PBS LearningMedia: Scoring Big with These Resources
Soccer Ball Kick(3-5,6-8) If you want to improve your soccer kicks, there are two things to try. You can build up your leg muscles and then use that added muscle to swing your legs faster.
The National Mall | Our Nation's Capitol (3-5,6-8)Join student reporters as they explore the U.S. Capitol, memorials and other buildings in the National Mall and learn more about the U.S. government.
Creation of the Statue of Liberty (3-5, 6-8.9-12) In 1865 Frenchman Édouard de Laboulaye, the chairman of the French anti-slavery society, proposed the idea of creating a monument celebrating the idea of liberty.
DIY Science Time (3-5,6-8) Mister C and the Science Crew use the engineering design process to build a balloon that flies using only the power of the sun. This simple DIY activity will have your science knowledge soaring to new heights!
How To Curve a Ball Backward Using Science | Physics Girl (6-8,9-12)
Curving and bending a ball using the Magnus effect is common in every sport. The effect can be reversed though. Kick the ball the same way, and it will bend in the opposite direction!
Tennis Ball Cannon (9-12) Explore the effects of air drag on a tennis ball launched up at an angle in this interactive simulation.
PREK-2 News
KidVision | How to Play Soccer Soccer is the most popular game in the world. Join Penny and the KidVision kids and learn how to play. We meet a coach, a team, do warm ups, and play a game! You'll be World Cup ready!
Our Quiet CornerInthis digital storybook, Ms. Jennifer and her Sesame class learn to use a calm “quiet corner” and simple self-regulation strategies to feel better with supportive grown-ups and friends. After reading, invite children to talk about “big feelings” the way the book does.
The Beach Day Mystery | Super Why!This episode features the segment, “The Beach Day Mystery.” In Story Book Village Whyatt and his friends find a mysterious note washed up in a bottle on the beach.
Activity Starters | Super Why!Cut out these learning cards for quick, adult-led conversation and activity starters!
Discovery Education
DEN Summer Institute 2026: Powering Progress - DENSI 2026 brings educators together for a dynamic, professional learning experience designed to move teaching forward. Join educators from across the country for hands‑on learning, inspiring conversations, and practical strategies you can take straight back to your classroom. Through educator‑led sessions, Discovery Education insights, and timely topics shaping today’s schools, DENSI 2026 empowers you to deepen your practice, grow your confidence with DE tools, and connect with a community that believes in the power of educators to drive meaningful progress. Join Us: Tue, Jul 14, 2026 9:00 AM - Wed, Jul 15, 2:15 PM CDT Register with Zoom account OR Register with Email
Register for Louisiana's Hidden History Hands On Training!
Join Louisiana Public Broadcasting for an immersive professional learning experience exploring Spanish Louisiana and the American Revolution through PBS LearningMedia resources and partnerships with historic sites and groups across Louisiana. Register at https://lpb.org/galvez!
LDMA: Enjoy some of our favorite Louisiana baseball stories in July
As we head into the dog days of summer, the LDMA is highlighting stories from America’s pastime, baseball. Enjoy LPB’s collection of interviews and stories with baseball players and coaches with ties to Louisiana. Start exploring here.
LPB Highlights:
LPB Celebrates America
A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration Friday, July 3 at 7PM Celebrate the start of America’s historic 250th Anniversary weekend with the nation’s premier Independence Day concert. Broadcast live from the U.S. Capitol, this star-studded event features unforgettable performances, patriotic tributes, the National Symphony Orchestra and a spectacular fireworks display.
The American Revolution MARATHON EVENT Saturday, July 4 from 7AM – 7PM Experience the epic story of America’s fight for independence. This sweeping series follows thirteen colonies as they unite in rebellion, endure a long and costly war, and establish a new nation whose democratic ideals would influence generations around the world.
Gods of Tennis 3-Part Series Monday, July 6 at 8PM Through the lens of Wimbledon, revisit a transformative era in tennis history. This compelling series profiles the legendary athletes whose rivalries, personalities and achievements reshaped the sport and influenced social change far beyond the court.
Summer of Space
Chasing the Moon: American Experience – A Place Beyond the Sky Friday, July 24 at 9PM Explore the earliest years of the space race as the United States struggles to compete with Soviet achievements in space exploration. Through triumphs, setbacks and bold ambition, discover how America’s lunar quest began.
LPB SPECIAL FOCUS Louisiana Spotlight: Building Barriers Monday, July 27 at 8PM As Louisiana’s coastal restoration priorities evolve, this documentary examines the growing focus on barrier islands, marsh creation and shoreline protection. Traveling across southeast Louisiana, host Oscar Tickle explores the science, politics and people shaping the future of the state’s fragile coastline.