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09/17/2026

Happy ! How well do your students know the U.S. Constitution? 🇺🇸📜

Explore the Constitution through an interactive lesson designed to help students examine its structure, principles, and role in American government.

In this interactive lesson, students will read and analyze the U.S. Constitution. Beginning with the Constitutional Convention, and followed by a close reading of most of this founding document, students will gain an understanding of the structure and purpose of the Constitution. They will explore h...

09/16/2026

What does the American Revolution have to do with civics? More than you might think.

Explore how teaching Revolutionary history can help students build critical thinking skills, consider different perspectives, and engage with the foundations of civic life. Perfect for tomorrow!

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What if the American Revolution wasn't as settled as the textbooks suggest? A 14-year classroom veteran shows how to turn familiar history into real civic practice for democracy — teaching students to weigh evidence, sit with disagreement, and question who's missing from the story. Discover how PB...

09/16/2026

Celebrate by exploring the vibrant traditions of flamenco! Help students connect movement, music, and emotion as they clap, snap, stomp, and learn more about this expressive Spanish dance. (Grades: PreK-K)

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage and learn about Flamenco!  Join Penny and the KidVision VPK kids at a Flamenco lesson.  Learn about Spanish dance movements and music.  Come with us and clap, snap, stomp, and express emotions with your bodies. Olé!

09/15/2026

Dreams take dedication, resilience, and a willingness to keep moving forward. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate José Hernández and the countless stories of perseverance that inspire us to reach for the stars ✨

09/14/2026

What does it take to make your voice heard through voting? Help students investigate the voting process, from voter registration to Election Day, as they learn how citizens participate in civic life. (Grades: 3-12)

As a U.S. citizen, you can vote once you turn 18. Voting is one of our civic duties. But how do all the voters in line on Election Day know where to go and what to do? This episode of Social Studies Shorts explains voter registration and everything you need to know about the process of voting.

09/13/2026

While we're busy picking apples and craving pumpkin spice, communities all over the world are gathering to celebrate the change of the seasons. 🍂🌍Autumn is a universal time for gratitude, community, and incredible cultural celebrations. From towering human pyramids and glowing lantern processions to parading livestock down mountain peaks, every culture has its own way of welcoming the harvest. Swipe through to see some of the most vibrant fall traditions happening this month—and get ready to travel vicariously! ✨

09/12/2026

Why do some leaves turn red while others become yellow or orange? Uncover the science of fall foliage with your class and discover how changing colors, leaf loss, and climate conditions connect to tree health. (Grades: 3-5)

Why are some leaves red and others are yellow? And why do deciduous trees need to drop their leaves each year? Host Jane Lindholm talks with forest ecologist Alexandra Kosiba about the science behind fall foliage. We learn about the importance of the changing colors for the health and life of the tr...

09/11/2026

On Sept. 11, 2001, educators at the World Trade Center's Children's Discovery Center became unexpected heroes, guiding dozens of young children to safety amid unimaginable circumstances. Through the firsthand accounts of four survivors, explore their experiences and connect their stories to a deeper understanding of 9/11 and its lasting impact with this resource.

Examine the experiences of four survivors to contextualize their accounts and connect them to a historical understanding of the event. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, dozens of children were playing and eating breakfast at the Children’s Discovery Center at the World Trade Center when a plane ro...

09/11/2026

25 years later, we continue to honor the courage, compassion, and resilience shown on and in the aftermath of September 11, 2001.

09/10/2026

We’re excited to announce a new partnership bringing Ken Burns acclaimed films and classroom resources to YouTube! 🎥📚

In collaboration with Ken Burns, we’re bringing digital courses from Ken Burns in the Classroom to the official Ken Burns YouTube Channel—making engaging, curriculum-aligned history content more accessible to teachers and students.

Each course includes:

🎥 Classroom-adapted film segments designed for busy class agendas
📝 Integrated YouTube quizzes for real-time comprehension checks
📚 Free teaching materials from PBS LearningMedia to spark discussion and critical thinking

And this is just the beginning. Content selected from Ken Burns’ more than 40 films—including The Civil War, The West and The Vietnam War—will be coming to YouTube in the near future.

Explore the courses for free on the official Ken Burns YouTube Channel today:

For more than four decades, Ken Burns and his colleagues at Florentine Films—directors, writers, producers, editors, and cinematographers—have produced some of the most critically acclaimed and most-watched documentaries.