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PBS LearningMedia offers FREE curriculum-aligned resources for PreK-12 educators and students.

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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Encourage young learners to classify leaves by color, size, and texture with a hands-on science activity that builds observation skills and boosts confidence as young scientists! (Grades: K-5) bit.ly/46bQdiO
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
As the leaves change and classrooms fill with cozy vibes, it’s the perfect time to bring the wonders of fall into your lessons. Whether you’re exploring the science of changing leaves or the history of harvest festivals, PBS LearningMedia has tons of FREE resources to help you inspire your students.
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
What makes dance... dance? This video breaks it down into the core elements — space, time, and force — with real dancers showing how each one comes to life. A fun and inspiring way to explore movement, creativity, and expression with your students! bit.ly/46grn1m
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Elements of Dance | Dance Arts Toolkit | PBS LearningMedia
What are the basic ingredients of dance? This video introduces the elements of dance (space, time, and force) and their sub-elements, with videos of dancers that exemplify how the elements and sub-ele...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
For 15 years, Mission US has transformed the way students experience history. These interactive role-playing games put students at the center of pivotal moments in America’s past, while helping them build empathy and critical thinking skills. Explore this collection for your classroom today.
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Mission US | PBS LearningMedia
Mission US engages young people in the study of transformational moments in American history. Each mission consists of an interactive narrative game and curriculum materials aligned to national standa...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Bust a move this #NationalDanceDay and see how dance can be incorporated into multiple subjects.
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Explore how binary code of 1s and 0s brings images to life with this interactive tool. Students can decode pictures pixel by pixel, see how resolution affects image quality, and collaborate on coding activities. Perfect for diving into the building blocks of digital images! bit.ly/3VWD1bm
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Code to Picture | PBS LearningMedia
Visualize the relationship between the binary code of 1s and 0s and an image with this interactive tool. Students can investigate relationships by testing how a code is used to create an image pixel b...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Alma tries to fix her family's mofongo recipe on her own — but makes it worse! Use this episode to spark student conversations about problem-solving and family traditions. (Grades: PreK-2) bit.ly/4pIStpB
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No Go Mofongo (Full Episode) | Alma's Way | PBS LearningMedia
Watch the ASL versioned full episode, "No Go Mofongo," from Alma's Way. Mami whips up some mofongo for the family cookout using an old recipe from Alma’s great-grandmother. But when Alma sneaks a tast...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Ever wonder how massive programs like Microsoft Office are created? It takes teams of programmers, smart tools, and something called software engineering. In this lesson, students explore how complex code is broken into parts using Object-Oriented Programming and more! bit.ly/3IkuFY6
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Software Engineering: Crash Course Computer Science #16 | PBS LearningMedia
Today, we’re going to talk about how HUGE programs with millions of lines of code like Microsoft Office are built. Programs like these are way too complicated for a single person, but instead require ...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Discover The Coercive Acts and the Road to Revolution, a media gallery that illustrates how the Coercive Acts (also known as the Intolerable Acts) galvanized American colonists, sparking unity and resistance on the path toward revolution. bit.ly/46ksqvO
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The Coercive Acts and the Road to Revolution | The American Revolution | PBS LearningMedia
Explore how the Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts) galvanized American colonists, sparking unity and resistance in the lead-up to the American Revolution. Through video clips, guided questions, and a ca...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Teaching the U.S. Constitution? Use this collection to explore with your class real-life examples of Americans who are striving to build a healthier democracy and who embody the spirit of a more informed and engaged citizenry (Grades: 6-12) #ConstitutionDay #CitizenshipDay bit.ly/4prQhCy
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A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy | PBS LearningMedia
Explore real-life examples of Americans who are striving to build a healthier democracy and who embody the spirit of a more informed and engaged citizenry — one person at a time. Based on “The Bill of...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Teachers know: coding isn't just for coders anymore. It's in fashion studios, sports stadiums, movie sets and more. 👗🏟️🎬 During #NationalCodingWeek, let’s help students see that coding can fuel any future—whether they want to design smart sneakers or land a rover on Mars.
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Who gets to vote? Have your students trace the evolution of U.S. voting rights and discover what our Constitution promises. (Grades: 9-12) #NationalVoterRegistrationDay bit.ly/466xWU4
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Who Has the Right to Vote in America? | Civics Made Easy | PBS LearningMedia
In this episode of Civics Made Easy, host Ben Sheehan traces the history of voting rights in the United States. Who has the ability to cast a ballot, and when did they receive this right? How has vote...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
From the Maya and Aztec to Arturo Schomburg and the Young Lords, use American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos, a collection of classroom-ready resources, to guide your students as they explore a fuller picture of U.S. history. bit.ly/3HGL1dn
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American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos | PBS LearningMedia
Well-known and lesser-known stories of Latino history, spanning thousands of years, from the Ancient Empires to the present, and shining a light on the rich and often overlooked history of Latinos.
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Forecast: 100% fun! Let your students explore what clouds are made of with engaging activities from PBS LearningMedia. 🌤️ Watch how one educator brings the lesson to life with hands-on learning that makes weather science exciting and accessible! Resource: bit.ly/4gjnHPv
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Want to level up your civics teaching? Compact Civics = bite-sized videos + classroom resources that bring democracy to life. bit.ly/4mnoaBW
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Just ahead of Constitution Day, explore a preview of PBS LearningMedia’s upcoming American Revolution classroom collection—featuring resources on the Coercive Acts, Common Sense, and leaders like Nathanael Greene & Joseph Brant. Full collection Nov. 10!
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The American Revolution | Ken Burns in the Classroom | PBS LearningMedia
SPECIAL PREVIEW! In advance of the premiere of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION on November 16, see our first classroom resources drawing on content from the film. The full collection will feature more than 35...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Never forget 🕊️
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Guide your students as they investigate how British policies, along with key events like American colonial settlement, paved the road to revolution. Use this resource to unpack the causes, effects, and turning points that led to the American Revolution. bit.ly/4aod22T
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Causes of the American Revolution | Interactive Timeline | PBS LearningMedia
Investigate how a series of policy changes made by the British government caused American colonists to declare their independence. Examine the causes and effects of several major events such as the in...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Guide your students as they investigate how British policies, along with key events like American colonial settlement and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, paved the road to revolution. Use this resource to unpack the causes and turning points that led to the American Revolution.
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Causes of the American Revolution | Interactive Timeline | PBS LearningMedia
Investigate how a series of policy changes made by the British government caused American colonists to declare their independence. Examine the causes and effects of several major events such as the in...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
🌦️ New from PBS KIDS! Weather Hunters is a brand-new animated series created by Emmy-winning weatherman and Today Show host Al Roker. Use this collection to help young learners investigate how weather affects their lives, communities, and the world. 🌍☔ Collection: bit.ly/3JQrCaB
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Celebrate global thinking and possibility with our "A Brief History of the Future" collection on PBS LearningMedia. 🧠 Explore futures thinking, innovation, and storytelling through activities that empower students to design the future they want to live in — greener, fairer, and more inclusive.
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Futures Literacy | PBS LearningMedia
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 ...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Introduce students to the people and events in England and the 13 colonies that changed the course of history. Use this immersive collection, featuring curated video clips from the “The Shot Heard ’Round the World” documentary, to bring defining events, voices, and perspectives into your classroom.
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The Shot Heard 'Round the World | PBS LearningMedia
The Shot Heard ’Round the World collection chronicles the 19 years leading up to the American Revolution. Excerpted from the full-length documentary, these videos introduce students to the people and ...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Civics Made Easy helps students make sense of how government works. This brand NEW collection breaks down big civic topics into clear, relatable lessons—plus, classroom-ready materials make it easy to bring civics to life for grades 6–12. 🇺🇸📚 Collection: bit.ly/3VxTRgD
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
In this FREE PD module, explore how Mission US helps students build historical empathy—plus get practical tips for implementation. 📄 Certificate of completion included 🗽 NY teachers: Submit your certificate to earn 3 CTLE credits from WNET Education! bit.ly/4mX2nli
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Serious History, Serious Games: Using “Mission US” in the Classroom to Foster Historical Empathy | PBS LearningMedia
In this professional development module teachers learn about the importance of historical empathy and how Mission US can help students develop it. The module also offers tips and strategies for using ...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Axolotl to love! This amazing amphibian never grows up — and it’s got some seriously regenerating superpowers. Gill into the wonders of the axolotl with your class this World Wildlife Day with this resource. bit.ly/4mW3ZMj
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Salamander of the Gods: From Aztecs to Axolotls | Wild Hope | PBS LearningMedia
The axolotl is an amphibian with incredible regenerative abilities. It lives in only one place outside captivity: Lake Xochimilco in Mexico City. Scientists are working with local farmers to reconstru...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
The end of summer is the perfect time to prep your fall garden. Show your students the difference between hardy and semi-hardy veggies and how your local climate can play a role in their growth. You can use this resource to help your class dig deeper! Resource: bit.ly/4mNEZXx
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Expand your students' understanding of U.S. history! This engaging collection is designed to help your students develop historical thinking skills and practice analyzing primary sources, all while broadening their appreciation of history's multiple perspectives and complexity.
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U.S. History Collection for middle and high school | PBS LearningMedia
The U.S. History Collection covers the full U.S. History curriculum for middle and high school students. Find video and interactive resources covering the curriculum of a United States History course ...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Today, we honor all who build, serve, teach, heal, create, protect, and power our nation — the workers who shape our lives every day.
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
You got this 💙
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
New school year jitters? You’re not alone — and neither are your students. Fear is a big emotion, especially at the start of something new. Use this resource to start the year strong by practicing how to be brave together and helping kids build their mindfulness toolbox.
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Scared But I'm Doing It Anyway | Hello, Humans! | PBS LearningMedia
Fear is a big emotion that can be hard to deal with alone. Learn how to be brave in the face of scary things with our friend Mark! Build your mindfulness toolbox with stories, crafts, and songs, so yo...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Explore digital citizenship with How2Internet, where students can practice and build the skills they need to stay smart, safe, and truthful online. (Grades: 3-12)
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Search safely | Be MediaWise—Lessons to Teach Media Literacy | PBS LearningMedia
How2Internet helps you learn all the skills that will guide you on your journey to becoming a good digital citizen.
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
🎾 Love tennis? Here are some ace facts your students might not know! From the longest match ever to the origins of the game, tennis is full of surprising history and amazing records.
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Bottled, tap, or purified—does all water really taste the same? Calcium can make water taste milky, while algal blooms can give it a muddy scent. Explore how water’s flavor reflects its incredible journey.
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Why Does Water Taste Different? | Serving Up Science | PBS LearningMedia
Bottled, tap, or purified—does all water taste the same? Think again! Every sip tells a story, shaped by minerals, seasonal changes, and even the pipes it travels through. Did you know calcium makes w...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Make this school year a breeze with PBS LearningMedia on your side! These tutorials will guide you through how to assign content, build lessons, filter resources, and more. Use them to incorporate standards-aligned, media-rich, and engaging content into your lesson plans all year long!
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PBS LearningMedia Tutorials | PBS LearningMedia
Find tutorials that satisfy many of your burning questions on how to make the most of PBS LearningMedia. Our library of classroom-ready materials is organized by subject area, topic, and grade level, ...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Say hello to Chip Kids, a fun, educational series that introduces young learners to the world of semiconductors! With colorful animations, exciting science concepts, and hands-on experiments, each episode sparks curiosity and a love for STEM—in the classroom and at home. bit.ly/45yefnK
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Chip Kids | PBS LearningMedia
Chip Kids is an educational digital series for young learners, introducing them to the world of semiconductors and fostering their enthusiasm for science and engineering. Featuring a variety of exciti...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Game, Set… Communicate! With the U.S. Open in full swing, serve up a lesson in teamwork and communication with this Tiny Time Travel video from PBS KIDS. Students will learn the importance of nonverbal cues and how to solve conflicts with kindness and creativity.
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Tennis Talk | Tiny Time Travel | PBS LearningMedia
Children will explore different ways to communicate, such as taking turns and using nonverbal communication, with this video from the PBS KIDS show Tiny Time Travel. When Janelle and Danielle get in a...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Drip by drip, we’re learning more every day! #WorldWaterWeek
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
For #WorldWaterWeek, explore with your class these PBS LearningMedia resources featuring clips from "Hope in the Water" to engage students with stories of collaboration, innovation, and sustainable food systems that address climate change and human impact on aquatic ecosystems.https://bit.ly/3YQxR3y
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Hope in the Water | PBS LearningMedia
Hope in the Water is a PBS program that explores the groundbreaking work of dedicated fishers, aquafarmers, and scientists who are attempting what was once thought impossible: harvesting aquatic speci...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Have your students heard of agrivoltaics? Investigate this innovative practice that combines solar panels with farming to help the environment and create new opportunities for farmers. bit.ly/3UHBKo7
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Solar Solutions: Jack's Solar Garden | EcoSense for Living | PBS LearningMedia
At Jack’s Solar Garden in Colorado, solar panels are raised to share space with crops and animals. This video explores how combining farming and solar energy—called agrivoltaics—can help the environme...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Featuring excerpts from NOVA films, digital videos, and original games and interactives, these standards-aligned classroom resources make STEM meaningful by connecting science, technology, engineering, and math to everyday life and societal issues. Collection: bit.ly/3DTc5nA
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Looking to expand a lesson or explore cross-curricular connections? Check out the Related Topics feature! In this quick tutorial, Mister C, PBS LearningMedia's Guide on the Side, shows you how to discover connected themes and classroom-ready content in just a few clicks: bit.ly/3JnerNY
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Kick off the school year by expanding students’ understanding of U.S. History with these PBS LearningMedia resources! Bring major people, events, and trends to life—while integrating often untold stories that enrich your curriculum. Start exploring for your classroom: bit.ly/3etoC3Y
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U.S. History Collection for middle and high school | PBS LearningMedia
The U.S. History Collection covers the full U.S. History curriculum for middle and high school students. Find video and interactive resources covering the curriculum of a United States History course ...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Our American Sign Language (ASL) collection highlights PBS KIDS’ commitment to supporting all kids by expanding accessibility with brand-new ASL streaming content. 🤟 Start the school year with resources that welcome and include all learners: bit.ly/3UnKuAA
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American Sign Language | PBS LearningMedia
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​.
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
National Aviation Day was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to honor the birthday of Orville Wright, born on August 19, 1871, one of the pioneering Wright brothers who made the first powered flight. Check out these other flight facts you may not know!
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Help bring PBS to SXSW EDU 2026! Our panel proposal — "Civic Learning through Public Media Storytelling" — is up on the SXSW EDU Panel Picker! Tap the heart on our proposal and help us take the stage in Austin: bit.ly/412QNMR Voting ends August 24!
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Kick off the year by building strong connections! 💬 These "Getting to Know You" printables from PBS KIDS help spark two-way communication between you, your students, and their families—right from day one. bit.ly/3cVnd5R
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"Getting to Know You" Printables | PBS KIDS | PBS LearningMedia
Set the foundation for effective, two-way communication with your students and their families using this "Getting to Know You" printable from PBS KIDS. Get to know your students from their perspectives, using the activity booklet.
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
It's National Tell a Joke Day! Serve up some giggles today and share your favorite joke with us.
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Keep students focused with Focus View! In this quick tutorial, Mister C, PBS LearningMedia's Guide on the Side, goes through how to reduce distractions by spotlighting just one video. Plus, learn how to share resources easily to Canvas, Google Classroom, Remind, and more!
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Create a Distraction-Free Student Learning Experience | PBS LearningMedia Tutorials | PBS LearningMedia
Streamline your lessons and reduce distractions with Focus View on PBS LearningMedia! In this quick tutorial, Mister C guides you through how to activate Focus View, a feature that removes surrounding...
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Watch how these educators put their spelling skills to the test — American Revolution edition! The American Revolution premieres November 16th on PBS, and we’re excited to share the ready-to-use classroom tools that will accompany it. #AmericanRevolutionPBS
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How Well Can These Teachers Spell? #americanrevolution #kenburns #spellingbee #classroomresources
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PBS LearningMedia @pbsteachers.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
For over a decade, Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has sparked national conversations about identity through Finding Your Roots. Now, educators can bring that journey into the classroom with the Scholar Series—a free resource designed to deepen learning in history, science, and genealogy.
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Finding Your Roots: Scholar Series | Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. | PBS LearningMedia
For Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., we created the Scholar Series. The Scholar Series is designed for students and teachers to gain deeper knowledge of how to incorporate Finding Your ...
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