New Series Coming to PBS- Available June 2000 The Episodes | At-a-Glance | When Can I See Ancestors? Ancestors returns for a second season with thirteen new episodes, a new host, and a new focus the world of family history records. Shot on location around the world each episode weaves expert instruction with moving personal stories. Ancestors shows viewers how to find and use a wide variety of records for family history research. Companion print, video and online materials provide family historians with additional opportunities to learn Ahow-to@ improve their family history research skills. Ancestors was produced by KBYU Television - Provo, Utah, in cooperation with Wisteria Pictures, Inc. PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT www.kbyu.org/press The contents of this media kit, as well as additional color images, video clips and audio clips, are available in the KBYU ONLINE PRESS ROOM. These copyrighted materials may be used in print, broadcast or online publications for the purpose of promoting Ancestors or assisting with family history research instruction, provided the materials are credited as follows. Made available courtesy of ANCESTORS/KBYU (c) 2000. All rights reserved. WEB SITE In addition to summaries and video clips of each broadcast episode, ANCESTORS ONLINE offers advice from experts, genealogical forms, a state-by-state guide to family history resources, and links to other important family history sites. Visitors may post research tips, fill out genealogical forms such as pedigree charts, and even order Ancestors products. Local broadcast dates and times will also be available. COMPANION BOOKS Ordering information may be found on the Ancestors web site. ANCESTORS: A Guide to Discovery - Key Principles and Processes of Family History Research by Jim Tyrrell, published by Ancestral Quest, helps users understand and apply the principles of the research process. Includes extensive illustrations, expert commentary, a resource guide, and reproducible forms and activities. 95 pages. In Search of Our Ancestors: 101 Inspiring Stories of Serendipity and Connection in Rediscovering Our Family History, by Megan Smolenyak, published by Adams Media Corporation, tells the true stories of amazing luck, unexpected kindness and unusual serendipity encountered by individuals as they pursue their family history. 242 pages. EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTS Ordering information may be found on the Ancestors web site. ONLINE TEACHER'S GUIDE Using each of the broadcast episodes as a starting point, the Ancestors Teacher's Guide offers lessons adaptable to a variety of subjects. Each lesson consists of educational objectives, key concepts and student activities. Handouts, charts and worksheets are included. The guide also introduces new vocabulary and research skills that are applicable beyond family history. For use with students in grades 7-12 and community education programs. INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO MODULES Ancestors: The Research Process is designed for use in any teaching situation. Twenty-six segments model the five key research steps that successful family historians follow. WEB COURSES The Ancestors Web Courses offer solid instruction on a variety of family history research topics delivered via the Internet. Users may select lessons best suited to their research experience and needs. Offered for personal enrichment by the Brigham Young University Division of Continuing Education. HOME VIDEO Ordering information may be found on the Ancestors web site. The broadcast series is available on videocassette either as a boxed set or as individual episodes. For home or educational use. CONTENT DEVELOPMENT Content development assistance provided by the Family History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Federation of Genealogical Societies, and Brigham Young University. FUNDING Major funding provided by Ancestral Quest, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, and Brigham Young University with additional support from U.S. Bank. Ancestral Quest, Inc. has been dedicated to the quest for family history since 1947. The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation is dedicated to improving the welfare of mankind and enriching the quality of life and learning. PRODUCERS Ancestors was produced by KBYU Television, a PBS member station owned and operated by Brigham Young University, in cooperation with Wisteria Pictures, Inc., a creator of documentary, dramatic and educational media for theatrical, broadcast or online distribution. CONTACT Diena Simmons KBYU Television 2000 Ironton Blvd. Provo, Utah 84606 tel: 801/378-8450 fax: 801/378-8478 diena_simmons@byu.edu Korene L. Clopine-Seaman Custom Computer Systems, LLC fax (707) 982-0646 begin 666 Korene L. 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