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Voting and elections are an important part of democracy! Help students explore election history, understand the voting process, follow election news, and engage in thoughtful classroom discussions with these videos, teaching tips, and activities. bit.ly/3S0LExw
Explore how just one vote can decide the outcome of an election. Learn about the power of voting through real-life stories of tight races. Then use the provided teaching tips and discussion questions to continue the conversation. bit.ly/4imVB7o
The amount of daylight we get changes throughout the year, but does it follow a pattern? Have students analyze annual observations and data to understand how daylight duration changes over time. (Grades: 3-8) #DaylightSavings bit.ly/3IqxSlb
This Native American Heritage Month, explore the histories, cultures, contributions, and contemporary experiences of Native peoples with resources designed to bring Native voices into the classroom.
Did you know? Dia de Los Muertos is celebrated Sunday, 11/1, to Monday, 11/2 this year. Have your students learn from a master altar maker who teaches the history of Día de los Muertos and the altars that commemorate loved ones who have passed away. bit.ly/3WutRXd
Why are conspiracy theories so appealing? And how can we avoid falling for them? Help students explore why our brains sometimes gravitate toward simple explanations and how misinformation can make conspiracy theories spread. #MediaLiteracyWeek bit.ly/4ik8LlF
Deepfakes can look convincing. How can students learn to spot them? Use these NOVA excerpts to explore how AI can create realistic media while helping students think critically about its impact and how to reduce potential harm. #MediaLiteracyWeek bit.ly/4zWoP4f
Make civics click with out Compact Civics collection!
Explore key civics concepts through engaging videos that spark critical thinking and meaningful conversations about democracy. bit.ly/3BPaG03
Today we are remembering Dolores Huerta, the labor leader and civil rights activist whose lifelong fight for farmworkers’ rights and social justice helped change history.
Introduce young learners to her story with this printable foldable biosketch.
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Educator Mary Kate Lonergan dives into why #MediaLiteracy matters now more than ever! Join the conversation and empower students to navigate the world of information with confidence.
What does it mean to promote the common good? 🎤 With Jay-Z set to take the halftime stage at an upcoming sporting event 🏈 , use this resource to explore how music, civic engagement, and everyday action helps to preserve democracy: bit.ly/4io7Bpo
What does it mean to be media literate? 📱📰 Help students strengthen their fact-checking skills, explore how misinformation spreads online, and examine whether their social media feeds may be creating an echo chamber. (Grades: 6-12) #MediaLiteracyWeek bit.ly/4hWsB7E
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Join us this U.S. #MediaLiteracyWeek for a virtual Resource Rodeo featuring classroom-ready lessons and activities for grades 6–12 from @InquiryGroup, @facinghistory, @KQED, @writingproject, @pbsteachers, & @MediaLiteracyEd on October 27th. Register here: hubs.la/Q04CnQRH0
What are Halloween treats worth if everyone doesn't get their fair share? 🎃🍬 Use this Peg + Cat lesson to help kids practice counting, adding, and dividing as they work toward an even distribution of treats. (Grades: PreK-K) bit.ly/4dQxEEb
AI-generated content is showing up everywhere online — but how do we know what we're really seeing? Guide students in exploring the rise of “AI slop” and how to think critically about the content filling their feeds. (Grades: 6-12) #MediaLiteracyWeek bit.ly/4zHkH8b
With Princess Presto’s magic spell, invite students to practice building words from the -AT word family. Use this resource to make word-building fun and engaging. bit.ly/4B9zYA6
Explore our Civics 101 collection to show students how our government works, from the branches of federal government to the legislative process and how an idea becomes a law. bit.ly/4zNFEhW
A science experiment takes a monstrously fun turn! Use this Martha Speaks video lesson to help your class build vocabulary while exploring STEM concepts like hypotheses, experimentation, and observation. (Grades: K-2) bit.ly/4ie8DUU
One red flag doesn't prove something is false. It means: investigate.
ALT Sure! Here's a description: Image titled "Spot Online Red Flags" from PBS LearningMedia. It lists five online misinformation red flags: absence of sources, deceptive claims of secret information, old content presented as new, urgency to share, and mismatched headlines. Each tip includes brief elaboration. Red flags icons accompany each point.