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Teenage mood swings can sometimes mask deeper stress or anxiety. Explore simple ways educators can help students manage stress and build strong, supportive relationships in the classroom.

Strategies for Stress and Anxiety | Student Mental Health Matters | A Toolkit for Educators | PBS LearningMedia The following digital resources show strategies for real-world applications related to student stress and anxiety.

Compromise is key to democracy! Explore how finding common ground strengthens self-government and helps solve problems in a democratic society. (Grades: 6-12)

Inside the Workshops Teaching Friends, Neighbors & Political Foes to Compromise | A Citizen's Guide to Preserving Democracy | PBS LearningMedia In this video from A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy, students evaluate the importance of the art of compromise in a democratic-republic. Students use problem solving skills to practice compromise and find ways to promote the importance of finding common ground. Students conclude by consid...

Help turn John Green Bot’s first novel into typed text! Celebrate by programming a neural network to read handwritten letters. (Grades: 9-12)

How to Make an AI Read Your Handwriting (LAB) #5 | Crash Course: Artificial Intelligence | PBS LearningMedia John Green Bot wrote his first novel! We’re going to program a neural network to recognize handwritten letters to convert the first part of John Green Bot’s novel into typed text. Follow along with this Google Drive document: Neural Networks Lab: Crash Course AI.

Ready to unlock your creativity? Explore how "letting go" may actually boost creative thinking! This video excerpt from NOVA: Your Brain dives into the science behind spontaneity and creativity. Perfect for sparking discussions about the brain's structure and how we can access our most creative selves. (Grades 6-12)

What Does Creativity Look Like in the Brain? | Your Brain | PBS LearningMedia Explore how creative actions may be easier when the part of the brain that makes conscious decisions is less active with this video excerpt from NOVA: Your Brain. Use this resource to provide opportunities for students to think about what it means to be spontaneously creative and to use evidence and...

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Discover how the civil rights movement shaped Gee’s Bend, Alabama, a community that attracted Dr. King's attention in the 1960s, and how the fight for equality continues today for residents. (Grades: 9-12)

Dr. Martin Luther King at Gee’s Bend | Retro Report | PBS LearningMedia This eight-minute video illustrates the achievements of the civil rights movement, as well as the enduring challenges facing black Americans, by focusing on the small community of Gee’s Bend, Ala., a town that attracted the attention of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1960s. The video helps ...

Keep students informed and engaged with News Quiz! KET's weekly 15-minute program covers news highlights, a current events quiz, opinion letters, and an Extra Credit report. Perfect for sparking curiosity and classroom discussions. (Grades 3-12)

News Quiz | PBS LearningMedia News Quiz is KET's weekly 15-minute current events program for students. The program consists of news segments, a current events quiz, opinion letters, and an Extra Credit report. And don't miss Social Studies Shorts, KET's newest series that explores social studies and civics topics, from here in K...

Everyone has the potential to make the world a better place! Show your young learners how they can create positive change in simple ways, like by picking up litter at their local park or speaking up when something is unfair. (Grades: PreK-K)

Kids Can Be Changemakers | PBS LearningMedia Changemakers can be activists, non-profit workers, volunteers and even kids. Explore the entire Meet the Helpers collection!

Art has long been a powerful tool for raising awareness and inspiring change. Meet artists who create work that sparks dialogue about social issues and inspires action in communities. (Grades: 6-12)

Art and Social Justice | PBS LearningMedia Many artists create work that intersects with political activism and social justice causes. Throughout history, art has been used as an accessible tool for communication, raising awareness about social issues and affecting positive change. This video collection will introduce students to artists who...

Can art inspire activism and social change? Learn from playwright James Warren’s story about overcoming challenges and addressing community violence. (Grades: 9-12)

The Power of Art to Create Change | The Express Way with Dulé Hill | PBS LearningMedia This activity will… Help students understand how art can be used as a form of activism and a tool to create social change Expose students to challenges playwright James Warren faced in his youth, the impact violence can have on communities, and how it can be addressed Students will be introduced t...

On this date in 1784, the Continental Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris. Explore major turning points leading up to the Revolutionary War with your class! (Grades: 6-12)

Causes of the American Revolution | Interactive Timeline | PBS LearningMedia Investigate how a series of policy changes made by the British government caused American colonists to declare their independence. Examine the causes and effects of several major events such as the initial settling of the 13 British colonies to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and how....

Test your winter trivia skills! Can you guess what happens in these frosty adventures?

Learn about Alexander Hamilton's early life, from his tough childhood on a small island to his teen years mastering writing and international trade. These experiences shaped one of America's Founding Fathers! (Grades: 3-12)

Alexander Hamilton: Early Influences | PBS LearningMedia This video segment adapted from American Experience describes the early life of one of America's Founding Fathers—Alexander Hamilton. Born outside of the thirteen American colonies on a small tropical island, Hamilton's struggles begin early when his father leaves and his mother dies of yellow fev...

Digital PreK-12 media resources are here to stay! What is your top tip for maximizing the PBS LearningMedia library of more than 30,000 resources?

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Compact Science brings the wonders of science to life! This digital series helps students explore key scientific concepts through engaging, real-world examples. Each episode ends with a hands-on Viewer Challenge, perfect for sparking curiosity and making science fun in the classroom or at home. (Grades 3-8)

Compact Science | PBS LearningMedia Compact Science is an engaging series from WNED PBS and the Buffalo Museum of Science that explores the wonders of science. Journey to Niagara Falls to explore geology, discover the chemistry at work in sponge candy and more. Episodes conclude with a Compact Science Viewer Challenge.

Refresh your knowledge in 2025! PBS Digital Innovator All-Star Jason Lineberger shares tips for how to make the most of using PBS LearningMedia in your classroom. https://bit.ly/4fYA9Ug?

Teacher-Guided Tour of PBS LearningMedia | PBS LearningMedia Tutorials | PBS LearningMedia Join experienced educator and PBS Digital Innovator All-Star Jason Lineberger as he walks us through PBS LearningMedia and shares some of his favorite features and top tips for finding content that enhances student engagement, learning, and choice. These tips will save you time and help you easily i...

Scientists study dinosaur fossil bones to uncover secrets about their biology! These studies reveal clues about how dinosaurs lived — and even what may have caused their deaths. (Grades: 6-12)

T. Rex Blood | NOVA scienceNOW | PBS LearningMedia In this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, learn how scientists are hoping to better understand the biology of dinosaurs by studying the insides of fossil bones. Hear about the accidental discovery of dinosaur soft tissue by paleontologist Dr. Mary Schweitzer, and how this tissue enables sc...