Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Definition of Cool

Make your class aware of the difference between media violence and real violence. Using prior knowledge, a video clip, and a worksheet, class members explore and discuss the unrealistic portrayal of violence in the media. Learners...

Discover how to overcome obstacles to take civic action for a cause you care about, in this video from the PBS KIDS series ARTHUR. After watching the video, students explore the steps involved in creating a campaign for change. Included...

Learn from NASA scientists about two forms of water (liquid and solid), and about the special properties of ice that are important to Earth's life and climate, in this video (2:35) from NASA eClips. Ice can be found in bodies of water...

Abby and Elmo use their imagination and play pretend! They pretend they're space monkeys with brown fur and long tails. This video focuses on imaginative play.

Why might toy advertisers use gender stereotypes to sell their products? Young people think critically about media messages and its role in gender stereotyping with a thought-provoking lesson.

We must become vigilant regarding anti-racism and stop sweeping racism under the rug. Learn a few tips on how to do that in this PBS SoCal blog.

Learn more about the real-life experiences of Alaska Natives who were sent away to far-away boarding schools, in this behind-the-scenes video [2:55] about the "Grandpa's Drum" story in the PBS Kids series Molly of Denali. Use this inside...

Discover what happens when Molly's dog Suki finds a bone with beautiful markings on it in the animated story "Suki's Bone" from the PBS KIDS series MOLLY OF DENALI. After Grandpa Nat's archeologist friend confirms that the bone is an...

Looking for a quick and easy way to find a calming moment during the day? In this video from PBS Wisconsin Education and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Healthy Minds, learn a simple exercise called "Tracing Fingers" that...

Explore the autumn scene while learning math, literacy, and science at the same time! These fall-themed resources highlight ways to make traditional fall activities - like visiting the apple orchard, going on nature hikes, and collecting...