The Great American Read is an eight-part series that explores and celebrates …
The Great American Read is an eight-part series that explores and celebrates the power of reading, told through the lens of America's 100 best-loved novels (a national survey). This LearningMedia collection highlights books from The Great American Read. It includes additional resources across PBS partners that contextualize the authors and the impact these books have had on specific readers and throughout history. This collection: Video (96), Document (6), Lesson Plan (16), Interactive Lesson (9), Interactive (13), Webpage (12), Image (1), Media Gallery (4) for Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12.
An excellent and thoroughly detailed biography of Arendt's life. Includes philosophical ideas, …
An excellent and thoroughly detailed biography of Arendt's life. Includes philosophical ideas, her relationship with Heidegger, and the establishment of her own important work and career.
Victor Hugo's Les Miserables is one of history's most famous novels and …
Victor Hugo's Les Miserables is one of history's most famous novels and one of the longest-running musicals in Broadway history. On this special episode of It's Lit! we explore how Les Miserable became both a national and revolutionary anthem, and so publicly adored that all 1,900 pages never went out of print. [8:46]
An excellent source for this text, this site has a side-by-side translation …
An excellent source for this text, this site has a side-by-side translation into English accompanying the Latin. This site also includes hyperlinks to various subjects in the English to help understand the writing. An invaluable site!This page was created by Ann Raia of The College of New Rochelle.
Building the Future of Arts Education Professional development for educators. Summer intensives …
Building the Future of Arts Education Professional development for educators. Summer intensives for young artists. Teaching artist-guided activities for families. Performances for young audiences. Classroom lesson plans. Arts-focused digital media.
Kennedy Center Education offers a wide array of resources and experiences that inspire, excite, and empower students and young artists, plus the tools and connections to help educators incorporate the arts into classrooms of all types.
At this very creative site students will love learning about the function …
At this very creative site students will love learning about the function of their lungs. Fully illustrated with diagrams and new vocabulary words. Available in Spanish.
There aren't many kids' sites like this one! Have fun and learn …
There aren't many kids' sites like this one! Have fun and learn at the same time about the fuzzy, curly or straight stuff on the top of your head. Available in Spanish. Site by KidsHealth.org.
This illustrated tongue tutorial shows that this organ is used for more …
This illustrated tongue tutorial shows that this organ is used for more than just talking (and tongue twisters). Features include Spanish version and links to related human body topics.
What weighs 3 pounds at maturity and is faster than any computer? …
What weighs 3 pounds at maturity and is faster than any computer? If you don't know then use this site about the brain. Get great information and diagrams about the brain. Available in Spanish.
Learn a list of vocabulary needed in the kitchen with the focus …
Learn a list of vocabulary needed in the kitchen with the focus on large appliances. Interactive audio and written vocabulary appear as the mouse moves over the colorful illustrations.
A fairly extensive listing of interactive pictures of fruits comes alive with …
A fairly extensive listing of interactive pictures of fruits comes alive with audio to help students learn the correct Spanish pronunciation. Move the mouse over each picture to hear the word.
Lots of colorful pictures illustrate African animals. Students can learn correct spelling …
Lots of colorful pictures illustrate African animals. Students can learn correct spelling and pronunciation by moving their mouse over each picture. Some pictures include the sound the animal makes, the name of the sound and the verb. Requires Quicktime.
This interactive vocabulary site on farm animals includes not only the correct …
This interactive vocabulary site on farm animals includes not only the correct Spanish pronunciation of nouns, but some verbs, as well as sounds that the animals make. Pop-ups of the correct spelling are included.
This resource provides colorful pictures of sea animals interact with audio and …
This resource provides colorful pictures of sea animals interact with audio and the written vocabulary word as you move your mouse over the picture. This vocabulary would compliment a science unit on marine life.
Colorful pictures display various types of insects. You can hear the correct …
Colorful pictures display various types of insects. You can hear the correct Spanish pronunciation and see the correct spelling by holding your mouse over the picture.
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