Earth School is taking students on a month of daily adventures – or Quests – that will help them understand and celebrate our natural world, while learning about how dependent we are on our planet. Now more than ever, we need to protect, nurture and care for Earth – so join Earth School to learn something amazing every weekday between Earth Day (April 22nd) and World Environment Day (June 5th).
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Disney STEAM: The Magic Kingdom - 5 Project Based Lessons
Exploring how Imagineers at Disney World use STEM concepts to create magic experiences for park guests.
Making Masks at the Arizona Science Center
Protecting yourself in public is very important right now amid the Coronavirus pandemic. FOX 10's Ty Brennan learned how to make your own face covering at the Arizona Science Center.
Pulitzer Center: Fighting Words
Poetry Contest for K-12 students can be used for reading, writing or social studies assignment in response to current events.
Rosetta Stone for Students
An immense language learning experience to develop their vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation from over a dozen countries will be available free to students for the next three months.
National Geographic Kids: Kids vs. Plastic
Challenge students to learn about ways to limit plastic use at home!
Methods for Human-Centered Design
Human Centered Design focuses on gaining empathy and understanding of a person or group of people before designing a problem-solving solution for their needs. Think of this as a toolkit for working through the process. This content is provided by IDEO.org which has even more resources.
Astronaut Gives Advice on Handling Isolation During Coronavirus Crisis
NASA’s Peggy Whitson has spent more time aboard the International Space Station than any other American. She’s spent 665 days in space, including a stretch lasting longer than nine months, earning her the nickname the “Space Ninja.” Whitson joins “CBS This Morning” to give tips on handling isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.
Virtually Explore the Rim Trail of the Grand Canyon
Explore the Rim Trail from the comfort of your home as the Grand Canyon overwhelms your senses through its immense size. Sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of this Arizona landmark.
Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove
Mission Unstoppable is an educational and informational television series produced for children ages 13-16 that celebrates women who have become superstars in STEM-related careers (science, technology, engineering and math). Each week, our host and her intrepid team of field reporters will shine a light on these visionaries who work on the cutting edge of science, including zoologists, engineers, astronauts, code-breakers, and oceanographers.
