History is all about time.
It takes considerable production time for a history program to achieve excellence, and it can take a major commitment of broadcast time for a program to tell its story. Long-form programming such as Wonders of the African World with Henry Louis Gates Jr . From these diverse threads of history, PBS weaves the fabric of our common experience. Each year PBS programs enlarge our understanding of history and create a growing catalog of exceptional programs accessible through PBS TeacherSource to enrich the curriculum at many grade levels in schools across the country. This innovative project-based curriculum used the history of New York City as a springboard and inspiration for kids to explore their own surroundings and participate as active and engaged citizens in their communities.