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PBS 45 & 49,s
PBS Kids Go! Guide
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ContentsPBS 45 & 49
,s PBS KidS Go!
Service ..................................... 4
PBS KidS Go! Programs .............. 5Arthur................................................................. 7
Cyberchase..................................................... 11
DragonflyTV.................................................... 14
Maya.&.Miguel.............................................. 17
Postcards.From.Buster....................................20
PBS KidS Go! online Projects...................................... 2�
Africa.for.Kids.................................................25
African.American.World.for.Kids.................26
American.Experience.WayBack...................27
Backyard.Jungle.............................................28
Big.Apple.History...........................................29
Democracy.Project.........................................30
Don’t.Buy.It:.Get.Media.Smart..................... 31
EekoWorld......................................................32
Get.Your.Web.License...................................33
History.Detectives.for.Kids.............................34
It’s.My.Life.......................................................35
Jazz..................................................................36
Not.for.Ourselves.Alone................................37
Wonders.of.the.African.World......................38
ZOOM............................................................39
PBS KidS Go! online Resources ....................................41
PBS.Kids.Go!..................................................43
PBS.Parents.....................................................44
PBS.TeacherSource........................................45
PBS.45.&.49’s.Ohio.Ready.To.Learn...........46
The Learning Triangle ............ 47The.Learning.Triangle.....................................48
Curriculum.Planning:.Program..Taping.Guide...............................................48
Learning.Triangle.Themes..............................49
Fine ArtsDance..............................................................50
Drama/Theater............................................... 51
Music...............................................................52
Visual.Art.........................................................53
MathematicsData.Analysis.and.Probability.......................54
Geometry.and.Spatial.Sense........................55
Mathematical.Process....................................56
Measurement..................................................57
Number,.Number.Sense.and.Operations....58
Patterns,.Functions.and.Algebra....................59
English Language ArtsAcquisition.of.Vocabulary.............................60
Communication:.Oral.and.Visual.................. 61
Phonemic.Awareness,.Word.Recognition..and.Fluency.................................................62
Reading.Applications:.Informal,.Technical..and.Persuasive.Text.....................................63
Reading.Applications:.Literary.Text..............64
Reading.Process.............................................65
Research..........................................................66
Writing.Applications.......................................67
Writing.Conventions.......................................68
Writing.Process...............................................69
Social StudiesCitizenship.Rights.and.Responsibilities.........70
Economics.......................................................71
Geography.....................................................72
Government.................................................... 74
History.............................................................75
People.in.Societies......................................... 76
Skills.and.Methods.........................................78
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PBS 45 & 49,s PBS KidS Go! Service
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At PBS 45 & 49, we know that television can be a wonderful tool for learning. We also believe that, for young, impressionable viewers, all television is educational; we’re just not sure we want children to learn from everything they watch.
We’re proud of PBS 45 & 49’s history of high-quality, nonviolent, commercial-free programming for children. The time children spend watching our children’s programs is time spent learning. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to extend the learning after the program is over?
You can. In this resource guide, we’ll provide you with some great ideas to extend the learning of our school-age programming.
PBS KidS Go! is ...•.A.weekday.afternoon.lineup.of.
children’s.programming.on.PBS.45.&.49,.specially.designed.to.meet.the.needs.of.young.school-aged.children.
•.Online.resources,.games,.puzzles.and.much.more.
•.A.resource.for.supplementary.support.materials.for.children.and.adults,.such.as.our.The.Ones.To.Grow.On.newsletter.and.our.Media.Literacy.Guide.
Contact informationHeidi.JohnsonPBS.45.&[email protected]
CreditsProject Director
Maria.Mastromatteo.PBS.45.&.49.Director.of.Educational.Services
WriterBree.Silski.Consultant
EditorDiane.Steinert.PBS.45.&.49.Writer/Editor
Graphic ArtistPaula.Kritz.PBS.45.&.49.Graphic.Designer
Book SelectionEsther.Cross.Children’s.Librarian.Reed.Memorial.Library.Ravenna,.Ohio
This book was funded through a grant from PBS Kids Go!
ScienceEarth.and.Space.............................................79
Life.Science..................................................80
Physical.Science..........................................82
Science.and.Technology............................84
Scientific.Inquiry.............................................86
Scientific.Ways.of.Knowing...........................88
TechnologyDesign..............................................................90
Designed.World............................................. 91
Nature.of.Technology....................................92
Technology.and.Communication..Applications.................................................93
Technology.and.Information.Literacy........... 94
Technology.and.Societal.Interaction............95
Technology.for.Productivity.Applications.....96
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Arthur
Ages 4 to 8
Series goals and themes•.Empower.children.by.showing.how.Arthur.and.his.friends.use.effective,.age-appropriate.
problem-solving.skills.
•.Promote.reading.and.writing.skills.
•.Model.the.building.of.healthy.relationships.among.friends.and.family.
Why is the series beneficial for young children?Arthur.is.not.only.designed.to.entertain,.but.also.to.encourage.a.love.for.reading.and.writing.and.to.enhance.kids’.problem-solving.and.social.skills..Each.episode.shows.Arthur.dealing.with.a.dilemma,.and.the.storyline.takes.viewers.through.the.problem-solving.stages.
introduction to the characters.Arthur.is.an.8-year-old.who.likes.soccer.and.TV’s.Bionic.Bunny..He’s.introspective.and.sometimes.a.little.neurotic,.but.that’s.because.he.takes.things.very.seriously.that.other.people.may.not.notice.—.a.friend.who’s.acting.strangely,.for.instance,.or.the.fact.that.the.janitor.hasn’t.been.at.school.all.week..Shy.and.reflective,.Arthur.tends.to.embarrass.easily,.but.he’s.no.goody-goody..At.times,.Arthur.is.mean,.he.breaks.the.rules,.he.even.lies.—.but.these.actions.all.have.consequences..The.point.is,.he’s.learning.as.he.goes.through.his.third-grade.life.
D.W..(Dora.Winifred).is.Arthur’s.4-year-old.sister..She’s.independent.and.highly.imaginative,.the.first.to.suspect.a.conspiracy.or.that.aliens.have.taken.over.her.parents’.bodies..She.thinks.fast.and.is.always.handy.with.advice.for.her.older.brother.
Baby.Kate.is.the.youngest.member.of.Arthur’s.family..She’s.a.baby..She.eats..She.goes.to.the.bathroom..She.makes.strange.noises.
Mother.and.Father.are.supportive.and.thoughtful.people,.but.they.are.also.busy.with.their.own.lives..Mom’s.an.accountant.and.Dad.runs.a.catering.business.out.of.the.garage.
Buster.and.Francine.are.Arthur’s.good.friends.
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Visit.the.Arthur.Web.site.to.extend.learning.from.the.award-winning.series..The.show’s.goals.are.to.help.foster.an.interest.in.reading.and.writing,.to.encourage.positive.social.skills.and.to.model.age-appropriate.problem-solving.strategies..The.Web.site.provides.many.extension.activities.that.take.these.skills.off.the.screen.and.into.a.child’s.everyday.life.
Web contents
FriendsStudents.can.visit.this.section.of.the.Web.site.to.find.special.links.for.every.character.on.Arthur..Each.character’s.link.contains.special.games.and.activities.pertaining.to.his.or.her.personality..Every.character’s.page.also.has.links.to.favorite.books,.coloring.pages.and.trading.cards.
GamesYour.students.can.find.25.online.games.around.music,.poetry,.writing,.matching,.drawing.and.more!.There.are.also.things.to.download.in.this.section.such.as.desktop.wallpaper.and.screen.savers..
PrintParty.hats,.Arthur.masks,.cootie.catchers.and.trading.cards.can.all.be.found.in.this.section..Kids.can.also.create.and.print.bookmarks,.party.hats,.masks,.Braille.messages.and.much.more.
Teachers and ParentsVisit.this.section.for.program.descriptions,.corresponding.activities.and.lesson.plans.and.resources.such.as.parent.guides,.book.lists.and.tips.about.reading..You.can.even.find.party.ideas.for.throwing.a.fabulous.Arthur.party!
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#101.. Arthur’s.Eyes./.Francine’s.Bad.Hair.Day.#102.. Arthur.and.the.Real.Mr..Ratburn./.Arthur’s.Spelling.
Trubble#103.. D.W..All.Wet./.Buster’s.Dino.Dilemma#104. D.W.’s.Imaginary.Friend./.Arthur’s.Lost.Library.Book.#105.. Arthur’s.Pet.Business./.D.W..the.Copycat.#106.. Locked.in.the.Library!./.Arthur.Accused!.#107.. Arthur.Goes.to.Camp./.Buster.Makes.the.Grade.#108.. Arthur’s.New.Puppy./.Arthur.Bounces.Back.#109.. Arthur.Babysits./.Arthur’s.Cousin.Catastrophe.#110.. Arthur’s.Birthday./.Francine.Frensky,.Superstar#111.. Arthur’s.Baby./.D.W.’s.Baby#112.. Arthur.Writes.a.Story./.Arthur’s.Lost.Dog#113.. So.Long,.Spanky./.Buster’s.New.Friend#114.. Arthur.the.Wrecker./.Arthur.and.the.True.Francine.#115.. Arthur’s.Family.Vacation./.Grandpa.Dave’s.Old.Country.
Farm.#116.. Arthur.and.the.Crunch.Cereal.Contest./.D.W..Flips#117.. Meek.for.a.Week./.Arthur,.World’s.Greatest.Gleeper#118.. Arthur’s.Chicken.Pox./.Sick.as.a.Dog.#119.. D.W..Rides.Again./.Arthur.Makes.the.Team#120.. Arthur’s.Almost.Boring.Day./.The.Half-Baked.Sale#121.. Sue.Ellen.Moves.In./.The.Perfect.Brother#122.. D.W.’s.Snow.Mystery./.Team.Trouble#123.. Bully.for.Binky./.Misfortune.Teller.#124.. Arthur’s.Tooth./.D.W..Gets.Lost#125.. D.W..Thinks.Big./.Arthur.Cleans.Up#126.. My.Dad,.the.Garbage.Man./.Poor.Muffy#127.. D.W.’s.Blankie./.Arthur’s.Substitute.Teacher.Trouble#128.. I’m.a.Poet./.The.Scare-Your-Pants-Off.Club#129.. My.Club.Rules./.Stolen.Bike#130.. Arthur’s.First.Sleepover./.Arthur’s.New.Year’s.Eve
#201.. Arthur.Meets.Mister.Rogers./.Draw!#202..Binky.Barnes,.Art.Expert./.Arthur’s.Lucky.Pencil#203..D.W.,.the.Picky.Eater./.Buster.and.the.Daredevils#204.. Arthur.Makes.a.Movie./.Go.to.Your.Room,.D.W.
#205..Arthur’s.Underwear./.Francine.Frensky,.Olympic.Rider#206..Buster.Baxter,.Cat.Saver./.Play.It.Again,.D.W.#207.. Arthur’s.TV-Free.Week./.Night.Fright#208..Arthur.vs..the.Piano./.The.Big.Blow-Up#209.. Lost!./.The.Short,.Quick.Summer#210.. D.W..Goes.to.Washington./.Arthur’s.Mystery.Envelope#211.. D.W.’s.Deer.Friend./.Buster.Hits.the.Books#212.. Arthur’s.Faraway.Friend./.Arthur.and.the.Square.Dance#213.. Water.and.the.Brain./.Arthur.the.Unfunny#214.. Sue.Ellen’s.Lost.Diary./.Arthur’s.Knee#215.. Grandma.Thora.Appreciation.Day./.Fern’s.Slumber.Party#216.. Love.Notes.for.Muffy./.D.W..Blows.the.Whistle#217.. Francine.Redecorates./.Arthur.the.Loser#218.. Arthur.vs..the.Very.Mean.Crossing.Guard./.D.W.’s.Very.
Bad.Mood#219.. D.W.’s.Name.Game./.Finders.Key-pers#220..How.the.Cookie.Crumbles./.Sue.Ellen’s.Little.Sister
#301.. Buster’s.Back./.The.Ballad.of.Buster.Baxter.#302..D.W.,.All.Fired.Up./.I’d.Rather.Read.It.Myself.#303..Arthur.Goes.Crosswire./.Sue.Ellen.and.the.Brainasaurous.#304.. Background.Blues./.And.Now.Let’s.Talk.to.Some.Kids.#305.. The.Chips.Are.Down./.Revenge.of.the.Chip.#306..Binky.Rules./.Meet.Binky#307.. Arthur.Rides.the.Bandwagon./.Dad’s.Dessert.Dilemma#308.. Popular.Girls./.Buster’s.Growing.Grudge.#309..Arthur’s.Treasure.Hunt./.The.Return.of.the.King#310.. Attack.of.the.Turbo.Tibbles./.D.W..Tricks.the.Tooth.Fairy.#311.. Double.Tibble.Trouble./.Arthur’s.Almost.Live.Not.Real.
Music.Festival#312.. What.Scared.Sue.Ellen?./.Clarissa.Is.Cracked#313.. Arthur’s.Dummy.Disaster./.Francine.and.the.Feline.#314.. Mom.and.Dad.Have.a.Great.Big.Fight./.D.W.’s.Perfect.
Wish.#315.. Arthur.and.D.W..Clean.Up./.The.Long,.Dull.Winter.
For.descriptions.of.each.show.episode,.log.on.to.pbs4549.org/goguide.htm.
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#401.. D.W.’s.Library.Card./.Arthur’s.Big.Hit#402..Hide.and.Snake./.Muffy’s.New.Best.Friend#403..Buster’s.Breathless./.The.Fright.Stuff#404.. The.Contest./.Prove.It#405.. The.Blizzard./.The.Rat.Who.Came.to.Dinner#406..D.W..Tale.Spins./.Prunella.Gets.It.Twice#407.. Binky.Barnes,.Wingman./.To.Beat.or.Not.to.Beat#408..1001.Dads./.Prunella’s.Prediction#409..What.Is.That.Thing?./.Buster’s.Best.Behavior#410.. My.Music.Rules./.That’s.a.Baby.Show!
#501.. Arthur.and.the.Big.Riddle./.Double.Dare#502..Kids.Are.From.Earth,.Parents.Are.From.Pluto./.Nerves.of.
Steal#503.. It’s.a.No-Brainer./.The.Shore.Thing#504.. The.World.Record./.The.Cave#505.. The.Lousy.Week./.You.Are.Arthur#506.. The.Election./.Francine.Goes.to.War#507.. Sleep.No.More./.Pet.Peeved#508.. The.Last.of.Mary.Moo.Cow./.Bitzi’s.Beau#509.. Just.Desserts./.The.Big.Dig#510.. Arthur’s.Family.Feud./.Muffy.Gets.Mature
#601.. Sue.Ellen.Gets.Her.Goose.Cooked./.Best.of.the.Nest#602..Arthur.Plays.the.Blues./.Buster’s.Sweet.Success#603.. Prunella’s.Special.Edition./.The.Secret.Life.of.Dogs.and.
Babies#604.. Muffy’s.Soccer.Shocker./.Brother,.Can.You.Spare.a.
Clarinet?#605.. The.Boy.Who.Cried.Comet./.Arthur.and.Los.Vecinos#606..Citizen.Frensky./.D.W.’s.Backpack.Mishap#607.. The.Boy.With.His.Head.in.the.Clouds./.More!#608..Rhyme.for.Your.Life./.For.Whom.the.Bell.Tolls#609.. The.Good.Sport./.Crushed#610.. Arthur.Loses.His.Marbles./.Friday.the.13th
#701.. Cast.Away./.The.Great.Sock.Mystery#702.. Francine’s.Split.Decision./.Muffy.Goes.Metropolitan#703..Ants.in.Arthur’s.Pants./.Don’t.Ask.Muffy#704.. To.Tibble.the.Truth./.Waiting.to.Go#705.. Elwood.City.Turns.100!.(Parts.I.&.II).#706.. Pick.a.Car,.Any.Car./.Jenna’s.Bedtime.Blues#707.. D.W.’s.Time.Trouble./.Buster’s.Amish.Mismatch
#708.. The.World.of.Tomorrow./.Is.There.a.Doctor.in.the.House?#709.. Prunella.Sees.the.Light./.Return.of.the.Snowball#710.. April.9th.(Parts.I.&.II)
#801.. Dear.Adil./.Bitzi’s.Break-Up#802.. Fernfern.and.the.Secret.of.Moose.Mountain./.Thanks.a.
Lot,.Binky#803..Arthur’s.Snow.Biz./.Bugged#804.. Fernkenstein’s.Monster./.D.W.,.Dancing.Queen#805..Vomitrocious!./.Sue.Ellen.Chickens.Out#806.. Postcards.From.Buster,.Parts.I.&.II#807.. Desk.Wars./.Desperately.Seeking.Stanley#808..Muffy’s.Art.Attack./.Tales.From.the.Crib#809.. Flea.to.Be.You.and.Me./.Kiss.and.Tell#810.. Big.Horns.George./.Bleep
#901.. Castles.in.the.Sky./.Tipping.the.Scales#902.. Francine’s.Big.Top.Troubles./.George.Blows.His.Top#903..Arthur.Weighs.In./.The.Law.of.the.Jungle.Gym#904.. Buster’s.Green.Thumb./.My.Fair.Tommy#905.. Lights,.Camera.....Opera!./.All.Worked.Up#906..Arthur.Makes.Waves./.It.Came.From.Beyond#907.. Three’s.a.Crowd./.A.Is.for.Angry#908.. The.“A”.Team./.Emily.Swallows.a.Horse#909..D.W..Beats.All./.Buster.the.Myth.Maker#910.. Binky.Goes.Nuts./.Breezy.Listening.Blues.
#1001..Happy.Anniversary.(Parts.I.&.II)#1002..The.Squirrels./.Fern.and.Persimmony.
Glitchet#1003..Desert.Island.Dish./.The.Secret.About.
Secrets#1004..Feeling.Flush./.Family.Fortune#1005..D.W..Aims.High./.Flaw.And.Order#1006..The.Curse.of.the.Grebes./.
Arthur.Changes.Gears#1007..Unfinished./.D.W.,.Bossy.Boots#1008..Binky.vs..Binky./.Operation:.Dw#1009..Do.You.Speak.George?./.World.Girls#1010..What’s.Cooking?./.Buster’s.Special.
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Cyberchase
Ages 6 to 11
Series goals and themes•.Encourage.children.to.develop.a.“can-do”.attitude.toward.math.
•.Motivate.children.to.approach.mathematics.with.enthusiasm,.confidence.and.competence.
•.Help.increase.youngsters’.math.knowledge.and.skills.and.involve.them.in.reasoning.and.problem.solving..
Why is the series beneficial for young children?The.educational.objectives.and.content.of.Cyberchase.have.been.guided.by.and.are.consistent.with.the.principles.and.standards.of.the.National.Council.of.Teachers.of.Mathematics.(NCTM)..Each.component.of.the.project.demonstrates.several.defining.characteristics.of.mathematics:.Math.is.problem.solving,.math.can.be.collaborative.and.math.is.for.everyone.
introduction to the characters.Matt.is.a.cyber-detective.with.a.yo-yo,.a.backpack.full..of.gadgets.and.a.knack.for.uncovering.clues.
Jackie.is.smart.and.funny,.and.she.always.has.a.plan..Sometimes.she’s.a.bit.over-the-top,.but.she’s.on.a..mission.to.save.the.future.of.Cyberworld!
Inez.is.a.little.girl.with.a.big.vocabulary..She.is.curious.about.everything..
Digit.is.a.lovable.klutz.who.is.a.first-class.pal.to.the.kids..
Motherboard.is.the.wise.and.powerful.ruler.of.Cyberworld..
Hacker.is.a.pompous.and.power-hungry.scoundrel..He’s.primped.and.primed.to.take.over.the.Cyberworld.—.and.he’s.not.about.to.let.anyone.ruin.his.plan.
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Cyberchase.is.a.multimedia.project.that.encourages.children.to.see,.think.and.do.mathematics..The.Web.site.enhances.the.TV.show.by.using.online.puzzles,.lesson.plans.and.print.activities.that.have.been.carefully.designed.to.support.math.education.and.reflect.the.curriculum.standards.of.the.National.Council.of.Teachers.of.Mathematics.
Web contents
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Today’s StuffStudents.can.visit.this.section.to.find.out.what.today’s.episode.entailed.and.what’s.coming.up.tomorrow..Each.day.features.a.game.that.complements.the.episode.of.the.day.
Weekly Poll Students.are.asked.a.simple.question.in.this.section..They.enter.in.their.vote.and.their.age.and.then.they.are.shown.the.results..Pie.graphs.and.percentages.are.shown.to.represent.the.results.
Games Central You.guessed.it.—.40.online.games.featuring.math-related.topics.for.your.students.to.enjoy!.
Cyberchase Club Your.students.can.share.their.own.math.success.stories.with.the.Web.site’s.Cyber.Story.page..They.can.share.when.Cyberchase.has.helped.them.with.math.at.home.or.at.school..The.club.section.also.has.plenty.of.downloads,.masks,.cards.and.money.and.math.activities.
Meet the Cyber Squad Students.click.on.each.character.from.Cyberchase.and.learn.all.there.is.to.know.about.them..All.of.the.characters.are.listed:.the.good,.the.bad.and.the.real.kids.
Web Adventures Students.can.go.back.in.time.to.when.it.all.started..They.can.read.through.the.comic.book-type.pages.of.the.first.three.“webisodes”.of.Cyberchase..Each.story.allows.the.students.to.interact.by.playing.simple.games.using.patterns.and.sequencing.
E-Cards Students.can.send.their.friends.secret.messages.through.the.Web.site.e-cards..They.can.also.choose.from.a.variety.of.cards.as.well.as.write.in.a.message.
TV Schedule This.page.provides.a.map.of.the.United.States.and.allows.students.to.choose.their.state..It.explains.public.broadcasting.and.helps.them.locate.their.local.station.and.its.programming.schedule.
Teachers and ParentsThis.area.has.all.of.the.information.you’ll.need.to.help.your.students.have.fun,.think.and.do.math.with.Cyberchase.on.TV,.online,.in.the.classroom.and.at.home..You.will.find.lessons.and.activities.and.a.math.topic.search.
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Episode Guide
#101...Lost.My.Marbles.(topic:.Navigation)#102...Castleblanca.(topic:.Finding.Meaning.From.Data)#103...R-Fair.City.(topic:.Probability.and.Chance)#104...Snow.Day.to.Be.Exact.(topic:.Estimation)#105...Sensible.Flats.(topic:.Area)#106...Zeus.on.the.Loose.(topic:.Fractions)#107...The.Poddleville.Case.(topic:.Patterns)#108...And.They.Counted.Happily.Ever.After.(topic:.Number.
Sense)#109...Clock.Like.an.Egyptian.(topic:.Timekeeping)#110...The.Secrets.of.Symmetria.(topic:.Symmetry)#111... A.Day.at.the.Spa.(topic:.Combinations)#112...Of.All.the.Luck.(topic:.Logic)#113...Eureeka!.(topic:.2-.and.3-D.Geometry)#114...Cool.It.(topic:.Liquid.Volume)#115...Find.Those.Gleamers!.(topic:.Algebraic.Variables)#116...Codename:.Icky.(topic:.Codes)#117...Return.to.Sensible.Flats.(topic:.Line.Graphs)#118. Problem.Solving.in.Shangri-La.(topic:.Problem.Solving)#119...Send.in.the.Clones.(topic:.Multiplication)#120...Trading.Places.(topic:.Money)#121...Less.Than.Zero.(topic:.Negative.Numbers)#122...Model.Behavior.(topic:.Using.Models)#123...Fortress.of.Attitude.(topic:.Linear.Measurement)#124...Size.Me.Up.(topic:.Scale.and.Size)#125...A.Battle.of.Equals.(topic:.Equations)#126...Out.of.Sync.(topic:.Music).
#201...Hugs.and.Witches.(topic:.Data.Clusters)#202...Totally.Rad.(topic:.Perimeter/Area)#203...Harriet.Hippo.and.the.Mean.Green.(topic:.Equivalent.
Fractions)#204...True.Colors.(topic:.Counter.Examples)#205...All.the.Right.Angles.(topic:.Angle.Measurement)#206...Mother’s.Day.(topic:.Decimals)#207...The.Eye.of.Rom.(topic:.Inverse.Operations)#208...A.Whale.of.a.Tale.(topic:.Ballpark.Estimation)#209...Double.Trouble.(topic:.Growth.by.Doubling)
#210...Raising.the.Bar.(topic:.Bar.Graphs)#211...The.Wedding.Scammer.(topic:.Making.Hard.Problems.
Easier)#212...The.Guilty.Party.(topic:.Point.of.View)#213...A.Time.to.Cook.(topic:.Elapsed.Time)#214...Trick.or.Treat.(topic:.Functions)
#301...EcoHaven.CSE.(topic:.Body.Math)#302...The.Borg.of.the.Ring.(topic:.Circles)#303...A.World.Without.Zero.(topic:.Zero)#304...A.Piece.of.the.Action.(topic:.Percent)#305...The.Creech.Who.Would.Be.Crowned.(topic:.Direction.
and.Distance)#306...The.Grapes.of.Plath.(topic:.High-Low.Estimation)#307...A.Perfect.Fit.(topic:.Tessellations)#308...Be.Reasonable.(topic:.Deductive.Reasoning)#309...The.Snelfu.Snafu.—.Part.1.(topic:.Saving.Money)#310...The.Snelfu.Snafu.—.Part.2.(topic:.Spending.Money)#311...Shari.Spotter.and.the.Cosmic.Crumpets.(topic:.Mixed-
Number.Fractions)#312...Starlight.Night.(topic:.Finding.a.Simpler.Case).
#401.. Balancing.Act.(topic:.Budgeting.Money)#402.. The.Icky.Factor.(topic:.Factoring)#403.. Penguin.Tears.(topic:.Angles.in.Bouncing)#404.. Past.Perfect.Prediction.(topic:.Predicting.From.Data)#405..Measure.for.Measure.
(topic:.Choosing.Units.of.Measure)
#406..A.Change.of.Art.(topic:.Interpreting.Change.in.Line.Graphs)
#407.. The.Case.of.the.Missing.Memory.(topic:.Missing.Information)
#408..A.Crinkle.in.Time.(topic:.Gears)#409..A.Broom.of.One’s.Own.(topic:.
Time/Distance/Speed)#410. A.Tikiville.Turkey.Day.(topic:.Patterns.in.
For.descriptions.of.each.show.episode,.log.on.to.pbs4549.org/goguide.htm.
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dragonflyTV
Ages 9 to 12
Series goals and themes•.Foster.a.greater.interest.in.science.and.the.process.of.scientific.inquiry.among.children.aged.9.
to.12,.with.special.emphasis.on.racial.minorities,.girls.and.underserved.communities.
•.Give.children.encouragement.and.the.confidence.to.conduct.their.own.scientific.investigations.
•.Provide.formal.and.informal.educators.with.videos.that.model.authentic.explorations.of.science.that.all.children.can.do.
Why is the series beneficial for young children?The.educational.philosophy.of.DragonflyTV.is.echoed.in.its.mission:.To.give.children.and.scientists.a.national.forum.where.they.can.share.the.excitement.of.scientific.discovery..This.mission.is.achieved.by.using.several.complementary.media.in.addition.to.the.TV.series:.publications.for.children,.teachers.and.caregivers;.outreach.targeting.underserved.children.in.informal.settings;.and.a.well-publicized,.highly.interactive.Web.site..
introduction to the characters.DragonflyTV.presents.real-life.science.investigations.in.a.style.of.television.that.captures.the.attention.of.today’s.MTV.and.video-game.generation..Against.a.pop-music.soundtrack,.real.children.tell.about.their.investigations,.communicating.the.infectious.excitement.that.comes.with.making.their.own.discoveries.
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The.DragonflyTV.Web.site.is.designed.to.get.kids.excited.about.science..By.showcasing.real.kids.finding.science.in.the.things.they.love,.kids.learn.that.science.can.be.fun,.edgy.and.exciting..Plus,.the.site.is.full.of.immediate.ideas.for.hands-on.science.activities.that.kids.love.to.do,.both.online.and.offline.
Web contentsDiscover DFTV
This.section.leads.you.to.the.various.science.investigations.on.the.Web.site.as.well.as.video.clips.from.the.TV.program..Discover.the.areas.of.science.listed:.brain.and.body,.earth.and.space,.living.things,.matter.and.motion,.and.technology.and.innovation.
Do It You.guessed.it.—.41.science-related.activities.to.try!.Students.are.given.directions.on.how.to.do.the.experiments;.then.they.can.submit.the.results.online.
Games Students.can.choose.from.a.variety.of.online.games.that.pose.problems.relating.to.the.world.around.them..They.can.choose.easy,.moderate.or.hard.levels.when.playing.each.game.
Riddles Students.can.choose.between.20.online.science.riddles..Each.riddle.includes.a.clue.followed.by...three.possible.answers..The.correct.answer.is.revealed.with.the.correct.click.of.the.button!
Message Boards Students.can.share.ideas.and.ask.questions.by.posting.them.on.the.message.board.
Science Fair Do.your.students.need.science.fair.project.ideas?.Every.investigation.featured.on.the.show.has.its.own.Web.page.where.the.kids.describe.exactly.what.they.did..It.follows.what.they.asked,.what.kinds.of.experiments.they.tried.and.what.they.found.out..
Science Surprises Ten.fun.and.intriguing.experiments.are.listed.on.this.page..They.invite.students.to.try.a.simple.experiment.and.then.provide.explanations.as.to..why.it.does.or.doesn’t.work.
Real Scientists Students.can.watch.videos.of.46.different.real-life.scientists..They.can.listen.and.learn.how.science.plays.a.role.in.everyday.life.
Reel ScienceStudents.can.choose.from.eight.different.science.experiments.completed.by.other.children..Each.experiment.is.on.a.video.clip.that.plays.from.this.page.
Teachers and Parents Download.the.DragonflyTV.Educator’s.Guides.to.get.kids.started.on.their.own.inquiry.investigations..The.activities.are.developed.with.the.National.Science.Teacher’s.Association..They’re.aligned.with.today’s.science.standards,.and.they’re.ideal.for.the.classroom.or.for.after-school.programs.
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#101.. Investigate!#102.. Wheels#103.. Animal.Behavior#104.. Water#105.. Rocks#106.. Flight#107.. Weather#108.. Technology#109.. Plants#110.. Air#111.. Human.Behavior#112.. Space#113.. Human.Body
#201.. Investigate!#202..Structures#203..Sports.Science#204.. Spinning#205.. Propulsion#206..Human.Body#207.. Sound#208.. Technology#209.. Ecosystems#210.. Underwater#211.. Mammals#212.. Earth.Explorations#213.. Creepy.Crawlies
#301.. Investigate!#302..Sports.Science#303..Wind#304.. Forensics#305.. Engineering#306.. Earth.Systems#307.. Animal.Behavior
#308..Speed#309..Health#310.. Habitats#311.. Games#312.. Space/Astronomy#313.. Dogs
#401.. Energy#402.. Engineering#403..Animal.Behavior#404.. Friction#405..Sound#406..Canines#407.. Science.at.Play#408.. Earth.Systems#409..At.the.Zoo#410.. Chemistry#411.. Human.Body#412.. Animal.Behavior#413.. Simple.Machines.
#501..Pittsburgh#502..Dallas.and.Ft..Worth#503..Los.Angeles#504..Minneapolis.and.St..Paul#505..New.York#506..Arizona#507..San.Francisco
For.descriptions.of.each.show.episode,.log.on.to.pbs4549.org/goguide.htm.
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Maya and
Miguel
Ages 6 to 8
Series goals and themes•.Promote.the.value.of.a.culturally.diverse.society.by.supporting,.respecting.and.validating.the.
variety.of.perspectives,.traditions,.languages.and.experiences.that.populate.today’s.world.
•.Support.English.language.acquisition.and.usage.in.personal,.social.and.cultural.interactions.
Why is the series beneficial for young children?Maya.&.Miguel.is.designed.to.entertain.and.educate.all.children,.to.promote.cultural.diversity.and.to.encourage.English.language.acquisition,.particularly.among.Hispanics..Equally.important,.the.initiative.addresses.the.growing.need.in.the.U.S..for.positive.media.representations.of.Hispanic.children,.one.of.the.fastest-growing.population.segments,.which.is.currently.underserved.due.to.a.lack.of.relevant.children’s.television.programming.
pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel
introduction to the charactersMaya.is.smart,.creative,.curious,.ambitious,.well-intentioned.and.a.true.romantic.at.heart..Quite.simply,.she.is.a.force.of.nature..She.isn’t.happy.unless.she.is.dreaming.up.a.“big.idea”.to.improve.the.lives.of.those.around.her..Everyone.knows.when.they.hear.Maya’s.famous.words.“¡Eso.es!”.(“That’s.it!”).or.“Tengo.una.idea!”.(“I.have.an.idea!”),.they’re.in.for.an.adventure!
Miguel.is.three.minutes.older.than.Maya.and.quite.her.opposite.—.practical.where.she.is.romantic,.careful.where.she.can.be.reckless..He.is.patient,.modest.and.very.“¡Chevere!”.(“Cool!”)..When.caught.up.in.one.of.Maya’s.plans,.he’s.often.the.one.who.gets.the.pie.in.his.face..Known.for.his.phrase.“Yo.te.conozco,.Maya....”.(“I.know.you,.Maya....”),.Miguel.is.yin.to.Maya’s.yang.
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The.Maya.&.Miguel.Web.site.is.designed.to.support.and.extend.the.educational.goals.of.the.Maya.&.Miguel.television.program..Both.the.site.and.the.television.show.are.designed.to.support.English.language.acquisition.while.promoting.the.value.of.a.culturally.diverse.society..The.Maya.&.Miguel.Web.site.gives.children.the.opportunity.for.open-ended.exploration.with.language-building.activities,.and.presents.a.variety.of.cultures.and.perspectives.within.its.activities..
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Games Students.can.choose.games.from.a.variety.of.interests:.cooking,.drawing,.sports.and.music.—.all.with.a.multicultural.flair!
Friends Each.character.is.listed.on.this.page..Students.can.click.on.each.character.to.reveal.a.question-and-answer.page.answering.questions.about.the.character’s.likes,.dislikes.and.other.personal.items.
Printables Find.all.sorts.of.activities.on.this.page,.including.coloring.pages,.bookmarks,.craft.ideas.and.recipes.
TV Central For.major.fans.only!.Students.can.take.the.Maya.&.Miguel.fan.quiz.to.test.their.know-how..Episode.descriptions.as.well.as.a.vocabulary.glossary.can.be.found.at.this.page,.including.Spanish.words.used.in.the.program.
Teachers and ParentsThis.area.is.where.you.can.learn.more.about.the.television.series.and.Web.site,.and.access.lots.of.useful.resources.and.activities.to.do.with.children..Lesson.plans.and.program.descriptions.are.also.listed.
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Episode Guide
#101.. Mala.Suerte#102.. The.Matchmaker#103.. When.Maya.Met.Andy#104.. The.Autograph#105.. Rhymes.With.“Gato”.#106.. La.Nueva.Cocinita#107.. The.Letter#108.. Teacher’s.Pet#109.. La.Calavera#110.. Politics.Unusual#111.. Tito’s.Mexican.Vacation#112.. Prince.Tito#113.. The.Bully.and.the.Bunny#114.. Family.Time#115.. Surprise,.Surprise#116.. An.Okri-Dokey.Day#117.. Chrissy’s.Big.Move#118.. Career.Day#119.. I’ve.Got.to.Be.Mi-Guel#120.. Soccer.Mom#121.. The.Adventures.of.Rabbit-Bird.Man#122.. Maya.&.Miguel,.Come.on.Down!.#123.. The.Wrestler.Next.Door#124.. A.Little.Culture#125.. The.Bet.#126.. The.Cheery.Chipper.Cupid.Sisters#127.. Team.Santos#128.. Friends.Forever?.#129.. The.Slump#130.. The.Dogwalkers#131.. Recipe.for.Disaster#132.. The.Pen-Pal
#133.. Abuela.Upmanship#134.. Fashionistas#135.. Maya.Quixote.and.Miguel.Panza#136.. The.Taming.of.Mr..Shue#137.. Tito’s.Pet#138.. Real.Twins#139.. Give.Me.a.Little.Sign#140.. A.Star.Is.Born.#141.. Paper.Girl#142.. Miguel’s.Wonderful.Life#143.. The.Video.#150. Mother’s.Day#152. The.Best.Thanksgiving.Ever#153. Cupid#163. Every.Day.is.Earth.Day
For.descriptions.of.each.show.episode,.log.on.to.pbs4549.org/goguide.htm.
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Postcards From
Buster
Ages 6 to 8
Series goals and themes•.Build.awareness.and.appreciation.of.the.many.cultures.of.North.America.
•.Support.elementary.school-age.English.language.learners.
Why is the series beneficial for young children?In.today’s.world,.it.is.important.to.learn.about.people.who.are.different.from.ourselves..In.each.episode,.Buster.meets.kids.from.all.walks.of.life:.different.regions,.different.religions,.different.backgrounds.and.different.interests..And.Buster,.always.curious,.acts.as.a.representative.for.all.viewers.
Each.episode.also.focuses.on.particular.language.functions.and.vocabulary.fields..Language.functions.include.such.actions.as.offering.encouragement,.expressing.feelings.and.asking.for.advice..Vocabulary.fields.deal.with.words.related.to.particular.topics.covered.in.each.episode..
pbskids.org/buster
introduction to the characters
Buster.is.Arthur’s.best.friend..Since.his.parents.divorced,.Buster.has.lived.with.his.mom,.Bitzi..But.now.he’s.traveling.with.his.dad,.Bo..Buster.is.one.of.the.world’s.great.explorers..He’s.interested.in.everything.around.him..He.loves.food.and.he.dreams.of.aliens..To.keep.in.touch.with.all.his.friends,.Buster.sends.them.video.postcards.using.a.camera.his.mom.gave.him.
Bo,.Buster’s.dad,.is.a.professional.pilot..Los.Viajeros,.a.Latin.American.rock.group,.hired.Bo.to.fly.them.on.their.multi-city.tour.across.the.United.States.—.with.forays.into.Mexico,.Canada.and.Puerto.Rico..Bo.really.enjoys.the.chance.to.spend.more.time.with.his.son..
Carlos.and.Mora.Velasquez.are.the.husband-and-wife.team.who.front.the.band,.Los.Viajeros.(“The.Travelers”)..Carlos.is.from.the.western.Puerto.Rican.town.of.Rincon..He.sings.back-up.vocals.and.plays.the.lead.guitar.plus.many.Latin-American.string.instruments..Mora’s.parents.are.from.Mexico,.but.she.grew.up.in.New.York.City..She.sings.lead.vocals,.but.often.plays.the.accordion.that.her.dad.brought.with.him.when.he.first.arrived.from.Mexico..
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With.its.unique.mix.of.animation.and.live.action,.Postcards.From.Buster.strives.to.achieve.two.goals:.cultural.awareness.and.English.language.learning.
Web contents
My Blog Each.week.Buster.writes.about.a.new.place.he.has.visited..Students.can.read.about.his.adventure,.look.at.maps.and.locations.and.read.about.past.places.he.has.seen..There.are.links.to.video.clips.showing.music,.dance.and.other.cultural.tidbits.from.his.location.
Games Do.you.need.some.travel.games?.There.are.six.travel.amusement.games.listed.for.your.traveling.enjoyment..Students.can.play.travel.bingo,.connect.the.states.and.more..Where’s.Buster?.is.featured.for.students.to.learn.basic.U.S..geography.while.trying.to.track.down.Buster..All.50.U.S..states.and.Washington,.D.C.,.are.featured..
Video Clips Students.can.watch.video.clips.of.some.of.Buster’s.featured.highlights..Rodeo.racing,.conjuncto.music.and.clogging.are.some.of.the.featured.clips.
RecipesEverywhere.Buster.goes,.there.are.great.recipes..Your.students.can.choose.from.a.variety.of.multicultural.recipes.
Teachers and ParentsIn.this.area,.Buster.provides.lesson.plans,.recommended.books.and.much.more.to.help.you.get.the.most.from.his.travels.
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Episode Guide
#101.. Meet.Me.at.the.Fair.(Knox,.Ind.)#102.. A.Sense.of.Direction.(Chicago,.Ill.)#103.. Buster.and.Beatrice.(San.Antonio,.Texas)#104.. The.Giant.Pumpkins.(Mt..Hood.and.Canby,.Ore.)#105.. Among.the.Hmong.(Madison,.Wis.)#106.. Sleepy.in.Seattle.(Seattle,.Wash.)#107.. Up.the.River.(Mandan.and.Bismarck,.N.D.)#108.. Rodeo.Cowgirl.(Houston,.Texas)#109.. Buster’s.Buffalo.Round-Up.(Rapid.City,.S.D.)#110.. Moose.on.the.Loose.(Jackson.Hole,.Wyo.)#111.. Rock.and.Roll.(Boulder,.Colo.)#112.. Hoops.and.Drums.(Lander,.Wyo.)#113.. Swimming.in.the.Desert.(Phoenix,.Ariz.)#114.. Good.Ol’.Tyme.(Whitesburg,.Ky.)#115.. Buster’s.Road.Rules.(Tucson,.Ariz.)#116.. Bayou,.by.Me.(Slidell.and.Larose,.La.)#117.. Best.Friends.(Winchester,.Ky.)#118.. Winter.Gold.(Park.City,.Utah)#119.. Star.Search.(Charleston,.S.C.)#120.. We.Are.Family.(Salt.Lake.City,.Utah)#121.. Buster’s.League.of.Champions.(Virginia.Beach,.Va.)#122.. A.Bridge.Back.Home.(Brooklyn,.N.Y.)#123.. Lost.and.Found.(Guanajuato,.Mexico)#124.. The.Music.Mystery.(New.Orleans,.La.)#125.. The.Lowriders.(East.Los.Angeles,.Calif.)#126.. Beats.by.the.Bay.(San.Francisco,.Calif.)#127.. A.City.View.(Manhattan,.N.Y.)#128.. Homes.Sweet.Homes.(Miami,.Fla.)#129.. Riding.the.Wave.(Cocoa.Beach,.Fla.)#130.. Buster’s.Lucky.Year.(San.Francisco,.Calif.)#131.. Spring.Break.(Iqaluit,.Canada)#132.. Buster.Gets.on.Board.(Los.Angeles,.Calif.)
#134.. Buster’s.Sweet.Song.(Leiper’s.Fork,.Tenn.)#135.. Family.Reunion.(Nashville,.Tenn.)#136.. Alien.Adventure.(Roswell,.N.M.)#137.. Coming.Together.(Seattle,.Wash.)#138.. Treasure.Island.(San.Juan,.Puerto.Rico)#139.. Step.by.Step.(Hartford,.Conn.)#140.. Buster’s.Big.Goal.(East.Boston,.Mass.)
For.descriptions.of.each.show.episode,.log.on.to.pbs4549.org/goguide.htm.
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pbskids.org/africa
Africa for KidsVisit.Africa.for.Kids.to.find.teacher.tools.to.help.bring.Africa.alive.to.your.students.in.grades.3-12..Lesson.plans.focus.on.African.ecology,.ethnicity,.culture.and.economics..Also.available.online.is.a.downloadable.teacher.guide.and.information.about.additional.resources.such.as.books.and.Web.sites.
Web contents
My WorldKids.from.four.schools.in.Africa.use.cameras.to.showcase.their.world.and.make.a.My.World.album.to.tell.other.students.about.where.they.live..
Thumb Piano TunesStudents.can.play.some.cool.tunes.on.a.thumb.piano..They.can.listen.to.tunes.or.even.record.some.of.their.own..
Make a MaskYour.students.have.four.masks.to.choose.from..Students.can.click.on.“about.this.mask”.to.find.information.pertaining.to.its.origin.and.use..Video.clips.are.also.available.to.show.how.the.masks.are.used.
Swahili FolktaleStudents.can.listen.to.a.story.about.a.Swahili.boy.named.Prince.Sadaka..To.find.his.brothers,.he.has.to.complete.three.tests.and.your.students.can.help.him..Children.can.listen.to.the.story.by.clicking.on.the.speaker.symbols.or.they.can.read.the.story.themselves..
Teachers and ParentsFrom.its.diverse.ecosystems.to.its.kaleidoscope.of.cultures,.Africa.offers.a.wealth.of.valuable.learning.opportunities..The.Web.site’s.teacher.tools.show.how.to.make.them.come.alive..Want.to.make.Africa.an.interactive.classroom.experience?.Four.featured.lesson.plans.for.grades.3-12.will.show.you.how..Use.the.Web.to.explore.such.topics.as.African.ecology,.ethnicity,.society,.culture.and.economics.
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African American World for KidsDuring.this.online.adventure,.students.can.play.a.game.to.match.African.American.heroes.with.their.famous.events..Students.can.also.read.the.“Kid.Talk”.section.of.the.Web.site,.which.is.devoted.to.the.thoughts.and.opinions.of.other.students..Read.about.their.heroes.and.thoughts.about.life.
Web contents
Find the Face Students.get.a.chance.to.match.African.American.heroes.with.the.events.that.made.them.famous.
E-Cards There.are.14.e-cards.from.which.students.can.choose..Once.they.pick.a.card.to.e-mail.to.their.friends,.they.can.read.an.information.section.about.the.picture.on.the.card..The.cards.date.from.the.1600s.to.present-day.African.American.life.and.culture.
Kid Talk Kids.talk.about.their.heroes,.dreams.and.more..Students.can.check.back.often.to.read.other.Kid.Talk.submissions.
Find Out MoreThis.page.provides.more.links.throughout.the.entire.PBS.Web.site.that.feature.African.American.topics.and.information.
ClassroomWant.to.bring.abolitionism,.jazz.and.Marcus.Garvey.into.your.classroom?.Check.out.these.PBS.lesson.plans.and.get.your.students.excited..Links.to.PBS.resources.are.featured.on.this.page.
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American Experience WayBackAmerican.Experience.is.known.for.its.award-winning.documentaries.and.Web.site.about.the.presidents..American.Experience.WayBack.looks.at.a.few.colorful.aspects.of.presidential.history.in.a.format.designed.especially.for.kids.
Web contentsKids for President
Students.can.read.what.other.kids.are.saying.about.what.it.would.be.like.to.be.president..
Secrets About the Presidents Even.presidents.have.their.secrets!.Students.find.out.some.facts.that.not.many.people.know.
Hit the Trail! Students.can.hit.the.campaign.trail.with.two.online.campaign.pros.
Back YakThis.page.is.a.report.card.for.the.Web.site..Students.can.submit.questionnaires.that.rate.its.usefulness.
More WayBacksThere.are.links.to.eight.other.American.Experience.WayBack.programs.for.kids..They.feature.various.history.topics.geared.for.children,.including.discrimination,.the.future,.family.ties,.the.Gold.Rush.and.more.
Teachers and ParentsThis.section.focuses.on.the.“Secrets.About.the.Presidents”.section.of.the.Web.site.
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Backyard JungleScience.and.the.environment.for.children.—.in.their.own.backyard!.Children.from.across.the.globe.can.load.in.photos.and.drawings.about.their.own.local.parks,.neighborhoods.and.yards.
Web contentsExplore Backyards
Students.explore.various.backyards.that.have.been.submitted.by.other.children..A.backyard.is.a.Web.page.that.a.child.makes.to.show.everyone.things.found.in.a.yard,.park,.school,.farm.or.anywhere.outside!.Kids.can.search.the.backyard.information.by.searching.for.certain.habitats,.locations.or.neighborhoods.
Explore Members Students.who.become.members.of.the.site.can.create.a.member.page,.design.backyards,.add.discoveries.to.the.Web.site,.vote.on.the.best.backyard.and.send.messages.to.other.members.
Explore Discoveries Students.explore.anything.natural.that.is.found.outside.—.animal,.plant.or.bird..Even.dead.or.alive!.They.can.put.it.in.their.own.backyard.so.everyone.can.see..The.discoveries.can.be.searched.by.animal.type,.location.and.habitat.
Challenges Students.are.given.challenges.that.invite.them.to.participate.in.observing.and.recording.behavior.of.the.environment.right.outside.their.front.doors..Current.and.past.challenges.can.also.be.found.on.this.page..
Teachers and ParentsAccess.lesson.plans.and.background.information.about.the.project..Parents.and.teachers.can.also.sign.up.to.receive.e-mail.updates.featuring.new.items.and.projects.on.the.site.
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Big Apple History Students.can.learn.all.they.want.to.know.about.New.York..They.can.use.the.online.time.line.to.explore.New.York.history.by.date,.or.they.can.click.on.one.of.the.page’s.drop-down.menu.titles.to.investigate.by.topic..Information.about.what.life.was.like,.important.events.and.cool.people.from.the.past.are.provided.for.each.of.the.topics.listed.below.
•.Early.New.York.
•.Coming.to.America.
•.Building.the.Big.Apple
•.Arts.and.Entertainment.
•.Business.and.Politics.
•.New.York.Living
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Activities Both.off-line.and.online.activities.are.provided.for.each.of.the.above.topics..Students.can.click.on.drop-down.menus.for.each.to.uncover.a.list.of.activities.
Parents and Teachers This.area.provides.lesson.plans.as.well.as.a.resource.section.devoted.to.helping.children.discover.the.history.of.their.own.state.and.town..Another.page,.called.Volunteer.Basics,.provides.information.on.encouraging.children.to.volunteer.in.their.communities.
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democracy ProjectThe.activities.and.lesson.plans.on.the.Democracy.Project.site.have.been.designed.to.introduce.the.structure.and.duties.of.government,.describe.the.duties.of.the.U.S..president.and.explain.the.history.of.voting.rights.in.America..
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Be President for a Day Students.can.apply.to.be.president.for.a.day!.They.need.to.enter.their.first.name,.the.state.they.live.in.and.the.answers.to.a.few.questions..Once.the.Web.site.knows.the.child’s.demographic,.it.tailors.a.“day-in-the-life”.of.being.a.president.just.for.him.or.her..
How Does Government Affect Me? Students.are.presented.with.a.map.of.a.town..They.are.encouraged.to.click.on.any.location.to.find.out.how.government.affects.their.daily.life..For.instance,.if.the.student.clicks.on.the.school.bus,.it.tells.about.the.role.government.plays.in.funding.public.schools..
Step Inside the Voting Booth Students.can.explore.three.main.sections.on.this.page:.What.a.Difference.a.Vote.Makes,.Step.Into.a.Voting.Machine.and.Cast.Your.Vote..Students.learn.how.one.vote.has.made.the.difference.during.past.campaigns,.how.to.step.into.someone.else’s.shoes.throughout.history.and.discover.who.has.and.has.not.been.able.to.vote.and.how.to.become.a.future.voter.
Classroom ResourcesFind.related.lessons.for.each.of.the.above.features.of.the.Web.site.as.well.as.a.standards.correlation.for.the.lessons.
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pbskids.org/dontbuyit
don,t Buy it: Get Media Smart
Media.literacy.skills.are.the.focus.of.this.online.project,.which.encourages.young.people..to.become.“critical.viewers”.and.smart.consumers..Media.literacy.skills.such.as.analyzing,.questioning.and.evaluating.are.practiced.in.a.variety.of.ways..Students.learn.advertising.tricks.and.tips.on.buying.smart..Empowerment.is.offered.by.giving.the.students.a.section.titled,.“What.You.Can.Do.”
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Advertising Tricks Students.discover.the.secrets.of.selling.by.seeing.firsthand.the.advertising.tricks.for.selling.food..They.are.asked.to.identify.slogans,.jokes.and.other.catchy.gimmicks..They.can.also.become.an.“ad.detective”.by.finding.hidden.ads.in.pictures.
Buying Smart Each.section.offers.asking.points.and.simple.games.to.get.students.thinking.about.commercials.and.advertisements.that.may.be.misleading..
Your Entertainment Students.can.go.behind.the.scenes.of.TV.and.magazines.to.uncover.the.secrets..They.can.discover.the.hidden.impact.of.background.music,.cover.model.secrets.and.more.
What You Can Do Students.can.have.power.over.the.media.in.their.lives.by.taking.action.if.they.don’t.like.what.they.have.seen.in.the.media..
Free Stuff Students.can.get.wallpaper,.stickers.and.screensavers.that.promote.media.literacy.
Teachers This.section.provides.activities.intended.for.children.in.grades.3-5.
Parents Parents.can.download.a.guide.that.helps.to.explore.the.effects.of.media.in.their.lives.
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pbskids.org/eekoworld
EekoWorld EekoWorld.(Environmental.Education.for.Kids.Online).is.designed.to.help.children.between.the.ages.of.6.and.9.learn.about.the.important.role.they.can.play.in.taking.care.of.the.earth..Through.the.two.main.Web.site.interactive.games,.children.can.create.a.unique.EekoCreature.and.help.the.creature.overcome.environmental.issues..
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Eeko Creature Youngsters.can.have.loads.of.fun.creating.their.very.own.creature..The.site.offers.a.variety.of.habitats.and.animals.to.choose.from,.allowing.them.to.pick.and.choose.body.parts.from.different.creatures..Once.the.creature.is.“living”.in.its.new.home,.the.children.can.feed.the.creature,.move.it.or.create.another.
Eeko House This.page.invites.students.to.navigate.through.a.house.in.order.to.find.eco-friendly.ways.of.living,.such.as.changing.to.different.light.bulbs.and.turning.down.the.thermostat.when.leaving.home.
The Environment Students.choose.to.explore.the.tundra,.grassland,.desert,.aquatic.or.forest.environments..Once.inside,.they.learn.about.that.environment’s.native.animals,.plants.and.weather.by.following.online.characters..
Garbage and Recycling Children.follow.an.online.character.as.it.walks.them.through.what.happens.when.they.throw.out.a.piece.of.trash..
Air and Water Students.learn.the.facts.of.life.about.air.and.water..Pollution,.and.the.problems.it.can.cause.to.living.things.and.the.environment,.is.discussed.and.exhibited.via.online.video.
Plants and Animals Children.learn.why.plants.and.animals.are.important.through.a.video.that.explains.the.food.chain..They.are.encouraged.to.find.ways.to.speak.up.for.endangered.species.in.their.home.environments.
The Future Students.can.explore.an.inventions.section,.featuring.fun.facts.such.as.how.soda.bottles.are.recycled.into.T-shirts!.They.can.also.choose.to.go.on.a.future.field.trip,.looking.20.years.into.the.future.to.see.what.might.happen.to.a.beach,.a.forest.and.a.city..
Eeko Exchange This.section.gives.students.a.chance.to.voice.their.opinions.and.thoughts.about.topics.such.as.water.conservation,.recycling,.waste.management.and.much.more.
Teachers and Parents In.this.section,.parents.and.teachers.can.read.an.overview.of.the.goals.and.educational.mission.of.the.Web.site,.as.well.as.download.a.family.guide,.a.teacher.guide.and.lesson.plans.
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pbskids.org/license
Get Your Web License Help.your.students.better.understand.the.world.of.the.Internet.by.encouraging.them.to.get.their.Web.license..By.following.the.Web.site’s.path,.students.learn.critical.Web.surfing.skills.and.learn.about.meeting.people,.borrowing,.downloading.and.much.more..
Children.work.their.way.through.the.sections.on.this.site.in.order.to.get.their.“Web.license.”.They.are.invited.to.enter.their.first.name.(in.order.to.have.it.on.their.official.license)..Kids.navigate.through.the.following.10.stops.on.the.road.to.getting.their.license:
•.Borrowing
•.Be.nice
•.Privacy.policy
•.Passwords
•.Surf.time
•.Net.vs..TV
•.Be.safe
•.C.is.for.cookies
•.Downloading
•.Meeting.people
Each.stop.asks.children.questions.related.to.the.topic..If.he.or.she.answers.incorrectly,.an.explanation.follows.to.describe.why.that.action.might.be.unsafe..Students.can.keep.selecting.answers.until.they.choose.the.correct.one.and.are.able.to.move.on.to.the.next.step..They.learn.valuable.lessons.and.facts.about.the.workings.of.the.Internet,.how.to.best.protect.themselves.and.how.to.be.a.skilled.user..
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pbskids.org/historydetectives
History detectives for KidsStudents.are.encouraged.to.use.their.“sleuthing.skills”.to.look.for.pictures.of.mysterious.places,.old.objects.and.much.more..The.online.printables.encourage.students.to.solve.the.mystery..Online.games.are.designed.to.encourage.thinking.skills.by.cracking.codes.about.the.age.of.houses.and.more.“guess.the.year”.games.
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Games Your.students.can.play.four.main.games.in.this.section..They.can.guess.the.ages.of.homes.in.How.Old.Is.This.House;.play.Eye.Spy.by.guessing.what.object.is.under.a.microscope;.follow.clues.to.Guess.the.Year.to.find.out.when.a.time.capsule.was.buried;.and.even.test.their.social.studies.skills.by.taking.History.Detective.Quizzes.
Detective Kit Children.can.become.real.detectives.by.using.the.tools.on.this.page.to.make.business.cards,.labels,.bookmarks,.nameplates.and.a.detective.notebook..There.is.also.a.Tools.of.the.Trade.page.that.explains.the.essential.tools.needed.to.solve.mysteries.
The Vault Children.can.view.a.selection.of.objects.uncovered.by.other.kids..Categories.for.these.objects.include.Mysterious.Places,.From.Your.Home,.Historical.Toys.and.Games.and.more..
CodebreakerChildren.can.use.this.device.anywhere.on.the.Web.site..It.helps.them.play.the.games,.look.up.words.and.solve.mysteries.
Teachers and Parents This.page.offers.information.on.how.to.use.the.Web.site,.content.for.including.investigation.and.problem-solving.in.the.classroom.and.family.fun.quizzes.to.test.history.know-how.at.home.
Submit Your Story Students.can.submit.a.story.or.mystery.on.this.page.
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pbskids.org/itsmylife
it,s My Life
To.quote.from.the.Web.site,.“It’s.My.Life.deals.with.life.and.the.stuff.we.deal.with.every.day..Whatever.problem.you.are.dealing.with,.believe.it.or.not,.other.children.and.teens.have.gone.through.the.same.thing..You.can.read.informative.articles,.share.your.stories,.play.games,.take.quizzes.and.polls,.get.advice.from.older.children.and.experts.and.contribute.your.own.comments.and.questions.”.This.online.project.was.created.for.children.ages.9-12.
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Students.can.watch.videos.and.play.games.related.to.a.variety.of.topics..Following.is.a.list.of.the.topics,.plus.the.subjects.that.are.discussed..
Friends When.friends.fight..Gossip.and.rumors..Crushes.
Family Family.vacations..Sibling.rivalry..Home.alone.
School Time.management..My.teacher.hates.me..High.school.
BodyEating.disorders..Team.sports..Solo.sports.
EmotionsDealing.with.anger..Dealing.with.stress..Depression.
Money Making.money..Managing.money..Mad.money.
You Said ItThis.button.appears.on.each.topic’s.main.page..It.gives.children.a.place.to.answer.questions.and.voice.opinions.
AdviceThe.It’s.My.Life.mentors.and.experts.try.to.answer.as.many.advice.questions.as.possible..This.page.offers.a.drop-down.menu.of.advice.topics.that.students.can.read.before.submitting.their.own.question..
GamesYou.guessed.it.—.15.games.related.to.life.skills.topics..
VideoStudents.can.listen.to.other.children.sharing.their.feelings.and.opinions..The.computer.must.have.Real.Player.to.watch.the.video.segments.
Parents and TeachersRead.the.online.IML.NewsFlash.Newsletter.for.Parents.and.Teachers,.which.highlights.new.material.and.other.content..Offline.printable.activities.include.journal.pages,.discussion.questions,.worksheets.and.more.
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pbskids.org/jazz
Jazz Based.on.Ken.Burns’.documentary.Jazz,.this.online.project.allows.students.to.explore.the.world.of.jazz.by.helping.to.develop.a.basic.timeline..Students.are.also.introduced.to.jazz.greats.and.can.watch.videos.of.present-day.jazz.musicians..Join.the.band.or.the.bandleader.as.you.explore.all.that.jazz.has.to.offer.
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Jazz GreatsStudents.can.learn.about.seven.jazz.greats.including.Louis.Armstrong,.Miles.Davis.and.Billie.Holiday..Each.musician.has.an.entire.page.devoted.to.telling.the.story.of.his.or.her.life.and.career..Students.can.also.read.about.other.children.just.like.themselves.and.the.role.that.music.plays.in.their.lives.
TimelineStudents.can.click.on.an.interactive.timeline.that.takes.them.through.the.history.of.jazz.in.America..They.can.learn.about.places.where.jazz.was.played.and.people.who.created.it.
BandleaderChildren.can.choose.what.they.want.to.be.—.the.percussion,.bass,.lead,.accompaniment.or.rhythm.section.of.a.band..They.can.explore.each.section.and.the.variety.of.instruments.that.can.be.found.in.each.
Meet a Musician Students.can.play.video.of.a.jazz.musician.being.interviewed..There.are.topics.listed.on.the.page.from.which.students.can.choose.
Join the Jazz BandChildren.test.their.jazz.know-how.by.taking.a.quiz..If.they.answer.the.questions.correctly,.they.know.they.are.ready.to.be.in.a.jazz.band!
Lesson PlansThe.online.activities.are.designed.for.students.in.grades.K-5,.with.accompanying.lesson.plans.for.language.arts.(LA),.social.studies.(SS),.music.(MU).and.math.(MA).teachers..
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Not for ourselves AloneThis.is.the.story.of.Susan.B..Anthony.and.Elizabeth.Cady.Stanton..Four.areas.of.the.Web.site.document.how.these.two.women.helped.to.change.opportunities.for.women..
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A Day in the Life: History GameStudents.get.to.walk.a.mile.in.someone.else’s.shoes..In.this.section.they.can.imagine.what.it.would.be.like.to.live.in.another.time,.in.another.place,.as.some.other.person..They.are.able.to.ask.themselves.how.life.would.be.the.same.or.different.compared.to.today..Youngsters.see.how.they.would.survive.a.day.in.the.life.of.one.of.these.19th-century.boys.and.girls.
•.1865.African.American.boy•.1860.Frontier.girl•.1850.Irish.immigrant.boy•.1875.Upper-class.girl
Kids’ Bill of Rights: Talk BackThe.site.has.collected.ideas.from.children.all.across.the.country,.with.their.suggestions.for.the.Kids’.Bill.of.Rights..This.section.has.posted.some.of.the.most.popular.answers..Students.can.read.the.list.and.see.if.they.agree..They.can.try.making.their.own.list.for.the.youngsters.in.their.own.neighborhood,.school,.or.town.
Photo GalleryStudents.can.click.through.the.photo.gallery.to.see.images.of.what.life.was.like.in.the.late.1800s.and.the.early.1900s..They.can.see.how.their.favorite.things.to.do,.like.swinging,.bicycling.and.sledding,.have.changed.or.haven’t.changed!.They.can.also.submit.their.own.ideas.for.creative.captions.for.the.photos.in.the.PBS.Kids.photo.gallery.
Take Action: In Your TownStudents.are.asked,.“Are.you.ready.to.take.action.in.your.community?.Are.there.people.in.your.town.or.school.who.don’t.have.the.same.opportunities.or.rights.as.others?.Think.about.how.you.might.help.”.The.page.offers.students.some.examples.of.helping.others.and.ideas.on.how.to.get.involved.locally.
Notes for TeachersThis.page.contains.curriculum.ideas.and.activities.focusing.on.the.various.areas.of.the.Web.site..Games.and.book.lists.are.included.
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Wonders of the African WorldStudents.can.explore.African.history,.civilizations.and.cultures.with.the.spider.Anansi..They.can.follow.a.variety.of.online.and.offline.activities.dealing.with.the.African.continent.
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The Quest for the Magic Calabash!Using.an.online.secret.map,.students.can.go.on.a.treasure.hunt.that.guides.them.through.Africa.to.discover.untold.riches.
Offline ActivitiesStudents.are.invited.to.make.items.that.appear.throughout.their.treasure.hunt..Material.lists.and.how-to.lists.are.provided.for.the.following.activities:
•.Make.Your.Own.Anansi.the.Spider!
•.Create.Your.Own.Adinkra.Cloth!
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pbskids.org/zoom
ZooM The.ZOOM.Web.site’s.1,000+.pages.offer.an.online.opportunity.to.discover.the.TV.show,.its.content.and.cast..“Send.It.to.ZOOM!”.is.a.vehicle.for.children.to.have.an.idea.sent.to.the.site..Also,.each.week,.nearly.75.separate.areas.on.the.site.are.updated.with.the.latest.stuff.from.kids.
Web contentsActivities From the Show
Students.can.look.up.any.activity.they.have.seen.on.the.show..Activities.are.divided.into.categories.such.as.ZOOMdo,.ZOOMsci,.CafeZOOM,.ZOOMgames.and.preschool.activities..Each.activity.lists.the.materials.needed,.a.how-to.list.and.the.name.and.age.of.the.child.who.submitted.the.idea.to.the.show.
New From You!This.section.is.where.all.the.opinions,.comments,.experiment.results.and.general.“chit-chat”.happens..Students.share.anything.from.poetry,.to.their.most.embarrassing.moments,.to.how.they.are.making.a.difference.by.volunteering.
GamesChildren.can.play.a.variety.of.games.that.are.online.and.offline..Plenty.of.printable.gizmos.and.downloads.are.available!
The CastThis.section.offers.information.about.the.show’s.cast.members,.past.and.present.
Behind the ScenesStudents.can.sign.up.for.the.ZOOM.newsletter,.find.out.where.the.closest.ZOOM.Zone.is.to.their.hometowns,.see.candid.snapshots.taken.from.the.show.and.sneak.a.peek.inside.the.program’s.studio.
PrintablesThis.section.offers.printable.items.for.volun-teering,.planning.parties,.coloring.and.more.
Teachers and ParentsFind.everything.you.need.to.bring.ZOOM.into.a.child’s.world,.including.resources.about.the.following:
•.ZOOMsci.training.(how.to.lead.science.activities)
•.ClubZOOM.(how.to.start.a.local.club)•.ZOOM.Into.Engineering.(getting.children.
into.engineering)•.ZOOM.Into.Action.(getting.children.into.
volunteering)•.Activity.pages.and.more…
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pbskids.org/go
PBS Kids Go!
The programPBS.Kids.Go!.is.funded.in.part.by.a.Ready.To.Learn.cooperative.agreement.with.the.U.S..Department.of.Education.and.the.Corporation.for.Public.Broadcasting..This.new.place.on.PBS.is.for.big.kids.—.those.who.like.to.play.games,.solve.puzzles,.share.their.own.stories.and.much.more..PBS.Kids.Go!.airs.weekday.afternoons.and.is.the.place.to.find.Arthur.and.Cyberchase,.as.well.as.our.new.shows,.Maya.&.Miguel.and.Postcards.From.Buster..
on the WebThe.home.of.the.Web.sites.for.PBS.Kids.Go!.programs.is.pbskidsgo.org.which.also.has.links.to.PBS.TV-related.sites.like.History.Detectives.for.Kids.and.Web-only.sites.like.It’s.My.Life.and.Don’t.Buy.It..You.can.find.a.list.of.these.sites.at.More.PBS.Kids.Go!
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PBS Parents
PBS Parents is about:•.Together.Time.—.the.time.you.spend.playing.and.learning.with.your.child..
•.Parent.Time.—.the.time.you.spend.learning.how.to.be.a.better.parent
A.“PBS.Parent”.is.a.mom.or.a.dad,.a.grandma.or.grandpa,.a.friend.or.a.caregiver.—.any.adult.who.helps.a.child.learn.and.grow.
Parents can access:•.TV.program.information
•.Parenting.issues.and.advice
•.Fun.and.games
pbs.org/parents
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pbs.org/teachers
PBS TeacherSourcePBS.TeacherSource.materials.are.developed.by.trained.and.practicing.educators.with.a.variety.of.teaching.backgrounds..In.addition.to.having.teachers.create.curriculum.materials,.PBS.regularly.seeks.educator.feedback.through.surveys.and.focus.groups,.receives.ongoing.guidance.from.the.team.of.exemplary.teachers.who.make.up.the.TeacherSource.Advisory.Group.and.conducts.periodic.“reality.checks”.with.the.PBS.Board.of.Directors’.Education.Committee.representing.various.educational.organizations..
Teachers can explore resources including:•.Education’s.best.resources.for.grades.Pre-K.to.2
•.In-depth.online.professional.development.through.PBS.TeacherLine
•.Details.on.PBS.station.outreach.activities.in.your.community
•.Tips.on.how.to.effectively.teach.with.technology
•.Much.more!
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PBS 45 & 49,s ohio Ready To LearnThe.PBS.45.&.49.Ohio.Ready.To.Learn.Web.site.offers.online.access.to.the.valuable.resources.available.through.this.program..Visitors.to.the.site.can.register.for.workshops.and.read.or.download.a.variety.of.helpful.publications,.activities.pages.and.caregiver.tips.
The Web site offers:•.Workshop.information.and.registration.links
•.A.program.schedule.for.Ohio.Ready.To.Learn.
•.Online.access.to.the.current.edition.of.newsletter.The.Ones.to.Grow.On
•.PBS.45.&.49’s.PBS.Kids.Go!.Guide
•.“Watch,.Do.and.Read”.resources
•.PBS.45.&.49’s.Media.Literacy.Guide
•.Caregiver.and.literacy.tips
•.Much.more!
pbs4549.org/RTL.HTM
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Curriculum Planning: Program Taping Guide
How do i find out what is on PBS 45 & 49
and when a show will air?Visit.our.Web.site.on.a.regular.basis.(www.pbs4549.org)..Browse.through.the.program.listings.to.check.for.interesting.themes..Tape.the.programs.for.immediate.or.future.use.
Where.to.look.on.our.Web.site:
•.Click.on.the.word.“Programming.”.This.is.the.first.word.listed.on.the.left.sidebar.on.our.home.page.
•.Click.on.the.first.choice.listed:.“PBS.45.&.49.Weekly.Schedule.”
•.Choose.the.week’s.listings.that.you.would.like.to.view.
•.Click.on.the.name.of.the.program.that.interests.you..(Most.of.the.children’s.programs.will.be.listed.in.the.morning.and.afternoon.grids.).You.will.access.a.listing.of.that.show’s.episodes.for.the.week..
The Learning Triangle
PBS.45.&.49.encourages.you.to.use.“The.Learning.Triangle”.when.you.watch.our.children’s.shows..
After you WATCH a.TV.program,.
do a.hands-on.activity.and.
REAd a.related.book..
doRead
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Learning Triangle Themes
Fine Arts•.Dance
•.Drama/Theater
•.Music
•.Visual.Art
Mathematics •.Number,.Number.Sense.and.Operations
•.Measurement
•.Geometry.and.Spatial.Sense
•.Patterns,.Functions.and.Algebra
•.Data.Analysis.and.Probability
•.Mathematical.Process
English Language Arts •.Phonemic.Awareness,.Word.Recognition.
and.Fluency
•.Acquisition.of.Vocabulary
•.Reading.Process:.Concepts.of.Print,.Comprehension.Strategies.and.Self.Monitoring.Strategies
•.Reading.Applications:.Informal,.Technical.and.Persuasive.Text
•.Reading.Applications:.Literary.Text
•.Writing.Process
•.Writing.Applications
•.Writing.Conventions
•.Research
•.Communication:.Oral.and.Visual
Social Studies •.History
•.People.in.Societies
•.Geography
•.Economics
•.Government
•.Citizenship.Rights.and.Responsibilities
•.Social.Studies.Skills.and.Methods
Science •.Earth.and.Space
•.Life.Sciences
•.Physical.Sciences
•.Science.and.Technology
•.Scientific.Inquiry
•.Scientific.Ways.of.Knowing
Technology •.Nature.of.Technology
•.Technology.and.Societal.Interaction
•.Technology.for.Productivity.Applications
•.Technology.and.Communication.Application
•.Technology.and.Information.Literacy
•.Design
•.Designed.World
Note: The Learning Triangle themes are based on State of Ohio content standards.
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Fine.Arts
dance
Watch Arthur.#804B.D.W.,.Dancing.Queen
Maya.&.Miguel.#110.Politics.Unusual
Postcards.From.Buster.#105.Among.the.Hmong.(Madison,.Wis.)
Postcards.From.Buster.#107.Up.the.River.(Mandan.and.Bismarck,.N.D.)
Postcards.From.Buster.#114.Good.Ol’.Tyme.(Whitesburg,.Ky.)
Postcards.From.Buster.#124.The.Music.Mystery.(New.Orleans,.La.)
Postcards.From.Buster.#139.Step.by.Step.(Hartford,.Conn.)
do Grades K-1: 1. Guess the instrument
Explore.various.instruments.used.in.different.cultural.music..Have.the.children.close.their.eyes.and.listen.to.each.instrument..Can.they.guess.what.it.is.and.what.culture.it.is.from?
2. How do you dance?Have.the.children.describe.what.dancing.is.to.them..What.body.parts.can.they.use?.What.movements.do.they.use.in.their.dance?.Turn.on.different.styles.of.music.and.ask.them.to.show.you.how.they.dance.
3. Balloon Dance activityVisit.the.Arthur.Web.site.for.more.information.on.this.activity,.where.students.use.their.entire.bodies.to.imitate.the.movement.of.a.balloon..Choose.the.link.for.Dramatic.Play.&.Creative.Movement.and.select.Balloon.Dance...(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)
Grades 2-3:1. Art interpretation
The.students.can.describe.movements.as.they.listen.to.a.variety.of.music..They.can.paint.or.draw.to.the.music.while.explaining.the.motion.they.visualize.
2. Movement interpretationThe.students.can.move.their.bodies.while.you.recite.poetry..Encourage.the.use.of.props.by.providing.a.box.of.streamers,.scarves,.etc..This.gives.them.a.chance.to.respond.to.rhythms.and.their.own.interpretations.
Read Grades K-1:
Rap.a.Tap.TapBy.Leo.and.Diane.Dillon
DanceBy.Barry.Gibson
DanceBy.Bill.T..Jones.and.Susan.Kuklin
Grades 2-3:The.Dancing.ManBy.Ruth.Lercher.Bornstein
I.Am.a.DancerBy.Jane.Feldman
Not.Just.TutusBy.Rachel.Isadora
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Fine.Arts
drama/Theater
Watch Arthur.#105B.D.W..the.Copycat
Arthur.#110B.Francine.Frensky,.Superstar
Arthur.#313A.Arthur’s.Dummy.Disaster
Arthur.#905A.Lights,.Camera.….Opera!
Maya.&.Miguel.#110.Politics.Unusual
Maya.&.Miguel.#112.The.Doubtful.Prince
Postcards.From.Buster.#112.Hoops.and.Drums.(Lander,.Wyo.)
Postcards.From.Buster.#119.Star.Search.(Charleston,.S.C.)
do Grades K-3: 1. Puppet theater
The.students.can.imitate.voices,.discuss.feelings.and.retell.stories.by.using.puppetry..Below.is.a.list.of.possible.materials.for.making.puppets..
•.Paper.cups•.Popsicle.sticks•.Socks•.Mittens•.Gloves•.Cardboard•.Paper.plates•.Felt•.Paper.bags•.Your.own.hands!•.Sticks•.Kitchen.utensils•.Paint.brushes•.Feather.dusters•.Bottle.brushes
2. A Folktale Play activityKids.can.visit.the.Arthur.Web.site,.listen.to.folk.tales.from.around.the.world.and.re-create.one.of.the.stories.in.a.play..Choose.the.link.for.Language.&.Literacy..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)
Grades K-1: 1. Story structure
While.retelling.a.story.using.puppetry,.explain.that.stories.need.a.beginning,.a.middle.and.an.end...
Grades 2-3: 1. Setting the scene
Before.retelling.their.own.dramatic.story,.have.the.students.set.their.plot.and.setting,.and.list.the.main.ideas.in.their.puppet.play.
Read Grades K-1:
PlaysBy.Kelly.Burkholder
Picture.Book.TheaterBy.Beatrice.Schenk.de.Regniers
A.Class.Play.With.Ms..VanillaBy.Fred.Ehrlich
Grades 2-3:William.Shakespeare.and.the.GlobeBy.Aliki
Showtime!By.Reg.Balton
Francine.the.SuperstarBy.Stephen.Krensky
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Fine.Arts
Music
Watch Arthur.#116A.Arthur.and.the.Crunch.Cereal.ContestArthur.#208A.Arthur.vs..the.PianoArthur.#301B.The.Ballad.of.Buster.BaxterArthur.#306B.Meet.BinkyArthur.#410A.My.Music.RulesArthur.#602A.Arthur.Plays.the.BluesArthur.#604B.Brother,.Can.You.Spare.a.Clarinet?Arthur.#810A.Big.Horns.GeorgeArthur.#905A.Lights,.Camera.….Opera!Arthur.#909A.D.W..Beats.AllPostcards.From.Buster.#103.Buster.and.Beatrice.(San.Antonio,.Texas)Postcards.From.Buster.#114.Good.Ol’.Tyme.(Whitesburg,.Ky.)Postcards.From.Buster.#115.Buster’s.Road.Rules.(Tucson,.Ariz.)Postcards.From.Buster.#122.A.Bridge.Back.Home.(Brooklyn,.N.Y.)Postcards.From.Buster.#124.The.Music.Mystery.(New.Orleans,.La.)Postcards.From.Buster.#126.Beats.by.the.Bay.(San.Francisco,.Calif.)Postcards.From.Buster.#134.Buster’s.Sweet.Song.(Leiper’s.Fork,.Tenn.)
do Grades K-1:1. Daily life
Explore.music.in.daily.life..Create.songs.for.daily.routines..Have.the.children.think.of.other.occasions.that.have.special.songs.(such.as.birthdays,.holidays,.etc.).
2. New Lyrics activityVisit.the.Arthur.Web.site.for.the.New.Lyrics.activity,.listed.under.the.Music.heading..Children.create.new.words.and.movements.to.go.with.a.favorite.familiar.song..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)
Grades 2-3:1. Pantomime
Play.various.cultural.music.selections.and.have.the.students.use.pantomime.to.express.what.they.think.the.song.is.about.
2. Thumb pianoVisit.the.Africa.for.Kids.Web.site.for.simple..information.about.playing.a.thumb.piano..(pbskids.org/africa/piano/haveflash.html)
3. The world of jazzVisit.the.Jazz.Web.site.to.explore.the.world.of.jazz..(pbskids.org/jazz)
Read Grades K-1:
1,2,3.Music!By.Sylvie.Auzary-Luton
Geraldine,.the.Music.MouseBy.Leo.Lionni
Zin!.Zin!.Zin!.A.ViolinBy.Lloyd.Moss
Grades 2-3:Music.From.the.SkyBy.Denise.Gillard
Two.Scarlet.SongbirdsBy.Carole.Lexa.Schaefer
The.Magic.of.MusicBy.Lisa.Weil
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Fine.Arts
Visual Art
Watch Arthur.#201B.Draw!
Arthur.#202A.Binky.Barnes,.Art.Expert
Arthur.#204A.Arthur.Makes.a.Movie
Arthur.#217A.Francine.Redecorates
Arthur.#808A.Muffy’s.Art.Attack
Maya.&.Miguel.#104.The.Autograph
do Grades K-1: 1. Self-Portrait activity
Visit.the.Arthur.Web.site,.where.students.can.design.a.self-portrait.and.make.an.exhibit.in.the.classroom..Choose.the.Art.link..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)
2. Lucky Pencil activity Kids.can.visit.the.Arthur.Web.site.to.role-play.the.life.of.a.pencil..They.will.get.to.describe.the.things.a.“lucky”.pencil.could.do..The.activity.also.encourages.students.to.use.a.pencil.to.explore.textures.and.designs..Choose.the.Art.link.and.select.Lucky.Pencil..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)
Grades 2-3:1. The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
activity Visit.the.Reading.Rainbow.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.mimic.painting.symbols.on.animal.skins.by.using.brown.paper.bags.and.paint..(pbskids.org/readingrainbow/family/activities/activity73.html)
2. Renovate a Room activity Kids.can.role-play.an.interior.designer.by.creating.a.collage.of.material.patterns.and.color.schemes..They.can.create.a.“shoebox.bedroom”.and.decorate.it.with.their.own.designs..On.the.Arthur.Web.site,.choose.the.Art.link.and.then.Renovate.a.Room.activity..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities).
Read Grades K-1:
Willy’s.PicturesBy.Anthony.Browne
Museum.ABCBy.The.Metropolitan.Museum.of.Art
I.Spy.a.LionBy.Lucy.Micklethwait
Grades 2-3:Linnea.in.Monet’s.GardenBy.Christina.Bjork
Katie.and.the.Mona.LisaBy.James.Mayhew
Squeaking.of.ArtBy.Monica.Wellington
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Mathematics
data Analysis and Probability
Watch Cyberchase.#102.Castleblanca
Cyberchase.#103.R-Fair.City
Cyberchase.#111.A.Day.at.the.Spa
Cyberchase.#117.Return.to.Sensible.Flats
Cyberchase.#201.Hugs.and.Witches
Cyberchase.#210.Raising.the.Bar
do Grades K-1:1. Candy sorting
Provide.each.child.with.a.baggie.of.colored.candy.and.a.blank.bar.graph..Have.the.students.sort.the.candy.by.color.and.then.place.each.color.on.its.own.line.on.the.graph..Discuss.and.interpret.the.results.
2. Food Pyramid activityStudents.can.choose.this.activity.from.the.Life.Skills.section.of.the.Arthur.Web.site,.and.then.select.Food.Pyramid..There,.they.can.sort.pictures.of.food.on.a.food.pyramid.and.utilize.the.online.graphic.organizer.to.analyze.the.information..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)
Grades 2-3:1. Survey says?
Have.each.student.think.of.a.question.to.ask.other.people..Maybe.they.would.be.interested.in.knowing.everyone’s.shoe.size.or.favorite.color,.for.example..Then.they.can.follow.these.simple.steps.of.completing.a.survey:
•.Decide.on.a.question.to.ask•.Consider.what.the.outcome.might.be•.Gather.data.from.10.or.more.people•.Organize.the.information.for.a.graph•.Display.the.information.on.a.graph•.Interpret.the.information
The.students.can.graph.the.information.by.using.graphs.in.these.formats:.bar,.real,.picture,.pie,.line.or.symbolic.
2. Tongue Rollers activityOn.ZOOM’s.Web.site,.students.can.choose.this.activity.and.add.their.personal.data.to.a.national.survey..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/tonguerollers.html)
Read Grades K-1:
Candy.CountingBy.Lisa.McCourt
Probably.PistachioBy.Stuart.J..Murphy
Fun.With.NumbersBy.Peter.Patilla
Grades 2-3:Dave’s.Down-to-Earth.Rock.ShopBy.Stuart.J..Murphy
Math.CurseBy.Jon.Scieszka.and.Lane.Smith
The.Grapes.of.MathBy.Greg.Tang
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Mathematics
Geometry and Spatial Sense
Watch Cyberchase.#101.Lost.My.Marbles
Cyberchase.#110.The.Secrets.of.Symmetria
Cyberchase.#113.Eureeka!
Cyberchase.#122.Model.Behavior
Cyberchase.#124.Size.Me.Up
Cyberchase.#212.The.Guilty.Party
Cyberchase.#302.The.Borg.of.the.Ring
Cyberchase.#305.The.Creech.Who.Would.Be.Crowned
Cyberchase.#.307.A.Perfect.Fit
do Grades K-1:1. Expandable shapes
Provide.the.students.with.a.piece.of.construction.paper.and.a.large.shape.made.out.of.paper..The.students.can.cut.the.shape.into.a.few.pieces..They.can.then.glue.the.pieces.onto.the.blank.paper,.leaving.space.between.pieces.to.expand.its.size..Ask.the.children.if.the.shape.can.still.be.identified.after.it.is.expanded.
2. Making Shapes activityOn.the.Arthur.Web.site,.students.can.create.greeting.cards..Select.the.Art.link.and.then.select.Making.Shapes..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)
Grades 2-3:1. Letter symmetry
Students.write.each.capital.letter.of.the.alphabet.backwards.to.analyze.which.letters.look.the.same..They.can.then.make.a.list.of.letters.that.are.symmetrical.and.another.of.those.that.are.not.
2. Symmetrizer activityStudents.can.explore.the.concept.of.symmetry.by.choosing.this.activity.on.the.Cyberchase.Web.site..(pbskids.org/cyberchase/games)
Read Grades K-1:
A.High,.Low,.Near,.Far,.Loud,.Quiet.StoryBy.Nina.Crews
Too.Big,.Too.Small,.Just.RightBy.Frances.Minters
Measuring.Book.1By.Ann.Montague-Smith
Grades 2-3:Tiger.MathBy.Ann.Whitehead.Nagda.and.Cindy.Bickel
Sir.Cumference.and.the.Sword.in.the.ConeBy.Cindy.Neuschwonder
Shape.ShuffleEditor:.Melissa.Tucker
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Mathematics
Mathematical Process
Watch Arthur.#108.Arthur.Bounces.Back
Arthur.#204B.Go.to.Your.Room,.D.W.
Arthur.#215A.Grandma.Thora.Appreciation.Day
Cyberchase.#118.Problem.Solving.in.Shangri-La
Cyberchase.#211.The.Wedding.Scammer
do Grades K-3: 1. How Much Will It Cost? activity
Students.can.learn.about.planning.a.party.by.choosing.the.Math.link.on.the.Arthur.Web.site.and.selecting.How.Much.Will.It.Cost..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)
Grades K-1:After.the.activity.is.completed,.have.the.students.make.a.list.of.the.mathematical.vocabulary.used.during.the.process.
Grades 2-3:After.the.activity.is.completed,.ask.the.students.for.other.ideas.dealing.with.using.math.for.everyday.needs..Example:.How.much.does.it.cost.to.take.the.entire.family.to.a.movie?.
Read Grades K-1:
Eating.FractionsBy.Bruce.McMillan
Monster.Musical.ChairsBy.Stuart.J..Murphy
The.Coin.Counting.BookBy.Rozanne.Lanczak.Williams
Grades 2-3:Jump,.Kangaroo,.JumpBy.Stuart.J..Murphy
On.Beyond.a.MillionByDavid.M..Schwartz
SubtractionByAlison.Wells
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Mathematics
Measurement
Watch Cyberchase.#101.Lost.My.Marbles
Cyberchase.#105.Sensible.Flats
Cyberchase.#109.Clock.Like.an.Egyptian
Cyberchase.#114.Cool.It
Cyberchase.#123.Fortress.of.Attitude
Cyberchase.#202.Totally.Rad
Cyberchase.#205.All.the.Right.Angles
Cyberchase.#213.A.Time.to.Cook
do Grades K-1: 1. Crayon measurement
Set.out.plenty.of.crayons..Have.the.children.get.into.groups.of.two..Ask.them.to.estimate.and.then.measure.objects.by.using.crayons..You.may.want.to.provide.them.with.a.list.of.possible.objects..What.else.can.be.used.to.measure.objects.besides.a.ruler?
2. Is It Bigger Than a Bathtub? activityVisit.the.Postcards.From.Buster.Web.site.and.select.this.activity..Students.compare.sizes.of.items.and.learn.new.words.that.are.synonyms.for.“very.big.”.(pbskids.org/buster/parentsteachers/activities.html)
Grades 2-3:1. Past and future clocks
Provide.the.students.with.real.or.created.clocks..Ask.them.a.series.of.questions.related.to.time,.past.and.future..Example:.If.it.is.noon.now,.what.time.will.it.be.in.three.hours?.What.time.was.it.two.hours.ago?
2. Time Travel activityOn.the.Cyberchase.Web.site,.students.can.access.this.activity.and.practice.measuring.elapsed.time..(pbskids.org/cyberchase/parentsteachers/lessonplans/lesson3.html)
Read Grades K-1:
Three.Two.One.DayBy.Debbie.Driscoll
Inch.by.InchBy.Leo.Lionni
One.Lighthouse,.One.MoonBy.Anita.Lobel
Grades 2-3:Exploring.ShapeBy.Andrew.King
Measuring.PennyBy.Loreen.Leedy
Telling.TimeBy.Jules.Older
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Mathematics
Number, Number Sense
and operations
Watch Cyberchase.#104.Snow.Day.to.Be.ExactCyberchase.#106.Zeus.on.the.LooseCyberchase.#108.And.They.Counted.Happily.Ever.AfterCyberchase.#120.Trading.PlacesCyberchase.#121.Less.Than.ZeroCyberchase.#203.Harry.Hippo.and.the.Mean.GreenCyberchase.#206.Mother’s.DayCyberchase.#207.The.Eye.of.RomCyberchase.#208.A.Whale.of.a.TaleCyberchase.#303.A.World.Without.ZeroCyberchase.#.304.A.Piece.of.the.ActionCyberchase.#306.The.Grapes.of.PlathCyberchase.#309.Snelfu.Snafu.—.Part.1Cyberchase.#310.Snelfu.Snafu.—.Part.2
do Grades K-1:1. Funny face
Draw.a.large.circle.on.a.piece.of.chart.paper..Make.cards.that.name.a.part.of.the.face.(eye,.nose,.tooth,.ear,.mouth,.eyebrow,.etc.)..On.a.nearby.table,.provide.dice,.markers.and.face-down.cards..Have.a.child.roll.the.dice.and.then.pick.a.card..If.the.number.was.four.and.the.card.was.“eye,”.then.the.child.must.draw.four.eyes.to.make.a.funny.face..Continue.until.all.of.the.cards.have.been.used.
2. Money Math activityThis.activity.can.be.found.on.the.Arthur..Web.site.in.the.Math.section.(select.Money.Math)..Students.identify.coins.and.sort.them.by.size.and.color..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)
Grades 2-3:1. License plate math
Provide.the.students.with.different.license.plate.numbers..Read.the.plates,.leaving.out.the.letters..Example:.995BS17.would.be.“ninety-nine.thousand,.five.hundred.seventeen.”
2. Make a Match activityVisit.the.Cyberchase.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.experiment.with.equivalent.fractions.and.graphic.representations.of.that.fraction..(pbskids.org/cyberchase/games)
3. Jigsaw Puzzle activityThis.activity.on.the.Cyberchase.Web.site.challenges.students.to.use.whole.numbers.and.fractions.to.increase.or.decrease.the.size.of.puzzle.pieces.so.that.they.fit.into.a.puzzle..Select.the.Make.a.Match.link..(pbskids.org/cyberchase/games)
Read Grades K-1:
1+1.Take.Away.Two!By.Michael.Berenstain
Counting:.Book.1By.Ann.Montague-Smith
Bears.Odd,.Bears.EvenBy.Harriet.Ziefert
Grades 2-3:Minnie’s.DinnerBy.Dayle.Ann.Dodds
Subtraction.ActionBy.Loreen.Leedy
AdditionBy.David.L..Stienecker
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Mathematics
Patterns, Functions and Algebra
Watch Cyberchase.#107.The.Poddleville.Case
Cyberchase.#112.Of.All.the.Luck
Cyberchase.#115.Find.Those.Gleamers!
Cyberchase.#116.Codename:.Icky
Cyberchase.#117.Return.to.Sensible.Flats
Cyberchase.#124.Size.Me.Up
Cyberchase.#125.A.Battle.of.Equals
Cyberchase.#126.Out.of.Sync
Cyberchase.#204.True.Colors
Cyberchase.#209.Double.Trouble
Cyberchase.#214.Trick.or.Treat
Cyberchase.#301.EcoHaven.CSE
Cyberchase.#308.Be.Reasonable
do Grades K-1:1. Egg carton sorters
Make.a.pattern.using.different.colors.of.cotton.balls.in.an.egg.carton..One.row.can.have.a.simple.pattern,.while.the.row.underneath.can.have.all.but.one.or.two.slots.filled..Have.the.students.guess.which.color.of.cotton.ball.is.needed.to.complete.the.pattern.
2. Virtual Goose activityThis.activity.on.the.Arthur.Web.site.encourages.students.to.use.pattern.and.matching.skills..Select.Virtual.Goose..(pbskids.org/arthur/games)
Grades 2-3:1. Monster Frog Function Machine
activityIn.this.activity.found.on.the.Cyberchase.Web.site,.students.practice.using.concepts.such.as.input.and.output,.and.gain.an.understanding.of.changing.quantities.and.values..(pbskids.org/cyberchase/parentsteachers/lessonplans/lesson12.html)
2. Patterns to the Rescue activityStudents.find.the.next.two.terms.in.a.sequence.of.patterns.and.numbers..(pbskids.org/cyberchase/parentsteachers/lessonplans/lesson4.html)
Read Grades K-1:
How.Many.Bears?By.Cooper.Edens
Fun.With.Patterns.By.Peter.Patilla
CountingBy.Henry.Pluckrose
Grades 2-3:Anno’s.Magic.SeedsBy.Mitsumasa.Anno
NumbersBy.David.L..Stienecker
Math.RiddlesBy.Harriet.Ziefert
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English.Language.Arts
Acquisition of Vocabulary
Watch Arthur.#810B.Bleep
Maya.&.Miguel.#101.Mala.Suerte
Maya.&.Miguel.#105.Rhymes.With.‘Gato’
Maya.&.Miguel.#112.The.Doubtful.Prince
Postcards.From.Buster.#109.Buster’s.Buffalo.Round-up.(Rapid.City,.S.D.)
Postcards.From.Buster.#132.Buster.Gets.on.Board.(Los.Angeles,.Calif.)
do Grades K-3:1. Word box
Have.the.children.decorate.shoe.boxes.to.make.their.own.special.word.boxes..Each.time.they.discover.a.new.word.(in.a.book,.on.a.street.sign,.etc.),.they.can.write.it.on.a.piece.of.paper.and.put.it.into.their.word.box..At.the.end.of.each.day.or.week,.have.them.open.the.box.and.review.the.words..This.can.also.be.done.with.one.large.box.for.the.entire.class.
2. It’s All About Word Play activityThis.activity.on.the.Maya.&.Miguel.Web.site.encourages.students.to.identify.picture-word.associations.and.develop.visual.recognition.skills..Select.It’s.All.About.Word.Play..(pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/lessonplans)
3. Arthur’s Reading TipsWith.this.activity.sheet,.children.learn.to.create.a.list.of.successful.strategies.for.figuring.out.new.words..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/learn_to_read)
Read Grades K-1:
OppositesBy.Anael.Dena
I.Read.SymbolsBy.Tana.Hoban
All.Aboard.OvernightBy.Betsy.and.Giulio.Maestro
Grades 2-3:Super.Super.SuperwordsBy.Bruce.McMillan
Harry.Is.Not.HairyBy.Pam.Scheunemann
The.Dove.DoveBy.Marvin.Terban
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English.Language.Arts
Communication: oral and Visual
Watch Arthur.#406A.D.W..Tale.Spins
Maya.&.Miguel.#103.When.Maya.Meets.Andy
Postcards.From.Buster.#105.Among.the.Hmong.(Madison,.Wis.)
Postcards.From.Buster.#116.Bayou,.by.Me.(Slidelland.Larose,.La.)
Postcards.From.Buster.#123.Lost.and.Found.(Guanajuato,.Guanajuato,.Mexico)
Postcards.From.Buster.#128.Homes.Sweet.Homes.(Miami,.Fla.)
do Grades K-2:1. Poster story
Collect.posters.from.grocery.stores,.movie.theaters,.etc.,.and.ask.the.children.to.create.a.story.from.what.they.visually.see.on.the.poster..They.can.share.their.stories.with.everyone.
2. The Question Game activityThis.activity.on.the.Arthur.Web.site.helps.students.develop.oral.language.and.story.comprehension.skills..They.also.create.questions.about.a.story.using.the.words.who,.what.if,.when,.where,.why.and.how..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/storywriting)
Grade 3: 1. Daily news
Students.can.relate.daily.events.from.the.news.or.from.their.lives.by.setting.aside.time.to.share.“news.”.It.can.be.a.form.of.a.show.and.tell,.but.with.events.rather.than.material.things..Each.student.can.have.a.particular.day.of.the.week.to.share.so.that.each.day,.there.are.students.sharing.daily.news.
2. Talk About a Hero/Heroine activityStudents.define.in.conversational.language.what.a.hero.or.heroine.is..They.choose.a.hero.and.share.with.others.about.their.hero..Select.Talk.About.a.Hero/Heroine..(pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/lessonplans)
Read Grades K-1:
The.Neighborhood.Mother.GooseBy.Nina.Crews
The.Book.That.Jack.WroteBy.Jon.Scieszka
How.Many,.How.Many,.How.ManyBy.Rick.Walton
Grades 2-3:Let’s.Pretend.It.Happened.to.YouBy.Bernice.Wells.Carlson
From.Pictures.to.WordsBy.Janet.Stevens
How.I.Spent.My.Summer.VacationBy.Mark.Teague
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Phonemic Awareness, Word
Recognition and Fluency
Watch Arthur.#102B.Arthur’s.Spelling.Trouble
Arthur.#219A.D.W.’s.Name.Game
Arthur.#302B.I’d.Rather.Read.It.Myself
Arthur.#608A.Rhyme.for.Your.Life
Maya.&.Miguel.#105.Rhymes.With.‘Gato’
Grades K-1: 1. Alphabet action
Create.a.movement.for.each.letter.of.the.alphabet..The.children.can.help.you.create.the.master.list..Example:.A-arch,.B–bend,.C-crawl,.etc..Once.you.have.a.master.list,.you.can.play.the.action.game.over.and.over.again.
2. A Is for Arthur activityStudents.experiment.with.letters,.letter.sounds.and.the.alphabet..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/learn_to_read)
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do Grades 2-3:1. Chicken Stacker
Children.can.identify.short.vowel.sounds.in.this.online.game.found.on.the.Between.the.Lions.Web.site..(http://pbskids.org/lions/games/stacker.html)
Grades K-1:Zoe.and.Her.ZebraBy.Clare.Beaton
Word.Bird.Makes.Words.With.CatBy.Jane.Belk.Moncure
AlphabetBy.Mary.Novick.and.Sybel.Harlin
Grades 2-3:Short.“a”.and.Long.“a”.Play.a.GameBy.Jane.Belk.Moncure
There’s.an.Ape.Behind.the.DrapeBy.Bernard.Most
Fun.With.U/uBy.Shelly.Nielsen
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Reading Applications: informal,
Technical and Persuasive Text
Watch
Grades K-3:1. Reading a recipe
Provide.the.students.with.a.few.recipes..Have.the.recipes.range.in.difficulty.and.make.sure.that.they.use.a.variety.of.vocabulary.words..Read.the.recipe.to.the.students.and.write.down.any.questions.that.they.have.about.the.directions.or.the.meaning.of.words..Once.they.understand.the.language.and.directions,.you.can.have.fun.making.the.recipe.
2. Citizen Frensky activityThis.activity.from.the.Arthur.Web.site.looks.at.the.roles.journalists.play.in.writing.messages..Children.can.discover.how.a.picture.caption.can.affect.the.meaning.of.a.message,.choose.captions.for.pictures.and.create.a.title.for.a.news.piece..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/medialiteracy)
3. Dad’s Super SnackChildren.can.have.fun.with.an.Arthur.story.that.explores.a.recipe.by.listing,.counting.and.assembling.ingredients..They.will.also.explore.words.that.describe.the.smell,.taste.and.texture.of.the.super.snack..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/learn_to_read)
Read Grades K-1:
One.Grain.of.RiceBy.Demi
The.Quicksand.BookBy.Tomie.dePaola
What.Is.a.Fossil?By.Meish.Goldish
Grades 2-3:Tremendous.TreksBy.Peter.Kent
Easy.OrigamiBy.Dokuohtei.Nakano
Water.Has.a.Skin.and.Other.Facts.About.WaterBy.Helen.Taylor
Arthur.#104B.Arthur’s.Lost.Library.Book
Arthur.#211B.Buster.Hits.the.Books
Arthur.#214A.Sue.Ellen’s.Lost.Diary
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Reading Applications: Literary Text
Watch Arthur.#110B.Francine.Frensky,.Superstar
Arthur.#128A.I’m.a.Poet
Maya.&.Miguel.#135.Maya.Quixote.and.Miguel.Panza
do Grades K-3: 1. Poem pieces
Ask.the.students.to.create.a.picture.of.something.that.is.beautiful.to.them..Have.them.dictate.the.picture..Take.a.phrase.from.each.of.their.pictures.and.write.each.on.its.own.piece.of.paper..Lay.the.papers.on.a.table.and.have.them.arrange.the.lines.to.make.a.poem..You.can.do.this.in.small.groups.
2. Two versions Read.two.versions.of.the.same.story.to.the.children.and.have.them.compare.the.two..A.good.example.would.be.The.Mitten,.one.version.of.which.is.written.by.Jan.Brett.and.another.by.Alvin.Tresselt.
3. Discovering Poetry activityStudents.create.poems.from.simple.patterns.and.discover.that.all.poetry.does.not.need.to.rhyme..Choose.the.Language.&.Literacy.link.on.the.Arthur.Web.site.and.then.Discovering.Poetry..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)
Read Grades K-1:
You.Read.to.Me,.I’ll.Read.to.You;.Very.Short.Fairy.Tales.to.Read.TogetherBy.Mary.Ann.Hoberman
What’s.the.Hurry,.Fox?.And.Other.Animal.StoriesBy.Zora.Neale.Hurston
The.Legend.of.Sleeping.BearBy.Kathy-Jo.Wargin
Grades 2-3:Petite.Rouge:.A.Cajun.Red.Riding.HoodBy.Mike.Artell
Brown.Honey.in.Broomwheat.TeaBy.Joyce.Carol.Thomas
Lon.Po.Po:.A.Red.Riding.Hood.Story.From.ChinaBy.Ed.Young
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English.Language.Arts
Reading Process
Watch Arthur.#211B.Buster.Hits.the.Books
Arthur.#302B.I’d.Rather.Read.It.Myself
do Grades K-3:1. How will it end?
Allow.the.students.to.make.their.own.predictions.about.a.story.by.giving.them.a.chance.to.come.up.with.their.own.endings..They.can.draw,.write.or.verbally.share.their.story..
2. Say It With Feeling activityIn.this.activity.found.on.the.Arthur.Web.site,.students.read.dialogue.with.expression.by.using.word,.text.and.character.clues..Choose.the.Learn.to.Read.With.Arthur.link.and.select.Say.It.With.Feeling..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson)
3. The Question Game activityChildren.learn.how.to.create.comprehension.questions.about.a.story.using.the.words.who,.what.if,.when,.where,.why.and.how..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/storywriting)
Read
Grades K-1:Near.and.FarBy.Kelly.Doudna
Some.Smug.SlugBy.Pamela.Duncan.Edwards
Beginnings.and.EndingsBy.Henry.Pluckrose
Grades 2-3:How.Big.Is.a.Pig?By.Clare.Beaton
Mother,.Mother.I.Feel.Sick;.Send.for.the.Doctor,.Quick,.Quick,.QuickBy.Remy.Charlip.and.Burton.Supree
Neeny.Coming,.Neeny.GoingBy.Karen.English
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English.Language.Arts
Research
Watch Arthur.#122B.Team.Trouble
Dragonfly.TV.(See.page.16.of.this.guide.for.the.episode.listings..Each.program.investigates.and.researches.various.topics.)
Postcards.From.Buster.#107.Up.the.River.(Mandan.and.Bismarck,.N.D.)
Postcards.From.Buster.#124.The.Music.Mystery.(New.Orleans,.La.)
do Grades K-2:1. Cat Facts activity
The.Arthur.Web.site.offers.an.activity.where.students.learn.how.to.research.a.topic.using.library.resources..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities/acts/cat_facts.html)
2. Family Heritage activityChildren.are.encouraged.to.research.family.heritage.with.this.activity.on.this.Postcards.From.Buster.Web.page..(pbskids.org/buster/parentsteachers/activities.html)
Grade 3:1. Citizenship City activity
The.Democracy.Projects.Web.site.helps.students.research.an.area.of.community.service.and.summarize.their.findings..(pbskids.org/democracy/educators/citizenshipcity.html)
2. Tree Branch Poems: Exploring Endangered Species Around the GlobeChildren.learn.how.to.research.endangered.species.and.organize.facts.with.a.graphic.organizer.on.this.Eeko.World.Web.page..(pbskids.org/eekoworld/parentsteachers/lesson2_1.html)
Read
Grades K-1:Wild.Animals.of.America.ABCBy.Hope.Ryden
B.Is.for.BuckeyeBy.Marcia.Schonberg
My.Hen.Is.DancingBy.Karen.Wallace
Grades 2-3:Speaking.Up,.Speaking.OutBy.Steven.Otfinoski
Research.to.WriteBy.Maity.Schrecengost
Scholastic.Explains.Reading.Homework
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English.Language.Arts
Writing Applications
Watch Arthur.#112A.Arthur.Writes.a.Story
Arthur.#214A..Sue.Ellen’s.Lost.Diary
Arthur.#603A.Prunella’s.Special.Edition
Maya.&.Miguel.#107.The.Letter
Maya.&.Miguel.#121.The.Adventures.of.Rabbit-Bird.Man
Maya.&.Miguel.#132.The.Pen-Pal
do Grades K-2: 1. Thank-you notes
Write.thank-you.notes.as.a.group.whenever.you.can..You.can.thank.visitors,.parents,.grandparents.or.other.teachers..Make.writing.thank-you.notes.common.practice.for.the.class.
2. Friendly Letters activityThe.Maya.&.Miguel.Web.site.offers.an.activity.where.students.use.letter.writing.as.a.way.to.communicate.with.friends..They.also.identify.the.five.parts.of.a.letter..Choose.#107.Friendly.Letter..(pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/activities)
Read Grades K-1:
Wallace’s.ListsBy.Barbara.Bottner.and.Gerald.Kruglik
I.Wanna.IguanaBy.Karen.Kaufman.Orloff
Don’t.Forget.to.WriteBy.Martina.Selway
Grades 2-3:Flip’s.Fantastic.JournalBy.Angelo.DeCesare
Messages.in.the.MailboxBy.Loreen.Leedy
Amelia’s.NotebookBy.Marissa.Moss
Grade 3: 1. Create a Story
Children.can.fill.in.the.blanks.to.create.a.story.in.this.interactive.online.game.found.on.the.It’s.My.Life.Web.site..(pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/solosports/create_story.html)
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Writing Conventions
Watch Arthur.#112A.Arthur.Writes.a.Story
Arthur.#116A.Arthur.and.the.Crunch.Cereal.Contest
do Grades K-3: 1. The “write” stuff
Provide.opportunities.for.students.to.use.age-appropriate.words.and.proper.punctuation..Allowing.them.to.create.their.own.sentences.to.wordless.books.or.comics.is.a.fun.way.to.do.so..Wordless.books.such.as.Changes,.Changes.by.Pat.Hutchins.are.great.for.the.younger.age.groups,.while.taping.off.words.on.comic.strips.would.be.better.for.the.older.students.
Grades K-2:1. Self-Portrait activity
On.the.Arthur.Web.site,.choose.the.Art.link.for.this.activity.and.then.Self-Portrait..Students.create.a.realistic.or.imaginary.self–portrait.and.write.a.short.story..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)
Grade 3:1. It’s All About Word Play activity
Students.practice.identifying.picture-word.associations..They.also.learn.visual.recognition.skills,.correct.language.usage.and.how.to.interpret.conversational.language..Select.It’s.All.About.Word.Play..(pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/lessonplans)
Read Grades K-1:
Proper.NounsBy.Kelly.Doudna
Many.Luscious.LollipopsBy.Ruth.Heller
Punctuation.Takes.a.VacationBy.Robin.Pulver
Grades 2-3:I.and.You.and.Don’t.Forget.WhoBy.Brian.P..Cleary
Fantastic!.WOW!.and.Unreal!By.Ruth.Heller
I.Think.I.Thought,.and.Other.Tricky.VerbsBy.Marvin.Terban
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English.Language.Arts
Writing Process
Watch Arthur.#112A.Arthur.Writes.a.Story
Arthur.#404A.The.Contest
Arthur.#406A.D.W..Tale.Spins
Arthur.#608A.Rhyme.for.Your.Life
Postcards.From.Buster.#124.The.Music.Mystery.(New.Orleans,.La.)
do Grades K-2: 1. Memory list
After.a.field.trip.or.special.event,.make.a.list.of.words.about.the.event..This.will.be.a.visual.list.for.the.children.to.see..Ask.them.to.create.a.story.from.the.event.by.using.the.word.list.
2. Brainstorming Ideas activityThis.chart.helps.students.generate.ideas.for.writing.their.own.Arthur.stories..On.the.Arthur.Web.site,.choose.the.Story.Writing.With.Arthur.link.and.then.Brainstorming.Ideas..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson)
Grade 3:1. Who’s my audience?
Have.different.groups.of.students.write.about.a.topic,.but.assign.them.different.audiences..Example:.One.group.writes.a.story.about.books.for.a.librarian,.while.another.writes.for.a.small.boy..How.would.the.stories.have.to.be.different?.
2. Publishing and Sharing Stories activityStudents.design.and.create.a.book,.complete.with.illustrations..They.also.learn.how.to.publish.and.share.books..On.the.Arthur.Web.site,.choose.the.Story.Writing.With.Arthur.link.and.then.Publishing.and.Sharing.Ideas..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson)
Read Grades K-1:
The.Alphabet.TreeBy.Leo.Leonni
A.Storyteller’s.StoryBy.Rafe.Martin
Best.Wishes.By.Cynthia.Rylant
Grades 2-3:My.Writing.DayBy.David.A..Adler
The.Cat.in.the.Hat.Beginner.Book.DictionaryBy.P.D..Eastman
The.Writing.BugBy.Lee.Bennett.Hopkins
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Social.Studies
Citizenship Rights
and Responsibilities
Watch Arthur.#123A.Bully.for.Binky.
Arthur.#125B.Arthur.Cleans.Up.
Arthur.#128B.The.Scare-Your-Pants-Off.Club.
Arthur.#502B.Nerves.of.Steal.
Arthur.#805B.Sue.Ellen.Chickens.Out.
do Grades K-3:1. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
by Jon ScieskaRead.this.story.to.the.students.and.have.them.vote.for.either.the.wolf.or.the.pig..Whose.side.do.they.believe?.Provide.a.ballot.box,.voting.“booth”.and.ballots..
2. The Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club activityOn.the.Arthur.Web.site,.choose.the.link.for.Arthur’s.Guide.to.Media.Literacy.and.then.The.Scare-Your-Pants-Off.Club.activity..Students.learn.about.techniques.used.in.creating.messages,.discuss.free.speech.and.create.a.poster..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson)
3. WayBack: It’s Not Fair! activityStudents.play.a.game.to.explore.the.feelings.of.discrimination.and.learn.about.the.lives.of.people.who.fought.for.equal.rights..(pbskids.org/wayback/fair/tp.html)
Grade 3:1. Exercise Your Vote! activity
Students.express.opinions.in.English.or.Spanish.and.discuss.how.it.feels.to.vote..(pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/activities)
2. Step Inside the Voting Booth activityThe.Democracy.Project.Web.site.offers.information.about.voting..(pbskids.org/democracy/vote/index.html)
Grades K-1:The.Berenstain.Bears.and.the.Blame.Game.By.Stan.and.Jan.Berenstain
It’s.Hard.to.Be.Five.By.Jamie.Lee.Curtis.and.Laura.Cornell
Good.Sport.Gwen.By.Valerie.Tripp
Grades 2-3:Let’s.Play.as.a.Team.By.P.K..Hallinan
Judy.Moody.Saves.the.World.By.Megan.McDonald.
Let’s.Talk.About.Staying.in.a.Shelter.By.Elizabeth.Weitzman
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Social.Studies
Economics
Watch Arthur.#105A.Arthur’s.Pet.Business
Arthur.#108B.Arthur.Bounces.Back.
Arthur.#220A.How.the.Cookie.Crumbles.
Arthur.#310B.D.W..Tricks.the.Tooth.Fairy.
Arthur.#602B.Buster’s.Sweet.Success
Arthur.#607B.More!.
do Grades K-2:1. Trade me
Have.the.students.bring.in.one.small,.inexpensive.item.from.home..Place.a.dollar.amount.on.each.item..Discuss.the.concepts.of.trading.and.bartering.with.the.children..Allow.them.to.set.out.their.items.and.trade.with.one.another..Discuss.the.reasons.why.they.traded.for.certain.items.and.why.they.made.certain.choices.
2. Tall, Sturdy Building activityThis.activity.found.on.the.ZOOM.Web.site.encourages.students.to.work.together.on.a.design.and.learn.to.keep.the.cost.of.materials.within.a.set.budget..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/tallsturdybuilding.html)
Grade 3:1. Wants vs. needs
Provide.a.variety.of.magazines.for.the.students..Have.them.find.four.pictures.of.various.items.and.decide.if.each.one.is.a.“want”.or.a.“need.”.Provide.two.large.posters,.one.for.wants.and.one.for.needs..The.students.can.tape.their.magazine.pictures.to.the.correct.poster..Allow.everyone.time.to.discuss.his.or.her.choices.
2. Making Money activityThis.lesson.plan.on.the.It’s.My.Life.Web.site.encourages.students.to.identify.reasons.for.needing.money..They.also.complete.a.self-analysis.to.find.out.what.work.they.are.suited.for..(pbskids.org/itsmylife/parents)
3. Media smartsOn.the.PBS.Kids,.Don’t.Buy.It.Web.site,.students.are.encouraged.to.become.smart.consumers..They.can.also.learn.advertising.tricks.and.tips.on.buying.smart..Use.any.of.the.links..(pbskids.org/dontbuyit)
Read Grades K-1:
Prairie.Town.By.Bonnie.and.Arthur.Geisert
Department.Store.By.Gail.Gibbons
Jelly.Beans.for.Sale.By.Bruce.McMillan
Grades 2-3:Where.Does.Food.Come.From?.By.Althea
Follow.an.Ice.Cream.Cone.Around.the.World.By.Neale.S..Godfrey
Chocolate.From.Start.to.Finish.By.Samuel.G..Woods
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Geography
Watch Arthur.#115A.Arthur’s.Family.Vacation.Arthur.#115B.Grandpa.Dave’s.Old.Country.Farm.Arthur.#209A.Lost!.Arthur.#806A.Postcards.From.Buster,.Part.1.Arthur.#806B.Postcards.From.Buster,.Part.2.Maya.&.Miguel.#111.Tito’s.Mexican.VacationMaya.&.Miguel.#117.Chrissy’s.Big.MovePostcards.From.Buster.#101.Meet.Me.at.the.Fair.(Knox,.Ind.)Postcards.From.Buster.#102.A.Sense.of.Direction.(Chicago,.Ill.)Postcards.From.Buster.#103.Buster.and.Beatrice.(San.Antonio,.Texas)Postcards.From.Buster.#104.The.Giant.Pumpkins.(Mt..Hood.and.Canby,.Ore.)Postcards.From.Buster.#105.Among.the.Hmong.(Madison,.Wisc.)Postcards.From.Buster.#106.Sleepy.in.Seattle.(Seattle,.Wash.)Postcards.From.Buster.#107.Up.the.River.(Mandan.and.Bismarck,.N.D.)Postcards.From.Buster.#108.Rodeo.Cowgirl.(Houston,.Texas)Postcards.From.Buster.#109.Buster’s.Buffalo.Round-Up.(Rapid.City,.S.D.)Postcards.From.Buster.#110.Moose.on.the.Loose.(Jackson.Hole,.Wyo.)Postcards.From.Buster.#111.Rock.and.Roll.(Boulder,.Colo.)Postcards.From.Buster.#112.Hoops.and.Drums.(Lander,.Wyo.)Postcards.From.Buster.#113.Swimming.in.the.Desert.(Phoenix,.Ariz.)Postcards.From.Buster.#114.Good.Ol’.Tyme.(Whitesburg,.Ky.)Postcards.From.Buster.#115.Buster’s.Road.Rules.(Tucson,.Ariz.)Postcards.From.Buster.#116.Bayou,.by.Me.(Slidell.and.Larose,.La.)Postcards.From.Buster.#117.Best.Friends.(Winchester,.Ky.)Postcards.From.Buster.#118.Winter.Gold.(Park.City,.Utah)Postcards.From.Buster.#119.Star.Search.(Charleston,.S.C.)Postcards.From.Buster.#120.We.Are.Family.(Salt.Lake.City,.Utah)Postcards.From.Buster.#121.Buster’s.League.of.Champions.(Virginia.Beach,.Va.)Postcards.From.Buster.#122.A.Bridge.Back.Home.(Brooklyn,.N.Y.)Postcards.From.Buster.#123.Lost.and.Found.(Guanajuato,.Guanajuato,.Mexico)Postcards.From.Buster.#124.The.Music.Mystery.(New.Orleans,.La.)Postcards.From.Buster.#125.The.Lowriders.(East.Los.Angeles,.Calif.)Postcards.From.Buster.#126.Beats.by.the.Bay.(San.Francisco,.Calif.)Postcards.From.Buster.#127.A.City.View.(Manhattan,.N.Y.)Postcards.From.Buster.#128.Homes.Sweet.Homes.(Miami,.Fla.)Postcards.From.Buster.#129.Riding.the.Wave.(Cocoa.Beach,.Fla.)Postcards.From.Buster.#130.Buster’s.Lucky.Year.(San.Francisco,.Calif.)Postcards.From.Buster.#131.Spring.Break.(Iqaluit,.Nunavut,.Canada)Postcards.From.Buster.#132.Buster.Gets.on.Board.(Los.Angeles,.Calif.)Postcards.From.Buster.#134.Buster’s.Sweet.Song.(Leiper’s.Fork,.Tenn.)Postcards.From.Buster.#135.Family.Reunion.(Nashville,.Tenn.)Postcards.From.Buster.#136.Alien.Adventure.(Roswell,.N.M.)Postcards.From.Buster.#137.Coming.Together.(Seattle,.Wash.)Postcards.From.Buster.#138.Treasure.Island.(San.Juan,.Puerto.Rico)Postcards.From.Buster.#139.Step.By.Step.(Hartford,.Conn.)Postcards.From.Buster.#140.Buster’s.Big.Goal.(East.Boston,.Mass.)
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do Grades K-3: 1. Backyard Jungle Web site
Students.learn.about.backyards,.neighborhoods,.towns.and.parks.from.other.children.across.the.globe..(pbskids.org/backyardjungle)
Grades K-2:1. Classroom map
Help.the.students.understand.the.purpose.of.a.map.by.creating.one.for.the.classroom..Create.a.large-scale.outline.of.the.room..Label.a.few.areas.for.the.students.to.see..Have.them.help.you.finish.the.map.by.relating.other.areas.to.the.point.of.their.location..Once.you.have.a.general.map.of.the.room,.place.different.stickers.on.each.area.of.the.map..Have.the.children.go.to.different.parts.of.the.room.that.are.labeled.with.stickers..For.example,.place.a.star.sticker.on.the.map.in.the.reading.area.and.a.circle.sticker.on.the.computer.area..The.students.will.be.able.to.look.at.the.room.map.and.be.able.to.figure.out.where.to.go..They.will.use.the.written.labels.and.the.visual.stickers.
2. Connect the States activityOn.the.Postcards.From.Buster.Web.site,.select.the.Connect.the.States.activity,.which.helps.students.learn.state.facts.such.as.animals,.food.and.flags,.and.develop.matching.skills..(pbskids.org/buster/games)
Grade 3:1. Geography vocabulary
Look.at.a.variety.of.maps.and.pull.out.words.that.the.students.need.to.know..Create.a.list.of.the.words.and.their.definitions.and.hang.them.up.in.the.room..The.students.can.even.help.you.add.to.the.list.when.they.come.across.a.new.word.on.a.map.that.they.do.not.know.
2. Up the River activityOn.the.Postcards.From.Buster.Web.site,.this.activity.helps.students.develop.map.skills.and.learn.new.words.about.directions..(pbskids.org/buster/parentsteachers/lessons.html)
Read Grades K-1:
Latitude.and.Longitude.By.Rebecca.Aberg
You.Are.Here.By.Michael.Berenstain
Mapping.Our.World.By.Janine.Scott
Grades 2-3:The.Great.World.Tour.By.Kamini.Khanduri
Maps.and.Globes.By.Jack.Knowlton
People.and.Places.By.Pam.Robson
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Social.Studies
Government
Watch Arthur.#210A.D.W..Goes.to.Washington.
Arthur.#506A.The.Election.
Maya.&.Miguel.#110.Politics.Unusual
do Grades K-2:1. Washington, D.C. activity
Students.learn.about.our.nation’s.capital.and.explore.landmarks,.buildings.and.historic.locations..They.also.create.a.travel.poster.with.this.activity,.found.on.the.Arthur.Web.site.by.choosing.the.Diversity.Appreciation.&.Understanding.link...(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)
Grade 3:1. If I Were President activity
Students.discuss.the.president.of.the.United.States.and.his.life..They.learn.about.elections.and.pretend.to.set.rules.and.laws.as.if.they.were.president..Visit.the.Arthur.Web.site,.choose.the.Creative.Thinking.&.Problem.Solving.link.and.select.If.I.Were.President..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)
2. American Experience WayBack Web siteStudents.find.out.unknown.presidential.facts.and.track.a.campaign.trail..(pbskids.org/wayback)
3. Democracy Project Web siteStudents.discuss.the.effects.of.government.on.their.lives.and.pretend.to.be.president.for.a.day..Select.Be.President.for.a.Day..(pbskids.org/democracy)
Read
Grades K-1:Vote!.By.Eileen.Christelow
Amelia.Bedelia.4.Mayor.By.Herman.Parish
Mr..Lincoln’s.Way.By.Patricia.Polacco
Grades 2-3:A.Day.in.the.Life.of.a.MayorBy.Liza.N..Burby
The.State.Governor.By.Mary.Firestone
The.Voice.of.the.People.By.Betsy.and.Guilio.Maestro
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Social.Studies
History
Watch Arthur.#304A.Background.Blues
Arthur.#309A.Arthur’s.Treasure.Hunt.
Arthur.#309B.The.Return.of.the.King.
Arthur.#509B.The.Big.Dig.
Arthur.#705B.Elwood.City.Turns.100!.
Postcards.From.Buster.#109.Buster’s.Buffalo.Round-Up.(Rapid.City,.S.D.)
Postcards.From.Buster.#114.Good.Ol’.Tyme.(Whitesburg,.Ky.)
do Grades K-3:1. My life
Students.can.create.a.personal.history.timeline.by.bringing.in.a.variety.of.personal.pictures.or.cutting.pictures.out.of.magazines..They.label.each.phase.of.life.or.time.with.a.picture.or.symbol..
Grades K-2: 1. Calendars activity
This.activity.is.found.on.the.Arthur.Web.site.by.choosing.the.Language.&.Literacy.link.and.then.select.Calendars..Students.learn.about.the.days.of.the.week.and.how.to.use.a.calendar..They.also.make.a.one-month.calendar..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)
Grade 3:1. History Detectives for Kids Web site
Students.crack.codes.about.the.age.of.houses.and.play.“guess.the.year”.activities..They.use.their.sleuthing.skills.to.look.for.old.objects..Select.Play.Detective.Games..(pbskids.org/historydetectives)
2. Time Travel activityOn.the.Cyberchase.Web.site,.students.learn.to.use.standard.units.to.measure.time..(pbskids.org/cyberchase/parentsteachers/lessonplans/lesson3.html)
3. Not for Ourselves Alone Web siteStudents.learn.how.Susan.B..Anthony.and.Elizabeth.Cady.Stanton.changed.opportunities.for.women..(pbskids.org/stantonanthony)
Read Grades K-1:
Thank.You,.Sarah:.The.Woman.Who.Saved.Thanksgiving.By.Laura.Halse.Anderson
My.First.Book.of.Time.By.Claire.Llewellyn
All.Year.Long.By.Nancy.Tafuri
Grades 2-3:A.Day.in.the.Life.of.a.Colonial.Glassblower.By.J.L..Branse
On.This.Spot:.An.Expedition.Back.Through.Time.By.Susan.E..Goodman
Martin’s.Big.Words.By.Doreen.Rappaport
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Social.Studies
People in Societies
Watch Arthur.#101A.Arthur’s.Eyes
Arthur.#101B.Francine’s.Bad.Hair.Day
Arthur.#102A.Arthur.and.the.Real.Mr..Ratburn
Arthur.#106A.Locked.in.the.Library.
Arthur.#106B.Arthur.Accused!.
Arthur.#107A.Arthur.Goes.to.Camp.
Arthur.#107B.Buster.Makes.the.Grade
Arthur.#109A.Arthur.Babysits.
Arthur.#109B.Arthur’s.Cousin.Catastrophe
Arthur.#110A.Arthur’s.Birthday
Arthur.#113B.Buster’s.New.Friend
Arthur.#114B.Arthur.and.the.True.Francine.
Arthur.#117A.Meek.for.a.Week.
Arthur.#117B.Arthur,.World’s.Greatest.Gleeper.
Arthur.#119B.Arthur.Makes.the.Team.
Arthur.#203B.Buster.and.the.Daredevils.
Arthur.#207A.Arthur’s.TV-Free.Week
Arthur.#307A.Arthur.Rides.the.Bandwagon
Arthur.#308A.Popular.Girls.
Arthur.#605B.Arthur.and.Los.Vecinos
Arthur.#707B.Buster’s.Amish.Mismatch.
Arthur.#709A.Prunella.Sees.the.Light.
Maya.&.Miguel.#101.Mala.Suerte
Maya.&.Miguel.#103.When.Maya.Met.Andy
Maya.&.Miguel.#106.La.Nueva.Cocinita
Maya.&.Miguel.#109.La.Calavera
Maya.&.Miguel.#111.Tito’s.Mexican.Vacation
Maya.&.Miguel.#117.Chrissy’s.Big.Move
All.Postcards.From.Buster.episodes,.featuring.different.cultures
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Grades K-3:1. Cinderella story
Read.and.compare.other.countries’.versions.of.the.story.Cinderella..Have.the.students.list.and.discuss.the.differences.
•.The.Turkey.Girl:.A.Zuni.Cinderella.by.Penny.Pollock.
•.Sootface:.An.Ojibwa.Cinderella.Story.told.by.Robert.D..San.Souci.
•.The.Korean.Cinderella.by.Shirley.Climo.
•.Yeh-Shen:.A.Cinderella.Story.From.China.by.Ai-Ling.Louie.and.illustrated.
•.The.Persian.Cinderella.by.Shirley.Climo.
•.The.Egyptian.Cinderella.by.Shirley.Climo.
•.The.Golden.Sandal:.A.Middle.Eastern.Cinderella.Story.by.Rebecca.Hickox.
•.The.Irish.Cinderlad.by.Shirley.Climo.
2. Arthur’s World Neighborhood guideThis.teacher.guide.offers.activities,.resources.and.tips.that.help.students.explore.cultural.diversity.by.looking.at.our.diverse.world..They.search.for.information.through.contacts,.books,.Web.sites.and.maps..Select.Arthur’s.World.Neighborhood..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson)
do Grade 3:1. The Multicultural Game Book by Louise Orlando
Explore.entertainment.and.games.from.other.cultures.with.your.students..After.playing.some.of.the.games,.discuss.how.they.compare.with.games.found.in.this.country.
2. A Sense of Direction activityVisit.the.Postcards.From.Buster.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.compare.different.cultures.and.learn.new.content.words..Scroll.down.and.select.A.Sense.of.Direction..(pbskids.org/buster/parentsteachers/lessons.html)
Read Grades K-1:
It.Takes.a.Village.By.Jane.Cowen-Fletcher
The.Hunterman.and.the.Crocodile.By.Baba.Wagué.Diakité
A.Family.From.Guatemala.By.Julia.Waterlow
Grades 2-3:Look.What.Came.From.the.Netherlands.By.Kevin.Davis
Chopsticks.for.My.Noodle.Soup.By.Susan.E..Goodman
Children.of.Puerto.Rico.By.Michael.Elsohn.Ross
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Social.Studies
Skills and Methods
Watch Arthur.#606A.Citizen.Frensky.
Arthur.#703B.Don’t.Ask.Muffy.
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Grades K-1:Inside.Mouse,.Outside.MouseBy.Lindsey.Barrett.George
More.or.Less.a.Mess.By.Sheila.Keenan
Dark.Cloud.Strong.Breeze.By.Susan.Patron
Grades 2-3:Fair.Is.Fair!.By.Jenifer.Dussling
The.Best.Vacation.Ever.By.Stuart.J..Murphy
Bart’s.Amazing.Charts.By.Dianne.Ochiltree
Grades K-3:1. Arthur’s World Neighborhood Guide
Students.explore.cultural.diversity.by.learning.about.the.world..They.search.for.information.through.contacts,.books,.Web.sites.and.maps..Select.Arthur’s.World.Neighborhood..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson)
Grades 2-3:1. WayBack: Family Ties activity
Children.are.encouraged.to.explore.history.through.the.study.of.family.by.creating.family.trees,.organizing.family.reunions.and.starting.letter-writing.campaigns..(pbskids.org/wayback/family/tp.html)
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Science
Earth and Space
Watch Arthur.#103B.Buster’s.Dino.DilemmaArthur.#404B.Prove.It.Arthur.#405A.The.BlizzardArthur.#504B.The.Cave.Arthur.#605A.The.Boy.Who.Cried.Comet.DragonflyTV.#101.Investigate!DragonflyTV.#104.WaterDragonflyTV.#105.RocksDragonflyTV.#107.WeatherDragonflyTV.#108.TechnologyDragonflyTV.#112.SpaceDragonflyTV.#204.SpinningDragonflyTV.#212.Earth.ExplorationsDragonflyTV.#301.Investigate!DragonflyTV.#303.WindDragonflyTV.#306.Earth.SystemsDragonflyTV.#312.Space/AstronomyDragonflyTV.#408.Earth.SystemsPostcards.From.Buster.#136.Alien.Adventure.(Roswell,.N.M.)
do Grades K-2:1. “Measuring” seasons
Have.the.children.collect.various.items.from.nature.walks..Go.on.a.nature.walk.at.the.beginning.of.each.season..After.the.walk,.have.the.children.sort,.compare,.count,.measure.and.graph.their.seasonal.objects.
2. Spring Break activityStudents.learn.about.different.types.of.weather.and.conduct.a.weather.survey.in.this.activity,.found.on.the.Postcards.From.Buster.Web.site..(pbskids.org/buster/parentsteachers/pdf/Buster_Lessons_31-32.pdf)
Grade 3:1. Rock chart
Provide.students.with.a.variety.of.rocks:.coal,.sandstone,.granite,.limestone.and.any.other.type.that.you.can.find..Have.them.make.a.chart.listing.each.rock’s.color,.smell,.feel,.physical.description.and.effect.when.rubbed.on.paper..Discuss.the.findings.
2. Mountain Bike Trails activityStudents.examine.changes.in.sandstone.in.this.activity.found.on.the.DragonflyTV.Web.site..(pbskids.org/dragonflytv/parentsteachers/tguide_earth.html)
3. Dirt Pudding activityStudents.explore.the.properties.of.soil.in.this.activity.found.on.the.ZOOM.Web.site..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/cafe/dirtpudding.html)
Read Grades K-1:
A.Log’s.Life.By.Wendy.Pfeffer
Re-Cycles.By.Michael.Elsohn.Ross
I’ll.Play.With.You.By.Mary.McKenna.Siddals
Grades 2-3:Rocks.and.Soil.By.Terry.Jennings
Stars.By.Roy.A..Gallant
Sometimes.Moon.By.Carol.Lexa.Schaefer
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Science
Life Science
WatchArthur.#103A.D.W..All.Wet
Arthur.#108A.Arthur’s.New.Puppy.
Arthur.#111A.Arthur’s.Baby
Arthur.#111B.D.W.’s.Baby
Arthur.#113A.So.Long,.Spanky.
Arthur.#118A.Arthur’s.Chicken.Pox.
Arthur.#118B.Sick.as.a.Dog
Arthur.#124A.Arthur’s.Tooth.
Arthur.#403A.Buster’s.Breathless.
Arthur.#407A.Binky.Barnes,.Wingman
Arthur.#503B.The.Shore.Thing
Arthur.#505A.The.Lousy.Week.
Arthur.#903A.Arthur.Weighs.In.
Arthur.#904A.Buster’s.Green.Thumb.
DragonflyTV.#103.Animal.Behavior
DragonflyTV.#104.Water
DragonflyTV.#109.Plants
DragonflyTV.#111.Human.Behavior
DragonflyTV.#113.The.Human.Body
DragonflyTV.#201.Investigate!
DragonflyTV.#203.Sports.Science
DragonflyTV.#209.Ecosystems
DragonflyTV.#210.Underwater
DragonflyTV.#211.Mammals
DragonflyTV.#213.Creepy.Crawlies
DragonflyTV.#307.Animal.Behavior
DragonflyTV.#309.Health
DragonflyTV.#313.Dogs
DragonflyTV.#403.Animal.Behavior
DragonflyTV.#406.Canines
DragonflyTV.#409.At.the.Zoo
DragonflyTV.#412.Animal.Behavior
Postcards.From.Buster.#129.Riding.the.Wave.(Cocoa.Beach,.Fla.)
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Grades K-2:1. Animal habitats
Provide.the.students.with.a.variety.of.pictures..Have.matching.pictures.of.animal.homes..The.students.can.match.the.animal.to.the.habitat..You.can.discuss.that.some.animals.make.their.own.homes,.while.some.homes.are.made.for.them.
2. Animal Habitats activityStudents.discuss.animal.and.insect.habitats.in.this.activity.on.the.Arthur.Web.site..Choose.the.Science.&.Health.link.and.then.select.Animal.Habitats..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)
Grade 3: 1. Baby Animals activity
In.this.activity.on.the.DragonflyTV.Web.site,.students.investigate.and.compare.the.growth.rates.of.animals..They.also.discover.how.mealworms.respond.to.different.stimuli..(pbskids.org/dragonflytv/parentsteachers/tguide_babyanimals.html)
2. Critter Cards activity Students.conduct.classification.activities.in.this.activity..Go.to.the.Shape.of.Life.Web.site.and.select.Critter.Cards..(www.pbs.org/kcet/shapeoflife/resources)
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Read Grades K-1:
A.Dandelion’s.LifeBy.John.Himmelman
Who.Eats.What?.By.Patricia.Lauber
I.Am.a.Leaf.By.Jean.Marzollo
Grades 2-3:Cactus.Hotel.By.Brenda.Z..Guiberson
Digging.Up.Tyrannosaurus.Rex.By.John.R..Horner.and.Don.Lessem
Ohio.Plants.and.Animals.By.Marcia.Schonberg
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Science
Physical Science
Watch Arthur.#216A.Love.Notes.for.Muffy
DragonflyTV.#101.Investigate!
DragonflyTV.#102.Wheels
DragonflyTV.#109.Plants
DragonflyTV.#110.Air
DragonflyTV.#111.Human.Behavior
DragonflyTV.#113.The.Human.Body
DragonflyTV.#201.Investigate!
DragonflyTV.#202.Structures
DragonflyTV.#203.Sports.Science
DragonflyTV.#204.Spinning
DragonflyTV.#205.Propulsion
DragonflyTV.#206.Human.Body
DragonflyTV.#207.Sound
DragonflyTV.#302.Sports.Science
DragonflyTV.#303.Wind
DragonflyTV.#306.Earth.Systems
DragonflyTV.#308.Speed
DragonflyTV.#311.Games
DragonflyTV.#313.Dogs
DragonflyTV.#401.Energy
DragonflyTV.#402.Engineering
DragonflyTV.#404.Friction
DragonflyTV.#405.Sound
DragonflyTV.#407.Science.at.Play
DragonflyTV.#408.Earth.Systems
DragonflyTV.#410.Chemistry
DragonflyTV.#411.Human.Body
DragonflyTV.#413.Simple.Machines
Postcards.From.Buster.#104.The.Giant.Pumpkins.(Mt..Hood.and.Canby,.Ore.)
Postcards.From.Buster.#118.Winter.Gold.(Park.City,.Utah)
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Grades K-2:1. Falling foil
Cut.two.exact.squares.out.of.a.piece.of.foil..Drop.both.pieces.from.a.table..Ask.the.children.to.predict.which.one.will.reach.the.floor.first..Discuss.the.results..Crumple.one.of.the.pieces.into.a.foil.ball..Drop.the.foil.ball.and.the.foil.square.off.the.table..Ask.the.students.the.same.question..Discuss.why.the.ball.hit.the.ground.first.
2. Guitar activityThe.ZOOM.Web.site.offers.this.activity,.where.students.explore.the.sound.of.vibrations.by.constructing.a.guitar..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/guitar.html)
do Grade 3:1. Balancing Act activity
Students.learn.how.center.of.gravity.affects.hanging.objects.and.experiment.with.changes.in.this.activity..Go.to.the.DragonflyTV.Web.site.and.select.Balancing.Act..(pbskids.org/dragonflytv/superdoit)
2. Tops activityThis.ZOOM.Web.site.activity.explores.principles.of.motion.and.friction.and.compares.spin.times.of.tops.cut.in.different.shapes..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/tops.html)
Read Grades K-1:
What.Makes.a.Magnet?..By.Franklyn.M..Branley
Wonderful.Water.By.Bobby.Kalman.and.Janine.Schaub
Pushing.and.Pulling.By.Peter.Riley
Grades 2-3:Motion.By.John.Farndon
Sounds.All.Around.By.Wendy.Pfeffer.Experiments.With.Light.By.Salvatore.Tocci
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Science
Science and Technology
Watch Arthur.#901A.Castles.in.the.Sky.
DragonflyTV.#101.Investigate!
DragonflyTV.#106.Flight
DragonflyTV.#108.Technology
DragonflyTV.#111.Human.Behavior
DragonflyTV.#113.The.Human.Body
DragonflyTV.#201.Investigate!
DragonflyTV.#203.Sports.Science
DragonflyTV.#205.Propulsion
DragonflyTV.#207.Sound
DragonflyTV.#208.Technology
DragonflyTV.#210.Underwater
DragonflyTV.#301.Investigate!
DragonflyTV.#302.Sports.Science
DragonflyTV.#305.Engineering
DragonflyTV.#308.Speed
DragonflyTV.#309.Health
DragonflyTV.#311.Games
DragonflyTV.#312.Space/Astronomy
DragonflyTV.#402.Engineering
DragonflyTV.#404.Friction
DragonflyTV.#405.Sound
DragonflyTV.#409.At.the.Zoo
DragonflyTV.#413.Simple.Machines
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Grades K-2:1. Who made this?
Provide.the.students.with.a.large.number.of.pictures..Cut.pictures.of.a.variety.of.subjects.out.of.magazines,.catalogs.and.store.flyers..Have.groups.of.the.students.sort.the.pictures.into.two.groups.—.man-made.and.natural.
2. Cup Tower activityThis.activity.on.the.ZOOM.Web.site.encourages.students.to.build.a.tower.with.cups.and.discuss.issues.that.structural.engineers.face..They.can.then.report.on.their.experience..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci)
3. Boats Afloat activityStudents.estimate.the.number.of.pennies.that.will.fit.on.a.boat.made.of.foil.and.then.test.their.hypothesis.in.this.activity.found.on.the.ZOOM.Web.site..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/boatsafloat.html)
do Grade 3:1. My tech world
Have.the.students.make.a.list.of.every.kind.of.technology.that.they.use.throughout.each.day..They.can.then.take.that.list.and.make.two.categories,.one.listing.how.each.technology.is.a.good.thing.and.one.listing.any.reasons.why.it.can.have.negative.effects.
2. WayBack: Technology 1900 activityVisit.the.American.Experience.WayBack.Web.site.for.this.activity,.where.students.explore.inventions.from.the.turn.of.the.20th.century.and.learn.how.people.predicted.new.technologies.for.the.future..They.also.learn.about.the.first.female.telephone.operators..(pbskids.org/wayback/tech1900/tp.html)
Read Grades K-1:
Ducky.By.Eve.Bunting
Tools.By.Ann.Morris
Old.MacDonald.Had.a.Woodshop.By.Lisa.Shulman
Grades 2-3:Lenses!.By.Siegfried.Aust
Brush,.Comb,.Scrub.By.Vicki.Cobb
Out.of.Sight.By.Seymour.Simon
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Science
Scientific inquiry
Watch DragonflyTV.#101.Investigate!
DragonflyTV.#102.Wheels
DragonflyTV.#104.Water
DragonflyTV.#105.Rocks
DragonflyTV.#106.Flight
DragonflyTV.#107.Weather
DragonflyTV.#108.Technology
DragonflyTV.#110.Air
DragonflyTV.#112.Space
DragonflyTV.#201.Investigate!
DragonflyTV.#202.Structures
DragonflyTV.#204.Spinning
DragonflyTV.#205.Propulsion
DragonflyTV.#206.Human.Body
DragonflyTV.#207.Sound
DragonflyTV.#208.Technology
DragonflyTV.#209.Ecosystems
DragonflyTV.#210.Underwater
DragonflyTV.#211.Mammals
DragonflyTV.#212.Earth.Explorations
DragonflyTV.#213.Creepy.Crawlies
DragonflyTV.#301.Investigate!
DragonflyTV.#302.Sports.Science
DragonflyTV.#303.Wind
DragonflyTV.#307.Animal.Behavior
DragonflyTV.#308.Speed
DragonflyTV.#311.Games
DragonflyTV.#312.Space/Astronomy
DragonflyTV.#313.Dogs
DragonflyTV.#401.Energy
DragonflyTV.#402.Engineering
DragonflyTV.#403.Animal.Behavior
DragonflyTV.#404.Friction
DragonflyTV.#405.Sound
DragonflyTV.#406.Canines
DragonflyTV.#407.Science.at.Play
DragonflyTV.#408.Earth.Systems
DragonflyTV.#410.Chemistry
DragonflyTV.#411.Human.Body
DragonflyTV.#412.Animal.Behavior
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Grades K-2: 1. Indoor observation
Create.an.indoor.observatory.with.the.students..This.can.be.as.simple.as.posing.the.question,.“What.would.happen.if.a.plant.did.not.receive.its.required.light?”.You.can.test.two.kinds.of.plants,.one.that.requires.a.lot.of.light.and.one.that.prefers.shade..The.students.can.examine.the.results.of.the.test.
2. Nature Journaling activityVisit.the.Backyard.Jungle.Web.site.for.this.activity,.where.students.observe.a.plant.or.animal,.record.information.and.share.the.findings..(pbskids.org/backyardjungle/info/nature_journaling.php)
Grade 3: 1. Volleyball activity
Visit.the.Dragonfly.TV.Web.site.for.this.activity,.where.students.observe.how.people.filter.out.sounds.and.conduct.a.communication.experiment..(pbskids.org/dragonflytv/parentsteachers/tguide_volleyball.html)
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Grades K-1:Coyotes.All.Around.By.Stuart.J..Murphy
Mockingbird.Morning.By.Joanne.Ryder
If.You.Hopped.Like.a.Frog.By.David.M..Schwartz
Read Grades 2-3:
Polly’s.Pen.Pal.By.Stuart.J..Murphy
Millions.to.Measure.By.David.M..Schwartz
Me.and.the.Measure.of.Things.By.Joan.Sweeney
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Science
Scientific Ways of Knowing
Watch Arthur.#130B.Arthur’s.New.Year’s.Eve
DragonflyTV.#103.Animal.Behavior
DragonflyTV.#107.Weather
DragonflyTV.#112.Space
DragonflyTV.#201.Investigate!
DragonflyTV.#206.Human.Body
DragonflyTV.#208.Technology
DragonflyTV.#209.Ecosystems
DragonflyTV.#210.Underwater
DragonflyTV.#211.Mammals
DragonflyTV.#212.Earth.Explorations
DragonflyTV.#213.Creepy.Crawlies
DragonflyTV.#301.Investigate!
DragonflyTV.#302.Sports.Science
DragonflyTV.#306.Earth.Systems
DragonflyTV.#307.Animal.Behavior
DragonflyTV.#309.Health
DragonflyTV.#311.Games
DragonflyTV.#407.Science.at.Play
do Grades K-2:1. Sharing the earth
Have.the.students.examine.their.daily.life.and.make.lists.of.what.they.eat.and.drink,.where.they.like.to.play,.etc..Discuss.how.their.lives.are.related.to.their.surroundings.and.how.plants.and.animals.depend.on.each.other.
2. Earth Empathy activity Visit.the.Berenstain.Bears.Web.site.and.select.Section.3,.Page.3.for.this.activity,.where.students.discuss.disregard.for.the.environment.and.living.things..They.can.clean.up.an.area.around.their.school.and.examine.the.results..(pbskids.org/berenstainbears/caregiver/outreach.html)
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Grade 3:1. Who does what?
Provide.the.students.with.a.list.of.science-related.job.titles..Have.the.students.research.the.titles.to.define.what.they.do..They.can.pick.their.favorite.or.most.interesting.job.and.share.facts.with.the.class..Here.is.a.list.of.science.jobs.and.careers.to.get.you.started:
AgricultureArachnologyAstronomyBiotechnologyBotany.and.Plant.SciencesComputer.ScienceEcologyEnvironmental.SciencesFish.and.Wildlife.ManagementForestryGeneticsLife.SciencesMarine.BiologyMicrobiologyPharmacologyPhysical.Science/ChemistryPhysiologyScience.EducationVeterinary.MedicineVolcanologyZoology
2. What’s My Job? activityVisit.the.Maya.&.Miguel.Web.site.and.select.this.activity.where.students.match.career.descriptions.in.a.game.and.discuss.the.meaning.of.a.mentor..(pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/activities)
3. Occupations activityStudents.explore.job.possibilities.and.make.tools.needed.for.the.job..The.can.also.pantomime.the.job..On.the.Arthur.Web.site,.choose.the.Life.Skills.link.and.then.select.Occupations..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)
Read Grades K-1:
Squirts.and.Spurts.By.Vicki.Cobb
Magnets.By.Peter.Riley
The.Gift.of.the.Tree.By.Alvin.Tresselt
Grades 2-3:Women.in.Physical.Science.Careers.By.Jetty.Kahn
The.Coast.Mappers.By.Taylor.Morrison
How.Dogs.Came.From.Wolves.and.Other.Explorations.of.Science.in.Action.By.Jack.Myers,.Ph..D.
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Watch DragonflyTV.#108.TechnologyDragonflyTV.#112.SpaceDragonflyTV.#202.StructuresDragonflyTV.#208.TechnologyDragonflyTV.#210.UnderwaterDragonflyTV.#302.Sports.ScienceDragonflyTV.#303.WindDragonflyTV.#305.EngineeringDragonflyTV.#308.SpeedDragonflyTV.#311.GamesDragonflyTV.#312.Space/AstronomyDragonflyTV.#402.EngineeringDragonflyTV.#404.FrictionDragonflyTV.#413.Simple.MachinesPostcards.From.Buster.#125.The.Lowriders.(East.Los.Angeles,.Calif.)
do Grades K-2: 1. How does it work?
Bring.in.a.variety.of.machines.for.the.students..Invite.them.to.study.each.object..Have.them.guess.how.each.one.works..They.can.write.simple.stories.or.illustrate.the.inner.workings.of.the.machines.
2. Imaginative Inventors activity Visit.the.Berenstain.Bears.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.explore.inventions,.inventors.and.patents.and.design.an.original.idea..Select.Section.3,.Page.7..(pbskids.org/berenstainbears/caregiver/outreach.html)
Grade 3:1. Blueprints
Pose.a.problem.to.the.students..(Example:.I.need.a.way.to.sort.the.change.in.my.piggy.bank;.I.need.to.build.something.that.will.help.me.).Have.small.groups.of.students.come.up.with.simple.machines.that.will.solve.the.problem.and.create.a.blueprint.for.the.design..Have.the.groups.switch.blueprints..See.if.they.students.can.read.each.other’s.blueprints.and.build.the.designs.
2. Food Elevator activityVisit.the.ZOOM.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.explore.simple.machines.and.build.a.device.that.can.withstand.a.heavier.force..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/food_elevator.html)
Grades K-1:Personal.Computers.By.Charnan.and.Tomas.Kazunas
Telling.Time.By.Jules.Older
Why.Should.I.Brush.My.Teeth?.By.Louise.Spilsbury
Grades 2-3:Chattanooga.Sludge.By.Molly.Bang
I.M..Pei:.Designer.of.Dreams.By.Pamela.Dell
So.You.Want.to.Be.an.Inventor.By.Judith.St..George
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Watch DragonflyTV.#108.Technology
DragonflyTV.#112.Space
DragonflyTV.#202.Structures
DragonflyTV.#208.Technology
DragonflyTV.#210.Underwater
DragonflyTV.#302.Sports.Science
DragonflyTV.#305.Engineering
DragonflyTV.#308.Speed
DragonflyTV.#311.Games
DragonflyTV.#312.Space/Astronomy
DragonflyTV.#402.Engineering
DragonflyTV.#404.Friction
DragonflyTV.#413.Simple.Machines
do Grades K-2: 1. Building materials
Bring.a.variety.of.building.materials.into.the.classroom..Allow.the.students.to.explore.them..Have.them.think.of.things.that.could.be.built.with.each.kind.of.material..Choose.some.ideas.and.build.them.as.a.class.
2. Building Blocks activityVisit.the.Boohbah.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.investigate.structures,.explore.what.makes.them.most.stable.and.discover.common.building.materials..(pbskids.org/boohbah/parentsteachers/activity112.html)
Grade 3:1. Living Without Technology activity
Visit.the.1900.House.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.research.inventions.and.their.impact.on.people’s.lives..They.can.give.up.technology.for.a.certain.period.of.time.and.then.write.a.journal.about.their.experience..(pbs.org/wnet/1900house/lessons/lesson2a.html)
2. Unplugged! activityFind.this.activity.on.the.Big.Apple.History.Web.site.by.choosing.the.Building.the.Big.Apple.pull-down.menu..Students.learn.the.importance.of.electricity.and.examine.the.costs.of.energy..They.also.learn.about.conserving.energy..(pbs.org/bigapplehistory/parentsteachers)
Read Grades K-1:
Brooklyn.BridgeBy.Lynn.Curlee
I.Am.a.Pencil.By.Linda.Hayward
Alternative.Energy.By.Christine.Petersen
Grades 2-3:Great.Discoveries.and.Inventions.That.Improved.Human.Health.By.Antonio.Casanellas
Textiles.By.Steve.Parker
The.City.We.Live.In.By.Jill.Wheeler
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Watch Arthur.#114A.Arthur.the.Wrecker
Arthur.#601A.Sue.Ellen.Gets.Her.Goose.Cooked
Arthur.#601B.Best.of.the.Next
Dragonfly.TV.#108.Technology
do Grades K-2:1. Technology all around
Students.can.go.on.a.hunt.for.technology.by.first.going.through.the.classroom.and.then.venturing.out.into.the.school..They.can.list.and.even.map.the.various.technologies.that.they.find.
2. Toy-Making activity (Section 4)Visit.the.Berenstain.Bears.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students..compare.and.contrast.handmade.and.store-bought.toys..They.can.create.toy.kites.and.compare.designs..Select.Section.4.and.then.go.to.page.15..(pbskids.org/berenstainbears/caregiver/outreach)
Grade 3:1. Super-human
Have.the.students.think.of.various.technologies.that.allow.human.beings.to.do.things.that.they.otherwise.would.not.be.able.to.do..They.can.then.create.and.illustrate.their.own.superheroes.who.possess.the.same.abilities.of.the.technologies.they.listed.
2. You Can’t Get There From Here activityVisit.the.ZOOM.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.try.to.invent.a.contraption.that.will.extend.human.capabilities..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/youcantgettherefromh.html)
Read Grades K-1:
Workshop.By.Andrew.Clements
How.a.House.Is.Built.By.Gail.Gibbons
Cut.It!.By.Henry.Pluckrose
Grades 2-3:Wasting.Water.By.Donna.Bailey
Computers.By.Darcy.Lockman
Underground.By.David.Macaulay
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Watch Arthur.#601A.Sue.Ellen.Gets.Her.Goose.Cooked.
Arthur.#601B.Best.of.the.Nest
Dragonfly.TV.#111.Human.Behavior
Dragonfly.TV.#208.Technology
do Grades K-2: 1. E-mail address
Create.a.class.Web.page.for.the.students..Allow.them.to.navigate.through.your.created.site..Set.up.e-mail.addresses.for.the.students.and.encourage.them.to.e-mail.one.another..Discuss.the.concept.of.e-mail,.set.the.rules.and.allow.the.students.to.come.up.with.their.own.user.names.
2. Communication Exploration: Blindness activityVisit.the.Arthur.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.explore.systems.such.as.descriptive.narration.for.TV.and.films..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/communication)
Grade 3:1. Clip art story
Have.the.students.create.a.message.or.a.simple.story.using.only.clip-art.pictures.on.the.computer..The.students.can.switch.assignments.and.try.to.guess.or.read.each.other’s.messages.
2. Autograph Art activityVisit.the.Maya.&.Miguel.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.create.an.autograph.through.art..(pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/activities/autograph.html)
Read Grades K-1:
A.Day.in.the.Life.of.a.Newspaper.Reporter.By.Mary.Bowman-Kruhm.and.Claudine.G..Wirths
E-mail.By.Larry.Dane.Brimner
How.Books.Are.Made.By.Lucia.Raatma
Grades 2-3:The.Young.Journalist’s.Book.By.Donna.Guthrie.and.Nancy.Bentley
Working.With.Words.By.Ann.Rooney
Computer.Animation.From.Start.to.Finish.By.Samuel.G..Woods
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Watch Arthur.#601A.Sue.Ellen.Gets.Her.Goose.Cooked.
Arthur.#601B.Best.of.the.Nest
Dragonfly.TV.#111.Human.Behavior.
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2. Welcome to the Web activity guide Students.explore.the.workings.of.the.Internet.and.receive.safety.tips..The.guide.is.found.on.the.Arthur.Web.site.by.choosing.the.Parent.Guides.link..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/resources)
Read Grades K-1:
A.Day.in.the.Life.of.a.Teacher.By.Mary.Bowman-Kruhm
The.Inside.Outside.Book.of.Libraries.By.Roxie.Munro
Koala.and.the.Flower.By.Mary.Murphy
Grades 2-3:The.Erie.Canal.By.Janey.Levy
Silver.Ribbon.Skinny.By.Marilyn.W..Seguin
Homework.Help.for.Kids.on.the.Net.By.Lisa.Trumbauer
Grades K-3:1. Web talk
Invite.students.to.create.a.Web.vocabulary.list.for.the.classroom..They.can.add.to.the.list.whenever.they.come.across.Web.talk.that.they.do.not.understand..Post.the.list.by.the.computers.
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Watch Arthur.#304B.And.Now.Let’s.Talk.to.Some.Kids
Arthur.#601A.Sue.Ellen.Gets.Her.Goose.Cooked.
Arthur.#601B.Best.of.the.Nest
Dragonfly.TV.#108.Technology
do Grades K-2: 1. Recycle center
Discuss.recycling.with.the.students.and.create.a.recycled.items.drive.for.the.class.or.the.school..The.students.can.brainstorm.materials.they.will.take.for.the.center.and.then.create.uses.for.them.
2. Recycling: Old to New activityVisit.the.Clifford.Web.site.for.the.this.activity.where.students.explore.the.concept.of.recycling..(pbskids.org/clifford/parentsteachers/activities)
Grade 3:1. Oral history
Have.the.children.interview.an.older.person.in.their.family..They.can.explore.how.various.technologies.have.changed.and.impacted.that.person’s.life.through.the.years..
2. Summer Vacation activityVisit.the.American.Experience.WayBack.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.research.and.explore.the.history.of.the.automobile.and.its.impact.on.family.vacations..(pbskids.org/wayback/summer/tp.html)
Read Grades K-1:
Telephones,.Televisions.and.Toilets.By.Melvin.and.Gilda.Berger
Charlie.Needs.a.CloakBy.Tomie.de.Paola
Milking.Machines.By.Hal.Rogers
Grades 2-3:Everyday.Life.By.Paul.Dowswell
Hazy.Skies.By.Jonathan.D..W..Kahl
Recycled.Paper.From.Start.to.Finish.By.Samuel.G..Woods
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Watch Arthur.#204A.Arthur.Makes.a.Movie
Arthur.#311B.Arthur’s.Almost.Live.Not.Real.Music.Festival.
Dragonfly.TV.#108.Technology
Postcards.From.Buster.#119.Star.Search.(Charleston,.S.C.)
Postcards.From.Buster.#121.Buster’s.League.of.Champions.(Virginia.Beach,.Va.)
do Grades K-2: 1. Online gifts
Provide.a.variety.of.links.on.your.class.Web.page.that.allow.students.to.make.personal.items.for.friends.and.family..Link.pages.for.greeting.cards,.coupons.and.other.fun.gifts.
2. Magic Keyboard activityVisit.the.Caillou.Web.site.for.this.activity,.where.students.can.practice.using.the.computer.keyboard..(pbskids.org/clifford/parentsteachers/activities)
Grade 3:1. Charting height
Have.the.students.measure.one.another’s.height..Students.enter.their.data.on.a.spreadsheet.next.to.their.name..Show.the.students.how.you.can.create.a.simple.chart.from.a.spreadsheet.program...
2. WayBack: The Future activityVisit.the.American.Experience.WayBack.Web.site.for.this.activity..Students.will.explore.life.before.plastics,.discover.how.plastics.can.be.recycled.and.create.virtual.plastic.objects..(pbskids.org/wayback/future/tp.html).
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Grades 2-3:Lost.in.CyberspaceBy.Stan.and.Jan.Berenstain
Music.CDs.From.Start.to.FinishBy.Mindi.Rose.Englart
Inside.a.Web.Site.By.Mike.Flynn
Grades K-1:Personal.Computers.By.Charnan.and.Tomas.Kazunas
Staying.Safe.at.Home.and.On-lineBy.Cynthia.MacGregor
InternetBy.Chris.Ward-Johnson
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