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Pbs Learning Media: Melting Permafrost

9th - 10th
In this video adapted from the International Institute for Sustainable Development, see melting permafrost and hear Alaska Native peoples and Western scientists discuss its impact on Inuit culture and resources.
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Pbs Learning Media: Earth's Cryosphere: Antarctica

9th - 10th
Learn about the different features of snow and ice in Antarctica using satellite imagery in this video segment adapted from NASA. Includes background reading material and discussion questions. [2:37]
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Pbs Learning Media: Earth's Cryosphere: The Arctic

9th - 10th
In this video segment adapted from NASA, students will take a tour of the cryosphere in North America and the Arctic using satellite imagery. Includes background reading material and discussion questions. [3:59]
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Pbs Learning Media: Abraham Lincoln: 60 Second Presidents

9th - 10th
Short video [1:11] on Abraham Lincoln animated and narrated with humor. Support materials for students include background essay on Lincoln and fact sheet to accompany video.
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Pbs Learning Media: Magna Carta: Introduction

9th - 10th
Learn about the significance and influence of Magna Carta on U.S. history and government in this video from the James Otis lecture series. [1:22]
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Pbs Learning Media: Daytime/nighttime

Pre-K - 1st
In this Dinosaur Train clip, the Pteranodon family is going on a camping trip. The train conductor explains about day and night, the changes in temperature between them, and how the sun rises and sets because the Earth is rotating on its...
Instructional Video
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Pbs Learning Media: Common Sense Education: Strategic Searching: Lesson Plan

5th - 8th Standards
Learn how to search the web effectively and efficiently in this lesson plan from Common Sense Education. How can students search the web so that the results are reliable, safe, and factual? Use the step-by-step tutorial in this resource...
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Pbs Learning Media: Top 4 Tips to Spot Bad Science Reporting: Above the Noise

9th - 10th
Crazy claims and sketchy science reporting dilutes the public's understanding of science, which can have some big consequences, especially when it comes to our health and environment. How can we make solid decisions--like how to vote,...
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Pbs Learning Media: Is It Real? Using Reverse Image Search

9th - 10th
How do you know if an online image is real or not? This video [2:23] from Common Sense Education provides useful guidance on using reverse image search on Google.
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Pbs Learning Media: The Emperor's New Clothes: Guided View

5th
Broccoli, the Emperor's loyal assistant, goes behind the scenes of this modern retelling of The Emperor's New Clothes and examines each character's traits and motivations. This video is for parents and teachers to watch without children...
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Pbs Learning Media: Rumpelstiltskin: Guided Viewing

4th - 5th
The Miller's Daughter offers behind-the-scenes in this modern retelling of Rumpelstiltskin. This video is for parents and teachers to watch without children to learn valuable tips and tricks such as discussion questions, pausing points,...
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Pbs Learning Media: Little Red Riding Hood: Guided Viewing

3rd - 4th
Red Riding Hood offers behind-the-scenes in this modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. This video is for parents and teachers to watch without children to learn valuable tips and tricks such as discussion questions, pausing points,...
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Pbs Learning Media: Objectifying the Text: Conversations in Literature

9th - 10th Standards
See how effective readers utilize literary elements and allusions to critically analyze a text in this one-hour video Objectifying the Text. A group of nine experienced educators examine the process of envisionment building as they...
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Pbs Learning Media: It's Lit! Collection

9th - 10th
It's Lit! is a series of 14 smart, funny video essays from PBS Digital Studios about our favorite books and why we love to read. The series delves into topics like the evolution of YA, how science fiction mirrors our own anxieties, and...
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Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Boy and His Robot Lunchtime

Pre-K - 1st
Count the items in the lunch boxes to compare the lunches of the boy and the robot.
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Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Abby's Almost Friend Trick With Elmo

Pre-K - 1st
Help students learn about friendship with this video from our Sesame Street pals.
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Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Same/different With Abby and Elmo

Pre-K - 1st
Students can explore the differences and similarities between themselves and others with this video from Elmo and Abby. [1:53]
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Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Vote Song

Pre-K - 1st
Need to make a choice about what to do? Friends can't decide what do? Use this video to understand how voting can be used to make a decision. Also, review counting in this video. [1:01]
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Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Song: Together We Can Get It Done

Pre-K - 1st
This video demonstrates the benefits of teamwork as Maria and Gordon work together to get a big job done. [1:29]
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Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: The Dolly Trick With Abby and Elmo

Pre-K - 1st
Follow Abby and Elmo as they problem solve to give Elmo a doll like Abby's. [3:20]
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Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Song: Come Along With Me

Pre-K - 1st
Watch this video to learn about a variety of modes of transportation to get from point a to point b from Big Bird, Abby, Telly, and Elmo. [3:58]
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Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Play a Guessing Game

Pre-K - 1st
Play a guessing game with Bert and Ernie in this video. Video shows a game played by the two characters as Bert tries to guess what Ernie is doing.
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Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Rocco Fiorentino: Everybody's Song

Pre-K - 1st
An inclusive song that makes students want to get up and dance! [2:18]
Instructional Video
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Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Song: Share Share

Pre-K - 1st
A song about sharing and taking turns. [2:02]