Subject: Social Studies Grades: Professional Development
Airs April 30-May 3 from 1:30-3:30 a.m. In this workshop, 12 high school history teachers explore the use of primary-source documents in the research and interpretation of American history. The programs feature informal lectures by prominent historians on pivotal events from the settlement of Jamestown to the Korean conflict and the Cold War. The teachers are led in discussions, debates, interviews, and role-playing as they investigate the original documents that “transmit the voices of America’s past.” Teachers will find that the activities in this workshop can be adapted and used in their own classrooms. Note: The topics relate to programs from Annenberg/CPB’s instructional series Biography of America, which can be viewed in coordination with this workshop.
Subject: Language Arts Grades: PreK-4
Airs May 2-3 from 3:30-5:30 a.m. and May 4 from 3:30-4:45 a.m. Produced by Scholastic, the titles in this series are based on award-winning children’s books. With titles from such authors as Maurice Sendak, Robert McCloskey, Verna Aardema, and Tomie DePaola, the series encourages children to read and have a greater appreciation for literature.
Subject: Science Grades: Professional Development
Airs May 4-7 from 1:30-3:30 a.m. This eight-part workshop for the professional development of high school chemistry and physical science teachers blends chemistry content, history, and technological applications with a range of classroom lessons to provide teachers with updated knowledge and new approaches to pedagogy. Teachers will see diverse classes doing hands-on lessons and labs and will hear teachers reflect on their own practices. The on-camera teachers meet in roundtable discussions about teaching strategies and the particular challenges of helping students connect the content to their own lives. The programs also present the work of industrial and forensic chemists and researchers.
Subject: Language Arts Grades: PreK-4
May 4 from 4:45-5:30 a.m., May 5 from 3:30-5:30 a.m. and May 6 from 3:30-4:30 a.m. The books in this series from Scholastic are written by contemporary children's authors. The series is designed to encourage children to read and develop a greater appreciation for literature.
Subject: Math Grades: PreK-4
Airs May 6 from 4:30-5:30 a.m. and May 7 from 3:30-5:30 a.m.
This series is an entertaining gateway to in-depth mathematical thinking and reasoning involving meaningful problems. Young students who are beginning to develop their own understanding of mathematical concepts can find support and comfort in the humorous and questioning approach the Monsters use to solve their mathematical problems.
Subject: Science Grades: Professional Development, 9-12
Airs May 8-10 from 1:30-3:30 a.m. and May 11 from 1:30-2:00 a.m. This course explains recent developments in the biology to help high school science teachers update content knowledge and understanding. The course materials are designed to help new and veteran biology teachers become familiar with current research methods and tools that will lead to new discoveries. The programs feature interviews with expert scientists involved in groundbreaking research, such as Eric Lander of the MIT Genomics Center. Animations provide a micro-level view of biological processes and techniques. The series can also be used in the classroom.
Kids Programs
These kids' programs from PBS have one-year rights for educators to tape and use them in the classroom. Program websites have teacher and parent guides, activities for children, handouts, interactive learning games, and lots more.
Note: All programs have one-year record rights unless otherwise noted. Many programs are also available for viewing online after they air including: Frontline, NOVA, Wide Angle, and NH Outlook.
Special Note: You can now watch a short preview for many of these programs by clicking the play arrow on the video image for the program.
Celebrate our 35th Spring Auction May 2nd thru May 11th 2008
4/29 The Gorilla King
King among the mountain gorillas of Rwanda, Titus is one of only 700 of his kind alive today. Airs 4/29 from 1-2 p.m.
5/1 Penguins of the Antarctic
As global warming heats up the Earth, Penguin nesting territories are being invaded and disrupted. Airs from 8-9 p.m.Teacher ResourcesR 5/6 from 1-2 p.m.
5/1 Seals Off Our Shores
Learn about the dramatic comeback of New England's seal population in this episode of Windows to the Wild. Once, nearly hunted to extinction, these adorable sea-creatures are now thriving thanks to the dedicated work of the individuals profiled. Airs from 7:30-8 p.m.
Sundays from 11 a.m.- noon
Veteran journalist Bill Moyers returns to PBS with a weekly public affairs series entitled BILL MOYERS JOURNAL - the name of his first important series on public television 35 years ago. Moyers re-invents the broadcast for the 21st century, with interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy and issues facing democracy.
4/28 Aztec Massacre
Forensic and archeological techniques explain how these Spanish colonists met their gruesome end. Airs from 8-9 p.m.
April 28-May 8, 2008
Reading Rainbow Winners!
The judging is complete and we have selected the winning stories for the 14th Annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest for New Hampshire Public Television. We broke a record for entries this year with 1008 stories, a 45% increase over last year!. >> Full list of winners
Websites of the Week
With spring here, the many bird species have returned to New Hampshire. Check out these sites to learn more about birds!
NH Birds
Learn more about birds found in New Hampshire at this site from NHPTV.
Birds for Kids
This site from the National Zoo features bird video, games, and more.
ZOOM Birds
This site features bird information, worksheets, jokes, crafts and more.
In this workshop, 12 high school history teachers explore the use of primary-source documents in the research and interpretation of American history. The programs feature informal lectures by prominent historians on pivotal events from the settlement of Jamestown to the Korean conflict and the Cold War. The teachers are led in discussions, debates, interviews, and role-playing as they investigate the original documents that “transmit the voices of America’s past.” Teachers will find that the activities in this workshop can be adapted and used in their own classrooms. 
Produced by Scholastic, the titles in this series are based on award-winning children’s books. With titles from such authors as Maurice Sendak, Robert McCloskey, Verna Aardema, and Tomie DePaola, the series encourages children to read and have a greater appreciation for literature.
This eight-part workshop for the professional development of high school chemistry and physical science teachers blends chemistry content, history, and technological applications with a range of classroom lessons to provide teachers with updated knowledge and new approaches to pedagogy. Teachers will see diverse classes doing hands-on lessons and labs and will hear teachers reflect on their own practices. The on-camera teachers meet in roundtable discussions about teaching strategies and the particular challenges of helping students connect the content to their own lives. The programs also present the work of industrial and forensic chemists and researchers.
The books in this series from Scholastic are written by contemporary children's authors. The series is designed to encourage children to read and develop a greater appreciation for literature.
Subject: Math Grades: PreK-4
This course explains recent developments in the biology to help high school science teachers update content knowledge and understanding. The course materials are designed to help new and veteran biology teachers become familiar with current research methods and tools that will lead to new discoveries. The programs feature interviews with expert scientists involved in groundbreaking research, such as Eric Lander of the MIT Genomics Center. Animations provide a micro-level view of biological processes and techniques. The series can also be used in the classroom.
