Coping with stress doesn’t always fit the average teenager’s definition of cool. Use these Discovery Education resources to create a safe space where students can open up and let others in for World Teen Mental Wellness Day. Dose of Knowledge Explore the effects that stress, anxiety, and depression can have on the teen brain and body using
Three Resources to Teach Students the Importance of Water Conservation from Conversation Station
How do we help students understand the ways they can be more thoughtful when they turn on the tap? Through resources that highlight the many ways that water conservation today can support a brighter future! Conservation Station: Creating a More Resourceful World is a standards-aligned educational program that promotes energy-water literacy and conservation efforts through technology. Developed in
Elementary Resources to Kickstart SEL Month
Get the ball rolling for SEL Month this March with uplifting, on-the-go resources from LaGolda, the pro-social animated series and online educational program available on Discovery Education Experience. Through the world-travelling adventures of the eponymous 8-year-old girl and the awesome friendships she develops along the way, LaGolda breathes life into essential SEL skills that elementary students can relate to and explore in their own lives. Using the animated series
What Do Educators Need Now? Computational Thinking
Explore more from our featured blogger and other educators taking computational thinking to the next level in the new Ignite My Future in School Master Class! By Shakirah Thomas, Special Education Case Manager and 8th Grade U.S. History & ELAR at Jackson Intermediate from the Pasadena Independent School District The way we approach problems in
‘Fab Your Lab’ with the Siemens STEM Day Possibility Grant Sweepstakes
The 2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes offers five Title I K-12 schools across the United States an opportunity to win a $5,000 STEM grant to purchase supplies and technology for any STEM-related initiative! Teachers and educational professionals are encouraged to enter daily through April 30 for a chance to win. Presented in partnership with the Siemens Foundation—a leader in advancing STEM workforce development
Break Down Barriers with New Professional Learning Resources
When you’re empowered by game-changing new teacher tools, actively engaging your students is the easiest thing in the world! Unlock every student’s unique interests with the help of Discovery Education’s latest evidence-based professional learning resources. Ready, Set, RISE! Build a foundational understanding of trauma-informed education to help your students – and you – better manage
Three Steps to Empower Youth Voices to Overcome Hate
The third annual Stronger Than Hate Challenge is now open and offers students the opportunity to win $10,000 in prizing. Students aged 13-18 are encouraged to submit a work of art in any medium – create a video, write a poem, song, or blog, or produce a painting – that demonstrates the chosen medium’s potential to create a community that
Celebrate Black Changemakers Year-round with New Resources
Celebrate a continual story of progress and self-empowerment during Black History Month with Discovery Education resources to inspire tomorrow’s activists and innovators. Spark a year-long dialogue with your students about the many remarkable people, events, and accomplishments that continue to help shape our nation. Speak Truth to Power Watch as author, commentator, and attorney Van
Connect STEM Learning to Real-World Experiences with New Resources from the STEM Careers Coalition
Did you know that offshore oil rigs are decommissioned and sunk to create artificial reefs around the United States? New “anywhere” activities from the STEM Careers Coalition help educators bring the real-world to life by making the connections between NGSS-aligned curriculum and current scientific innovation. As a first-of-its-kind STEM initiative, the STEM Careers Coalition is working to address the STEM workforce and inspiration
Three Ways to Integrate the Super Bowl into Learning with AHA and NFL PLAY 60
Looking for a fun way to get students active while teaching them the importance of a healthy lifestyle? NFL Play 60 and the American Heart Association provide engaging resources to help educators teach students the positive impact of physical activity on health and wellness. Through a variety of fun, interactive lessons, digital explorations and videos, educators can provide students and families the tools they