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Public television American Masters 
 This companion site to the PBS television series features essays, video clips, timelines, interviews, Web links, and other resources "documenting the role important individuals, groups, and movements have played in the formation of our cultural identity." The nearly 200 entries are browsable by name or field of activity (visual arts, performing arts, music, literature, film and television). A Six Degrees Game highlights the connections between the individuals. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/ Topics: Media, Recreation, Television Last updated Jan 2, 2009 Center for Asian American Media
The mission of the San Francisco-based Center for Asian American Media is to fund, produce, distribute and exhibit Asian American films, videos and new media. The site provides information on events and programs, including the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival; programs and funding opportunities for filmmakers; a catalog of films and videos distributed by the Center; and more. Formerly known as the National Asian American Telecommunications Association (NAATA). http://asianamericanmedia.org/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Media, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Recreation, Regions of the World, Television Last updated Nov 21, 2007 Independent Television Service (ITVS)
ITVS presents award-winning documentaries, dramas, and series on public television with a special commitment to "programming [that] reflects voices and visions of underrepresented communities and addresses the needs of underserved audiences, particularly minorities and children." This site includes information about ITVS-supported television programs, including video clips. Search and browse for current or past television programs. http://itvs.org/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Recreation, Television Last updated Jul 22, 2005 The NewsHour's 30th Anniversary
Special feature from the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Online NewsHour celebrating its 30th anniversary (October 2005). Features a timeline for the show (which began as the Robert MacNeil Report in 1975), reflections from MacNeil and Jim Lehrer, and stories that revisit people and communities reported in the program (such as immigration, the steel industry, Silicon Valley and the dot-com boom, and NAFTA). http://www.pbs.org/newshour/aboutus/30/ Topics: News Last updated Oct 25, 2005 NOVA Online Teachers
A searchable database of over 500 resources for over 170 Nova programs. Included are program descriptions, both printable and online activities, lesson plans, Web site overviews, and ideas from other teachers. Program transcripts are also available. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/ Topics: K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Recreation, Television Last updated Apr 14, 2004 Now With David Brancaccio
Companion site to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) news program hosted by David Brancaccio (formerly by Bill Moyers, who retired in December 2004). Browse information about past shows by topics such as politics and economy, science and health, arts and culture, and society and community. The topic index provides access to stories on specific issues. Includes show transcripts, video clips, educational materials, interactive features, and related resources. Searchable. http://www.pbs.org/now/ Topics: News, Recreation, Television Last updated Oct 18, 2006 Online NewsHour Video Search
Search transcripts of Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) "NewsHour with Jim Lehrer" program video segments, then view the videos of the stories. Also browsable by category. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/video/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, News, Television Last updated Sep 11, 2003 PBS
Contains "companion Web sites for more than 1,000 PBS television programs and specials, as well as original Web content and real-time learning adventures." Site topics include art, current events, dance, film, history, literature, music, religion, science, and more. Also features games and activities for parents, lesson plans for teachers, and local program schedules. Searchable and browsable. From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). http://www.pbs.org/ Topics: K-12 Education, Recreation, Television Last updated Aug 8, 2004 PBS Teachers
Thousands of "high-quality preK-12 educational resources. Here you'll find classroom materials suitable for a wide range of subjects and grade levels. We provide thousands of lesson plans, teaching activities, on-demand video assets, and interactive games and simulations. These resources are correlated to state and national educational standards." http://www.pbs.org/teachers/ Topics: Education, K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Recreation, Television Last updated Mar 29, 2007 |
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