A&E - BIOGRAPHY: EXPERIENCE IT!

BIOGRAPHY: EXPERIENCE IT!
Biography: Experience It! is an educational outreach project that links your school with your mayor's office through a multifaceted program of educational enrichment and academic improvement. Created by A&E in partnership with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Biography: Experience It! can strengthen your students' understanding of the power of the individual in our nation and local communities.

The activities include:

"Working with Biography" - students learn how to write a resume and practice interview skills.

"Taking a Stand with Biography" - practice speech and debate skills with civic leaders as judges.

"Character and Biography" - develop leadership skills and the characteristics of successful people.

"Civics and Biography" - with the participation of the mayor's office, students learn the importance of local government and good citizenship.

Click here to print your copy of the BIOGRAPHY® Experience It! Teacher's Manual, Grades 6-12.

Hometown History is designed to link students with senior citizens and historical organizations through fun, educational activities. Developed for the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. it can be incorporated into school curriculum or provide extra credit opportunities. It has been endorsed by the American Association for State and Local History and is brought to your classroom by The History Channel.

HOMETOWN HISTORY INCLUDES:

"Spoken History" - children learn about the past through living people's memories.

"Buildings in Time" - study the architecture of historic buildings in your town and learn how people lived long ago.

"Neighborhoods in Time" - students learn how their community has changed over time.

If you would like to receive a copy of one, or both, of the manuals mentioned above please send a written request (along with a complete mailing address) to:

Community Development
A&E Television Networks
235 East 45th Street
New York, NY 10017

Or, fax your request to:
(212) 551-1540