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How to Report Current Events and News: Lesson Plan 7 | Media Arts for Elementary Grades (K-2, 3-5)
Students in Grades K-5 will review what they know about current events and the news and gain an understanding of the importance of staying aware. This is also a wonderful way for students to become familiar with the broadcasting video genre.

Exploring States of Matter with Homemade Ice Cream | It's Camp! Science Shorts (3-5) Learn about states of matter as you make your own ice cream! Our host explains the chemistry involved, why it works, and how you can recreate your own experiment at home. Grab your safety goggles, gather your materials, and give it a try! It's Camp! Science Shorts highlight various science topics including chemical reactions, surface tension, stored energy, air pressure, states of matter, and movement. Students will have the opportunity to watch these experiments and participate along with the videos.

Declaration of Independence | Civics 101 (3-5, 6-8) The Declaration of Independence was the first formal statement by a nation's people asserting their right to choose their own government. The document that was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and that announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain.

Explore the Declaration of Independence | Interactive Lesson (6-8, 9-12) In this interactive lesson, students are guided through a close reading and analysis of the Declaration of Independence, one of the nation’s founding documents. The lesson highlights the Declaration of Independence’s historical context, its Enlightenment influences, and its elevation to one of a handful of revered documents in U.S. history.

Explore It: The Statue of Liberty (3-5, 6-8) Students will fly around the Statue of Liberty, experiencing history through the statue’s intricate details. Students learn that the Statue of Liberty was almost not built at all, and they will learn the challenges that the builders faced once construction began through a combination of historic photographs, design sketches and video clips. Discussion questions and teaching tips designed both for social studies and/or English/ELA classes, as well as suggestions for including this interactive as part of an interdisciplinary investigation with measurement and/or engineering, are included.

Discovery Education: Sizzling Resources!

The Science of Baseball (K-5,6-8,9-12) Play ball! America's favorite pastime is loaded with connections to STEM. Gain insight into the science, careers, and people throughout history that have contributed to the over 100-year-old sport of baseball.

Equal Groups with Art Supplies : Math Talks (3-5) Practice equal groups and grouping, and talking about math through the use of real-world images of art supplies. Math Talks are quick activities that accommodate diverse learners by allowing students to focus on open-ended prompts that encourage student discussion and making sense of mathematics.

The Articles of Confederation (6-8,9-12) Before the Constitution, the U.S. tried the Articles of Confederation—but it didn’t work well. It sparked big questions about how to govern. Watch the video to see how the U.S. fixed it.

Creating Clear and Concise Learning Goals Discovery Education  provides teachers with the ideas and resources to "level up" their instruction by meeting their students' needs.  In this 3-5 minute microlearning, you will learn about clear and concise learning goals and how Discovery Education's Daily Learning Platform can support your classroom anytime, anywhere.

*LPB Discovery Education subscription required from your district or school -- contact Nancy Tooraen at ntooraen@lpb.org for more information.

PREK, K-2 News

The Fourth of July | Let's Go Luna! - Luna teaches Leo, Carmen, and Andy about the importance of voting and the history of the 4th of July.

Super Why Reading Camp - The SUPER WHY Reading Camps build on the signature early literacy approach of the popular SUPER WHY television series, extending its unique interactive reading approach into the community. Each day at Reading Camp, children transform into one of the SUPER WHY characters and take part in reading-based, branded SUPER WHY crafts, games, and songs that practice the targeted early literacy skill of the day.

Children’s Books for the Fourth of July - Celebrate this Fourth of July with fireworks, flags and the Founding Fathers! From the well-known George Washington and John Adams, to Sybil Ludington’s midnight ride, this collection of books brings history and festivity to kids ages 0-12.

Fourth of July Rockets - Get ready for the Fourth of July with these fun Independence Day rocket decorations using some basic supplies and recyclables.

LDMA : Baseball

As we head into 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:

July Highlights From LPB

A Capitol Fourth 2025 - Friday, July 4 at 7PM Commemorate our country’s 249th Independence Day with the 45th broadcast of America’s grand Fourth of July celebration—a star-spangled event for our nation, where music, fireworks, and heartfelt tributes light up the special night. Some of the special highlights from this event are the proudly patriotic performances by The National Symphony Orchestra and military bands and performing groups, such as The United States Army Band and The U.S. Army Chorus.

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame: 2025 Celebration LPB SPECIAL FOCUS - Sunday, July 6 at 1:30PM Join LPB and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches for this celebration of the 2025 inductees. This year’s ceremony features twelve shining stars including West Monroe, LSU and NFL star Andrew Whitworth, former LSU head football coach Nick Saban, pro basketball All-Stars Danny Granger and Vickie Johnson, and coaching greats Danny Broussard, Joe Scheuerman and Dale Weiner. The LSHOF Class of 2025 also includes LSU gymnastics great and NCAA champion April Burkholder, and George “Bobby” Soileau, an NCAA boxing champion at LSU who won a state crown as a football coach at his alma mater, Sacred Heart High School in Ville Platte. Sports journalist Ed Daniels and Glenn Guilbeau were honored for their impact with the Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism while Herb Vincent was honored as the Dave Dixon Louisiana Sports Leadership Award winner for his impact.

LOUISIANA COOK HEATS UP SEASON FOUR OF THE HIT PBS COOKING SHOW “THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE: The Great American Recipe LPB SPECIAL FOCUS - Friday, July 11 at 8PM

Coby Bailey of Lafayette is about to set the world on fire with his down-home Cajun cooking! A firefighter, husband, and proud father of two, Coby is the first contestant from Louisiana chosen to appear on THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, an upbeat cooking competition that spotlights the amazing variety of tastes and traditions found across the country.

The hit PBS show features eight talented home cooks from across the country, who put their culinary skills to the test. With a range of cooking styles infused by their backgrounds — from Bangladeshi to Belizean, Puerto Rican to Southern, Cajun to Afghan, Filipino to Thai — the eight home cooks reflect the wealth of diversity that makes American food so vibrant and delicious.

Stream across PBS & LPB platforms and watch for an encore airing on Mondays at 9:00pm.