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Today is ! Treat yourself to a nature-themed snack with this fun and easy recipe for chocolate acorns. It's sweet, crunchy, and chocolate-y!

https://www.pbs.org/parents/recipes/acorns

Introducing “A Day of da Vinci” from MPB, the Mississippi Department of Education, the Mississippi Arts Commission, the Mississippi Humanities Council, the Mississippi School for Math and Science, and the Mississippi School of the Arts.

“A Day of da Vinci” offers teachers in the state’s school districts lesson plans to promote K-12 interdisciplinary STEAM instruction. Through offered trainings in July, August, and September and classroom implementation through the fall, participating teachers will receive CEUs counting toward teacher licensure.

Learn more by visiting mpbonline.org/davinci

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“LEONARDO da VINCI” is a production of Florentine Films and WETA Washington, D.C. It is directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon.

Corporate funding for LEONARDO da VINCI was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, The Better Angels Society and by its individual members, The Paul and Sandra Montrone Family, Stephen A. Schwarzman, Diane and Hal Brierley, Carol and Ned Spieker, Michael and Sandy Collins, Mario J. Gabelli, The Lynch Foundation, McCloskey Family Charitable Trust, Cappy and Janie McGarr, and John and Leslie McQuown. Funding was also provided by Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha Darling, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation.

Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Learning team would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Today is the last day of June, which means the end of National Safety Month, and The Fourth of July is coming soon. Here are some boating tips for those who will spend their Independence Day on the water.

https://bit.ly/3z6A6Vx

June is . Over 3,000 deaths occur every year due to distracted drivers. Here are some easy things you can keep away while behind the wheel.

June is . As heat waves become more common and are expected to bring hotter-than-normal conditions this summer, here are steps you can take to beat the heat and keep yourself safe.

June is National Safety Month. Whether you are swimming in local pools, lakes, or the ocean make sure your entire family stays safe by reading The American Red Cross's safety tips:

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety/swim-safety.html

COMING for the 2024/2025 school year from Mississippi Public Broadcasting: Asynchronous Instruction for MDE Tested High School Subjects!

Stay tuned for more...

June is National Safety Month. ATV accidents rise due to increased use during the summer. Learn ways to be safe on OHVs, ATVs, and UTVs and help prevent accidents with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4c6RgRy

June is . Over the next week, we will discuss ways to stay safe this summer.

The first few minutes of any emergency are the most important. Always call 911 first for help!

Find out why 911 operators are important helpers in every neighborhood! (Grades: PreK-2)

https://mpb.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/1215-911-emergency-operator-video/lets-learn/

9-1-1 Emergency Operator | Let's Learn | PBS LearningMedia A 9-1-1 emergency operator describes how she helps people on the phone. NOTE: Descriptive Video and Spanish closed captions are also available.

Do your students have a passion for engineering? Learn about some of the cool projects one civil engineer gets to work on that positively impact the community during this !

(Grades: 6-12) https://bit.ly/45oueD6

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to enrich your child's experience and engage them in fun, educational activities? Look no further than the MPB Kids Club!

Children ages 4 - 12 can unlock a world of benefits and experiences carefully curated just for them! They can join in special birthday celebrations, upcoming events, and they receive a personalized monthly newsletter packed with games and activities they can do on their own or with family.

Don't let your child miss out on all the buzz! Sign up now and join the MPB Kids Club family today! https://bit.ly/3WeUnSb

Mahalia Jackson, Sam Cooke, and Beyoncé. . . For , invite students to chart the evolution of gospel music and its influence on pop music today!

(Grades: 6-12) https://bit.ly/4c2LOPM

COMING for 2024/2025:
Asynchronous Instruction for MDE Tested High School Subjects
Stay tuned for more……

Happy first day of summer! Encourage your little explorer to wonder, observe, and discover with a fun nature bingo game.

Let the outdoor adventures begin! https://to.pbs.org/36yQAEk

The Juneteenth holiday recognizes the final end of legalized slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Explore the origins of Juneteenth and its impact through conversations with direct descendants of those who were liberated.

View clips from the documentary "Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom" and consider essential questions posed by the film, including: What was slavery like? What happened during the first Juneteenth celebration? What actions did emancipated people take once slavery was abolished? Why is Juneteenth relevant today? These and additional discussion questions are available for each segment as well as three possible extension activities.

To watch the video please visit https://bit.ly/4ciCLJX

The Mississippi Public Broadcasting Student Council is a unique opportunity for middle and high school students across the state. It provides students with practical career training, allows them to spearhead civic engagement initiatives, and positions them as ambassadors for the MPB Workforce Development Advisory Board and among their peers.

This council is an initiative of the MPB Education Department. It not only prepares students for college and careers but also empowers them with social media skills to actively participate in dialogues about Mississippi’s development. The council members take the lead in promoting MPB projects, producing a podcast, and designing campaigns that resonate with their generation, leveraging their unique habits and expressions.

Students are invited to serve on the council for a term of one year, with the option to extend their service for additional years. Every year, new members are chosen through a comprehensive application process. To join the Student Council, please follow the application link https://bit.ly/3PBQVO0

Carrying you on his shoulders, checking for monsters under the bed, teaching you how to ride a bike — Dad does all he can to comfort and bring joy!

Dads are great. They fix broken toys, sing silly songs, and open our eyes to the wonders of the world around us. But most of all, they give us lots of love. Celebrate the fabulous fathers in your life with this selection of favorite books for kids ages 0-9.

https://to.pbs.org/2KhHEdl

Explore various landforms and water bodies in this interactive from PLUM LANDING. Join your favorite purple alien Plum in learning about rivers, hills, lakes, and other landforms or water bodies on the island!

(Grades: K-2) https://bit.ly/4bSy2ix

Flag Day commemorates June 14, 1777, when the Continental Congress determined the composition of the nation’s banner: “Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”

Explore the origins of the flag and the history of why we celebrate it on Flag Day with this fun, short video on PBS. https://bit.ly/4eoQyk4

Match games are a great way to sharpen visual and pattern recognition skills. Use one of the Top Teacher Interactives from the 23-24 school year, even during the summer!

Pick a deck of cards and explore the differences and similarities in various fish, plants, colors, and more.

(Grades: PreK-K) https://mpb.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ket-earlychild-sci14/memory-match/

For take a trip to Safety Town and learn all about traffic safety!

(Grades PreK-2) https://mpb.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/b6d0ef08-a632-401a-9592-10cd47f13be5/traffic-safety-field-trip/

The Mississippi Public Broadcasting Student Council is a unique opportunity for middle and high school students across the state. It provides students with practical career training, allows them to spearhead civic engagement initiatives, and positions them as ambassadors for the MPB Workforce Development Advisory Board and among their peers.

This council is an initiative of the MPB Education Department. It not only prepares students for college and careers but also empowers them with social media skills to actively participate in dialogues about Mississippi’s development. The council members take the lead in promoting MPB projects, producing a podcast, and designing campaigns that resonate with their generation, leveraging their unique habits and expressions.

Students are invited to serve on the council for a term of one year, with the option to extend their service for additional years. Every year, new members are chosen through a comprehensive application process. To join the Student Council, please follow the application link provided below.

Applications are open from now until August 30!

Sign up now at https://bit.ly/3PBQVO0

Summer internships at MPB are still available!

Mississippi Public Broadcasting offers internships to students enrolled in any institution of higher learning. MPB’s internship program is specifically designed to provide training and experience for students interested in public broadcasting. MPB internships are non-salaried.

For more information or to apply for a MPB internship please visit https://www.mpbonline.org/more/HR/internships/

Did you know the extreme pressures of the deep ocean zone could crush a car? Plummet into the sea with scientists as they explore the strange life forms that survive! (Grades: 3-12)

https://bit.ly/3Vdd0UH