Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Nova: Lever an Obelisk

For Students 3rd - 8th
Help lift this Obelisk monument by designing a lever to do the job as efficiently as possible.
Handout
PBS

Pbs: Shakespeare's London

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover London as it was during the time of Shakespeare, a small world, but very ethnically mixed. This article discusses the "uneasy mix of cultures" found in the city around 1600.
eBook
PBS

Public Boradcasting Service: Shakespeare's Sonnets [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A printable handout containing three of Shakespeare's most famous sonnets: Sonnet 18, Sonnet 29, and Sonnet 130.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Nova: Destroy the Castle

For Students 3rd - 8th
Design your own trebuchet catapult, launch the sandstone balls, and destroy the castle. Decide on the size of your projectiles, where to place your trebuchet, and other factors critical to success.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Nova: Anatomy of a Space Rover

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a closer look at the space robots Spirit and Opportunity, and their scientific instruments used for exploring the surface of Mars.
Article
PBS

Pbs American Experience: Nellie's Milestones

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Nellie's first job and her trip around the world.
Activity
PBS

Pbs: Shakespeare Was a Pretty Punny Guy! [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A printable worksheet with four puns from three of William Shakespeare's most famous works.
Website
Other

Cet Cincinnati

For Students 9th - 10th
WCET is the local affiliate for PBS in the Cincinnati area. Content includes local programming and news on local events, educational resources, and more.