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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 412 068 SE 060 400 TITLE Newton's Apple 13th Season. Free Educational Materials. INSTITUTION Twin Cities Public Television, St. Paul, MN.; National Science Teachers Association, Arlington, VA. SPONS AGENCY 3M, St. Paul, MN. PUB DATE 1995-00-00 NOTE 75p.; Wall poster in rear pocket of document not included in ERIC copy. AVAILABLE FROM Newton's Apple, Twin Cities Public Television, 172 E. 4th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. PUB TYPE Guides Classroom Teacher (052) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC03 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Educational Television; Elementary Secondary Education; *Hands on Science; *Instructional Materials; *Interdisciplinary Approach; Learning Activities; Public Television; Science Education; Technology Education; *Television Curriculum IDENTIFIERS Public Broadcasting Service A136-1R.i-L' This educational materials packet was designed to help teachers use the Public Broadcasting Service's (PBS) program called "Newton's Apple" in the classroom. This book contains informaticn on hcw th?r.le materials support the latest science standards; an index to the 13th season lesson pages and an index to the past three seasons; a science subject index that gives a quick overview of the science concepts presented in each lesson as well as additional subject applications; lessons which contain background information, interdisciplinary connections, key words, resources, and hands-on activities that are focused on the major topics explored during the season; Hands-on Science Try It experiments and a Street Smart quiz; a guide to enjoying Newton's Apple at home that can be duplicated and sent home with students to encourage family participation in science education; and information on America's Most Scientific Home videos contest. Topics covered include wildlife, human anatomy, physics, chemistry, and technology. (PVD) ******************************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ******************************************************************************** NEW 0 'S MX" ree ducationai 0 ateri° Developed in pdrtnership with the National Science Teachers Association PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BE N GRANTED BY TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) U S DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) his document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it Minor changes have been made to Ithe ne, improve reproduction quality Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent 'z'eNEWTON'SAPP official OERI position or policy 2 Innovation LABLE Greetings from 3M and NEWTON'S APPLE! 3M is proud to continue sponsorship of NEWTON'S APPLE and these companion In her tenth season with materials for the thirteenth season. This season is NEWTON'S APPLE, Peggy works particularly noteworthy, as it introduces a new team up a sweat riding with the of diverse hosts, truly an "innovation" in science MayaQuest bicycle trek through television programming. Each of these hosts shares Belize, as students back in the States that special zest for revealing the interact with the bikers via the insights, thrills, and fun of science Internet. And, in the Warehouse, that has become the hallmark of Peggy learns about reflexes from NEWTON'S APPLE. some very young experts. To supplement the show, we are confident these NEWTON'S Dave comes to NEWTON'S APPLE classroom packets, APPLE with a track record as a produced in partnership with the prize-winning TV journalist. But the National Science Teachers track he follows this season takes Association and KTCA-TV, will him out to the edge, and nearly provide you with high-quality, stimulating materials beyond. He'll be rushing into the that will motivate students to observe and flames surrounding a simulated understand the world around them. airplane disaster, and high-stepping We are also working with NEWTON'S APPLE to it on the circus high wire. provide special programming for National Engineers Week. During the week of February 18, This former electrical engineer and 1996, thousands of engineers around the nation current meteorologist offers his wry will visit classrooms to share their enthusiasm for wit and sense of discovery to science. All of these efforts have common goals: to NEWTON'S APPLE when he encourage our nation's youth to stay in school, to unwraps the secrets of mummies, and make them curious about their world, and to help becomes an expert balloon "baker." In them see how bright their future can be. another show, he gets caught red- handed and becomes a case study in DNA "fingerprinting." L. D. DeSimone Chairman The 13th season of NEWTON'S and Chief Executive Officer APPLE has David (now in his eighth 3M year with the show) heading off on an African safaricruising over spectacular woodland and savanna in a hot-air balloon. Back on terra firma, David visits a coffee plantation, and explores the unique features of the Earth's equator. At an age when many teenagers are still \ , hanging out at the mall, SuChin hosts The new five-member hosting test73bik-vrs, ivaq,-er a TV show for young people in skis, ice surfs, in-line skates;:vt-aiallo, northern California. Now, for her first slingshots, and tightrope walks to ferret NEWTON'S APPLE season, she gets on behalf of science j13ns y 'here; into the show's hands-on style in a big C.r) way. That includes being flung into the sky on a human slingshot ride, and ice surfing across a frozen lake. We encourage duplication for NEWTON'S Al'PLE is a production of KTCA Twin Cities educational use! Public Television. Made possible by a grant from 3M. Educational materials developed with Innovation the National Science Teachers Association. Welcome to the NE.,4WTON9S AP Educational Materials packet. These materials were developed to help you use the 13th season of NEWTON'S APPLE in your classroom. Look what we have for you! Information about how these materials support the latest science standards. An index to the 13th season lesson pages and an index to the past three seasons of NEWTON'S APPLE. A science subject index that gives you a quick overview of the science concepts presented in each 13th season lesson. Lessons, lessons, and more lessons (including background information, interdisciplinary How do I find NEWTON'S APPLE on TV? connections, key words, resources, and hands-on The 13th season of NEWTON'S APPLE will air on most activities) focused on the major topics PBS stations beginning in October 1995 (check your local explored in the 13th season. PBS listings for exact airdates and times). If you don't find NEWTON'S APPLE listed in your local TV guide or PBS viewer's guide, contact your local PBS station to find out when Hands-on Science Try It experiments the 13th season will be airing in your area. and a Street Smart quiz. NEWTON'S APPLE allows three-year, off-air record rights for educational purposes. A Guide to Enjoying NEVTOI\I'S APPLE at lionle You can help ensure the continued airing of NEWTON'S that you can duplicate and send home with APPLE by contacting your local PBS station and letting them know how much you depend on it in your classroom. If you your students to encourage family have trouble finding NEWTON'S APPLE on TV, contact us. participation in science education. We know how much teachers appreciate and support our program, and we want you to be able to see NEWTON'S APPLE in your area. Information about If you have any comments or questions, please write to: America's Most Scientific iforrie Videos contest. Director of Outreach NEWTON'S APPLE Twin Cities Public Television Our 13th season poster, with a listing of PBS 172 East 4th Street stations printed on the back. St. Paul, MN 55101 e-mail: [email protected] We encourage duplication for NEWTON'S APPLE is aproduction ofKTCA Twin Cities educational use! Public Television. Made possible by a grant from 3M. Innovation Educational materials developed with the National Science Teachers Association. TEs ON'S Focusing on the Science Education LE.Standards Call them what you willstandards, Together, these programs represent a benchmarks, frameworks, guidelines widespread effort to improve science you undoubtedly have heard about the Benchmarks for Science Literacy literacy by addressing teaching styles, challenges all science educators face in American Association for the curriculum and content reform, coming up with effective ways to create Advancement of Science, Project 2061 assessment methods, educational a scientifically literate public in the systems, technology, and more. Each decades to come. National Science Education Standards effort may take a slightly different tack National Research Council of the to achieve similar goals, but they are Several national organizations and tens National Academy of Sciences consistent in one message: It is vital to of thousands of scholars and educators get teachers, supervisors, curriculum have been diligently addressing these Scope, Sequence, and Coordination of developers, administrators, parents, and urgent calls to improve science Secondary School Science scientists working together to improve education. We encourage you to become National Science Teachers Association science education and science literacy in familiar with the work of some of these this country. task forces, including: So how can NEWTON'S APPLE help? NEWTON'S APPLE can be a partner in helping you approach r- - some of the goals of these new standards: identifying what a 7 ( ;4, scientifically literate person should know, developing effective ways to teach that information, and, perhaps most important, creating checkpoints to assess how that knowledge is evident. Since NEWTON'S APPLE began production more than 13 years ago, we have had as our goal to inform viewers not just of the facts , and numbers related to scientific discovery (however important they may be!), but of the relevance of basic science concepts to our everyday lives.