or


[09/28/15 - 02:06 PM]
Emmy Award-Winning Series "Manhattan" Inspires New High School & College Social Studies Curriculum
The educational program offers teachers tools to give their students the opportunity to learn more about The Manhattan Project.

[via press release from WGN America]

WGN AMERICA AND YOUNG MINDS INSPIRED TEAM TO SHARE MIND-BLOWING HISTORY LESSON WITH THE NATION'S STUDENTS, IN SUPPORT OF THE EMMY AWARD-WINNING SERIES "MANHATTAN"

Engaging Curriculum to be Based on Critically Acclaimed 1940s Drama ?

Los Angeles, CA (September 28, 2015) - WGN America, the destination for distinctive original programming, and Young Minds Inspired, the nation's leading provider of free educational outreach programs, have teamed to bring a unique history and social studies curriculum to high school and college students across the nation, inspired by the Emmy Award-winning series, "Manhattan." The critically acclaimed series, which returns for its second season on Tuesday, October 13 (9:00 pm ET / 8:00 p.m. CT) on WGN America, is set in the 1940s during The Manhattan Project and follows the tangled lives of the scientists who were responsible for building the world's first atomic bomb, in an unforgettable moment in American history.

The educational program, created by the curriculum specialists at Young Minds Inspired, offers teachers tools to give their students the opportunity to learn more about The Manhattan Project, which not only marked the beginning of the atomic era but also led to the development of national security agencies that still exist today. The toolkits provided to educators across the nation will include a teacher's guide, student activity sheets, Common Core Standards, and a set of educational guidelines that are designed to align states with equal curricular goals in every subject.

"We are pleased to partner with Young Minds Inspired to bring to students across the nation an engaging and enlightening curriculum based on 'Manhattan,' said Brian Dollenmayer, executive vice president, marketing and promotions, WGN America. "We're excited that through this partnership 'Manhattan' can spark a vibrant conversation in the classroom about this transformative time in history and the ways in which it has impacted modern society."

"The Manhattan Project provides an ideal case study for history students, encapsulating a wide range of social, political, and ethical issues that remain urgent and challenging today," said Dr. Dominic Kinsley, editor in chief at Young Minds Inspired. "With 'Manhattan,' WGN America enables history teachers to bring this era to life in the classroom, and we are delighted to help WGN America provide teachers with the tools to take full advantage of this unique learning resource."

The educational materials, which meet all the guidelines and curricular standards for social studies and history, will consist of background information and research that students will be able to access to become more well-informed on the critical period of U.S. and world history that is depicted in "Manhattan."

# # #

About WGN America and Tribune Studios

WGN America, the flagship entertainment network of Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO), is nationally distributed in 73 million homes via cable, satellite and telco, with high-quality entertainment programming including the breakout hit series "Salem," Emmy Award-winning drama "Manhattan," and upcoming scripted dramas "Underground" and "Outsiders." The network also brings its audience a strong slate of popular first-run syndicated series and blockbuster movies. Through Tribune Studios, the creative development arm of Tribune Media Company, original content is produced for WGN America and Tribune local stations nationwide. Follow the network on Twitter @wgnamerica. For additional information, please visit www.wgnamerica.com.





  [september 2015]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
  


· MANHATTAN (WGN)





[11/04/24 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Zombieverse 2: New Blood" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The groundbreaking K-zombie series returns bolder than ever, with enhanced zombies, new members and wilder quests full of non-stop thrills and laughter.

[11/04/24 - 02:01 PM]
"Outer Banks" Renewed for Fifth and Final Season Following Fan Celebrations at Poguelandia and Multi-Country Pogue Tour
The news comes two days after the second Poguelandia: An Outer Banks Experience, held November 2 at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

[11/04/24 - 01:31 PM]
Acorn TV's Hit Detective Crime Drama "Dalgliesh" Returns with All-New Episodes Monday, December 2
Season 3 is made up of three distinct mysteries, each two episodes long.

[11/04/24 - 12:01 PM]
NBC Unveils Lineup of New and Returning Beloved Holiday Programming
New programming for 2024 includes "Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular" and "A Motown Christmas," hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey.

[11/04/24 - 11:01 AM]
The Final Bell: Production Begins for the Third and Final Season of "Heartbreak High"
In Season 3, it's time for Hartley High's graduating class to say 'goodbye' to school, and 'hello' to adulthood!

[11/04/24 - 11:01 AM]
NBC's "The Voice" Taps Music Icon Sting and Multi-Hyphenate Jennifer Hudson as Season 26 Mega Mentors
Hudson joins Michael Bublé and Reba McEntire while Sting joins coaches Snoop Dogg and Gwen Stefani to mentor the remaining artists as each team prepares for the Knockouts, beginning Monday, November 11.

[11/04/24 - 10:31 AM]
Aussie Luke Hemsworth Joins the Cast of Prime Video's Global Hit Series "Deadloch" Season Two
Hemsworth will join lead cast members Kate Box, Madeleine Sami, Nina Oyama and Alicia Gardiner.

[11/04/24 - 08:32 AM]
Netflix Announces Release of the Documentary "Avicii - I'm Tim" and Avicii's Last Show from Ibiza's Ushuaia
The documentary "Avicii - I'm Tim" and "Avicii - My Last Show" will launch globally on Netflix on December 31.

[11/04/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson" - Narrator Announcement, Sneak Peek & Key Art Debut
Ice T will narrate the three-part follow-doc leading up to the Netflix and MVP's heavyweight boxing mega-event.

[11/04/24 - 08:02 AM]
"La Liberacion" Will Premiere Exclusively on Prime Video on January 17
The unique series created and directed by noted filmmaker Alejandra Márquez Abella premieres January 17 on Prime Video.

[11/04/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey" - Official Trailer - Netflix
On December 26, 1996, John and Patsy Ramsey woke up the morning after a loving family Christmas to discover their youngest child, six-year-old JonBenét, was missing, a chilling ransom note left downstairs.

[11/04/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland" - Official Trailer - Hulu
St Nick (voiced by Gerard Butler) receives a delayed letter on Christmas Eve from the Princess of Hearts.

[11/03/24 - 07:30 PM]
Video: AMC Networks Releases a First Look at Season Three of "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon"
Starring Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride as the beloved characters "Daryl Dixon" and "Carol Peletier," the new season is set to premiere in 2025 on AMC and AMC+.

[11/02/24 - 06:12 PM]
Video: "Outer Banks" Season 4 - Part 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
Buried secrets surface as the Pogues race to find a legendary artifact - with a dangerous gang of rival treasure hunters hot on their trail.

[11/01/24 - 03:15 PM]
ABC News Studios Announces "Price of Fame: The Liam Payne Story - A Special Edition of 20/20," Airing Nov. 3 at 10 P.M. EST on ABC
The one-hour special explores Liam Payne's meteoric rise to celebrity as a member of boy band One Direction and his personal journey, including his struggles with mental health and the pressures of stardom, as well as his efforts to reinvent himself as a solo artist.