Associated Press: Astronauts Reflect on the Meaning of Earth Day
Pay tribute to the Earth on Earth Day, April 22. This video from Associated Press presents stunning views of the earth from space, and narration from many astronauts who have been privileged to view it from outer space. Hear from John Glenn, Wally Schirra, two of the earliest American astronauts, as well as those who have flown on the space shuttles, and lived in the space station. The video, 3 minutes and 33 seconds long, shows images from the Gemini missions, Apollo missions, and the space shuttle. It puts into perspective the relative size of the earth in relation to the vast infinity of space, and reemphasizes our need to be good stewards of our planet.
http://hosted.ap.org/specials/interactives/wdc/earthday_astronauts/
How Art Made the World: Learning Resources
Access five lessons that would enrich any curriculum about ancient civilizations and the art produced by those civilizations. Using the PBS documentary “How Art Made the World” as a jumping off point, the lessons ask students to think about a number of fundamental concepts, such as how the human form is represented, styles of portraiture, the messages that art conveys, art as an act of self-expression, and using art to communicate personal memories. Although the lessons were designed to complement the PBS documentary, access to the film series is not required. Each lesson includes learning objectives, the materials needed for the lesson, the national standards addressed, and classroom activities. Although most suited for grades 9-12, these plans could be adapted for middle school students.
http://www.pbs.org/howartmadetheworld/resources/
