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Curious: Survival/Mind Brain Machine - a 2 Part Series

Curious: Survival/Mind Brain Machine

 

Curious: Survival/Mind Brain Machine PBS Two part series that takes a look at the world of scientific research, including a scientist working on cancer treatments, and a group of researchers working to harness solar energy.

We have taped this program. If you would like to have a copy for your classroom, please go to our Off-Air database to request a copy.

For more information, contact Doreen Pietrantoni


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African American Educational Awareness Film Series - WXXI

African American Educational Awareness Film Series - Every Saturday in the month of February, WXXI and community partners will host a film screening with special guest speakers.  See attachment to find out more details.

 


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Albert Einstein Biography

Bio.com presents an in-depth look at Einstein with video, related sites, and biographical information.


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Nuestro Planeta

Nuestro Planeta

Spanish-language Discovery Channel interactive site features real-time information on the evolution of our planet.

www.tudiscovery.com/descubreelverde/ nuestro_planeta.shtml


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Black History Month-Multimedia Offerings

Black History Month

Mulitmedia Offerings
Grade: K-12 (please read each offering to verify grade)
Subject: All Subjects
Fee: Varies

WXXI

WXXI will be presenting a African American Educational Awareness Film Series -- FREE-- For more information, click here.

Off Air

To requestion Off Air taping, click here.

2/4 @ 10 p.m.

Prince Among Slaves - the inspiring true story of an African prince who survived 40 years of enslavement in America before finally regaining his freedom http://www.pbs.org/previews/princeamongslaves/2/6 @ 9 p.m.

2/6 @ 9 p.m.

African American Lives: Long Journey Home/Freedoms Just Another Word - This first episode focuses on stories of Tom Joyner, Bliss Broyard and other participants’ ancestors in the early 20th century, AND The second hour traces Chris Rock, Don Cheadle and other guests’ lineages back through the late 1800s to the Civil War.http://www.pbs.org/wnet/aalives/

2/13 @ 9 p.m.

African American Lives 2: As American As Apple Pie/The Past is Another Country - Episode three reveals stories of Morgan Freeman, Peter Gomes and others participants’ ancestors during the early years of the United States AND The final hour presents fascinating discoveries about Professor Gates, Peter Gomes and other guests’ lineages, thanks to DNA analysis. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/aalives/

2/19 @ 10 p.m.

Independent Lens: Banished - From the 1860s to the 1920s, dozens of towns and counties across America violently expelled entire African American communities, forcing thousands of black families to flee their homes. A century later, these towns remain all white. BANISHED

Webmax

Available through Webmax (Video/DVD/Streamed Content). To view content or request, click here

Librarian Boxes

Available in Librarian boxes in each elementary libraries. To view content or request, click here.


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TIC Americas: Medellín

TIC Americas: Medellín
Spanish-language video report on the winners of the Talent and Innovation Competition of the Americas, which honors young entrepreneurs for their creative business plans.


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C-SPAN Supreme Court Week

C-SPAN website includes video from their original documentary The Supreme Court: home to America's
Highest Court, a schedule of Supreme Court Week programming, a virtual tour of the Supreme Court,
and much more.


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Discovery Quest

Discovery Quest

Bio.com presents an in-depth look at Einstein with video, related sites, and biographical information.

dsc.discovery.com/convergence/quest/ quest.html


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Deathiversary: Harry Houdini

Deathiversary: Harry Houdini

Click here to see the website.

Interactive site has a timeline of Houdini’s life, photos of his performances, and videos that
describe his famous escapes and his influence on magicians today.


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Reformas en la Cuba de Raul

Spanish-language photo essay explores the changes Raul Castro has made since becoming president of
Cuba.


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American Writers: A Journey through History: William Bradford: Mayflower Compact

American Writers: A Journey through History: William Bradford: Mayflower Compact

C-SPAN site explores the Mayflower Compact through commentary on the work, links, videos, and more. The site also includes a video lesson and the full-length episode.

www.americanwriters.org/writers/bradford.asp


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Discovery Health: Colds & Flu Center

Discovery Health: Colds & Flu Center

Students can separate fact from fiction regarding the flu with help from this Discovery Health website. Features include a flu symptom checker, an ask the expert section, information on the flu shot and much more.
health.discovery.com/centers/coldsflu/coldsflu.html


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The Lost Book of Nostradamus

The Lost Book of Nostradamus

Site explores the numbers behind the French apothecary’s predictions through streaming
video, a video timeline, an interactive book of his prophecies, and a logic game.


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