History Chanel Educational Programming Update

The History Channel is pleased to bring you this week's educational programming update:

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Digging for the Truth: Lost Treasure of the Copper Scroll
Monday, April 9th at 9PM/8c

Meteors: Fire in the Sky
Tuesday, April 10th at 8PM/7c

Modern Marvels: The Stock Exchange
Friday, April 13th at 7PM/6c

Coming Soon!
Special Presentation, Sherman's March
Sunday, April 22nd at 9PM/8c

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Digging for the Truth: Lost Treasure of the Copper Scroll
Monday, April 9th at 9PM/8c
In the depths of an Israeli cave, archaeologists found rolls of dusty manuscripts dating to the 1st century AD, and they are inscribed on a copper scroll! Scholars believe the copper scrolls represent a detailed treasure map--a list of hiding places where the priests of Jerusalem's Second Temple stored their most precious silver and gold artifacts during times of trouble. The Second Temple, a major site of worship from the 6th century BC through the 1st century AD, was a significant historical and religious site in Jerusalem. In this one hour Digging for the Truth episode, follow along with host Josh Bernstein as he attempts to unravel the ancient mystery of the copper scrolls. Along the way, viewers will travel with Josh as he rappels into caves outside Qumran, creates his own scroll, and searches the area using ground-penetrating radar. Throughout his journey, new insights into this complex past are revealed through Josh's examination of artifacts and the clues they provide. Educators will find that this program provides students with an engaging and exciting way to discover how new archeological methods can reveal fresh insights into the cultures and social structures of long ago.

Curriculum Links
Digging for the Truth: Lost Treasure of the Copper Scroll, as well as this entire series, would be useful for World History, European History, Geography, World Civilization, Science and Technology and Global History courses. It is appropriate for middle school and high school students. This program fulfills the following guidelines outlined by the National Council for History Education: (1) Patterns of Social and Political Interaction, (2) Civilization, Cultural Diffusion and Innovation, (3) Human Interaction with the Environment, and (4) Comparative History of Major Developments.

Special Clue Journal Available: a614.g.akamai.net/7/614/2201/v001/aetn.download.akamai.com/2201/thc/classroom/pdfs/digging_clue_journal.pdf

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Meteors: Fire in the Sky
Tuesday, April 10th at 8PM/7c
They cross the solar system and hold clues about our planet and universe. Can they destroy civilizations? Did they wipe out the dinosaurs? Have they brought life to our planet? And when will the next one hit? Aided by elaborate animation and live-action footage, Meteors: Fire in the Sky explores what likely happened 65-million years ago, when an object plowed into the Yucatan Peninsula and generated unceasing speculation about these puzzling phenomena. Viewers will learn how certain spectacular meteor falls throughout history have advanced our understanding of what they are and the danger that they pose. With commentary from leading experts such astronomers and geologists, this program calls upon the insights of NASA scientists and others to learn how an increased knowledge of Earth-threatening asteroids and comets can be a safeguard for the future. Educators and their students will find that this documentary is a fascinating introduction to the strange world of meteors and the threats they pose.

Curriculum Links:
Meteors: Fire in the Sky would be useful for History, Science and Technology, Astronomy, Current Events, and Social Studies Courses. It is appropriate for middle school and high school. This documentary fulfills several National Standards guidelines as outlined by theNational Council for History Education including: (1) Human Interaction with the Environment, and (2) Civilization, Cultural Diffusion and Innovation.

Discussion Questions:
1. Do you think it's possible to control the course of meteors in the sky?

2. Why do meteors develop at certain times in certain places?

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Modern Marvels: The Stock Exchange
Friday, April 13th at 7PM/6c
Welcome to the Stock Exchange, the fast-paced, fast-trading center of the American economy that is truly a marvel of organization. On any given day, nearly 90 million dollars changes hands every minute. This compelling episode in the Modern Marvels series traces this American institution from its inception through the modern era. Students will learn about how the modern, technology-driven market of today has its origins in ancient maritime trade and exploration. Students will follow along as commentators trace the history of this key economic institution. Modern Marvels: The Stock Exchange traces the story of American economic growth from its origins through the rise of Wall Street barons like J.P. Morgan, Hettie Green and J. Gould. Students will learn how these titans funded the industrial revolution -- railroads, canals and westward expansion. Investors traded by telegraph, tickertape and telephone, and then followed their stocks in the Wall Street Journal. The stock market crash of 1929 wiped out fortunes and rocked markets all over the world, but a new, improved stock exchange rebounded, targeting post-war investors with pension funds, mutual funds and portfolio diversification. Today, computer technology and the communications revolution fuel a vibrant world-wide market in which many transactions are still conducted face to face on trading floors along Wall Street. Educators and their students will find that an examination of the Stock Exchange reveals a wealth of knowledge about the development of the American economy, pivotal events in American history, and the broader ramifications of the international monetary system.

Curriculum Links:
Modern Marvels: The Stock Exchange would be an excellent contribution to courses in American History, American Culture, Social Studies and Economics. This program fulfills the following guidelines outlined by the National Center for History Education: (1) Patterns of Social and Political Interaction and (2) Comparative History of Major Developments. It is appropriate for middle school and high school students.

Discussion Questions:
1. What do you think were the three most important moments in the history of the Stock Exchange? Why?

2. What is the main purpose of the Stock Exchange today? How has it changed since it was first created?

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Coming Soon! Special Presentation, Sherman's March
Sunday, April 22nd at 9PM/8c
General William Tecumseh Sherman is one of the truly enigmatic and complex figures in American history. In his infamous Civil War campaign known as Sherman's March, the general blazed through the South with 60,000, leaving astounding destruction in his wake and paving the way for the end of the Civil War. This world premiere documentary, Sherman's March, draws upon new scholarship and uses innovative filming techniques to retell the story of Sherman's life and this significant chapter in American history. Educators and their students will find this program to be a revealing and gripping new window through which to view the Civil War. Stay tuned for a teacher's guide and more information about this special presentation.

On DVD- See how Sherman's destruction of the South laid the foundation for a new generation of warfare: store.aetv.com/html/referer_entry.jhtml?vid=HCE_Email_News&dest=/html/product/index.jhtml%3fid%3d73362

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