Resources

Below are a few resources that we've gathered to better link kids to current events.

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In the News

Groundhog Day, a bizarre annual tradition recognized in the U.S. every February 2nd. Learn more about these oddly cute marmots and the story behind this day.
February is Black History Month. Download the comprehensive worksheet pack to learn more about Black History ranging from Martin Luther King Jr right through to Harriet Tubman.
It's News Literacy Week. Here is a week-long activity planner from the News Literacy Project.
Send your name around the moon with Artemis! NASA.gov
Nest Watch! Tune in to Jackie and Shadow's live cam.
Time's Kid of the Year helps grandparents tackle scammers! Her website: Shield Seniors.
Rio the Baby Giant Panda straight from Indonesia!
More accurate world maps here & here!
Like eggs? Consider renting a chicken! "Cluck here."
Keep tabs on "Contender" - and all the other tagged Great Whites - with OSEARCH!

Learning Tools

NatGeoForKids Ages 8+ Geography, animals and more.
Want to crack the code on coding? Here's a link to the safest sites, courtesy of parent Emma E!
Scholastic Learn at Home. Grades 3-5 and Grades 6+. Fantastic curriculum that breaks the day into engaging, interactive lessons.
Elizabeth M's Snappy Parent Pick: Unscramble This!
We've curated this teacher-focused list of learning resources. You'll find them organized by grade.

More Cool Stuff

NASA for Students. A place to Inspire, engage, educate, and employ the next generation of engineers.
U.S. National Park Pass The great outdoors make a great classroom! The Every Kid Outdoors Program gives 4th Grade Students and their families free entrance to Public Lands. This program is an interagency collaboration between the Department of the Interior, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and U.S. Forest Service providing fourth graders with free access to explore, learn, and recreate in spectacular settings, including national parks, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, and forests. Not in the U.S. or not wanting to leave the classroom? Educational activities, field trip options, information and tools in English and Spanish, and the ability to print vouchers for passes for students are all available on the website.
Bring the Zoo to You! Virtual Field Trips, Creature Feature, A Breakfast Club and Storytime, courtesy of the Ft. Worth Zoo.