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2007/08 Program Schedule
- 101. New Year's Day(s)
- The celebration of the new year is investigated as we follow Earth around the sun, explain the calendar, and experience several New Year activities, including the making of New Year's resolutions. 15 minutes
- Monday, December 31 at 12:30 pm on KETED
- Tuesday, January 1 at 12:30 pm on KETED
- 102. Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Black History Month
- Fairness and equal rights and the goals of Dr. King are depicted in visits to important historical sites in Memphis; Atlanta; and Washington, DC. 15 minutes
- Wednesday, December 5 at 3:30 pm on KETED
- Tuesday, January 1 at 12:45 pm on KETED
- Monday, January 21 at 12:45 pm on KETED
- Friday, February 8 at 2:00 am on KETED
- Wednesday, February 13 at 4:00 pm on KETED
- 103. Presidents' Day
- A tour of historical monuments honoring George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in Washington, DC; Mount Vernon, VA; and Springfield and New Salem, IL. 14 minutes
- Wednesday, December 5 at 3:45 pm on KETED
- Monday, February 18 at 12:45 pm on KETED
- 104. Women's History Month
- Reenactments of events in the lives of famous women celebrate their contributions to American society. Florence Nightingale and Amelia Earhart visit classrooms and talk with children. 15 minutes
- Monday, March 3 at 12:45 pm on KETED
- 105. Arbor Day/Earth Day
- Explorations of the origins of Arbor Day and the Australian rainforest shed light on environmental conservation and the roles of trees in the survival of ecosystems. 15 minutes
- Friday, April 25 at 12:45 pm on KETED
- 106. Memorial Day/Veterans Day
- Visits to several memorials honoring America's veterans, including Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, explore how the nation shows its respect for the men and women who serve or have served in its defense. 14 minutes
- Thursday, October 25 at 8:45 am on KETED
- Monday, November 5 at 3:00 pm on KETED
- Friday, November 9 at 9:30 am on KETED
- Friday, November 9 at 12:45 pm on KETED
- 109. Native American Day
- Celebrates the contributions of Native Americans to America's development, including their influence on food and the workings of government. Successful Native Americans share their feelings about living in two cultures. 15 minutes
- Thursday, October 25 at 9:00 am on KETED
- Wednesday, October 31 at 11:45 am on KETED
- Thursday, November 1 at 2:00 am on KETED
- Thursday, November 8 at 6:00 am on KETED
- Wednesday, November 14 at 2:00 am on KETED
- 110. Thanksgiving Day
- Past and present celebrations from a wide variety of cultural and ethnic settings illuminate the true meaning of Thanksgiving. 15 minutes
- Thursday, October 25 at 9:15 am on KETED
- Thursday, November 1 at 2:15 am on KETED
- Thursday, November 8 at 6:15 am on KETED
- Wednesday, November 14 at 2:15 am on KETED
- Tuesday, November 20 at 12:45 pm on KETED
- Wednesday, November 21 at 12:45 pm on KETED
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