Ignite at-home learning and foster quality family interactions this summer with family resources from Discovery Education and our corporate and community partners! HEALTH & WELLNESS Healthy habits are essential for students to maintain balance, even during the summer. Fortunately, families can learn to make healthier decisions together with a variety of interactive eTools that can be applied to improving
Explore How the “Internet of Things” Encourages Responsible Action with AT&T
New resource alert! The AT&T Sustainability Channel found in Discovery Education Experience now includes a digital exploration that helps students understand how they can use the internet to make more responsible choices in a location that they frequent on a regular basis. Students are first given a detailed overview of the what the Internet of Things (IoT) consists of, including types
A Virtual Field Trip Inspiring Student STEM Curiosity
By Ann Byrdie Bullock, M.Ed., Middle School Science Teacher, Independence Non-Traditional School in Virginia As a middle school educator, I know the critical importance of engaging my students in STEM. Research shows that this is the age kids, especially girls, opt out of STEM pursuits. In a continued effort to inspire my students to explore the engaging world of STEM, my middle school classes joined
8 Great Ways to Turn Holiday Downtime Into Fun-Filled Family Learning
Set the table for abundant at-home learning this holiday season with the help of Discovery Education’s no-cost interactive learning resources for families. Read on to explore a holiday buffet of standards-aligned K-12 family learning content that will open up all-new avenues for students to uncover vital real-world knowledge, while equipping parents with streamlined tools to maximize at-home learning during the holidays. HEALTH & WELLNESS It’s important for students to stay committed to healthy
Celebrating the Winners of the 2020 Stronger Than Hate Challenge
Join Discovery Education for the second of a three-part blog series highlighting the outstanding student creators who earned a winning spot in Teaching with Testimony’s 2020 Stronger Than Hate Challenge. Explore the creative ways that this year’s winners harnessed the power of self-expression to recognize and counter hate, plus learn about the inspirations that motivated each student to
Teach Students to Build Confidence and Build Body Image with the Amazing Me Virtual Field Trip!
Low self-esteem has been associated with a number of psychological, physical and social consequences. In this all-new, on-demand Virtual Field Trip (VFT) from Amazing Me, a program developed in partnership with the Dove Self-Esteem Project, students have the opportunity to explore how to be kinder to themselves and others. Educators play an important role in helping to engage students in critical
Helping Student Heroes Soar with Substance Misuse Prevention Skills
October 23rd to 31st is Red Ribbon Week, and we’re super excited about this year’s theme: Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free. ™ Because not only do students deserve to live their best lives, they deserve to be BRAVE about it. It’s up to educators, families, and community members to remind students that doing what’s right isn’t a challenge,
A Week of Resources Connecting Students to Innovation and Resourcefulness
By Callie Bendickson, Principal of Corporate Social Responsibility at Itron Where there is water, there is life, and every drop of water makes a world of difference. From drinking and hygiene to food and energy, water means survival. Now, with so many students learning from a virtual distance, educators have new and unique resources they
Recognize Red Ribbon Week with New Resources and Learning Experiences from Dose of Knowledge
Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23rd to 31st and is dedicated to raising student awareness about the dangers of substance misuse through hands-on learning opportunities. Discovery Education and CVS Health are partnering to host as part of the Dose of Knowledge program to support educators, students and communities in the fight against substance misuse.
Hands-on Learning for a Work-in-Progress World
When students can learn by doing, it serves not only their futures, but also their community. Hands–on learning is a fun and accessible way to engage students in skill– and knowledge-building that will contribute to a future workforce of talented and self-motivated problem solvers. Every student has the capacity to do great things in life, and the world has its share of problems that need solving – the trick is getting young