Jet and his friends take their skills to Space Camp and experience an intergalactic adventure.

Jet and his friends take their skills to Space Camp and experience an intergalactic adventure.

Otis, Olympia, Ms. O and Oona come together to set things right after a string of break-ins at headquarters reveals something about Otis' past.

Otis, Olympia, Ms. O and Oona come together to set things right after a string of break-ins at headquarters reveals something about Otis' past.

Olive and Otto search for a treasure chest; booby traps get in the way as Olive, Otto, Ms. O and Oscar attempt to shut off [More]

Olive and Otto search for a treasure chest; booby traps get in the way as Olive, Otto, Ms. O and Oscar attempt to shut off an alarm system at Headquarters; Olive and Otto each have their own way to explain to Ms. O about a case gone wrong; surprise party for Ms. O.

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.

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.

Five stories including Piratitis and Undercover Olive.

Five stories including Piratitis and Undercover Olive.