South Carolina ETV

Social Studies Programs & Resources

Access, Analyze, Act:
A Blueprint for 21st Century Civic Engagement


This new curriculum is designed to help educators discover the power of social media for teaching media and information literacy, critical thinking, communication, collaboration and technology skills while developing students' understanding of the political, social and economic issues facing our country at election time.

PBS VOTE 2008
For Educators and Students

The site provides lesson plans for educators and interactives for the classroom relating to Election 2008. See also Knowitall's Ready to Vote

The American Experience
presents The Presidents

September 29 Ronald Reagan: American Crusade
October 6 Jimmy Carter
October 13 Richard Nixon
October 20, 22, 27 LBJ
Fairfax Network presents
Shaping The Presidency
October 23, 1pm

As the 2008 Election Day approaches, a panel of guests examines how George Washington had a profound impact on defining the office of the president.

Questioning The Constitution
November 26- Noon
The SC Channel

"Questioning the Constitution" looks at the development of the constitution, how it has been interpreted and questions whether the constitution should be reformed. This one-hour documentary was produced by WCVE (Richmond VA, PBS) in partnership with the
Center for Politics at the University of Virginia
.

Biz Kid$
Tuesdays, 3:30pm
ETV Statewide
Biz Kid$ is a fun, 30-minute PBS television series about entrepreneurship and financial literacy that entertains and teaches kids how to make and manage money, while inspiring them to pursue their passions.
the set of Washington Week in Review with guests. Washington Week In Review
Friday nights on ETV
Washington Week features a group of journalists participating in roundtable discussion of major news events.

Teachers: use WWIR in the classroom

Jim Lehrer and other Newshour hosts.

Newshour 6-7pm
Monday-Friday

PBS Newshour Extra

Current Event Resources
For teachers & students

Moral Courage logo. Moral Courage
(see website for block feed info or
contact your DELC for copies)
The series identifies ordinary people who become extraordinary through their acts of great personal courage, and underscores the importance of a shared commitment to universal human values

 

ETV Radio Programming

The World Web site.

3-4pm
Monday-Friday on
ETV Radio

All Things Considered Web site.

4-6pm
Monday-Friday on
ETV Radio