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PBS Teacher Previews: Arts and Literature

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From: BJ Berquist (berquist_at_TeacherArtExchange)
Date: Sun Dec 02 2001 - 12:31:19 PST

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PBS Teacher Previews: December 3-9, 2001

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Welcome to PBS Teacher Previews, the weekly newsletter from PBS Online
designed specifically for preK-12 educators.

PLEASE NOTE: As most PBS member stations are participating in December
Pledge 2001, the majority of the resources included in this week's
issue of PBS Teacher Previews are online. The programming schedule will
return to normal next week.

In This Edition:

ARTS & LITERATURE
Jazz A Film by Ken Burns: Lesson -- "Tap Your Feet"
The Fillmore: Lesson -- "Harlem Renaissance"
The Greeks Crucible of Civilization: Lesson -- "Oedipus the King"
Arthur: Activity -- "A is for Arthur"
PBS TeacherSource: From the Field -- Mark Twain
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ARTS & LITERATURE

Jazz A Film by Ken Burns: Lesson -- "Tap Your Feet"
PBSOL>
Elementary School
Feel the beat with this lesson exploring rhythm and tempo in various
ways, culminating in the creation of a rhythm piece.

http://pbs.org/jazz/kids/lesson/tap_your_feet.html

The Fillmore: Lesson -- "Harlem Renaissance"
PBSOL>
High School
The influence of the Harlem Renaissance was felt far beyond New York
City. This lesson investigates how San Francisco's Fillmore
neighborhood, traditionally the home of many Japanese Americans, became
the center of Black life in the City by the Bay.

http://pbs.org/fillmore/classroom/harlem.html

The Greeks Crucible of Civilization: Lesson -- "Oedipus the King"
PBSOL>
Middle/High School
This lesson familiarizes students with the importance of drama in
ancient Greek civilization through the study of Sophocles' tragedy
"Oedipus Tyrannus," an epic story of murder and terrible unintended
consequences.

http://pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/educational/lesson4.html

Arthur: Activity -- "A is for Arthur"
PBSOL>
Elementary School
Arthur's pleased that the initial of his first name also begins the
alphabet. As they create simple rebus sentences, your students will
enjoy exploring letters, letter sounds, and alphabetical order.

http://pbskids.org/arthur/grownups/activities/language.html

PBS TeacherSource: From the Field -- Mark Twain
PBSOL>
Middle/High School
Get the scoop on Ken Burns' newest project, a PBS film documentary and
companion Web site that explores the life and times of beloved American
author, Mark Twain.

http://pbs.org/teachersource/whats_new/arts/thismonth_arts.shtm

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