Fairfax Network

The Fairfax Network creates programming for educators to use in the classroom, and for public television stations and cable systems.

The lineup includes quality K-12 enrichment, parenting, and staff development programs. Many of the shows come with additional resource information, teacher guides, and classroom activities created to fit seamlessly into the curriculum.

Episodes

1 America on the Move — Takes your students on a fascinating journey through the history of the United States from 1876 to 2000, using the lens of transportation. An extensive museum Web site provides history, artifacts, games, and a full teacher's guide. It is presented in two parts.

2 Universal Words — Explores the English language by investigating word meanings, origins, prefixes, suffixes, and roots. This fun, fast-paced series includes word games that will help increase students' vocabularies and their ability to see the everday relevance of words. In the science segment, Dr. Esperanto builds a wet-cell battery using compounds and elements from the Periodic Table of Elements.

3 Project Enlightenment — In an exercise of enlightenment, a group of high school students was transformed into citizens of 18th century America and staged a day of intellectual and enlightening conversation at Mount Vernon, the estate of George and Martha Washington.  Dressed in colonial costumes and conversing in character, students discussed government, culture, and plantation life.  This program offers highlights of the day’s activities. Suggested additional Web resources.

4. She's Got It! – Students explore the interdisciplinary world of invention, learn about the invention process, and meet "Lady Edisons" of the 21st century. This program features women who appeared in the Smithsonian Institution's Innovative Lives series. Included in this showcase of creative women are Ann Moore, the inventor of the Snugli Baby Carrier™, and Sally Fox, creator of FoxFibres™. Students will meet young women who have won invention awards and prizes. The New Hampshire Young Inventors Contest and the Lemelson-MIT Apprenticeship program are also highlighted. Web Site

5. Space Day Living and Working on the Moon —This Electronic Lesson will create excitement among students as they will see first hand the possibilities of what their futures could hold. Students will examine the past, present and future of space flight. In addition to the curriculum-based discussions throughout the show, students will be asked a series of questions about the American space program.

6. Seed to Table: Farming at Mount Vernon—This 30-minute program will provide students with the opportunity to learn more about George Washington as a farmer and a businessman. Students will also learn about how a farm works; how farm resources are managed; how the foods we eat are produced; and how simple machinery works. In addition, the program will provide students with information about the operation of a water-powered gristmill, the jobs that exist at a farm and mill, and the importance of animals to farming. Web site

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