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Arts
An online exploration of the arts; its definition, our cultural heritage, art careers and more. (Academic year 1999-2000) |
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Aaron Copeland's America
Aaron Copland was a composer whose work influenced and was influenced by artwork of the early 20th century and whose influence continues today. Learn more about Aaron Copland's America in this theme about the Hecksher Museum of Art's exhibit. (Academic Year 2000-01) |
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Creative Expressions
An integrated look at dance, theater, music, visual arts and writing, including Q&As with artists and related professionals, interactive activities, an arts in education section and much more. (Academic year 2003-2004) |
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Music In Our Schools
In honor of Music in Our Schools month, powertolearn.com presents a multimedia exploration which features an online quiz, sound clips, Ask the Expert and more. (Academic Year 2000-01) |
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Election 2008
Multimedia election content including School to Career: Public Service, The Living Room Candidate, presidential campaign commercials from 1952-2008, eLections, a high-speed game simulating a run for the presidency, WE Vote 08 and more. |
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Election 2004
Multimedia election content including The Living Room Candidate, presidential campaign commercials from 1952-2004, eLections, a high-speed game simulating a run for the presidency, a voter registration video starring Ben Jelen and more. |
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Election 2000
Why is voting important? What steps would you take to become the President of the U.S.? How can a teacher or parent help children view election advertisements with a critical eye? Our Election 2000 theme answered these and many other questions. (Academic Year 2000-01) |
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Freedom
From our forefathers to our future - an interactive, multimedia exploration of the concept of freedom and its historical and modern day applications and meaning. (Academic Year 1999-2000) |
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International Day of Tolerance
We are family: Educating our children for a safer world connects young people worldwide in a spirit of unity and diversity. (Academic year 2003-2004) |
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A Nation United
In response to the attacks of September 11th, powertolearn.com provides classroom discussion guides for teachers, advice for parents on helping children cope, and resources for students on the proper way to fly and display the American flag. Also see how area schools contributed to our country's rescue and relief efforts. (Academic Year 2001-02) |
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Summer Learning
Your online summer resources start here. Explore The Sporting Life, A Smarter Summer, and From the Backyard to the Beach. (Academic Year 2002-03) |
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Youth United Against Hate
Students from 9 Huntington high schools participated in the "Youth United Against Hate" forum presented by Cablevision, MTV and the Anti-Defamation League. (Academic Year 2001-02) |
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Back to School
In September, Power to Learn provided resources for teachers, students and parents to prepare for the new school year. |
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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
Learn About Martin Luther King Jr. and receive a Knicks postcard! Learn about Martin Luther King Jr., pass a quiz about his life, and receive a personalized postcard from Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway. |
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Black History Month - Triple Play for Education
Two programs designed to put Power to Learn's free Voice, Video and Internet service for schools to use in the classroom. Study guides for Crucibles of Courage and Voices of Civil Rights, two AETN programs focusing on important figures in US History and Civil Rights. |
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Black History Month
Learn about figures in Black History and get a personalized postcard from Whoopi Goldberg. |
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Black History Month
Web links, activities, fun facts, and Q&As with famous figures in this celebration of black history. (Academic year 2004) |
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Celebrations
Learn more about various holidays celebrated during the winter, see elementary school students' thoughts on favorite holidays, and find out some interesting info about the millennial calendar. (Academic Year 2000-01) |
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Winter Wonderings
There are lots of things you might wonder about Winter. Discover the answers to questions about Animals, Plants, People, Weather, and Holidays. |
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Women's History Month
Women's History Month - Founding Mothers with Cokie Roberts looks at the important roles women played in the establishment of the nation. Program study guide available. |
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Women's History Month
In March, Power to Learn celebrated Women's History Month with profiles of 19 American Women Who Made History, online activities, lesson activities for teachers to use in the classroom, and more! (Academic Year 2001-02) |
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Women's History Month: Women in the Workplace
Women have made substantial progress in the workplace during the last few decades, achieving opportunities in virtually every field of endeavor. |
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Whoopi Goldberg Celebrates Women's History
When Power to Learn asked Comedienne, Actress and Humanitarian Whoopi Goldberg to select 2 individuals she would want recognized in honor of Women's History Month, she selected Judith Jameson and Moms Mabley. |
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Dual Language
An exploration of dual language programs including an in-depth look at one local program, research-based benefits of participation for children and links to more information. (Academic year 2002-2003) |
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Behind the Scenes at CNN
Use your Power to Learn high-speed Internet connection to travel "Behind the Scenes" with cable news network CNN. (Academic year 2003-2004) |
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Passport to Reading
Toon Disney and Power to Learn are your Passport to Reading, summer's hottest activity! |
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Summer Reading
This helpful spotlight contains best book lists, author information, library links, activities, and more. (Summer 2003) |
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Celebrate Flight
Honor the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers first flight. (Academic year 2003-2004) |
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Discoveries
From Christopher Columbus to Sigmund Freud, from Johann Gutenberg to Albert Einstein remarkable individuals and their discoveries have distinguished the last one thousand years. (Academic Year 1999-2000) |
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Environment
Explore the environment. This interactive overview of our environment, its preservation and our individual and collective roles in being environmentally responsible. Site includes interactive quizzes, lesson activities, games, online activities and much more. (Academic Year 2002-03) |
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Hurricane Preparedness
How can you and your family be prepared for an emergency if a severe hurricane hits Long Island? Experts advise, don't delay in formulating an emergency plan. |
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SciFi In The Classroom
SCI FI Channel presents an exciting new curriculum supplement program for high school English teachers. Explore media literacy, war, and film criticism by bringing the world of Battlestar Galactica into your classroom today via video, lesson activities, online activities and more. |
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Space
Check out our Space theme and find lesson activities, information about the history of space, and our new interactive game! (Academic Year 2001-02) |
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Watershed Worries
This multimedia unit addresses one of today's most important environmental concerns, water quality, and will help you and your students better understand the key issues and the behaviors that can help make a difference. |
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Welcome to Long Island History
Welcome to Long Island History, a program created by the students of Bethpage High School. This program was created by the Advanced Placement American History class of 1994. Students worked in cooperative groups to research the history of their surroundings. |
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Discovery's Young Scientist Contest
Discovery Channel and Power to Learn want to help you discover the science of flight in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first flight. (Academic year 2003-2004) |
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Olympics 2006 - Ask the Olympian
Nine New York Rangers players representing five countries are playing in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy – and you can ask them a question! |
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Olympics 2004
The Olympic Games began in 776 BC and started out with only one event. Now teams from all around the world play in many different kinds of events. As they have grown, the games have picked up symbols along the way. |
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Olympics 2002
Olympic-related content and the transcripts of Q&A sessions with 7 New York Ranger Olympians. (Academic Year 2001-02) |
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Olympics 2000
During the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, Power to Learn provided students with information on the history of the Olympics, gave teachers lesson activities to use in the classroom, and offered an Ask the Expert session with Allan Houston. (Academic Year 2000-01) |
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