Public Media for Central Pennsylvania Donate ▸ Listen Live Home TV Radio Digital Studios Community Education About Donate Volunteer Search Educator Resources Working with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units, Pennsylvania PBS has curated free content for you that align to state standards. Here are top resources to help you keep your students engaged and on track. Home Schedules PBS Learning Media Pre-K to Grade 8 Grades 4 to 8 Grades 9 to 12 Grown Ups Educators Events Upcoming Webinars REGISTRATION REQUIRED Drawing Together: STEM Integration Through Drawing Experimentation Tuesday, December 14, from 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Explore how drawing can bring STEAM concepts to life for your elementary students! This workshop will provide opportunities for all educators to become comfortable integrating mobile technologies and simple machines, allowing students to create their own expressive artwork. Details & Registration » Educator Resources WPSU Virtual Field Trips WPSU presents virtual field trips of the Centre Country Recycling and Refuse Authority and Fort Roberdeau with more to come! Supporting Language Development through Media Classroom play often involves popular media culture. Is the use of media helpful to children’s development? Is it appropriate to bring media culture into the classroom? We will explore how to use media to support children’s language development and the challenges and possibilities they bring. Act 48 credit. How to Talk to Kids about Race and Racism Sonia Manzano, known as Maria on Sesame Street, will speak about how parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and those working with children can learn how to talk to kids about race. PBS LearningMedia Professional Learning Series PBS LearningMedia offers Virtual Professional Learning Series created for teachers—by teachers— with topics covering anti-racist teaching, digital engagement, teaching with PBS KIDS programming, and more! Upon completion, PBS provides a certificate of attendance for each one hour virtual professional learning event. Remake Learning Days Remake Learning Days in Central PA is May 6-16, 2021. A variety of organizations — such as schools, libraries, nonprofits, businesses and other community centers — will come together to provide our youth and families with innovative learning experiences. Explore the World with Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows WPSU is delighted to have collaborated with the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows Office at Penn State to create a video series presented by the 2021 Humphrey Fellows. These educational videos, suited for classroom and community viewing, feature each fellow talking about their home country, its culture, history, and people. Anti-Racism Resources A growing list of resources from PBS and trusted partners, to use as tools to support anti-racist learning and growth. Free and open for all. (pdf) The Science of COVID-19 Co-developed with experts in virology, epidemiology, agent-based modeling, and public health preparedness, this introductory course allows middle and high school students to learn about COVID-19 through the lenses of three distinct scientific fields. WPSU PBS Education Resources WPSU has put together a one-page guide of learning at home resources available from PBS. WQED SOS WQED SOS (Support Our Schools) is a universally-designed project that engages students for a period of ten days and crosses curriculum areas to address grade level standards in multiple subject areas including; math, science, English language arts, and social studies. PBS Education PBS provided resources for teachers, including TeacherLine, Digital Innovators, and Teacher’s Lounge. PBS Learning Media Standards-aligned educational material and curriculum that can be used by teachers and parents. K-12 Resources for Educators A curated collection of learning resources brought to you by the Education Department at Penn State. Open Educational Resources Access nearly all online courses developed by the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, in subjects such as energy, geospatial technology, cartography, and geology. Testimonials Kristin Albaugh Montoursville Education Association Watch » Elizabeth Barr Altoona Area Education Association Watch » Casey VanWhy Coudersport Area Education Association Watch » Laura Mihalko Moshannon Valley Education Association Watch » Webinars Recognizing and Responding to Children’s Grief We’re living in a time of unprecedented communal grief and children are not immune. In this webinar, experts will discuss some of the ways children’s grief can manifest and provide guidance on how to respond and support grieving children. Watch » Are They Watching Screens, Again? Young Children, Media, Play and Learning During COVID In this webinar, Dr. Allison Sterling Henward will focus on how families of young children ages 3—8 and youth can make the most of increased reliance on screens during COVID-19. Watch » Best Practices for Simple Video Filming and Editing WPSU producers share their expertise on filming and editing simple videos to enhance your classroom experiences. These how-to videos will help you create engaging videos for your classroom, and learn basic techniques for editing videos to post online. Watch » How to Address Difficult Subjects with Children In this webinar, Dr. Allison Sterling Henward, Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education at Penn State, will focus on incarceration, homelessness, economic instability, and changing family systems and dynamics. Watch » PBS Learning Media in the Classroom WPSU’s educator, Dr. Kate Berardi, explores PBS Learning Media and provides a hands-on example of how to incorporate its assets into your classroom. Download Presentation (pdf) » Watch » Talking About Self-Care This three part event is an opportunity to reflect, learn and engage with other educators around a topic you may hear about, but may not feel like you have the time or energy for — ‘self-care.’ Watch » Connection: Supporting Kids Mental Health During Difficult Times Marisa Vicere and Ali Turley from the Jana Marie Foundation help parents and families explore the prevalence of mental health concerns, how to recognize warning signs, and ways to engage in meaningful and supportive conversations. Watch » Empathy in the Classroom: A Hands-on Guide for Educators Dr. Kate Berardi, a UNESCO Fellow, will present a free Zoom webinar on how to best increase empathy in students through simple, everyday practices. Watch » Supporting Families through Changing Educational Environments Dr. Peggy Schooling helps prepare educators and administrators for supporting families with changing educational environments throughout the school year. Watch » Simple Interactions: Using the Legacy of Fred Rogers to Support Everyday Interactions with Families Dr. Annie White, senior research associate for the Fred Rogers Center will talk to parents and educators about the benefits of simple, everyday interactions with children. Watch » Utilizing PBS Learning Media Resources in Your Classroom Tap into the power of learning with access to resources for all content areas and age groups in this overview of how to integrate them into your classroom and curriculum. Watch » Using PBS Resources to Support Social and Emotional Learning Educators understand the need to connect with students’ social and emotional needs more than ever. PBS can support these efforts in the classroom and at home. Watch » Integrating On-Air PBS Programming Into Your Curriculum Join WITF’s Director of Education, Debbie Riek, along with Sue Voigt from Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15 as they explore the wealth of PBS resources available to connect to your curriculum. Watch » PBS Learning Media Science Explore natural phenomena and scientific practices with videos, lesson plans, and interactive tools. Social Studies Explore the past and learn about the present with resources on government, history, economics, and more. Mathematics Bring math concepts to life through interactive games, animations and engaging media resources. English Language Arts Browse standards-aligned ELA resources for students in all grades. Engineering & Technology Discover resources and projects that connect students to engineering design practices and future careers. Health & Physical Education Discover resources that provide essential lessons on physical, mental, and emotional health. 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