April Fools Day is here and it’s always a challenge to celebrate this tricky day with students. This year, we’re encouraging you to focus on education as a means to keep oneself from getting fooled! Take a look at some of our series that delve into myths, stunts, and legends and choose a few to
#CelebrateWithDE: First Day of Spring
Can you track the seasonal changes by the energy in your classroom? Spring equinox, vernal equinox, first day of spring, whatever you call it, it’s time to say goodbye to winter and say hello to spring. Worms will start appearing, the birds will dial up their song, and we may breathe a sigh of relief
#CelebrateWithDE Women’s History Month
For Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating women who have changed the course of history. Often, women affect history just by being the first to break a glass ceiling or reach a particular goal. And, many of these women continue to make history by what they achieve in their trailblazing roles. Although there are women in
#CelebrateWithDE – Valentine’s Day
Does science make your heart beat faster? Celebrate a heart-themed Valentine’s Day in a fresh, academic way. We’ve selected resources about heart anatomy, function, and health. Have your students study the resources and see if they can put it all together into a heart-healthy, sweet Valentine for the people in their lives. Happy Valentine’s Day
#CelebratewithDE Groundhog Day
Just like the movie of the same name, Groundhog Day comes around every February 2nd. This year, encourage your students to think about perspective by considering the experience of the groundhog. (You probably don’t want to focus on the science, since doesn’t seem to be a factor in the shadow prediction. Although, you could have
#CelebrateWithDE – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
We’re celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. All of his contributions towards ensuring civil rights for everyone in the community are well worth honoring, and our focus this year will be on actions that can be taken in service to the community. We hope you’ll have wonderful discussions about the
Content Showcase: January 2019
Looking to spice up your lessons with fresh content? Check out these brand new programs now available on Discovery Education. Explore the full list of newly added resources on the New This Month Content Collection. Generation Beyond: Think Like the Skunk Works Virtual Field Trip by Discovery EducationGrades: 6-8, 9-12Services: Streaming, Science Techbook, and STEM Connect U.S.;
#CelebrateWithDE – New Year New You
We know you’ll miss your students over winter break – but we also know it can be nice to have some time to take a rest and gear up for the new year. During your winter break, give yourself the gift of time to recharge, renew, and learn about resources that could make your 2019
Remembering Pearl Harbor
Commemorate the attack on Pearl Harbor by having your students study both the context of the event, the day of the attack, and the United States’ response. Rely on primary source resources such as a President Franklin D. Roosevelt speech and man-on-the-street interviews taken just after the attack. Once students are armed with knowledge about
Content Showcase: December 2018
Stay up-to-date on the latest additions to Discovery Education’s content library. Explore the full list of newly added resources on the New This Month Content Collection. MLB STEM Career Profile videos by Discovery Education Grades: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 Services: Streaming U.S., Streaming Canada, Science Techbook U.S., STEM Connect U.S., and Science Techbook Canada Back to Polar Bear Basics Virtual Field