ARKANSAS STUDIES

IN THEIR WORDS VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE
http://www.intheirwords.org/

This site allows you to search and retrieve the stories of some of Arkansas’s World War II veterans.  Educator Guide helps you take the series to the classroom in an in-depth way.  You will find enough resources to have your students collect oral history from grandparents and older friends and relatives.

ARKANSAS’S FIRST PEOPLE PROVIDES DISCUSSION POINTS FOR NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH – NOVEMBER
http://ideas.aetn.org/productions/arkansasfirst

This online video and resources provide a classroom tool to help you present the history of Arkansas’s original people in a colorful and informative way. 

AETN PRODUCTIONS PROVIDE FREE CLASSROOM RESOURCES FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES
Tune in to these AETN productions that shed light on Arkansas’s history and give insight into the state’s future.

• Nov. 10: Dyess Colony: A New Deal Comes to Arkansas – one of the most famous resettlement communities during the Great Depression
• Nov. 3: Men and Women of Distinction David Pryor, Episode 3 of 3
• Nov. 17: Hattie Caraway: The Silent Woman – Hattie Caraway was a woman of many political firsts (1878–1950).

Do you use these free AETN resources in the classroom?  If you do, please let us know by responding to education@aetn.org.

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ART AND MUSIC

CALLING ALL STUDENT FILMMAKERS!
www.aetn.org/studentselects

The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has announced the 2012 “Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase.”

This annual event invites K-12 students across Arkansas to create videos and enter them for a chance at broadcast, Little Rock Film Festival screenings, THEA Foundation scholarships and more.

Categories include, but are not limited to:

• Documentary
• Narrative (short or full-length fiction film or sitcom, etc.)
• Animation (hand-drawn, Claymation, Flash, stop-motion, etc.)
• Music Videos

Learn more at www.aetn.org/studentselects. Entries must be postmarked by Friday, April 6.

PORTFOLIO DAY 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN)
350 S. Donaghey, Conway, AR
Located on the UCA Campus
1-800-662-2386

Portfolio Day gives high school students interested in pursuing an art-related post-secondary education the opportunity to meet with representatives from colleges and universities with art programs throughout the state and region.

Students should bring 10 to 15 pieces of their best work (photos of larger pieces) and be prepared to discuss their techniques, media choices and creative processes.

Students may visit with as many representatives as they choose to learn about their art programs and available scholarships. Students are also invited to tour the AETN facilities and learn about the THEA Foundation and its scholarship opportunities.

Participating Colleges and Universities:
Arkansas State University
Harding University
Henderson State University
Lyon College
Memphis College of Art
Kansas City Art Institute
Pulaski Technical College
Ouachita Baptist University
THEA Foundation
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Central Arkansas

PORTFOLIO DAY 2011 is made possible by a partnership with the Arkansas Art Educators and AETN.

AETN’S ON THE FRONT ROW SERIES HIGHLIGHTS MUSICAL PRESENTATIONS
Join us at AETN for these performances ON THE FRONT ROW

• Nov. 9: Still on the Hill
• Nov. 11 &16: Kevin Kirby and Battery
• Nov. 18 & 23: Smittle Band
• Nov. 25 & 30: Keith Harkin

Also, tune in Nov. 24: AETN Presents "A Holiday Music Gala."

GREAT PERFORMANCES “HUGH LAURIE: LET THEM TALK”
http://video.pbs.org/video/2146104923/

Jump into the car and join the musical pilgrimage to New Orleans.  As Hugh Laurie says, “There are only two kinds of music that matter – good and bad.  The rest is just indexing.”  You will be taking new looks at traditional blues and other musical styles.  Relax and enjoy the performance and don’t worry about the indexing. 

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COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE

AETN PRODUCTION EXPLORES HIDDEN WOUNDS FROM SELF-CUTTING
http://www.aetn.org/education/productions/hiddenwounds
Signs or behaviors to look for regarding individuals who might be cutting themselves
Peers often see a problem with their friends early on:

• Isolating or pulling back
• Change in behavior
• Sharp objects missing
• Withdrawn or secretive
• Fresh scars or cuts
• In abusive relationships
• Hiding sharp objects
• Hoarding bandages

Myths about cutting:

• They are crazy
• They do it for attention
• All they have to do is stop doing it
• Cutting is just a weak suicide attempt
• If we ignore it, it will go away
• They will grow out of it

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

HELP FOR PARENTS TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN

Parents can select programs from the list below to help their children learn basic concepts.  If a seven year-old child is having trouble with reading and writing, the list will show Arthur, Between the Lions, Electric Company, Martha Speaks, Super WHY, Word Girl and Word World as appropriate resources.  By going to the program Web sites, parent and child can play the games, do the activities, color the activity pages and explore the world of reading together.

PROGRAMS BY FOCUS AREAS

 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRACKER http://www.pbs.org/parents/childdevelopmenttracker/ A child's development is unique and complex. Although children develop through a generally predictable sequence of steps and milestones, they may not proceed through these steps in the same way or at the same time. A child's development is greatly influenced by factors in his or her environment and the experiences he or she has. The information provided by this tool is considered by experts as a representation of "widely-held expectations" for what an average child might achieve within a given year. Please consider this in the context of your child's unique development. SOURCE: PBS Parents

 

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GRANTS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

LAURA BUSH 21ST CENTURY LIBRARIAN PROGRAM WILL AWARD GRANTS
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=Vl7vTLQDr2VQqDfQkTBVspJfdb1rmchnh1l1vngPbyjC90h7ZhDx!-1697423112?oppId=124653&mode=VIEW

Funding Opportunity Number:	L21-FY12
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Dec 15, 2011
Expected Number of Awards:	150
Award Floor:		$50,000
Award Ceiling			$500,000
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:			Yes

The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program supports projects to recruit and educate the next generation of librarians, faculty, and library leaders; to conduct research on the library profession; and to support early career research. It also assists in the professional development of librarians and library staff. All members of the library community are invited to play an active role in ensuring that the profession is prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
EPALS, INC.: FREE IN2BOOKS CURRICULUM
http://in2books.epals.com/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fdefault.aspx
Maximum Award: the online program, books and professional development (valued at more than $500).
Eligibility: all 3rd-5th grade classrooms in Title I schools from any one district.
In2Books, the curriculum-based e-mentoring program from ePals, Inc., will be offered free to some Title I schools. Students participating in In2Books select and read age-appropriate, high-quality books from a list compiled by a team of children's literature experts. The students are matched with carefully screened adult pen pals who read the same books as the students. After reading each book, students and their pen pals exchange thoughts about the important issues in the book via online letters. Teachers reinforce these activities in the classroom with related lessons and discussion.

GRANTS FOR NONPROFIT MUSIC PROGRAMShttp://www.fendermusicfoundation.org/grants/index.cfm?sec=info
Maximum Award: $5000.
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations. Qualifying applicants are established, ongoing and sustainable music programs across the United States that provide music instruction for people of any age who would not otherwise have the opportunity to make music.
Deadline: N/A.
The Guitar Center Music Foundation's mission is to aid nonprofit music programs across America that offer music instruction so that more people can experience the joys of making music.

Grant Resources Arkansas Department of Education grant listings http://arkansased.org/programs/grants.html Technology grant information at http://www.vernier.com/grants/fulllist.html Forecast of Finding for the U.S. Department of Education  http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-forecast.html PEN WEEKLY NEWSBLAST  http://www.publiceducation.org/newsblast_grants.asp  This site includes grant opportunity, Web links, deadlines, eligibility and maximum grant amounts EducationMoney.com Federal Grants http://grants.gov allows you to search by category, you do not need to register to search for grant opportunities http://grantsalert.com/ These sources will help locate foundation, government and other grant opportunities.  It’s best to start when you have some time to invest, because one thing frequently leads to another link. FREE makes it easier to find teaching and learning resources from the federal government at  http://www.free.ed.gov/. Grant Writing Tips and Tools If you want factual information about grant writing and samples, be sure to visit the Guide for Writing a Funding Proposal by S. Joseph Levine, Ph.D., Michigan State University, at http://www.learnerassociates.net/proposal. “SHOW ME THE MONEY: TIPS & RESOURCES FOR SUCCESSFUL GRANT WRITING” http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev039.shtml

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HEALTH, SAFETY AND FITNESS

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HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES

AN ANTIDOTE TO BULLYING: MORAL COURAGE AND A GLOBAL VISION
http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/article-an-antidote-to-bullying.html
Parents can counter mean-girl behavior and bullying with constructive guidance. When we don’t offer what the desired behavior looks like, we are cursing the darkness instead of shining a light. Take the lead in initiating conversations about possibly difficult issues, standing up for what you believe in, and noticing courage, honesty and good judgment. A recent large-scale survey out of Clemson University showed that too many adults weren’t providing the guidance kids needed. Bullying often took place right in the classroom or on a playground, with a teacher or parents present. As the research attests, incidents can fall between the cracks. This reinforces the need for imparting positive virtues as early as possible.
NOVA “SURVIVING THE TSUNAMI”
http://video.pbs.org/video/2145229025

Scientists look at the circumstances of the survivors of the tsunami, hoping to understand the reason for survival in order to better protect people.  What caused this tsunami to take the shape of a sheer wall?

GETTING HEART RATE UP INCREASES NUMBER AND ACTIVITY OF BRAIN CELLS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/video/a-physical-education-in-naperville-ill/7134/

An innovative fitness-based physical education program improves academic performance at Naperville High School in Illinois.  Watch and listen as students and educators share their experiences with fitness-based physical education.  Can’t afford it?  There are grants and corporate support (see Grant Resources above) for the fancy equipment, and state-of-the-art gym, but it doesn’t cost anything to have students walking, jumping rope, running and other activities that increase heart rate.  Keep moving and thinking!

HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES

SERIES SHARES EXPERIENCES OF THESE WOMEN – SOLDIERS OF PEACE IN A WAR TORN WORLD

WOMEN, WAR & PEACE shares the stories of these nontraditional “soldiers” seeking peace for an embattled world – rich in classroom resources.

HISTORY DETECTIVES RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS
http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/educators/

This site will help with interactive sites, lesson plans, videos and resources to involve students in solving history mystery and develop real life research skills.  Students will be challenged to get involved.

THE WAR OF 1812 – THE FORGOTTEN WAR
http://video.pbs.org/video/2089393539/

What series of events erupted in a war that is frequently forgotten today?  This program is presented in several block of time for a useful explanation to students.

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG ELECTRONIC FIELD TRIPS SCHEDULE
http://www.history.org/history/teaching/eft/eft_upcoming.cfm

Teach American history with the new Electronic Field Trip season. This year’s live, interactive lessons explore the ratification of the US Constitution, Westward expansion, The War of 1812, slavery, as well as the rights of women and youth.

“Harsh World, This World” Broadcast premiere November 17, 2011	What was slavery really like for enslaved people and their masters? Traditional proverbs guide students through personal stories, based on primary sources, showing kindness, betrayal, trust, cruelty, and the many emotions that govern complex human relationships.
“Westward!” December 15, 2011	Explore the story of the early days of American westward expansion. Daniel Boone recounts the exciting experiences and unexpected consequences associated with moving west. Learn about the risks and grueling personal hardships of creating new settlements.
“War of 1812” Broadcast premiere January 19, 2012	A generation after the Revolution, Americans were once again plunged into war with Great Britain. Why? Join Henry Clay, Tecumseh, Andrew Jackson, James Madison, and others as they struggle to determine what course the United States will take.
“When Freedom Came” Broadcast premiere February 16, 2012	Everyone knows Abraham Lincoln freed all the slaves . . . or did he? Freedom came to enslaved people over the course of many months and years — and it arrived in different ways in different places. Discover how enslaved Americans made everyday choices during the Civil War that helped bring about their freedom.
“Remember the Ladies” March 15, 2012	In 1776, Abigail Adams requested that her husband, future president John Adams, "remember the ladies" when establishing the government and laws of the new nation. Examine the roles, responsibilities, and daily activities of early American women.
“Rights of Youth” April 19, 2012	Imprisonment, whipping, forced transportation, and even death were some of the punishments that courts sentenced children to in the eighteenth century. Witness how justice was administered at a time when criminal laws and sentencing guidelines made few or no exceptions for children.

Colonial Williamsburg online Teacher Community: http://www.history.org/history/teaching/index.cfm

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LIBRARY, LITERATURE AND READING

AETN’S ON THE SAME PAGE ALLOWS YOU TO HEAR AUTHORS AND THEIR STORIES  

• Nov. 2: Mark Spitzer
• Nov. 4 & 9: Susan Bosak

MASTERPIECE THEATRE 2011

Wallander, Series II: Kenneth Branagh returns for a second season as detective Kurt Wallander. Based on the novels by best-selling author Henning Mankell, Wallander battles crimes, and his own demons, in the bucolic yet brutal seaside town of Ystad, Sweden.
Fri, Nov 4, 2011	The Man Who Smiled “An old friend contacts Wallander with the belief that his father has been murdered, but subsequent events convince Wallander that there might be more to the case.
Fri, Nov 11, 2011	The Fifth Woman Two seemingly unconnected cases lead Wallander to believe he is on the trail of a serial killer bent on revenge.
Miss Marple, Series V:  The shrewd and very observant Miss Marple returns to solve a murder in her own village.
Fri, Nov 18, 2011	The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side Hollywood star Marina Gregg leaves Los Angeles for the picturesque countryside of St. Mary Mead and takes up residence at Gossington Hall with her dashing young English husband, film director Jason Rudd. When the glamorous couple decides to throw a benefit for the St John Ambulance, the grounds are abuzz with curious locals including previous owner of Gossington Hall, Dolly Bantry. But when a local fan consumes a poisoned daiquiri, Marina finds herself starring in a real-life mystery -- supported by Miss Marple and Inspector Hewitt, who suspect that the lethal cocktail was intended for someone else.

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MATH AND SCIENCE

NOVA “BUILDING THE GREAT CATHEDRALS”
http://video.pbs.org/video/1619317222/

How were Gothic cathedral builders able to create soaring walls of glass that retold the stories of the Bible to an illiterate population – the Bible written in light.  Was it more than the pointed arch, the flying buttress and vaulted ceiling that allowed this building, or was it more – divine dimensions hidden in the Bible?

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ONLINE ARKANSASIDEAS COURSE CATALOG
http://ideas.aetn.org/catalog

The IDEAS staff adds courses weekly. An updated version of this catalog can be found at this site.

NEW COURSES

• COURSE: ADHE - Arkansas Scholarship Lottery: Act 606 of 2009 - Initial Training 2011-2012 (3 hours)

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