Summer is supposed to be fun—and summer learning should be, too! Whether you’re looking for curriculum support, new content, at-home activities for students, or professional learning resources, DE is here to help you make this summer one to remember!
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Extend STEM Learning into Summer
Even with summer in full swing, STEM learning doesn’t have to stay in the classroom. Check out the DE blog to find ideas for extending STEM learning during the summer months or find ideas from Home Depot’s Science Fair Central to give students the tools to take their projects to the next level!
What's New
Step into summer with new content from Discovery Education! These newly-released and refreshed resources can help your students learn about endangered species, practice academic skills, and explore some of the world’s most iconic locations.
Summer Learning
Grades K-12
Kick off an exciting summer with the Summer Learning Activities Channel, which is full of grade-level specific, ready-to-use activities for Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies. Whether you’re spending time at home or out on a summer adventure, DE can help you learn from anywhere! Take your summer learning even further with the Summer of Learning Channel, which offers a collection of resources for families wanting to extend their student’s learning or educators wanting to continue learning about best practices.
Endangered Species
Grades 3-8
In the first activity of LG’s new Endangered Species Series, students will have the opportunity to dive into the world of animal adaptations by observing snow leopards in real time! Students will be able to identify variations in characteristics within the species, which play a crucial role in providing advantages for survival, finding mates, and successful reproduction.
Virtual Field Trips
Grades K-12
Take students behind the scenes with the NBA or on an arctic adventure with Polar Bears International and Lego, without ever leaving the home or classroom! Virtual Field Trips are wonderful ways to keep students engaged in summer learning, no matter where they are, while introducing new places and interests. Find our full collection in the Virtual Field Trips Channel or get started with a few of our recent Virtual Field Trips below.
Trending Topics
Discovery Education Experience is here to help you plan lessons to celebrate summer holidays with your students. Find resources to celebrate World Oceans Day, honor Independence Day, and more!
- June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month! Celebrate nature all month long with the Animals Channel, which is full of videos, activities, and resources that encourage students of all grades to explore the lives of different animals.
- Commemorate D-Day on June 6 with the D-Day Channel, which has videos, images, and resources that describe how hundreds of thousands of soldiers and sailors from many Allied nations fought toward the end of World War II.
- Take your lessons under-the-sea for June 7’s World Oceans Day with content for all grades on DE’s Oceans Channel.
- Find fun ideas for Flag Day on June 14 and introduce students to the history of the American Flag with resources from the Flag Day Channel.
- This year, Father’s Day is June 16, and students can sing along with their friends on Sesame Street as to celebrate and show appreciation for dads everywhere!
- Honored on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is the oldest known celebration in the country to honor it.
- Investigate America’s independence for July 4 with the Declaration of Independence Channel to explore why it was written, how it was written and distributed, and its significance over time.
Magic Moment
Make magic this summer with engaging activities, games, and projects that allow students to practice critical thinking skills while playing, dreaming, and having fun! Encourage elementary students to use their reading and math skills this summer—find six ideas for fun projects, activities, and games on the DE Blog!
Discovery Education can help you spark new learning this summer with new ideas, resources, and lessons—all in one place!
