Resources
Below are a few resources that we've gathered to better link kids to current events.
Thank you to all our tuned-in listeners who contribute to our ever-growing page of go-to information.
In the News | Learning Tools | More Cool Stuff
—In the News—
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Meet Jinny; She may be the World's Ugliest Dog, but she stole our hearts!
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Massive megalodon tooth. Check out the chopper found at the Jersey Shore!
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Step aside bears; It's time for the Marmots to shine! Learn about the contest here.
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The importance of Civics! Download an educator toolkit
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More accurate world maps here & here!
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Ten speeches that earned their place in the nation’s memory. 10 speeches that leave us speechless.
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By teachers, for teachers. Find inspiration with the Empowered community of educators!
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NatGeoForKids Ages 8+ Geography, animals and more.
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Want to crack the code on coding? Here's a link to the safest sites, courtesy of parent Emma E!
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Scholastic Learn at Home. Grades 3-5 and Grades 6+. Fantastic curriculum that breaks the day into engaging, interactive lessons.
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Elizabeth M's Snappy Parent Pick: Unscramble This!
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We've curated this teacher-focused list of learning resources. You'll find them organized by grade.
—More Cool Stuff—
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NASA for Students. A place to Inspire, engage, educate, and employ the next generation of engineers.
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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.
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Bring the Zoo to You! Virtual Field Trips, Creature Feature, A Breakfast Club and Storytime, courtesy of the Ft. Worth Zoo.