Available FREE on PBS LearningMedia, the U.S. History Collection is organized by 16 eras of U.S. History and nine historical thinking skills. Browsable by era [More]

Available FREE on PBS LearningMedia, the U.S. History Collection is organized by 16 eras of U.S. History and nine historical thinking skills. Browsable by era or skill, these media-rich resources can reach a broad range of student learners. Quality media humanizes people from the past, develops student empathy, and facilitates connections between past and present. The U.S. History Collection retains alignment with conventional U.S. History curriculum and standards while elevating multiple perspectives.

Alabama Public Television and the Alabama Virtual Library have partnered to make PBS LearningMedia available through the Alabama Virtual Library website. PBS LearningMedia is a [More]

Alabama Public Television and the Alabama Virtual Library have partnered to make PBS LearningMedia available through the Alabama Virtual Library website. PBS LearningMedia is a free service that provides access to over 100,000 digital resources for PreK-12 educators nationwide. The Alabama Virtual Library provides all students, teachers, and residents of the State of Alabama with 24/7 online access to premier library and information resources free of charge.

These resource pages include quick links to powerful resources and activities that reach 6th-12th grade levels and subjects including: Science, Math, English Language Arts, Social [More]

These resource pages include quick links to powerful resources and activities that reach 6th-12th grade levels and subjects including: Science, Math, English Language Arts, Social Studies, The Arts, Health & Physical Education, and Career Tech. Available with QR codes to download and print.

Help your students explore the ways that Asian Americans have shaped U.S. history. Access ready-to-use lesson plans drawn from the PBS film series, "Asian Americans."

Help your students explore the ways that Asian Americans have shaped U.S. history. Access ready-to-use lesson plans drawn from the PBS film series, "Asian Americans."

The Age of Nature explores humanity’s relationship with nature and wildlife, as scientists and conservationists from all over the world find innovative ways to restore our [More]

The Age of Nature explores humanity’s relationship with nature and wildlife, as scientists and conservationists from all over the world find innovative ways to restore our planet. Filmed on seven continents, the three-part series presents creative ideas for dealing with such pressing issues as climate change, animal extinction, and environmental degradation. Each episode highlights some of the latest scientific research to help us understand the workings of the planet and explores effective strategies for restoring the environment, rewilding landscapes, and maintaining a balance between species. Inspired by The Age of Nature, five PBS stations participated in an internship program that encouraged student interns to explore the strategies for conservation and restoration being used by organizations in their local communities. With support from their stations, nine high school students students documented their experiences and created culminating digital media projects. We hope you feel inspired by this student work to take on similar projects in your own communities.

In this three-part lesson, students will learn the science behind Benjamin Franklin’s famous kite experiment and how he proved lightning and electricity to be the [More]

In this three-part lesson, students will learn the science behind Benjamin Franklin’s famous kite experiment and how he proved lightning and electricity to be the same. Students will consider the concept of “engineering for good” by analyzing the social and public health impacts of the invention of the lightning rod. Finally, students will conduct a quick investigation into a chemical substance known as graphene and take part in an engineering design challenge of their own, with the goal of emulating Franklin’s drive to engineer for public good. About the Author: Merek Chang is a chemistry and engineering teacher who currently teaches at Workman High School in Industry, California. He received his B.S from UC Davis in Food Science and Technology and worked full time in the food industry prior to entering education. It is his desire to incorporate technology into his lesson plans whenever applicable and, if possible, through the lens of food. In addition, he is a KQED Media Literacy Innovator and works with his students and other educators on developing lessons and projects that elevate the voices of youth across the country.