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Classic Animal Tracks


‘Music videos’ in life science, geography, and ecology
Grade Levels:
5-12
Length:
3 minutes
Taping Rights:
School year
MARC Record:
Downloadable
Teaching Materials:
See Below
Program Schedule:
See Below

Exquisite animal footage filmed around the globe, classic pop tunes, and on-screen descriptions combine to create a series of short educational and entertaining programs that lead students toward an understanding of animals, their behavior, and their habitats.

(Note: This series offers good writing prompts.)

Program of Studies:
Biological Science: Unity and Diversity
Unifying Concepts: Interdependence

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2009/10 KETKY Program Schedule

Exquisite wildlife footage filmed around the globe, classic pop tunes, and on-screen descriptions combine to create 29 three-minute "nature music videos" that introduce students to animals and their habitats.
101. Emperor Penguin
Featured song: "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King.
102. Blue Wildebeest
Featured song: "Many Rivers To Cross" by Jimmy Cliff.
103. Mute Swan
Featured song: "Mad About the Boy" by Dinah Washington.
104. Alligator
Featured song: "Get It On" by T Rex.
105. Meerkat
Featured song: "Mister Sandman" by the Chordettes.
106. Tiger
Featured song: "The One and Only" by Chesney Hawkes.
107. Hummingbird
Featured song: "Albatross" by Fleetwood Mac.
108. Wandering Albatross
Featured song: "Blue Savannah" by Erasure.
109. Army Ant
Featured song: "Everybody Wants To Rule the World" by Tears for Fears.
110. Chimpanzee
Featured song: "It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing" by the Mills Brothers.
111. Red Kangaroo
Featured song: "Jumpin' Jive" by Joe Jackson.
112. African Elephant
Featured song: "The In Crowd" by Dobie Gray.
113. Grey Squirrel
Featured song: "The Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
114. Hippo
Featured song: "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by the Hollies.
115. Frog and Toad
Featured song: "Jeepers and Creepers" by the Mills Brothers.
116. Common Vampire Bat
Featured song: "Midnight Hour" by the Commitments.
117. Elephant Seal
Featured song: "You Couldn't Be Cuter" by Al Bowlli.
118. Giraffe
Featured song: "Up on the Roof" by the Drifters.
119. Barn Owl
Featured song: "Earth Angel" by the Crew Cuts.
120. Hare
Featured song: "In the Country" by Cliff Richard.
121. Macaw
Featured song: "Sunshine Day."
122. Flamingo
Featured song: "Mio Rambino Carro" by Puccini.
123. Killer Whale
Featured song: "The Boys Are Back in Town" by Thin Lizzy.
124. Polar Bear
Featured song: "Let It Snow" by Dean Martin.
125. The Lion
Featured song: "Africa" by Toto.
126. Sea Otter
Featured song: "California Girls" by the Beach Boys.
127. Coral
Featured song: "It's a Kind of Magic" by Queen.
128. The Vulture
Featured song: "I Don't Know Why I Love You" by Clarence "Frogman" Henry.
129. The Red Deer
Featured song: "Local Hero" by Mark Knopfler.

These videos are also available on KET EncycloMedia.

The schedule listed here includes only airings on the KETKY channel. See the complete Classic Animal Tracks broadcast schedule for airings on all KET channels.

Teaching Materials

TEACHER'S GUIDE
Educational institutions only. A sample chapter may be downloaded from the web site.
Environmental Media
(800) 368-3382
1008 Paris Avenue
Port Royal, SC 29935
bpendergraft@envmedia.com
VIDEO
Educational institutions only.
Environmental Media
(800) 368-3382
1008 Paris Avenue
Port Royal, SC 29935
bpendergraft@envmedia.com


Kentucky Academic Expectations

This program relates to the following Kentucky Academic Expectations.

Kentucky schools may tape and retain programs according to the rights listed above. For further information, contact the KET Education Division.

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