Welcome back! As you jump into January, Discovery Education has new resources and ideas to help you spark students’ curiosity in exciting careers, meaningful moments in history, and of course, STEM!
Pop of Professional Learning
Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to use more cross-curricular lessons? Two DEN STARs shared their ideas for strategically planning cross-curricular activities and projects. In Aaron Grossman’s article, he shares how to help students build background knowledge with DE resources, and in Mindy Kernahan’s article, she shares ways to plan STEM projects that build on concepts students have learned about in other courses.
What's New
This January, Discovery Education has new resources to help students explore science topics, practical skills, and current events—with more resources coming all year long!
Junior Fire Marshal Training Academy
Grades K-5
Knowledge is power—and it can save lives! With fire safety and prevention skills, every student can step up in their own households to ensure that their families are prepared. With a brand-new video about Fire Safety Heroes, students can meet some life-saving firefighters, hear from students who completed the Junior Marshal Program, and learn important fire safety tips.
Science News Explores
Grades 6-12
Encourage your middle and high school students to stay up-to-date with noteworthy STEM developments, innovations, and research from experts in the field with Science News Explores! Check out the brand-new articles on staying healthy, crating electricity, exploring space, and more!
Scripps Daily News
Grades 6-12
Stay informed on today’s most important topics and issues with straightforward, opinion-free news and documentaries. Scripps News, a trusted source for concise, unbiased video news and analysis, documents unique perspectives through detailed investigation, sincere conversation, and honest reporting.
Trending Topics
Discovery Education has resources to help you confidently step into 2024 and honor January’s timely moments in your classroom!
- Happy New Year! January 1 marked the start of 2024, and DE has great resources for you to kick off the new year in your classroom!
- Martin Luther King Junior Day is January 20. Celebrate the extraordinary impact of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and share the importance of civil rights with resources from DE!
- International Holocaust Remembrance Day is honored annually on January 27. The White Bird Virtual Field Trip from Discovery Education’s Teaching with Testimony Channel, created in partnership with USC Shoah Foundation, and the Holocaust Channel have content for all grades that provide a living record of the dangers of intolerance and highlight the importance of people from diverse backgrounds learning to live together peacefully.
Magic Moment
Make magic in your classroom by helping students think about their futures, goals, and career options! DEN STAR and Delaware business educator, Heidi Corbin took to the DE blog to share how she introduces career skills in her classroom and encourages her students to explore various careers.
New year, new lessons! We hope winter break gave you the chance to recharge and re-enter your classroom refreshed. In 2024, Discovery Education is here to help you refresh your lessons and re-energize your students!
