Spooktacular Resources from PBS LearningMedia
Foggy Trick or Treat: How Fog Forms | Weather Hunters (K-2) Have students watch the clip from Weather Hunters“Foggy Trick or Treat” to discover how fog is formed. Then use the activity to deepen their knowledge about the topic.
Odd Squad (K-2, 3-5) Welcome to Odd Squad: the zaniest, craziest team of kid investigators around! Explore content below targeted at making elementary-level math a fun, imaginative experience, mixing concepts like arithmetic and geometry with fantastical storytelling.
Spooky Children's Author R.L. Stine (3-5, 6-8) Meet one of the most prolific and creepy children's authors - R.L. Stine. Learn how he went from a regular Ohio kid to a famous writer and movie maker.
Is It True? Exploring Online Information | RUFF RUFFMAN: HUMBLE MEDIA GENIUS (3-5 ) Watch Ruff and Lupine learn that online ads and information aren’t always what they seem in this animated video about media literacy from RUFF RUFFMAN: HUMBLE MEDIA GENIUS.
AI Unlocked: Using AI Responsibly | PBS News Hour (6-8, 9-12) This lesson will teach students about ethical uses of artificial intelligence. They will identify responsible AI use and consider when AI is an appropriate tool for their work.These videos and lessons were developed by the Poynter Institute’s MediaWise and the Teen Fact-Checking Network in partnership with PBS News Student Reporting Labs.
Lens of Time: Velvet Worms—Secret of the Slime (6-8, 9-12) With their chubby bodies, soft, padded feet, and slow-motion gait, South American velvet worms appear pretty harmless. Unless they’re hungry, and you’re an insect. Over millennia, these ancient creatures have evolved a pair of hunting weapons unlike any other in nature: dual high-speed cannons capable of jetting viscous slime onto their prey from up to two feet away.
Frankenstein | The Great American Read (6-8, 9-12) Experts and artists talk about the lessons in Mary Shelley's masterpiece, Frankenstein. They explore how the book is about more than a fear of science, but the consequences of not taking care of your creations and letting hubris get in the way. Mary Shelley started writing the book at the age of 18, and in 2018, the book celebrated its 200th anniversary. This classic horror story has a much deeper tale to tell.
Discovery: Frightfully Fun And Inspiring October
Exciting news! Four brand-new Need to Know Jr. lessons are here! (K-2) Designed to pair perfectly with NTKjr videos, use these teacher-led presentations to make civic topics easy and engaging. Explore the lessons below!
Different Levels of Government
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Experience (3-5) Need a ready-to-uselesson? Or a student activity for a bell ringer? Explore refreshed content in Discovery Education that is sure to engage your students this Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Future Ready Skills for Secondary Students (6-12) Give students a head start with resources that build problem-solving, collaboration, and career prep; from networking and resumes to internships and scholarships. Open the Careers Hub Now
Dropping Soon - a New Virtual Field Trip for Secondary Students! On October 21, join a Virtual Field Trip to explore how genetic mutations shape traits, drive cutting-edge medical discoveries, and uncover fascinating insights from research conducted in space.Learn More And Sign Up
Be sure to visit the Louisiana DE Experience Digital Hub for even more tools and activities tailored for K–12 learners.
PreK-2 News!
Halloween Spooky Science Special | Sid the Science Kid - Explore #Halloween science with students! Learn how bats catch mosquitoes, spiders build webs, cats leap, skeletons support our bodies, and slime can act as a solid or liquid!
The Power of Sharing | Civics for Kids - Students will explore the importance of sharing as a way to build relationships. By the end of this lesson, students will be able to understand the concept of sharing and how it fosters positive relationships, identify situations in which sharing can help solve problems or make others feel included and collaborate to create a visual representation of the power of sharing through the "Sharing Tree" mural.
Apple Picking Digital Game | Curious George - This digital game fromCuriousGeorge reinforces reading, writing, and representing numbers. Numbered apples are floating in the water on their way to the cider press. Help Curious George and Jumpy grab the right ones to fill the gaps in the apple number line.
Creative Problem-Solving | Teach Your Way Calendar - Enjoy the "Creative Problem-Solving" activity calendar and find meaningful ways to integrate media in creative and developmentally-appropriate ways.
Get ready for a spook-tacular time with the LPB Education team! Halloween is the perfect time to laugh, create, and celebrate with friends and family. 🕸️✨ At our Boo Bash, you’ll learn how to whip up frightfully fun no-sew costumes, spooky-cute decorations, and yummy snacks that are a treat (no tricks!). 🍬🧵🎨 Join us as we create, play, read, and celebrate Halloween in the most fang-tastic way! 🦇📚🎉 Check out Boo Bash Here
Don't forget to check out all the great Halloween activities, DIY costumes, pumpkin carving templates, and much more on the PBS KIDS Parents Halloween Hub!
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LDMA: National Seafood Month and National Gumbo Day
In honor of National Seafood Month and National Gumbo Day on October 12. The is LDMA highlighting some of the best Seafood Recipes featured on LPB’s cooking shows through the years. Get inspired to make some classic Louisiana seafood dishes with the help of some of our favorite chefs, including John Folse, Leah Chase, Paul Prudhomme, and Ms. Lucy.
Programming Highlights
AN EVENING OF LOUISIANA HISTORY: HUEY LONG & THE STATE CAPITOL
A Tall Order: The Louisiana State Capitol | Huey Long, Saturday, October 4 at 6 & 7PM - LPB invites you to an evening celebrating two of Louisiana’s most iconic stories as part of our year-long 50th Anniversary celebration.
At 6:00 PM., we present A Tall Order: The Louisiana State Capitol, an LPB original documentary offering a stunning look at the landmark that Huey Long envisioned and brought to life.
Immediately following, at 7:00 PM., LPB is proud to present a rare rebroadcast of Huey Long, Ken Burns’ acclaimed portrait of Louisiana’s legendary and controversial leader.
Secrets of the Dead: The Rise and Fall of the Colosseum - Season Premiere
Wednesday, October 8 at 9PM, As one of PBS’s ongoing limited primetime series, Secrets of the Dead is a perennial favorite, routinely ranking among one of most-watched series on public television.
NATURE - Walrus: Life on Thin Ice - Season 44 Premiere Wednesday, October 22 at 7PM
Nature launches its 44th season with a breathtaking journey to the Arctic in Walrus: Life on Thin Ice. Follow paleontologist Dr. Jeroen Hoekendijk as he studies the lives of walruses facing unprecedented challenges in a rapidly warming world.
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