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2007/08 Block Feeds on KET ED

Block Feed: Programs 101-109 Program Details

2 hours, 15 minutes

    Thursday, August 9 at 9:45 am on KETED

    Thursday, September 27 at 3:30 am on KETED

    Thursday, October 25 at 6:00 am on KETED

    Thursday, March 27 at 6:00 am on KETED

Episodes Included in These Block Feeds

101. Early Kentucky

Briefly reviews the arrival of prehistoric people on this continent and then focuses on the Indians living in Kentucky just prior to the coming of white settlers; looks at the homes, games, clothes, economy, and lifestyles of these tribes. 15 minutes.

102. The Lure of the Middle Grounds

Examines the hopes and sacrifices of the Green family at their home in western North Carolina while "their man" is exploring the wilderness of Kentucky. 15 minutes.

103. Survival of a People

Shows the adversities faced by frontier settlers. The Green family moves to Kentucky and suffers Indian raids, bitter cold, and other perils. 15 minutes.

104. The Need for Statehood

Examines the problems faced by Kentucky's settlers and the inability of Virginia to provide for them; explores land claims and the resulting confusion and problems. 15 minutes.

105. Slavery in Kentucky

Shows many of the problems and conflicts associated with slavery; explores the problems both white and black families experience when a white family takes a "playboy" (playmate) for their son; shows the use of the Underground Railroad. 15 minutes.

106. Civil War

Examines the effects of the Civil War on children and adults; features the story of a young boy watching his father and uncle feud and his nanny fear for her freedom and future. 15 minutes.

107. Schoolmarm

Features the story of a black Berea College graduate whose hopes are dashed when postwar prejudice and segregation close the integrated school in which she teaches. 13 minutes.

108. Riverboats and Railroads

Explains how Kentucky's geography has affected its trade and economic development and names ways in which transportation modes have altered lifestyles and the economy. 15 minutes.

109. The Birthday Party

As a young boy dreams about his upcoming birthday party, his ancestors appear in the dream, dressed as they would have dressed when they were children, and bring him gifts from their eras. 15 minutes.

Teaching Materials

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This program relates to the following Kentucky Academic Expectations.

2.16	Social Systems
2.19	Geography and Human Activity
2.20	Historical Perspective