
Grades: 6-12

Often hailed as both the first modern scientist and the last of the ancient magicians, Isaac Newton reduced nature and chaos to a single set of mathematical laws.

SOURCE: PBS Teacher Previews
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/

BUILDING BIG “THE SKYSCRAPER CHALLENGE”
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/skyscraper/challenge/index.html
Grades: 3-8

Explore different types of skyscrapers, building materials, and the forces that act upon them, then choose the design of a skyscraper that best fits the needs of a town.

SOURCE: PBS Teacher Previews
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/

CYBERCHASE “WHO GETS WHICH GIFT”
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/parentsteachers/lessons/fun.html
Grades: 3-5

Apply logic and reasoning to sort presents and determine who gets which gift.

SOURCE: PBS Teacher Previews
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/

“COUNT ON IT: 3RD GRADE GEOMETRY GAME” FROM GEORGIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/redir/http://www.gpb.org/public/education/countonit/index.jsp?pcode=t2-geometry

Grades: 3-5

Identify plane and solid geometric shapes by moving each shape into a corresponding box which displays the name of that shape.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

FREE AETN IDEAS PORTAL AND AETN VIDEOSTREAMING WORKSHOPS

AETN offers free professional development workshops for Arkansas teachers.
The Arkansas IDEAS Workshop walks educators through all educational resources offered by AETN and a hands-on experience using the IDEAS portal.

AETN Videostreaming Workshop will help educators understand the full range of features videostreaming offers. Participants in either workshop will earn three technology professional development hours.

Date	Workshop Schedule
Sep.4, 2008	AR IDEAS 8:30-11:30 am	AETN Videostreaming 1:00-4:00 pm
Oct. 2, 2008	AR IDEAS 8:30-11:30 am	AETN Videostreaming 1:00-4:00 pm
Nov. 6, 2008	AR IDEAS 8:30-11:30 am	AETN Videostreaming 1:00-4:00 pm
Dec. 5, 2008	AR IDEAS 8:30-11:30 am	AETN Videostreaming 1:00-4:00 pm

The scheduled workshops will be held in the AETN Computer Lab, 350 S. Donaghey Ave. Conway, AR 72034. To register, please call 1-800-488-6689, or email education@aetn.org. We also conduct workshops at schools around the state at no cost to the school district. You can contact us to schedule one for your school today!

As with all professional development courses, allowing in-service credit is at the discretion of the superintendent, principal or other official designated by your district/school. Although courses have been approved by ADE as appropriate for professional development, you will still need to confirm the credit status of the course at a local level.

To make arrangements for either or both workshops at your school or district for a minimum of 10 participants, contact Daoming Chen, 1-800-488-6689, or dchen@aetn.org.