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Computer Science: Technology Over Time

Posted on November 29, 2023

In this interactive activity adapted from A Science Odyssey, learn how technology in the home has changed through the years. Scroll through a timeline from 1900 to 2020 to explore technological innovations in the home (such as phonographs, telephones, refrigerators, radios, televisions, and computers), and read about how they were developed and adapted and how […] Continue »

 

Several drawn flowers around the words "Beauty of Jasmine: Chinese music and dance concert".
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World Language: Beauty of Jasmine

Posted on November 29, 2023

The performances in this collection were filmed at the Beauty of Jasmine Chinese Music and Dance Concert at the University of Kentucky’s Singletary Center for the Arts in March of 2012. The program was presented by the Chinese Music, Dance, and Arts Program (CMDAP), led by director Hong Shao. CMDAP is an educational performing and […] Continue »

 

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Social Studies: The Civil Rights Movement

Posted on November 29, 2023

In collaboration with Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Public Broadcasting produced a standards-based, virtual learning journey that transports students to a critical period of time in United States history. Brimming with comprehensive, cross-curricular content, including 14 videos, primary source images and documents, compelling photo galleries, interactive maps, artwork, music, and more, this virtual collection invites […] Continue »

 

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Health & PE: Relaxation Skills

Posted on November 29, 2023

Your students will learn specific relaxation skills, such as paced breathing, that they can use when experiencing intense or uncomfortable emotions. This video is part of the Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Project, a series of video and print resources that help kids learn critical mental health and coping skills. Continue »

 

A drawing of fraction modeling on a coordinate plane.
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Math: Modeling Fractions with Cuisenaire Rods

Posted on November 29, 2023

Model solutions to the fraction problems given by stacking and connecting your virtual manipulatives. This interactive exercise touches on comparing, simplifying, and basic operations with fractions using virtual Cuisenaire® Rods. Continue »

 

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Arts: Iowa PBS Performances

Posted on November 29, 2023

Iowa PBS Performances visits stages and venues across Iowa, showcasing diverse performing arts events—from musical concerts to theater productions—and gives viewers a dynamic and entertaining look behind the curtain. Conversations with performers, peeks behind the scenes, extraordinary videography, and enriching educational sidebars are all part of this comprehensive coverage of arts and performances in Iowa. Continue »

 

Making Reading Connections Game
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English Language Arts: Make Reading Connections

Posted on November 29, 2023

This WPSU interactive Make Connections Game gives students practice in making mental connections between the text and things the reader already knows. These connections can include things readers have read (text-to-text), things they’ve seen or heard (text-to-world), and things they’ve done (text-to-self). The game is part of Blue Ribbon Readers, a collection of games designed […] Continue »