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Resource Roundup

A printable summary of on-air and online Social Studies resources from PBS and PBS KIDS.

media literacy

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June Media Infusion Focuses on Web 2.0 Tools and Collaboration

June 2, 2008 - This month’s Media Infusion blogger, Bob Sprankle, examines how “crowdsourcing” and collaboration are transforming society and the world of many students. Sprankle offers educators a step-by-step plan to learn about new tools and ways of interacting that can help democratize classrooms and prepare students for success in the 21st century workplace…more

Let the Games Begin: New STEM Resources for the PBS KIDS GO! Generation

April 23, 2008 – Several new online science and math games are now available from PBS KIDS GO! More and more educators are discovering the value of online games, which allow students to practice new skills and educators to quickly assess student understanding…more

PBS Design Squad Competition Allows Students to Turn Trash into Treasure

April 23, 2008 – The Design Squad Trash to Treasure Competition has begun! The competition challenges kids of all ages to take everyday discarded or recycled material and re-engineer it into an out-of-the-box invention. From now until June 30, kids between the ages of 5-19 can enter online…more

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PBS KIDS PLAY!
The fun new way for kids to learn through play!

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