From: tflavell@pbs.org
Newsgroups: k12.chat.teacher
Subject: FUTURES with Jaime Escalante
Date: 28 Sep 92 13:50:47 EDT
Organization: PBS:Public Broadcasting Service, Alexandria, VA

TO:     Education Liasons; School Media Specialists; ITV Coordinators
FR:     PBS Elementary/Secondary Service
RE:     Instructional Television Program: FUTURES
DT:     September 1, 1992


The following instructional television series will be broadcast on many 
PBS stations during the 1992-'93 school year. Please contact the 
Education Services Director at your local PBS station to find out exact 
broadcast times if available. Simply E-mail TFLAVELL@PBS.ORG if you need
the name and phone # of your local contact.

FUTURES with Jaime Escalante
 Math, Science,
 Careers
 Grades 7-12

SERIES DESCRIPTION

1.         TITLE 			FUTURES WITH JAIME ESCALANTE

2.         NUMBER/LENGTH 		12/15-Minute

3.         SUBJECT/GRADE LEVEL 	        Math, Science, Careers/Grades 
					7-12

4.         PRODUCER 			Foundation for Advancements in 
					Science and Education

5.         PRODUCTION DATE 		1990

6.         DESCRIPTION 

CLOSED CAPTIONED FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

The award-winning FUTURES, hosted by famed-teacher Jaime 
Escalante and his actual students, captures his innovative 
teaching style (profiled in "STAND AND DELIVER").  
Escalante's tremendous success is based on the fact that 
students are usually better motivated when they can connect 
what they are studying now to what they will be doing in the 
future.  FUTURES is about how math relates to the working 
world -- to careers and jobs.  It is designed to motivate 
students to study math by showing them the many ways math is 
used, and the opportunities and life-styles available to 
those who have good math skills.         

7.  PROGRAM TITLES

101: AGRICULTURE -- The world is faced with growing 
populations and decreasing land availability.  But research 
and technology may pave the way to meeting the increasing 
food needs of the earth's population, using ecologically 
sound methods. Students will see innovations in agricultural-
engineering, aqua-culture, hydroponics and farming in space, 
as introduced by specialists--all of whom use mathematics to 
"feed the future."
Learning Objectives:
* To introduce students to trends and people in modern 
agriculture.
* To demonstrate practical applications of math in 
agriculture.

102: AIRCRAFT DESIGN -- One of mankind's greatest 
fascinations is with flying: from mythological Icarus making 
wings of wax to the human powered Gossamer Albatross flying 
over the English Channel, to the Voyager plane 
circumnavigating the earth, non-stop, on one tankful of fuel.  
Students will see that only through an understanding of math 
could engineers design crafts that would stay in the air.  
Former Blue Angel, Navy Lieutenant Commander Donnie Cochran 
joins Escalante and his class and talks about the preparation 
needed for a career in jet aviation.  Students will see how 
some of the world's most unique aircraft are designed.
Learning Objectives:
* To familiarize students with many areas of aircraft design.
* To give students some practical math applications in the 
area of flight, e.g. ratios.

103: ARCHITECTURE AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING -- The great 
skylines of American cities are monuments to mathematics.  
Structures, from skyscrapers to rollercoasters, are only 
feasible because of mathematics in practice.  Pritzker Prize 
award-winning architect Frank Gehry joins Escalante in this 
program.  Viewers will go for a wild ride on Viper, Magic 
Mountain's newest, most daring rollercoaster, and meet 
Viper's designers, then go to New York City and meet Ysrael 
Seinuk, one of America's preeminent structural
engineers, and Cooper Union's student engineers.
Learning Objectives:
* To familiarize students with architectural and structural 
engineering, past, present and future.
* To show students basic math applications in the work place 
of architects and structural engineers, e.g. geometric 
shapes.

104: AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN -- The automobile is part of most 
students' fantasy life and remains America's largest single 
industry.  Indy 500 champion Danny Sullivan joins 
Escalante and demonstrates the math concept of velocity, 
leading to an exploration of the world of auto design and 
engineering at General Motors Advanced Concept Center and Art 
Center College of Design.  World famous race car designer 
Nigel Bennett, encourages students to "get all the math and 
physics you can" if you want to become involved in automotive 
design.
Learning Objectives:
* To introduce students to the automotive design industry.
* To show students practical examples of mathematics in 
designing and racing cars, e.g. velocity, distance/time.

105: CARTOGRAPHY -- Mapping is no longer limited to making a 
record of the terrain of a region.  The rapidly growing 
population of the earth has made necessary detailed studies 
of the physical and social environment, ranging from 
pollution and food production to energy resources.  
Cartographers are also engaged in mapping the moon and other 
planets.  The major math applications cartographers use are 
scale,ratios, points, and coordinates.  The most important 
tool used in cartography is the computer.  Actor Edward James 
Olmos joins Escalante and Carlos Hagen-Lautrup, head of 
UCLA's Bruman (map) Library as this segment explores state-
of-the-art mapping processes.
Learning Objectives:
* To familiarize students with the field of cartography.
* To show students math applications in many varied 
cartographical areas of math, e.g. coordinates.

106: FASHION -- Most students relate to fashion and style, 
but how many realize the importance of math in the creation, 
manufacturing and marketing of clothing? According to 
numerous fashion industry professionals, "all too few!" This 
segment will follow fashion, from designer's drafting tables, 
to manufacturing, buying and merchandising--demonstrating 
"the mathematics of fashion." Actor Kadeem Hardison and top 
model Cindy Crawford join Escalante and the students in 
discovering the realities behind designing and marketing 
"math" team jackets.
Learning Objectives:
* To introduce a behind-the-scenes look at a career in 
fashion.
* To show through real interviews with specialists that math 
is not only important it is  essential to success.  Math 
applications include costing.

107: WATER-ENGINEERING -- It could be argued that water is 
the most important element in our lives, but one which we 
only stop to consider when there is too much (storms, 
flooding) or when there is not enough (drought).  From coast 
to coast, mathematics is vital to the management of water.  
Film director James Cameron (The Abyss) joins Escalante to 
explore the water supply from New York to California where 
literally billions of gallons of water are needed daily.
Learning Objectives:
* To introduce students to the world of water control, 
conservation and use.
* To show students practical math applications in the field 
of hydro-engineering, e.g.  volume and rates of flow.

108: OPTICS -- Optics is the study of light and vision.  In 
the future lasers and fiber optics will revolutionize 
medicine, media and communications.  Students will see inside 
AT&T Bell Laboratories, Lasermedia, and the University of 
Arizona, Tucson, Optical Sciences Center where students meet 
world famous astronomer Roger Angel. They'll see PacTel's 
futuristic video telephone Video Window. They will also meet 
world renowned photojournalist Mary Ellen Mark and 
photographer J.P. Morgan.
Learning Objectives:
* To introduce students to the world of optics.
* To show students numerous math applications in the optics 
field, e.g. fractions.

109: PUTTING MAN IN SPACE -- From that day in 1969 when man 
first walked on the moon, the world has marveled at America's 
dominance in space exploration.  We are now committed to 
manning the first space station -- a remarkable 
accomplishment of engineering and imagination.  Astronaut 
Bonnie Dunbar joins Escalante to take students to Johnson 
Space Center in Houston to demonstrate how math is 
fundamental to the engineering that shapes our ability to 
operate in outer space.  Students will get an inside look at 
NASA's Mission Control, Weightless Environment Training 
Facility, Flight Simulation and Robotics Laboratory. Learning 
Objectives:
* To take students behind the scene of our nation's space 
program in Houston.
* To introduce students to the various applications of math 
and computers in the space program, e.g. balance and 
equilibrium.

110: SOUND ENGINEERING -- Students love music, but it's a 
long way from a songwriter's idea to listening to a hit tune 
at home on your CD. The world of modern sound technology is 
designed and built using the language of mathematics.  
Students will travel behind the scenes to a rock concert, 
recording studio, the world famous Hollywood Bowl, and the 
film industry.  Students will meet Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, sound 
acoustician for the Hollywood Bowl; Tom Holman, creator of 
THX theater alignment; Dr. Amar Bose, Professor of Electrical 
Engineering and Computer Sciences at MIT, and president and 
founder of the Bose Corporation.
Learning Objectives:
* To introduce students to many areas of sound and the 
diverse jobs available.
* To show students the need for "numeracy" in the field of 
sound, e.g. sound waves, digital sound.

111: STATISTICS -- Everybody wants predictions about the 
future. Statistics is the only way we know to confidently 
project what could happen based on past results. The 
increasing role of statistics in the census, in the music 
industry, in marketing, politics, and sports will be 
highlighted.  Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chairman of 
President Bush's Council on Physical Fitness visits the 
classroom to discuss the role of statistics in determining 
the physical fitness of our nation's youth.
Learning Objectives:
* To show students that statistics (and statisticians) are 
everywhere, affecting our lives.
* To introduce students to various math concepts, e.g. 
sampling and projections.

112: SPORTS PERFORMANCE -- From the crack of the bat and the 
curve of the ball, to sprinters, skateboarders and skiers, 
athletic performance is being shaped by technological 
innovation. Students will see mathematics being used at Santa 
Cruz Skateboards, Nike, Dodger Stadium, Specialized Bicycles 
and other venues. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jackie Joyner-
Kersee join Escalante to explore the impact mathematics is 
having on world class athletics.
Learning Objectives:
* To introduce students to the people and designers behind 
sports.
* To show math applications in designing equipment for 
athletics, e.g., parabola.

8.   	RIGHTS INFORMATION

Broadcast Rights -- ITV broadcast requires an ITV Broadcast 
License. License fees vary and are based on the total 
K-12 enrollment of the schools in the area served.  ITV 
Licenses grant unlimited school broadcast use for one year, 
including ITFS, educational cable, and other closed circuit 
means.  Call PBS E/SS at (703) 739-5402 or FAX questions to 
(703) 739-8495.

School Off-Air Record and Use Rights -- Series licensees may 
allow schools to record programs off-the-air and retain them 
for use during the term of the license. Call E/SS at (703)  
739-5402 if you have questions or FAX to (703) 739-8495.         

Videotape Duplication and Distribution Rights -- Duplication 
rights will be available for an additional fee ($5 per 
minute) from PBS Video, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, 
Virginia 22314, (800) 344-3337.

Audio-Visual/Non-Broadcast Rights -- A-V and non-broadcast 
videocassette rights for informational and educational 
purposes are held by PBS Video, 1320 Braddock Place, 
Alexandria, Virginia 22314, (800) 344-3337.  Two individual 
episodes on one tape are available for $60 in VHS and $100 in 
3/4 inch format.  The entire series of 12 
episodes may be purchased for $300 on VHS and $540 on 3/4 
inch.

Foreign Rights -- The foreign rights are held by FASE, 4801 
Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 215, Los Angeles, California 90010, 
(213) 937-9911.

9.         PRINT MATERIALS

An extensive 42-page Teacher's Guide (with an accompanying 
colorful poster) is available for $3.00 each (plus 20% 
shipping and handling).  A minimum order of 10 guides is 
required.  Reprint rights are available to stations for $150.  
State-wide rights are subject to negotiation.  The Teacher's 
Guide contains individual program synopses, vocabulary 
review, career resources, and three levels of suggested 
activities for each program.  To order guides, contact the 
PBS Elementary/Secondary Service, 1320 Braddock Place, 
Alexandria, VA. 22314, (703) 739-5038.

10.         FUNDING

Made possible with funding by ARCO, The Carnegie Corporation 
of New York, IBM, and The Department of Energy.  Ronald 
McDonald's Children's Charities underwrote the Teacher's 
Guide and accompanying poster.
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