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FW: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE reprises FDR

Stories to Go In this week's podcast, hear excerpts from FDR's first inaugural speech, including his famous line, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Watch Online Miss the broadcast on PBS? You can watch FDR, in its entirety, as well as full biographies of Presidents Truman, Johnson, Reagan, and George H.W. Bush on our web site. Later this month, films about Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter will also be available online.   THE PRESIDENTS Online. On TV. On the Go. Is FDR's New Deal a good example of how the federal government should intervene in times of economic crisis? Was Truman right to use the atom bomb to end World War II? Should George H.W. Bush have commanded troops to continue on to Baghdad during the first Gulf War? What do you think? Log on to THE PRESIDENTS Online and connect today's issues with past 20th century presidents. Then, register for free to participate in the online discussion, and read comments from fellow viewers.     Make sure your voice is heard on Election Day Still need to register to vote in your state's spring primary or the general election? Just visit the League of Women Voters' elections website, VOTE411.org, to get started.  Features include the only nationwide polling place locator, an online registration tool, important deadlines, absentee and overseas ballot information, candidate information, and specific details about voting in your state.   On TV Monday: FDR Radio broadcasts beamed his voice into living rooms around the country; his picture hung on the wall. His wife was the most admired woman in the country. FDR goes beyond the familiar words and images to offer an incisive, often startling portrait of one of the most extraordinary personalities ever elected to the presidency. One of the nation's most popular presidents, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected to four terms -- more than anyone before or since -- and led the country through two great crises of this century: the Great Depression and World War II.   Classroom Resources Beginning later this month and until Inauguration Day 2009, download six Presidents programs free of charge for use in your classroom. The downloadable programs will include: FDR, Truman, LBJ, Nixon, Jimmy Carter, and Reagan. Teacher's Guides Ranging from Franklin Roosevelt's role in expanding the role of the federal government during the New Deal to George H.W. Bush's role in the final days of the Cold War; from the full-contact leadership style of Lyndon Johnson to the grand thematic leadership of Ronald Reagan, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE's award-winning presidential biographies explore not just big personalities, but big ideas. The guides below provide discussion topics and lesson plans for each film. FDR: Research New Deal programs, read Franklin Roosevelt's Pearl Harbor speech, and explore oral histories. TRUMAN: Investigate containment, the atomic bomb decision, women in the workforce, and early civil rights legislation. LBJ: Learn about Congressional leadership, Vietnam policy, and programs of the Great Society. NIXON: Investigate Watergate, other presidential scandals, and Nixon's policies towards China. JIMMY CARTER: Explore the political rise of the South, presidential campaigns and elections, energy policy, inflation and unemployment, peace and war in the Middle East, the Iranian hostage crisis, and the role of ex-presidents. REAGAN: Is government the solution to our problems, or is government itself the problem? Examine the philosophy of a popular but contradictory leader. GEORGE H.W. BUSH: Look at the nature of modern political campaigns, American involvement in the Persian Gulf, international diplomacy, leadership and popular opinion, and more.   Coming Up Next: TRUMAN Monday and Tuesday, May 25 and 26, 2008 at 9pm (check local listings) He was a farmer, a haberdasher gone bankrupt, an unknown politician from Missouri who suddenly found himself president. Of all the men who had held office, he was the least prepared. Yet Harry S. Truman would have to end the war with Germany and Japan, decide whether to use the most terrible weapon ever devised, confront the Soviet Union, and wage war in Korea. Can't wait for May 25? Watch online now at pbs.org/presidents.

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Fwd: [NOVA] "Sinking the Supership"

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Date: April 25, 2008 2:29:04 PM EDT

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Subject: [NOVA] "Sinking the Supership"

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Next on NOVA: "Sinking the Supership"

http://www.pbs.org/nova/supership

Tuesday, April 29 at 8 p.m.
(Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.)

The final phase of the Pacific war during World War II saw a terrible
new tactic: massed kamikaze attacks on American ships by Japanese
planes. But the biggest kamikaze attack of all was the suicidal
mission of the super battleship Yamato, the largest, most advanced
warship of the day. In "Sinking the Supership," NOVA joins an
international team exploring the grave of this magnificent vessel to
learn the secrets of her design, her final mission, and the violent
events that brought her down.

Here's what you'll find on the companion Web site:

    Behind the Scenes
    http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/supership/producer.html
    For executive producer Keiko Bang, who is half Japanese, half
    American, making this film was deeply cathartic.

    Survivor Stories
    http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/supership/survivors.html
    Fifty years later, two Japanese sailors offer eyewitness accounts
    of Yamato's last battle.

    Anatomy of Yamato
    http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/supership/explore.html
    See what made this super battleship both seemingly unsinkable and
    highly vulnerable to attack.

    Yamato's Final Voyage
    http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/supership/last.html
    Relive the supership's last moments as American warplanes
    relentlessly strafed, bombed, and torpedoed it.

Also, Links & Books, a Teacher's Guide, the program transcript,
and more:

http://www.pbs.org/nova/supership

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Planet in Peril

"Planet in Peril" Monday 10:00pm CNN

Carrier

"Carrier" One Ship, 5,000 Stories

Premiers Sunday, April 27th 9:00pm PBS

Fwd: [NOVA] "Car of the Future"

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Date: April 18, 2008 1:14:39 PM EDT

To: nova-online@franz.wgbh.org (NOVA Bulletin)

Subject: [NOVA] "Car of the Future"

_____________________________________________________________________

Next on NOVA: "Car of the Future"

http://www.pbs.org/nova/car

Tuesday, April 22 at 8 p.m.
(Broadcast in high definition where available.
Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.)

Tom Magliozzi has a problem. The wacky co-host of NPR's Car Talk
needs to replace his beloved 1952 MG roadster. But in today's car
market, where should he turn? Is new technology about to transform
the way we drive? Tom and his brother Ray hit the road in NOVA's "Car
of the Future" for a lighthearted but shrewd take on America's
four-wheeled future. Join them as they mix their trademark slapstick
with serious nuts-and-bolts analysis of what it will take to make our
autos more energy-efficient.

Here's what you'll find on the companion Web site:

   Watch the Program
   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/car/program.html
   "Car of the Future" will be available to view online starting
   April 23.

   Beyond Technology
   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/car/greene.html
   Energy expert David Greene explains why we need smart government
   policies to spur change in our transportation system.

   History's Innovative Autos
   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/car/past.html
   For a glimpse of how future cars may be powered, start by looking
   at the past.

   My Car of the Future, Today
   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/car/my.html
   See a dozen alternative vehicles already on America's roads, and
   hear from the people behind them.

   Model of Efficiency
   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/car/efficiency.html
   In this audio slide show, Amory Lovins offers his vision of an
   ultra-efficient "Hypercar."

   Open Content
   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/car/open/
   More than 200 clips of footage, including expert interviews and
   scenics, are available for you to make your own video.

   Open Production
   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/car/production/
   See how our audience got involved while we were producing the
   program.

Also, Links & Books, the Teacher's Guide, the program transcript,
and more:

http://www.pbs.org/nova/car

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FW: [NOVA Teachers] "Car of the Future" airs April 22, 2008

Mrs. Valerie C. Gange
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Tuesday, April 22 at 8pm ET/PT on NOVA

Check your local listings <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ecard/350705-car/redir/wgbh/nova/schedule-local.html> as dates and times may vary.

Hello Educators,

In next week's airing of "Car of the Future," NOVA follows NPR Car Talk hosts Tom and Ray Magliozzi as they hit the road to examine options for cleaner, more energy-efficient vehicles. (Subjects covered: physics, energy, technology/engineering)

NOVA is launching its first ever open content Web site with this program. The site contains more than 200 one- to three-minute video clips shot during the making of the film that you and your students can download and use to make your own videos.

A Teachers section will provide you with tips for how to use these clips, ways to help your students create their videos, and ideas for incorporating these clips into your curriculum. Find the open content site at

http://www.pbs.org/nova/car/open <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ecard/350705-car/redir/wgbh/nova/car/open/>

We've also set up a PBS Educators' Forum discussion board for this program. We hope you'll visit the board after the program airs to talk with other educators about the show's topics, share discussion themes and activity ideas, and recommend relevant resources. Find the board at:

http://discussions.pbs.org/viewforum.pbs?f=185 <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ecard/350705-car/redir/http://discussions.pbs.org/viewforum.pbs?f=185>

In the coming weeks:

Apr. 22 - Car of the Future
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Apr. 29 - Sinking the Supership (repeat)
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Apr. 15 - A Walk to Beautiful
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For a downloadable PDF of the current season schedule visit
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Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
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NOVA Presents "Car of the Future"
Broadcast: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to one year after it is recorded off the air.)

Watch the Program <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ecard/350705-car/redir/wgbh/nova/car/program.html>
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date. (Quicktime or Windows Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Beyond Technology <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ecard/350705-car/redir/wgbh/nova/car/greene.html>
Find out why it is critical to become less dependent on oil, what the challenges are to replacing petroleum, when various new technologies may come into play, and more in this interview with energy expert David Greene. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

History's Innovative Autos <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ecard/350705-car/redir/wgbh/nova/car/past.html>
Explore in this interactive slideshow nine automotive innovations-from as early as 1896-that could help drive the car of the future, including a turbine-engine car, a nuclear-propulsion concept car, and a steam-powered car. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

My Car of the Future, Today <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ecard/350705-car/redir/wgbh/nova/car/my.html>
Meet individuals from all over the United States who currently drive cars powered by electricity, vegetable oil, and other alternative fuels. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Model of Efficiency <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ecard/350705-car/redir/wgbh/nova/car/efficiency.html>
View photos and listen in this six-part audio slideshow to physicist and energy expert Amory Lovins talk about his lightweight, fuel-efficient concept vehicle called the Hypercar. Total running time: 10 minutes 2 seconds. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Car of the Future Open Content <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ecard/350705-car/redir/wgbh/nova/car/open/>
Find more than 200 downloadable, one- to three-minute video clips from the program-including interviews with leading experts and scenic footage-that you can use make your own videos. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Car of the Future Open Production <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ecard/350705-car/redir/wgbh/nova/car/production/>
See how our audience got involved while we were producing the program. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Teacher's Guide <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ecard/350705-car/redir/wgbh/nova/teachers/programs/3507_car.html>
In this classroom activity, student teams research and develop a proposal to decrease the carbon footprint of their city's public transportation system through the use of various new technologies and/or alternative fuels. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Program transcript <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ecard/350705-car/redir/wgbh/nova/transcripts/3507_car.html>
The site includes a complete narration for this program.

Plus Watch a Preview and Links & Books.

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Walt Whitman

Stories to Go In this week's podcast, listen as contemporary writers, including novelist Allan Gurganus, poet and essayist Martin Espada, and former Poet Laureate Billy Collins, read excerpts from Leaves of Grass. Watch Preview Visit the web site for a sneak peak at Walt Whitman. Quicktime and Windows Media video formats offered. Whitman's New York No place influenced Walt Whitman like the city he called home. Explore 19th-century New York, and learn about the places that inspired some of Whitman's most famous poetry and prose. Learn More Read more about Whitman's inspiration, his views on race and the Civil War, and his signature work, Leaves of Grass. On TV Monday: Walt Whitman Walt Whitman is one of the most-recognized figures in American history: poet, patriot and faithful advocate of democracy. But in his own time, critics denounced him as a "lunatic raving in pitiable delirium." They pronounced his signature book of poetry, Leaves of Grass, "slimy," "vile," and "beastly." Whitman's mission was simple, yet grand: to be the voice capable of uniting a polarized nation on the brink of Civil War. On Monday, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE premieres Walt Whitman, a two-hour documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Mark Zwonitzer featuring Academy Award-winning actor Chris Cooper as the voice of America's first great poet. Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa, novelist Allan Gurganus, poet and essayist Martin Espada, and former Poet Laureate Billy Collins appear to recite some of Whitman's most important works, and reflect upon his enduring influence. The broadcast coincides with the Academy of American Poets' National Poetry Month.   Coming Up Next: Roberto Clemente On December 31, 1972, Roberto Clemente, a thirty-eight-year-old baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, boarded a DC-7 aircraft loaded with relief supplies for survivors of a catastrophic earthquake in Managua, Nicaragua. Shortly after take off, the overloaded aircraft plunged into the Atlantic Ocean, just one mile from the Puerto Rican coast. Roberto Clemente's body was never recovered. On Monday, April 21, PBS's AMERICAN EXPERIENCE premieres Roberto Clemente, a one-hour documentary about an exceptional baseball player and committed humanitarian, who challenged racial discrimination to become baseball's first Latino superstar.   THE PRESIDENTS Online. On TV. On the Go. How do you end a war? Can the President abuse his power? When is it okay to lie? What do you think? Log on to THE PRESIDENTS Online and watch film clips from the biographies of seven 20th century presidents: FDR, Truman, LBJ, Nixon, Carter, Reagan, and coming in May, George H.W. Bush. Then, register for free to participate in the online discussion, and read comments from fellow viewers.     Make sure your voice is heard on Election Day Still need to register to vote in your state's spring primary or the general election? Just visit the League of Women Voters' elections website, VOTE411.org, to get started.  Features include the only nationwide polling place locator, an online registration tool, important deadlines, absentee and overseas ballot information, candidate information, and specific details about voting in your state.

 

FW: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE searches for MINIK, THE LOST ESKIMO

Stories to Go Learn more about Minik and his plight in this week's podcast.  Watch a Preview Visit the web site for a sneak peak at Minik, the Lost Eskimo. Quicktime and Windows Media platforms supported. Learn More Read an essay about North Pole explorer Robert Peary from the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE film Alone on the Ice.   THE PRESIDENTS To Go is a new series of election-year podcasts that connect today's election issues to past presidents. In the latest episode, international relations professor Ernest May from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and history professor Kristen Hoganson from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign discuss elections campaigns during times of war, and examine the role of military experience in presidential leadership.   On TV Monday: Minik, the Lost Eskimo In April 1897, six polar Eskimos arrived in New York City. Far removed from the home they had known in Greenland, where their Inuit community numbered just 234 people, they found themselves in the heart of a teeming metropolis. The youngest of the band was seven-year-old Minik. The Eskimos were the exotic cargo of explorer Robert Peary, whose ambitious quest to reach the North Pole would leave him unable to oversee the Eskimos' care once he left them in New York. Within months, four of the Eskimos died and one returned home, leaving Minik an orphan. For more than a decade, Robert Peary would persist in his efforts to reach the North Pole, while Minik struggled to create a home and an identity thousands of miles from his native land. Minik, the Lost Eskimo tells the parallel stories of an Eskimo and an explorer whose meeting forever changed the many lives, and examines an overlooked chapter in the history of American exploration.   THE PRESIDENTS Online. On TV. On the Go. How do you end a war? Can the President abuse his power? When is it okay to lie? What do you think? Log on to THE PRESIDENTS Online and watch film clips from the biographies of seven 20th century presidents: FDR, Truman, LBJ, Nixon, Carter, Reagan, and coming in May, George H.W. Bush. Then, register for free to participate in the online discussion, and read comments from fellow viewers.     Make sure your voice is heard on Election Day Still need to register to vote in your state's spring primary or the general election? Just visit the League of Women Voters' elections website, VOTE411.org, to get started.  Features include the only nationwide polling place locator, an online registration tool, important deadlines, absentee and overseas ballot information, candidate information, and specific details about voting in your state.

 

American Experience

Stories to Go Listen to a podcast featuring nature and wilderness photographer Michael Frye, who describes following in Ansel Adams' footsteps, working in Yosemite National Park. Art or Document? Is photography a fine art, equivalent to the other visual arts, or a documentary tool, best suited for recording the facts? Sample the debate, in these quotes from nearly 150 years of photographic history, and tell us what you think in this online poll. Inside a View Camera Ansel Adams used a view camera to create his iconic photographs of American landscapes. How does it work? Find out in this interactive feature. On TV Monday: Ansel Adams From the day that a 14-year-old Ansel Adams first saw the transcendent beauty of the Yosemite Valley, his life was, in his words, "colored and modulated by the great earth-gesture of the Sierra." Few American photographers have reached a wider audience than Adams, and none has had more impact on how Americans grasp the majesty of their continent. In this elegant, moving and lyrical portrait of the most eloquent and quintessentially American of photographers, producer Ric Burns seeks to explore the meaning and legacy of Adams' life and work. At the heart of the film are the great themes that absorbed Adams throughout his career: the beauty and fragility of "the American earth," the inseparable bond of man and nature, and the moral obligation the present owes to the future. THE PRESIDENTS Online. On TV. On the Go. How do you end a war? Can the President abuse his power? When is it okay to lie? What do you think? Log on to THE PRESIDENTS Online and watch film clips from the biographies of seven 20th century presidents: FDR, Truman, LBJ, Nixon, Carter, Reagan, and coming in May, George H.W. Bush. Then, register for free to participate in the online discussion, and read comments from fellow viewers. Make sure your voice is heard on Election Day Still need to register to vote in your state's spring primary or the general election? Just visit the League of Women Voters' elections website, VOTE411.org, to get started. Features include the only nationwide polling place locator, an online registration tool, important deadlines, absentee and overseas ballot information, candidate information, and specific details about voting in your state.