Wednesday, December 4, 8 PM
Get more out of Mountain Lake PBS series and specials with Watch & Wonder Program Highlights. Watch The Mustangs: America’s Wild Horses and then dive deeper with media rich educational resources on PBS LearningMedia.
The wild horse, known as the mustang, is the enduring icon of America. But in modern times it has become entangled in controversy and bureaucracy, and now its future is in question. Executive produced by Robert Redford, America’s Wild Horses includes songs by Bruce Springsteen, Emmylou Harris & Willie Nelson.
The Environment and Natural Resources: Wild Horses | Retro Report
Grades 9-12
Largely in response to the letters and lobbying of young people, Congress passed a law in 1971 that prevented wild horses from being captured and slaughtered. This 10-minute video shows students how that 1971 law was a solution that created a new set of problems, and how environmental activists and ranchers continue to fight over the future of the American West. This video is useful for any lesson showing students why activists and lawmakers felt compelled to enhance environmental regulations in the 1960s and 70s, and how some of those regulations have created unintended consequences that remain unresolved.
Take advantage of the Mountain Lake PBS broadcast schedule with Watch & Wonder Program Highlights. Great for classroom viewing, distance instruction, and families looking to spend extra quality time together, these programs are suitable for middle and high school aged learners.
Paired with a media-rich PBS LearningMedia resource or collection, featured programs—including NATURE, NOVA, American Masters, and more—encourage creativity, kick start innovation, and expand teenager’s horizons with stories from across the globe. Check out all the program highlights online, or by subscribing to our newsletter!