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How quickly can you spot misinformation? Show your class the three ways a video can be manipulated and how your students can detect and fact-check misinformation.

Three Types of Manipulated Video Used to Spread Misinformation | Be MediaWise | PBS LearningMedia Seeing is believing—which is why manipulated video can be a powerful tool to spread misinformation. Students will learn three ways that video is manipulated to spread misinformation, how to detect manipulated video, and how to fact-check it before sharing it.

Mexican-American journalist and civil rights activist Jovita Idar was always on the frontlines of change! Learn how she used journalism as a form of activism to educate the public. (Grades: 6-12)

Jovita Idar | Unladylike2020 | PBS LearningMedia Learn about Jovita Idar, a teacher, journalist, nurse, and civil rights activist who grew up in Texas and endeavored to expose segregation, lynching, and other injustices endured by Mexican Americans in the early 20th century, in this video from Unladylike2020. At a time when signs announcing “No ...

The last time you experienced a conflict or challenge, what did you do? Practice Alma’s “think through” strategy, a skill you can use all school year long! (Grades: PreK-2)
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Think It Through | Alma's Way | PBS LearningMedia As Alma learns about families, friendships and communities, she discovers that sometimes challenges and conflicts arise. In those moments, Alma stops and “thinks through” the situation. Then, she knows what to do!  Support critical thinking and problem-solving skills with this group discussion,...

It's National Coding Week! Explore ways to help your class use coding to tell a story and build their language arts skills. (Grades: K-2) https://pbslearningmedia.org/resource/codingandstorytelling/coding-is-a-kind-of-storytelling-pbs-kids-scratchjr/?

Coding is a Kind of Storytelling | PBS KIDS ScratchJr | PBS LearningMedia Explore how coding and storytelling can go hand-in-hand as children create projects utilizing their favorite PBS KIDS characters in the app.

What does it mean to be a U.S. citizen? Help your class examine ideas of ethnicity, culture, and citizenship with this lesson. (Grades: K-2)

Becoming a Citizen | ARTHUR | PBS LearningMedia Explore what it means to be a U.S. citizen while maintaining one's own ethnic identity using this video from the PBS KIDS series ARTHUR. When D.W.’s friend Cheikh, who has come to the United States from Senegal, learns he is about to become a U.S. citizen, he is worried that he’ll have to give u...

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From sorting toys to following step-by-step instructions, everyday activities can spark an interest in coding!

Show your class how many electoral votes a presidential candidate needs to win the presidency.

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With the election coming up, people are sharing their opinions on social media. Show your students whether it's possible to change someone's mind online.

Can You Change Someone's Mind on Social Media? | Above the Noise | PBS LearningMedia Who hasn't witnessed a toxic conversation online? Thanks to something called the 'disinhibition effect' people feel free to say things on the internet that they wouldn't say IRL. But under the right conditions, people do actually change their minds about hot-button issues. The “Change My View” s...

As parents and caregivers, we can't always shield our kids from the tough things in the world, but we can guide them through it.

Helping Kids Navigate Scary News Stories | Parenting Tips & Advice We cannot fully “news proof” our home when unsettling events happen in the world, but we can help kids navigate what they hear through simple, responsive,…

What role do memes play in political commentary? Show your class how memes are "the people's editorial cartoon."

The Rise of Political Memes | Retro Report | PBS LearningMedia What's a meme, and how do they compare to editorial cartoons? Political memes are a way to broadcast opinions on social media channels, often with a dose of sly humor. They are, in the words of one expert, “the people’s editorial cartoons.” As election season heats up, they’re being weaponiz...

Explore the "You, Me, Community" activity calendar and find ways to integrate media in creative, meaningful, and developmentally-appropriate ways.

You, Me, Community | Teach Your Way Activity Calendar | PBS LearningMedia Explore the "You, Me, Community" activity calendar and find meaningful ways to integrate media in creative and developmentally-appropriate ways. NOTE: Some Support Materials are also available in Spanish.

Oh, the joys of a good book! 📚 Encourage a love of reading by sharing stories together as a family.

Show your young learners how they can use their voice through voting! Join Daniel Tiger and his friends as vote for what they want to add to their playground. (Grades: PreK-K) https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/c095ae38-60dc-4e5f-9630-463201c72432/queen-sara-explains-voting/ utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=stationsocial

Queen Sara Explains Voting | Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood | PBS LearningMedia Queen Sara and King Friday want to put a new piece of playground equipment in the playground, but they can only choose one – a swing or a slide. So, they explain the process of voting to Daniel Tiger and his friends and ask them to stop, think and choose before voting on the one they'd like.

Ready for a cool autumn field trip? Go on a virtual visit to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to learn why leaves change color! (Grades: K-5)

Why Do Leaves Change Color? | Camp TV | PBS LearningMedia Explore the trees at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and learn why their leaves change color in the Fall in this video from Camp TV.

Join the on an adventure in learning about the American bullfrog, then bring the excitement of the wild into your home by exploring a frog's life cycle! 🐸

Explore the Life Cycle of a Frog — and Act it Out! | Crafts for Kids All frogs go through a few stages in their life cycles. From start to finish, they make major transformations! Try this activity with your child to learn about…

How can students with different opinions find common ground? Here are some tips.

Finding Common Ground: GROW | PBS LearningMedia WNET New York Public Media created Youth Collective to amplify youth voice and provide a platform for young people to engage in the important work of building a more ethical world.

Are your students familiar with the ways unions play a role in everyday life? Explore the history of unions with this Labor Day lesson plan from Extra! (Grades: 6-12). https://pbslearningmedia.org/resource/627dcf7b-4790-4dcf-88fc-f2fa7c8cb815/labor-day-lesson-plan-unions-today/?

Labor Day Lesson Plan | PBS LearningMedia This PBS NewsHour Extra Labor Day lesson plan provides information on the contemporary role of the unions and a simulation about the process of negotiations.

What are the three branches of government? Discuss the role of each branch of government with your students.

Separation of Powers | Civics 101 | PBS LearningMedia To protect the rights of the people—the Constitution says it takes three parts of the government to make or change a law or make other important decisions. This separation of powers is the process by which states govern. The state's government is divided into branches, each with separate, independ...

Back to school in the sizzle of Arizona's summer? Our kids somehow find a way to thrive under the sun! If you're concerned about their well-being, here's some tips to beat the heat 🌞 Stay cool, kids!

Keeping kids cool during school recess If you are worried about your littles overheating, here are a few helpful tips to keep kids cool during school recess.

Kick off the school year with the Hope Givers series featuring Tamlin Hall. Inspire your students and show them that your classroom is a place of hope, resilience, and growth. (Grades: 6-12)

Hope Givers with Tamlin Hall | PBS LearningMedia An Emmy Award-winng, uplifting series highlighting hope and resilience across America! Hope Givers is a first of its kind, available at no cost, and aligned to standards for students in Grades 6-12. Episodes showcase real stories, animation shorts, youth self-care activities, student films, and musi...

Looking to make the home to school transition a little easier? Here are some positive morning tips!

Parenting tips for positive mornings If getting your children out the door for school is a frustrating process, here are five tips to help ease your mornings.

She was the first Asian-American woman to serve in Congress! Get to know Patsy Mink and what motivated her commitment to civil rights. (Grades: 3-8)

Women Advancing Equality | Asian Americans | PBS LearningMedia Explore how Patsy Mink passed Title IX and fought against racial barriers by supporting civil rights legislation. Throughout her life, Mink faced obstacles because she was Asian and female. In 1964, she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Hawaii, serving from 1965 to 1977 a...

Do you know how many times a day your family uses water? 🤔 Learn simple strategies to conserve water from the Cybersquad!

Create a Family Water Conservation Plan | Crafts for Kids Learn water-saving tips and create a plan to conserve water by making small changes at home.

Support your students as they put names to their feelings with these posters from PBS KIDS. (Grades: PreK-K)

Social-Emotional Learning-Themed Classroom Posters | PBS KIDS | PBS LearningMedia Print and post a set of SEL-themed early childhood posters to support your young learners. Leverage these PBS KIDS posters at Circle Time in Centers, and to support a school-to-home connection. NOTE: The PDF document assets are also available in Spanish.

Are you ready to vote this year? Watch episodes 1 & 2 of Voter Ed and take the quiz to find out!
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