Pbs Learning Media: Declaration of Independence (1776) and Resource Materials

This learning experience fosters awareness of representations we see, and don't see, in the media. Learners list TV programs, games, and films they enjoy, identify characters' ethnic, religious, (dis)ability, and sexual orientation...

What is a media baby? Discuss at what age children should be exposed to electronic media. After reading an article, they identify the types of media products for infants and toddlers. Learners will predict the effects of media on the...

How can social media help or hinder civil dialogue? How can information shared on social media be verified? As the investigation of media reports of the events surrounding the shooting of Michael Brown continues, class members read...

This is a collection of lesson plans and activities to learn about the history vital but often little-known contributions of women to American history. They are based on History Detectives episodes that examine artifacts of how women...

This video, adapted from material provided by the ECHO partners, provides a portrait of Inupiaq whaling as a community activity, as told through the story of one hunt.

Video [5:36] in which Miki Nguyen tells the story of how his family escaped by helicopter, the encroaching North Vietnamese, 1975. Provides support materials for teachers and students.

Video [4:12] presents the moving story of Tan Dinh as he describes his family's experience fleeing Vietnam and coming to America. Support materials for students and teachers.

Players learn about sustainable practices by growing crops, protecting them against unforeseen problems, and determining how best to conserve resources in this interactive game.

This interactive map explores the continent and countries of South America. Through political, physical, population, and climate map layers and individual country views, learn about the boundaries that define the continent's 12 sovereign...

Explore Georgia's State Capitol building located in Atlanta, Georgia. Tour the grounds outside, explore the inside of the Capitol, and learn about its rich history and the important work that takes place inside this state government...