Sizzling Summer Resources With PBS LearningMedia
Learn STEM with Stu! (Grades K-2)This is a set of cards with over 45 games and activities designed by educators to guide and nurture kids’ computational thinking skills. Each included activity requires NO additional materials, are kid-tested for maximum fun and can take less than 5-10 minutes to complete.
Cyberchase: Environmental Science (Grades 3-5) This collection features resources designed to help elementary-level learners explore the environment, while strengthening math and problem-solving skills. These resources not only foster environmental awareness among students but also demonstrate how mathematical skills are essential in analyzing and solving ecological problems. The collection is perfect for elementary educators looking to cultivate a sense of environmental responsibility in their students while reinforcing their math skills in an engaging and meaningful way. Want to have even more fun with the CyberSquad? Visit the Cyberchase website for more videos, math games, and activities!
What's Bugging You? (Grades6-8,9-12) New Collection! Entomologist Dr. Art Evans and VPM radio producer Steve Clark co-host What’s Bugging You? Their engaging, wide-ranging, and humorous explorations into the world of insects and entomology are presented as an animated series. It leans into the crazy, fun, and hilarious aspects of the insect world. It asks questions like: "When is a bug a true bug?" "How do I find those insects hiding in plain sight?" "What in the world is a booger beetle and a fecal shield?" All these answers and more are uncovered in the new videos through artfully illustrated and accurate depictions of insects and their surroundings.
Futures Literacy (Grades 6-8,9-12) The future is not yet written, which means we have the power to design it. Inspired by futurist Ari Wallach's A Brief History of the Future, these resources introduce students to the ideas and practices of futures thinking and provide activities that let learners brainstorm the positive future they want to live, work, and play in. From leveraging advances in science and engineering that spur a more sustainable future to using disruption and storytelling to grow more inclusive and green communities, futurists and other helpers around the world are applying their hopes and skills to imagine, plan, and build an optimistic future for us all.
Math at the Core: Culturally Responsive Teaching and Math (Grades 6-8) The math classroom holds huge potential for students to develop a deep understanding of social, political, and economic issues with direct relevance to their own lives, as well as important interdisciplinary skills such as media and data literacy. This frames the way in which math teachers might consider their students’ multiple identities in teaching math, and anchor math in the context of both historical applications and relevant social justice issues
Illustrative Mathematics 6-8 Math and Algebra 1 (6-8,9-12) SchoolKit, in collaboration with Illustrative Mathematics, has created a video version of select problem-based lessons from IM 6–8 Math and IM Algebra 1. Each video is accompanied by a printed version of the corresponding activity task statements along with a set of cumulative practice problems from the curriculum. The collection features 24 lessons from each of the four courses.
Free Webinars For Social Study Educators
GBH Education YouTube Channel offers Social Studies Educator Webinars on Demand! For K-5 educators watch webinars on social-emotional well-being, citizenship, and culturally responsive teaching. See the webinar " Resources From Arthur Social -Emotional Well-Being and Citizenship" HERE! Social Studies and history teachers 6-12 will find webinars that cover subjects such as The Gilded Age, The Great War, many U.S. history topics using historical fiction, civil discourse, and much more . Check out "Civil Conversations: Modeling Civil Discourse In The Classroom" HERE!
Discovery Education: Summer Resources
Best Of Discovery Education - More than 500 resources are added to Discovery Education every month. From videos and images to audio and interactives, our team of curriculum experts carefully curate and contextualize these resources to develop channels for our educators and students.
FREE Online Puzzlemaker - Puzzlemaker is a puzzle generation tool for teachers, students and parents. Create and print customized word search, criss-cross, math puzzles, and more-using your own word lists.
Sharkadelic Summer - Join Snoop Dogg as he breaks down the craziest shark encounters, marvels at the wild and unpredictable reactions, and meets with experts trying to unlock the secrets behind why great white sharks are taking up residence along America's shores.
Instructional Activities for June - Discover engaging, ready-to-use activities that provide students with opportunities to explore their curiosity around a variety of topics.
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Adagio (Summer) - Drift away with Vivaldi's soft classical music sounds matching the flavor and feeling of the summer season.
PREK, K -2 News
Donkey Hodie Collection - Help preschool-age students learn self-regulation and executive function skills with puppet Donkey Hodie and her pals. Kids will learn to face their challenges with positivity through creative problem-solving.
American Sign Language Collection - The content in the American Sign Language (ASL) collection highlights PBS KIDS’ commitment to helping all kids learn by expanding accessibility with the addition of new ASL streaming content.
Sesame Street Workshop Professional Development - Be a life-long learner! Explore these resources created just for the caring adults who work with children. Put in some professional development hours by watching a webinar or taking a course designed for all types of providers. Earn a certificate too! Please note SesameWorkshop.org will be temporarily unavailable from June 26-July 8 for maintenance.
Outdoor Classroom - Use creative hands-on STEM activities to support young learners, develop fine-motor skills, build vocabulary, engage in increasingly complex gross motor movements, and more. As you introduce the lessons, you can feel confident that you are helping children grow up great!
Make a Wallet for Dad out of Tape - Create a homemade wallet gift for Father's Day. Make the gift even more special by choosing tape in your loved one’s favorite colors or adding other embellishments!
LDMA : Explore The Contributions Made By Louisianans On D-Day And Throughout World War II.
June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy, France, which proved to be a turning point during World War II. Louisiana citizens played important roles throughout the war effort, both on the front lines and on the home front, and D-Day was no exception. The landing craft used during this pivotal operation were manufactured at Higgins Industries in New Orleans. General Dwight D. Eisenhower later stated that the Higgins boats were “the boats that won the war for us.” Learn more about the important contributions made by Louisianans on D-Day and throughout World War II with LDMA.
June Highlights From LPB
Elton John – The Million Dollar Piano Monday, June 3 at 8:00pm Celebrate the legendary singer, songwriter and performer in a spectacular 2012 concert at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Featuring a state-of-the art Yamaha piano, this unforgettable show features Elton performing his much-loved hits.
Chicago & Friends Live Wednesday, June 5 @ 8:30pm Join the Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famers as they perform their greatest hits and are joined by special guests Steve Vai, Chris Daughtry, Robert Randolph, Robin Thicke, VoicePlay, Judith Hill, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and more.
Mavis: One Simple Sentence LOUISIANA SPECIAL FOCUS Thursday, June 6 at 7:00pm The year is 1921. Louisiana lawmakers ban French in classrooms, silencing the language for generations of families. Decades later, along comes Mavis Arnaud Fruge on a mission to revive the language stolen from her community. Mavis’ story is one of tenacity and resilience – her journey, extraordinary. Retired but far from slowing down, she dedicates two decades to reviving not just the Louisiana French language, but also the culture. Knighted twice by the French government, an honor typically reserved for national heroes, Mavis would go on to revolutionize language education. This film by award-winning Louisiana filmmakers Bill Rodman and Flo Ulmer-Rodman is as rousing as it is motivational, reminding us that it’s never too late to make a difference. Production funding provided by the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission, the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, and CODOFIL.
Darius Rucker: Live From Nashville Friday, June 7 at 9:30pm
Grab a front-row seat as the three-time Grammy Award winner performs songs from his latest album, Carolyn’s Boys, along with Hootie & the Blowfish classics and his solo country hits, including a special performance of “Wagon Wheel” with Ketch Secor.
Louisiana Young Heroes LPB SPECIAL FOCUS Friday, June 14 at 8:00pm
For nearly 30 years, LPB has been proud to shine the spotlight on our state’s exceptional young people through the Louisiana Young Heroes program. These outstanding high school students from around the state are role models in their communities and join nearly 200 former honorees. In this LPB production, you will learn more about each of them.
