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12:00 AM
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Social Studies In Action: A Methodology Workshop, K-5
"Workshop 5. Using Resources"
How can students use a variety of resources well? This session focuses on how to make the most of the resources that can be used in teaching social studies, from artifacts and primary sources to children. [P]
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1:00 AM
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Assessment In Math and Science: What's The Point?
"You Will Be Tested On This!"
Teachers are under pressure to get their students to perform well on state and national tests. Sometimes, however, it seems that too much attention is paid to these tests. [P]
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2:30 AM
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Connecting with the Arts: A Teaching Practices Library, 6-8
"Making Connections"
Teachers of music, visual art, and theatre build thoughtful connections to topics their seventh-graders are working on in social studies and language arts. [P]
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3:00 AM
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Death: A Personal Understanding
"What Is Death?"
Definitions of death have been debated for centuries, depending on culture, social conditions, and the role of the medical profession. In this program, we see how ideas have changed historically and how our newest definitions, like "brain death," may not yet be adequate for encompassing all of death's meanings. [P]
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3:30 AM
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Death: A Personal Understanding
"Dying Person"
When we are told that we are terminally ill, we are defined, more than ever, by the limits of our bodies. In this program, we meet three women. [P]
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4:00 AM
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Rediscovering Biology: Molecular to Global Perspectives
"Session 9. Human Evolution"
Homo sapiens is now the only living representative of what was once a multi-branched bush of hominid species. This session examines mitochondrial Eve and other fossil clues that increasingly point to Africa as the point of origin of our species. [P]
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4:30 AM
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5:00 AM
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Making Meaning In Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 6-8
"Workshop 3. Going Further In Discussion"
Since discussion is so central to the growth and development of a literary community, this program also concentrates on this activity. The teachers talk about ways to recognize good discussion, adding personal anecdotes about ways in which they participate in or step out at various points in the discussion to help students go further in their understandings of the text. [P]
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6:00 AM
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Chef John Besh's New Orleans
[P]
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6:30 AM
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Sara's Weeknight Meals
"Meat Entrees"
Tender cuts of meat are perfect for weeknight meals because they cook up quickly and adapt easily to all kinds of preparations. Sara's Pork Tournedos with Sage and Prosciutto are an elegant ode to pork spiked with lemon. [P]
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7:00 AM
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Rick Steves' Europe Classics
"West Turkey"
Rick visits the ancient sites of Ephesus and Aphrodisias, meanders up the Meander River, eats Turkish pizza and discovers a blend of ancient and modern cultures. [G]
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7:30 AM
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Travelscope
"Rwanda - In Search of Chimpanzees"
[P]
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8:00 AM
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P. Allen Smith's Garden Home
"Structure"
Allen shows different constructed features at the Garden Home Retreat. He visits the greenhouse at Churchill Downs, a raised vegetable bed in Alabama, and a butterfly conservatory in New Jersey. [G]
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8:30 AM
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Ask This Old House
"Reusing Water from a Washing Machine; Maintaining Small Gasoline Engines"
Host Kevin O'Connor and landscape contractor Roger Cook examine ways to save water when irrigating. Meanwhile, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to San Francisco to install an irrigation system that reuses water from a washing machine. [P]
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9:00 AM
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For Your Home
"Fixing It Up"
We're putting the accent on "UP"! We demonstrate some fabulous ideas, new looks and how better use of space can go a long way to enhance the way you think and function in your home. Vicki discusses the value homeowners can add to a home's exterior by adding an outdoor living area or upgrading their roof. [P]
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9:30 AM
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Katie Brown Workshop
"Thanksgiving"
Guest chefs from Frankie's restaurant put a new twist to the traditional Thanksgiving dinner with salad, stuffing and apple tart. Join the Katie Brown Workshop crew to create a stylish feather wreath and a burlap feather centerpiece. [P]
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10:00 AM
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Knit and Crochet Now!
"Eco-Friendly"
Today it's all about eco-friendly yarn. Myra shows how to crochet a filet market bag and Maggie knits a fun cable scarf. [P]
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10:30 AM
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Donna Dewberry Show
"Landscapes"
Donna paints beach scenes on canvas, then creates a landscape-quilted wall hanging to complement the painting. [G]
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11:00 AM
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11:30 AM
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Lidia's Italy In America
"New England: Spicy and Sweet in New England"
Take a trip with Lidia to Gloucester, Massachusetts, a fishing village with a large Italian population, and then visit Providence, Rhode Island, where Lidia goes to the Scialo Brothers' Bakery. Lidia makes Spaghetti with Lobster Sauce and tries the Scialo Brothers' recipe for Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes. [P]
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12:00 PM
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Social Studies In Action: A Methodology Workshop, K-5
"Workshop 5. Using Resources"
How can students use a variety of resources well? This session focuses on how to make the most of the resources that can be used in teaching social studies, from artifacts and primary sources to children. [P]
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1:00 PM
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Assessment In Math and Science: What's The Point?
"You Will Be Tested On This!"
Teachers are under pressure to get their students to perform well on state and national tests. Sometimes, however, it seems that too much attention is paid to these tests. [P]
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2:30 PM
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Connecting with the Arts: A Teaching Practices Library, 6-8
"Making Connections"
Teachers of music, visual art, and theatre build thoughtful connections to topics their seventh-graders are working on in social studies and language arts. [P]
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3:00 PM
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Death: A Personal Understanding
"What Is Death?"
Definitions of death have been debated for centuries, depending on culture, social conditions, and the role of the medical profession. In this program, we see how ideas have changed historically and how our newest definitions, like "brain death," may not yet be adequate for encompassing all of death's meanings. [P]
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3:30 PM
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Death: A Personal Understanding
"Dying Person"
When we are told that we are terminally ill, we are defined, more than ever, by the limits of our bodies. In this program, we meet three women. [P]
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4:00 PM
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Rediscovering Biology: Molecular to Global Perspectives
"Session 9. Human Evolution"
Homo sapiens is now the only living representative of what was once a multi-branched bush of hominid species. This session examines mitochondrial Eve and other fossil clues that increasingly point to Africa as the point of origin of our species. [P]
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4:30 PM
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5:00 PM
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Making Meaning In Literature: A Workshop for Teachers, Grades 6-8
"Workshop 3. Going Further In Discussion"
Since discussion is so central to the growth and development of a literary community, this program also concentrates on this activity. The teachers talk about ways to recognize good discussion, adding personal anecdotes about ways in which they participate in or step out at various points in the discussion to help students go further in their understandings of the text. [P]
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6:00 PM
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Chef John Besh's New Orleans
[P]
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6:30 PM
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Sara's Weeknight Meals
"Meat Entrees"
Tender cuts of meat are perfect for weeknight meals because they cook up quickly and adapt easily to all kinds of preparations. Sara's Pork Tournedos with Sage and Prosciutto are an elegant ode to pork spiked with lemon. [P]
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7:00 PM
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Rick Steves' Europe Classics
"West Turkey"
Rick visits the ancient sites of Ephesus and Aphrodisias, meanders up the Meander River, eats Turkish pizza and discovers a blend of ancient and modern cultures. [G]
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7:30 PM
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Travelscope
"Rwanda - In Search of Chimpanzees"
[P]
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8:00 PM
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P. Allen Smith's Garden Home
"Structure"
Allen shows different constructed features at the Garden Home Retreat. He visits the greenhouse at Churchill Downs, a raised vegetable bed in Alabama, and a butterfly conservatory in New Jersey. [G]
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8:30 PM
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Ask This Old House
"Reusing Water from a Washing Machine; Maintaining Small Gasoline Engines"
Host Kevin O'Connor and landscape contractor Roger Cook examine ways to save water when irrigating. Meanwhile, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to San Francisco to install an irrigation system that reuses water from a washing machine. [P]
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9:00 PM
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For Your Home
"Fixing It Up"
We're putting the accent on "UP"! We demonstrate some fabulous ideas, new looks and how better use of space can go a long way to enhance the way you think and function in your home. Vicki discusses the value homeowners can add to a home's exterior by adding an outdoor living area or upgrading their roof. [P]
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9:30 PM
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Katie Brown Workshop
"Thanksgiving"
Guest chefs from Frankie's restaurant put a new twist to the traditional Thanksgiving dinner with salad, stuffing and apple tart. Join the Katie Brown Workshop crew to create a stylish feather wreath and a burlap feather centerpiece. [P]
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10:00 PM
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Knit and Crochet Now!
"Eco-Friendly"
Today it's all about eco-friendly yarn. Myra shows how to crochet a filet market bag and Maggie knits a fun cable scarf. [P]
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10:30 PM
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Donna Dewberry Show
"Landscapes"
Donna paints beach scenes on canvas, then creates a landscape-quilted wall hanging to complement the painting. [G]
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11:00 PM
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11:30 PM
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Lidia's Italy In America
"New England: Spicy and Sweet in New England"
Take a trip with Lidia to Gloucester, Massachusetts, a fishing village with a large Italian population, and then visit Providence, Rhode Island, where Lidia goes to the Scialo Brothers' Bakery. Lidia makes Spaghetti with Lobster Sauce and tries the Scialo Brothers' recipe for Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes. [P]
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