Help kids learn to get excited when a new baby is expected with Daniel Tiger. It's time for Daniel's mom to have their new baby! [1:41]
Help kids to learn to welcome their new baby siblings to their families with Daniel Tiger. It's time for baby Margaret to go home, and everyone is excited! The whole neighborhood welcomes her in song as the Tiger family strolls home. [2:18]
Help kids learn to welcome new siblings to their family and to get ready to be big helpers with Daniel Tiger. Mom and Dad tell Daniel that they are going to have a new baby in their family, and that Daniel is going to be a big brother! [2:16]
Prince Wednesday takes his brother's crown without asking. Prince Tuesday becomes upset, but then they talk about taking other people's possessions. Remind kids that they cannot take other people's possessions without asking first. If kids make a mistake, teach them to say sorry and ask how they can help fix the problem. Included are links to a related article and activity. [2:41]
Daniel imagines that he is super brave, super strong, and isn't afraid of anything! Remind kids to think of happy thoughts when they are scared. Included are links to a related article and activity. [1:05]
Teacher Harriett holds an election to choose the new class pet - a turtle or a rabbit. Daniel wants a turtle so that he can watch it swim, but the rabbit wins the election. Daniel finds that even though his choice didn't win, there are things he can enjoy about the pet that won the vote. Includes an activity to go along with the video. [2:06]
A song that celebrates the fact that there is nobody quite like you! Teach and remind kids that they are unique individuals. Includes links to a related article and activity. [0:59]
This is a creative writing personal narrative student project. It is a powerful personal story about one student's journey through depression. After writing it I encouraged her to put images to it. She created it a Google slideshow and then uploaded it to WeVideo and recorded a voice over.
In this visualization adapted from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, discover the role that dengue viral proteins play in a human cell as the virus prepares to replicate.
Buddy, Tiny, Shiny and Don make a new nest on the beach. They decide to form a Nature Trackers Club out of the nest because of their shared love of nature and adventure. [2:10]
In this Dinosaur Train clip, the dinosaurs disagree about the leadership of the Nature Trackers club. This clip teaches students about compromise and conflict resolution. [3:09]
Students meet a scientist who created software that looks at images of cells and determines which images show cells that have responded to potential medicines. Students will learn about how this technology is currently enabling research to identify new antibiotics to treat tuberculosis. Students will complete hands-on activities that demonstrate how new medicines can be discovered using robots and computer software, starring the student as "the computer." In the process, the students learn about experimental design, including positive and negative controls. [28:24]
This lesson presents a comprehensive overview of diabetes, including the causes of as well as the biological processes leading to this widespread disease. Students will learn about the symptoms of diabetes and will become knowledgeable about healthy behaviors that can lead to the prevention of the disease. [32:18] (English Subtitles)
More than a year after schools were forced to shut down, districts continue to grapple with reopening plans, and are reckoning with the systemic problems magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic. [5:01]
Read about how peer pressure can negatively influence your decisions, particularly decisions about drug abuse. Learn the importance of thinking for yourself and of making healthy choices when it comes to drugs.
In the first part of the activity, each student chews a piece of gum until it loses its sweetness, and then leaves the gum to dry for several days before weighing it to determine the amount of mass lost. This mass corresponds to the amount of sugar in the gum, and can be compared to the amount stated on the package label. In the second part of the activity, students work in groups to design and conduct new experiments based on questions of their own choosing. These questions arise naturally from observations during the first experiment, and from students' own experiences with and knowledge of the many varieties of chewing and bubble gums available.
In this video, children learn about teamwork and trust as they work together to complete physically and mentally tough challenges while on a ropes course. [3:02]
The Jelly, Ben, & Pogo video collection focuses on social-emotional skills. This Collection includes: Media Gallery (12), Video (12) for Grades PreK-K , Resources in Spanish (12).
Washing your hands is an important, healthy habit that helps to kill germs and prevents them from spreading. It is recommended to wash your hands with soap for twenty seconds. Remember to add more time for turning the water on and off, applying soap, rinsing, and drying your hands. Use this "Wheels on the Bus Song" to help children understand the concept of time and practice a healthy handwashing routine. [0:32]
This interactive multimedia site has all sorts of information about muscular dystrophy. The animations and diagrams are excellent, and the interviews gives insight into families dealing with muscular dystrophy. Diagnosis, inheritance, treatment, causes, symptoms, and testing are all covered.