Fish Story is the tale of two women in a battle for the ocean. Angela Sanfilippo and Shareen Davis, born into fishing families, both married men who make a living from the sea. But their way of life is threatened when environmental organizations file a lawsuit that could put hundreds of fishermen out of business. With heartache and humor, this story finds the women at the center of a political storm as they try to save both fish and fishermen.
Subjects: Music
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Read and Rap
Read & Rap invites you to explore the scope of literature targeted at students of middle and high school age. The course provides in-depth examination of criteria critical to selecting the right literature for the right audience. These criteria help teachers guide the selection process to achieve increased student interest and involvement, suitability by reading level, excellence in evaluation protocol, fairness toward special interests (historical, cultural, political, etc.), Thematic unit support, Understanding of the interrelatedness of reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and thinking. Read & Rap relates best-practice strategies for selecting literature for the middle and high school classrooms. Dr. Rashidah J. Muhammad of Governor State University conducts discussions with a live in-studio audience to define the ideas and philosophies present in a variety of literary genres.
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The Art and Work of Choir
Choir is a compilation that requires both passion and expertise. The choral conductor must combine these two elements, creating a masterpiece to be enjoyed by many. This program exposes the choral enthusiast to an understanding of choral direction as an art form and describes the work required to attain both proficiency and perfection. (3 x 28:00)
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Learn Locker TV
The inexpensive Canadian educational video streaming platform
Learn Locker TV is the newest platform from Magic Lantern Media and Learn Locker. There are over 1000 titles that are newer than 6 years old, and are all subject and grade correlated. Your curriculum outcomes are supported by these new HD quality videos. Email Tony to get your free trial userid and password.
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Dealing with New Realism: Peers, Pressures, Gangs & Violence
Discusses Language Arts as a tool for helping students cope with and overcome social pressures. The Studio Class engages in a philosophical discussion on the goals of education. The theme of the class centers on the need for educators to “…break down barriers, overcome obstacles, and open doors and minds and possibilities”. The ways in which the study of literature can aid in this mandate are debated. Studio Guest: Dr. William Ayers, Professor of Education (University of Illinois – Chicago).
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New Realism Novels
Explores criteria for evaluating Realistic and Problem novels. The lesson shows how these novels can provide powerful coming-of-age tales for teens making a treacherous journey from childhood to adulthood. The Studio Class discusses the challenges of using this genre in the classroom, which tends to depict harsh realities, use colloquial language, and address delicate issues. Videotaped inserts include two Readers’ Theater presentations: “The Chocolate War” and “Teacup Full of Roses”. Studio Guest: Dr. William Ayers, Professor of Education (University of Illinois – Chicago).
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Race in Literature and Publishing
Discusses multicultural influences on young adult literature. The Studio Class learns “10 Quick Ways to Spot Racism and Sexism” in a children’s book and discusses how some books may culturally misrepresent diverse American communities. Discussion also touches on how stereotyping and misrepresentation affects students’ perception of diverse ethnic and cultural groups. Studio Guest: Alfred L. Woods, published author and poet (University of Illinois – Champaign).