New episode of "BCPS News" on the air
Stories include an engineering project with Lockheed Martin professionals and a creative problem-solving challenge
TOWSON, MD. (May 7, 2008) - A new episode of the award-winning "BCPS News" show, which highlights Baltimore County Public Schools' achievements and progress, will air throughout the month of May.
Produced monthly during the school year by The Education Channel of Baltimore County Public Schools, "BCPS News" airs daily at 7:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:30 p.m. on Comcast Cable Channel 73 in Baltimore County.
The 30-minute episode for May includes stories about:
How students at Eastern Technical High School battle for "engineering supremacy" by designing and building trebuchets (mechanical engines designed to accurately propel objects).
Elmwood Elementary School's involvement in Odyssey of the Mind, a team competition involving creative exercises in which teamwork, cooperation, and ingenuity are applied to complete various tasks, and their success in winning first place in a challenge at the recent statewide Odyssey meet.
Engineering students from several BCPS schools working with Lockheed Martin professionals on a roller coaster design.
Student involvement from across the school district in Maryland Sings, an organization dedicated to fostering vocal talent and creating positive role models.
The rare opportunity enjoyed by Milford Mill Academy vocal students to learn from an expert on the music of George and Ira Gershwin.
A demonstration at Owings Mills High School by The Gymkana Gymnastic Performance Troupe, designed to promote drug-free living.
Every year, The Education Channel selects a new team of students to work on the program as reporters and anchors. Through this internship, students gain experience in public speaking, interviewing, writing, and editing, and learn more about career options in broadcasting.
The "BCPS News" student reporters for the 2007-2008 school year are: Meghan Rose, a senior from Towson High School, and Jermaine Isaac, a senior from Woodlawn High School, as well as four students from the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology - seniors Gabriella B., Alison P., and Eric B., and sophomore Elise M..
Since 1983, The Education Channel has produced original taped programming, interactive instructional programming, interactive DVDs, commercial satellite downlinks, and live telecasts to serve the instructional and informational needs of the students, educators, and citizens of Baltimore County. The Education Channel also provides opportunities for BCPS students, staff, and stakeholders to learn about and gain experience in television and video production.
Other original programming airing on The Education Channel includes "High School Sports Scene," "Math Homework Helpers," "SAT Review," "Student Art Break," "Student Production Showcase," "Superintendent's Roundtable," "United We Sing," "Up Beat," and "The Chalkboard." The Education Channel also records and airs public meetings of the Baltimore County Board of Education, systemwide music events, and other special activities.
A viewing schedule for The Education Channel is available at www.bcps.org/apps/edchannel_schedule/.
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