Louisiana’s Hidden History
Are you gearing up to teach about Spanish Louisiana and Governor Bernardo de Gálvez this semester, or looking for ways to connect your classroom to the America 250 celebration? ExploreLouisiana’s Hidden History: Spanish Louisiana in the American Revolution—a brand-new collection of resources produced by LPB Education and available on PBS LearningMedia.
Designed for grades 3–8, this collection features short, student-friendly videos and engaging classroom activities that highlight key topics such as the Battle of Baton Rouge and Lake Pontchartrain in direct support of 6th grade social studies standards. Students will especially enjoy the Eject the English Escape Room activity, where they analyze primary sources to help Gálvez defeat the British, and the Reimagining the Revolution activity, which challenges them to imagine alternate outcomes to Gálvez’s missions and the Revolution.
Start exploring these resources today:https://lpb.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/louisianas-hidden-history-spanish-louisiana-in-the-american-revolution/
Interested in a full-day teacher learning experience?
On June 11, 2026, LPB Education will offer a full-day workshop focused on implementing Louisiana’s Hidden History resources and building content knowledge of Spanish Louisiana. Participants will receive a stipend. Sign up to receive more information at: lpb.org/galvez
PBS Learning Media: A Wild Way to Start the New Year: Animal Science & Adaptations
Animal Adaptations & Characteristics(K-2) Bring science to life in your classroom with the popular PBS KIDS TV showWild Kratts! Chris and Martin Kratt’s adventures will have your young learners exploring animal habitats, practicing animal observation and investigation, and discovering even more about the animals and systems around them. This collection features animals such asotters,wild turkeys, andgila monsters, which are sure to spark a lifelong excitement for learning about the natural world!
Cool Ways Animals Adapt for the Winter | Spot on Science (3-5,6-8) See how animals survive the winter, including warm layers, hibernation, and torpor.
Surviving Winter: Animal Adaptation Strategies | Mountain Lake Journal(6-8, 9-12) Join naturalist Mark Fraser on a nature walk to learn how Arctic animals prepare for the tough winter ahead and how they survive in extreme conditions. Your students will explore how climate change could impact these crucial survival strategies, learn about the survival mechanisms of animals in the winter.
Salamander of the Gods: From Aztecs to Axolotls | Wild Hope(6-8,9-12) What is an axolotl, and why are scientists working to save it? The axolotl is an amphibian with incredible regenerative abilities that lives in only one place outside captivity: Lake Xochimilco in Mexico City. In this lesson fromWild Hope, students will learn about the axolotl’s habitat restoration, species conservation, and the role cultural heritage plays in protecting endangered animals such as this funky amphibian. They will also uncover the unusual alliances that demonstrate how saving species can be as much about culture and heritage as it is about science.
LPB Call for Nominations for Louisiana Young Heroes
Louisiana Public Broadcasting announces the 2026 Louisiana Young Heroes program and the statewide call for nominations of students to be recognized as Louisiana Young Heroes. A Young Hero is defined as an exceptional individual who has excelled in academics, given significantly of themselves through public service, overcome adversity, exhibited extraordinary heroism, or inspired others through their deeds and strength of character to become better students, persons, and citizens. Parents, principals, teachers, guidance counselors, family members, and friends who know of high school students deserving of recognition for their tenacity, good work and commendable deeds, are encouraged to nominate them!
Nominees must be Louisiana students in grades 9-12, enrolled in an academic institution or homeschool program, and cannot be older than 18 years of age. Nominations and supporting materials should be submitted through the online form at lpb.org/heroes. The deadline for entries is Sunday, March 1, 2026. (Previous Young Heroes are not eligible.)
Go to lpb.org/heroes to read more about the Louisiana Young Heroes program and to submit a nomination.
Discovery Education: Fresh Ideas And Meaningful Content
Math in Context (K-2) – Help students investigate the context in which math is used. From sports, to medicine, to music – math is all around us in everyday life.
How Our Economy Works: Spend, Save, Spin(3-5) This resource challenges students with realistic wants and needs. By making good choices and using mental math, students work their way around the board.
Primary Sources(6-8) Discover an array of primary source resources that span from ancient civilizations to modern-day events. In this channel, explore authentic images and documents from a variety of subjects, including STEM, world history, civics, literature, the arts, and more.
Literary Devices(9-12)Discover the different literary devices, or techniques, writers use to make their work more interesting to read. Writers use special techniques, especially in fiction and poetry, that make the writing exciting and memorable. For example, writers use techniques like foreshadowing, irony, and flashbacks in fictional stories. They use techniques like rhyme, rhythm, and alliteration in poetry. Some literary devices, such as figurative language, may appear in fiction or poetry.
PreK-K-2 News
Winter: Animals in Winter (Part 1) | Nature CatChildren will explore different ways animals prepare for winter and make a hibernationcave.
Build, Test, and Redesign Towers | Team Hamster!® Game Students use the engineering design process (build, test, redesign) to help the hamsters create towers that can meet different challenges.
Happy Camel Digital Game | Peg + Cat This game from Peg + Cat will help children learn measurable attributes. Queen Cleopatra's camel Epidermis lost his toys in his food. Can you help the Queen find them? Use the balance scale to measure weight and compare weightmeasurements.
Many Ways to Show You Care | Caregiving CollectionMany Ways to Show You Care is a multi-platform content initiative for children ages 2-6, their families, and caregivers. The collection explores the many ways children show they care for members of their families, while offering supportive resources for educators, families and caregivers through storytelling, hands-on activities, and short-form media.
LDMA: Louisiana Artists
In a state filled with a rich and diverse culture, it is no surprise that Louisiana is teeming with artists from every corner of the state who work in a variety of mediums. For 50 years, LPB has covered the arts and artists who enrich our lives with their work. Start learning about their stories and their work through these profiles. Explore the Topic Here
LPB Highlights
The America Revolution- SERIES ENCORE,Friday, January 9 at 9PM Beginning January 9, LPB encores The American Revolution on Friday nights for six weeks as part of our 50th Anniversary celebration of the stories that define us. This sweeping 12-hour documentary from Ken Burns and Florentine Films explores the people and ideas that shaped America’s earliest identity.
Nature: Tusker: Brotherhood of Elephants - Wednesday, January 14 at 7PM NATURE continues with new episodes that reveal the hidden lives of animals. In this first new episode of 2026, follow the lives of elephant bulls in Mount Kilimanjaro and Amboseli. Get a rare glimpse into the complexity of these giants, from their drive for dominance to the subtle social bonds that form between males.
NOVA: Asteroids: Sparks of Life? SEASON 53 PREMIEREWednesday, January 21 at 8PM What if asteroids, long feared as destroyers of life, were key to our existence? Explore a revolutionary new theory that these violent collisions provided the essential ingredients – water, minerals, and energy – needed to jumpstart life on Earth.
A Tall Order: The Louisiana State Capitol, Tuesday, January 27 at 8PM This Louisiana Public Broadcasting documentary offers an extraordinary look at the Louisiana State Capitol unlike anything seen before. From the visionary architects who designed its towering silhouette to the master artists who crafted its sculptures, reliefs, and intricate details, it unveils the rich history of this iconic landmark and offers a bold new perspective.