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PBS 45 & 49,s

PBS Kids Go! Guide

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ContentsPBS 45 & 49

,s PBS KidS Go!

Service ..................................... 4

PBS KidS Go! Programs .............. 5Arthur................................................................. 7

Cyberchase..................................................... 11

DragonflyTV.................................................... 14

Maya.&.Miguel.............................................. 17

Postcards.From.Buster....................................20

PBS KidS Go! online Projects...................................... 2�

Africa.for.Kids.................................................25

African.American.World.for.Kids.................26

American.Experience.WayBack...................27

Backyard.Jungle.............................................28

Big.Apple.History...........................................29

Democracy.Project.........................................30

Don’t.Buy.It:.Get.Media.Smart..................... 31

EekoWorld......................................................32

Get.Your.Web.License...................................33

History.Detectives.for.Kids.............................34

It’s.My.Life.......................................................35

Jazz..................................................................36

Not.for.Ourselves.Alone................................37

Wonders.of.the.African.World......................38

ZOOM............................................................39

PBS KidS Go! online Resources ....................................41

PBS.Kids.Go!..................................................43

PBS.Parents.....................................................44

PBS.TeacherSource........................................45

PBS.45.&.49’s.Ohio.Ready.To.Learn...........46

The Learning Triangle ............ 47The.Learning.Triangle.....................................48

Curriculum.Planning:.Program..Taping.Guide...............................................48

Learning.Triangle.Themes..............................49

Fine ArtsDance..............................................................50

Drama/Theater............................................... 51

Music...............................................................52

Visual.Art.........................................................53

MathematicsData.Analysis.and.Probability.......................54

Geometry.and.Spatial.Sense........................55

Mathematical.Process....................................56

Measurement..................................................57

Number,.Number.Sense.and.Operations....58

Patterns,.Functions.and.Algebra....................59

English Language ArtsAcquisition.of.Vocabulary.............................60

Communication:.Oral.and.Visual.................. 61

Phonemic.Awareness,.Word.Recognition..and.Fluency.................................................62

Reading.Applications:.Informal,.Technical..and.Persuasive.Text.....................................63

Reading.Applications:.Literary.Text..............64

Reading.Process.............................................65

Research..........................................................66

Writing.Applications.......................................67

Writing.Conventions.......................................68

Writing.Process...............................................69

Social StudiesCitizenship.Rights.and.Responsibilities.........70

Economics.......................................................71

Geography.....................................................72

Government.................................................... 74

History.............................................................75

People.in.Societies......................................... 76

Skills.and.Methods.........................................78

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PBS 45 & 49,s PBS KidS Go! Service

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At PBS 45 & 49, we know that television can be a wonderful tool for learning. We also believe that, for young, impressionable viewers, all television is educational; we’re just not sure we want children to learn from everything they watch.

We’re proud of PBS 45 & 49’s history of high-quality, nonviolent, commercial-free programming for children. The time children spend watching our children’s programs is time spent learning. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to extend the learning after the program is over?

You can. In this resource guide, we’ll provide you with some great ideas to extend the learning of our school-age programming.

PBS KidS Go! is ...•.A.weekday.afternoon.lineup.of.

children’s.programming.on.PBS.45.&.49,.specially.designed.to.meet.the.needs.of.young.school-aged.children.

•.Online.resources,.games,.puzzles.and.much.more.

•.A.resource.for.supplementary.support.materials.for.children.and.adults,.such.as.our.The.Ones.To.Grow.On.newsletter.and.our.Media.Literacy.Guide.

Contact informationHeidi.JohnsonPBS.45.&[email protected]

CreditsProject Director

Maria.Mastromatteo.PBS.45.&.49.Director.of.Educational.Services

WriterBree.Silski.Consultant

EditorDiane.Steinert.PBS.45.&.49.Writer/Editor

Graphic ArtistPaula.Kritz.PBS.45.&.49.Graphic.Designer

Book SelectionEsther.Cross.Children’s.Librarian.Reed.Memorial.Library.Ravenna,.Ohio

This book was funded through a grant from PBS Kids Go!

ScienceEarth.and.Space.............................................79

Life.Science..................................................80

Physical.Science..........................................82

Science.and.Technology............................84

Scientific.Inquiry.............................................86

Scientific.Ways.of.Knowing...........................88

TechnologyDesign..............................................................90

Designed.World............................................. 91

Nature.of.Technology....................................92

Technology.and.Communication..Applications.................................................93

Technology.and.Information.Literacy........... 94

Technology.and.Societal.Interaction............95

Technology.for.Productivity.Applications.....96

PBS KidS Go! Programs

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Arthur

Ages 4 to 8

Series goals and themes•.Empower.children.by.showing.how.Arthur.and.his.friends.use.effective,.age-appropriate.

problem-solving.skills.

•.Promote.reading.and.writing.skills.

•.Model.the.building.of.healthy.relationships.among.friends.and.family.

Why is the series beneficial for young children?Arthur.is.not.only.designed.to.entertain,.but.also.to.encourage.a.love.for.reading.and.writing.and.to.enhance.kids’.problem-solving.and.social.skills..Each.episode.shows.Arthur.dealing.with.a.dilemma,.and.the.storyline.takes.viewers.through.the.problem-solving.stages.

introduction to the characters.Arthur.is.an.8-year-old.who.likes.soccer.and.TV’s.Bionic.Bunny..He’s.introspective.and.sometimes.a.little.neurotic,.but.that’s.because.he.takes.things.very.seriously.that.other.people.may.not.notice.—.a.friend.who’s.acting.strangely,.for.instance,.or.the.fact.that.the.janitor.hasn’t.been.at.school.all.week..Shy.and.reflective,.Arthur.tends.to.embarrass.easily,.but.he’s.no.goody-goody..At.times,.Arthur.is.mean,.he.breaks.the.rules,.he.even.lies.—.but.these.actions.all.have.consequences..The.point.is,.he’s.learning.as.he.goes.through.his.third-grade.life.

D.W..(Dora.Winifred).is.Arthur’s.4-year-old.sister..She’s.independent.and.highly.imaginative,.the.first.to.suspect.a.conspiracy.or.that.aliens.have.taken.over.her.parents’.bodies..She.thinks.fast.and.is.always.handy.with.advice.for.her.older.brother.

Baby.Kate.is.the.youngest.member.of.Arthur’s.family..She’s.a.baby..She.eats..She.goes.to.the.bathroom..She.makes.strange.noises.

Mother.and.Father.are.supportive.and.thoughtful.people,.but.they.are.also.busy.with.their.own.lives..Mom’s.an.accountant.and.Dad.runs.a.catering.business.out.of.the.garage.

Buster.and.Francine.are.Arthur’s.good.friends.

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Visit.the.Arthur.Web.site.to.extend.learning.from.the.award-winning.series..The.show’s.goals.are.to.help.foster.an.interest.in.reading.and.writing,.to.encourage.positive.social.skills.and.to.model.age-appropriate.problem-solving.strategies..The.Web.site.provides.many.extension.activities.that.take.these.skills.off.the.screen.and.into.a.child’s.everyday.life.

Web contents

FriendsStudents.can.visit.this.section.of.the.Web.site.to.find.special.links.for.every.character.on.Arthur..Each.character’s.link.contains.special.games.and.activities.pertaining.to.his.or.her.personality..Every.character’s.page.also.has.links.to.favorite.books,.coloring.pages.and.trading.cards.

GamesYour.students.can.find.25.online.games.around.music,.poetry,.writing,.matching,.drawing.and.more!.There.are.also.things.to.download.in.this.section.such.as.desktop.wallpaper.and.screen.savers..

PrintParty.hats,.Arthur.masks,.cootie.catchers.and.trading.cards.can.all.be.found.in.this.section..Kids.can.also.create.and.print.bookmarks,.party.hats,.masks,.Braille.messages.and.much.more.

Teachers and ParentsVisit.this.section.for.program.descriptions,.corresponding.activities.and.lesson.plans.and.resources.such.as.parent.guides,.book.lists.and.tips.about.reading..You.can.even.find.party.ideas.for.throwing.a.fabulous.Arthur.party!

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#101.. Arthur’s.Eyes./.Francine’s.Bad.Hair.Day.#102.. Arthur.and.the.Real.Mr..Ratburn./.Arthur’s.Spelling.

Trubble#103.. D.W..All.Wet./.Buster’s.Dino.Dilemma#104. D.W.’s.Imaginary.Friend./.Arthur’s.Lost.Library.Book.#105.. Arthur’s.Pet.Business./.D.W..the.Copycat.#106.. Locked.in.the.Library!./.Arthur.Accused!.#107.. Arthur.Goes.to.Camp./.Buster.Makes.the.Grade.#108.. Arthur’s.New.Puppy./.Arthur.Bounces.Back.#109.. Arthur.Babysits./.Arthur’s.Cousin.Catastrophe.#110.. Arthur’s.Birthday./.Francine.Frensky,.Superstar#111.. Arthur’s.Baby./.D.W.’s.Baby#112.. Arthur.Writes.a.Story./.Arthur’s.Lost.Dog#113.. So.Long,.Spanky./.Buster’s.New.Friend#114.. Arthur.the.Wrecker./.Arthur.and.the.True.Francine.#115.. Arthur’s.Family.Vacation./.Grandpa.Dave’s.Old.Country.

Farm.#116.. Arthur.and.the.Crunch.Cereal.Contest./.D.W..Flips#117.. Meek.for.a.Week./.Arthur,.World’s.Greatest.Gleeper#118.. Arthur’s.Chicken.Pox./.Sick.as.a.Dog.#119.. D.W..Rides.Again./.Arthur.Makes.the.Team#120.. Arthur’s.Almost.Boring.Day./.The.Half-Baked.Sale#121.. Sue.Ellen.Moves.In./.The.Perfect.Brother#122.. D.W.’s.Snow.Mystery./.Team.Trouble#123.. Bully.for.Binky./.Misfortune.Teller.#124.. Arthur’s.Tooth./.D.W..Gets.Lost#125.. D.W..Thinks.Big./.Arthur.Cleans.Up#126.. My.Dad,.the.Garbage.Man./.Poor.Muffy#127.. D.W.’s.Blankie./.Arthur’s.Substitute.Teacher.Trouble#128.. I’m.a.Poet./.The.Scare-Your-Pants-Off.Club#129.. My.Club.Rules./.Stolen.Bike#130.. Arthur’s.First.Sleepover./.Arthur’s.New.Year’s.Eve

#201.. Arthur.Meets.Mister.Rogers./.Draw!#202..Binky.Barnes,.Art.Expert./.Arthur’s.Lucky.Pencil#203..D.W.,.the.Picky.Eater./.Buster.and.the.Daredevils#204.. Arthur.Makes.a.Movie./.Go.to.Your.Room,.D.W.

#205..Arthur’s.Underwear./.Francine.Frensky,.Olympic.Rider#206..Buster.Baxter,.Cat.Saver./.Play.It.Again,.D.W.#207.. Arthur’s.TV-Free.Week./.Night.Fright#208..Arthur.vs..the.Piano./.The.Big.Blow-Up#209.. Lost!./.The.Short,.Quick.Summer#210.. D.W..Goes.to.Washington./.Arthur’s.Mystery.Envelope#211.. D.W.’s.Deer.Friend./.Buster.Hits.the.Books#212.. Arthur’s.Faraway.Friend./.Arthur.and.the.Square.Dance#213.. Water.and.the.Brain./.Arthur.the.Unfunny#214.. Sue.Ellen’s.Lost.Diary./.Arthur’s.Knee#215.. Grandma.Thora.Appreciation.Day./.Fern’s.Slumber.Party#216.. Love.Notes.for.Muffy./.D.W..Blows.the.Whistle#217.. Francine.Redecorates./.Arthur.the.Loser#218.. Arthur.vs..the.Very.Mean.Crossing.Guard./.D.W.’s.Very.

Bad.Mood#219.. D.W.’s.Name.Game./.Finders.Key-pers#220..How.the.Cookie.Crumbles./.Sue.Ellen’s.Little.Sister

#301.. Buster’s.Back./.The.Ballad.of.Buster.Baxter.#302..D.W.,.All.Fired.Up./.I’d.Rather.Read.It.Myself.#303..Arthur.Goes.Crosswire./.Sue.Ellen.and.the.Brainasaurous.#304.. Background.Blues./.And.Now.Let’s.Talk.to.Some.Kids.#305.. The.Chips.Are.Down./.Revenge.of.the.Chip.#306..Binky.Rules./.Meet.Binky#307.. Arthur.Rides.the.Bandwagon./.Dad’s.Dessert.Dilemma#308.. Popular.Girls./.Buster’s.Growing.Grudge.#309..Arthur’s.Treasure.Hunt./.The.Return.of.the.King#310.. Attack.of.the.Turbo.Tibbles./.D.W..Tricks.the.Tooth.Fairy.#311.. Double.Tibble.Trouble./.Arthur’s.Almost.Live.Not.Real.

Music.Festival#312.. What.Scared.Sue.Ellen?./.Clarissa.Is.Cracked#313.. Arthur’s.Dummy.Disaster./.Francine.and.the.Feline.#314.. Mom.and.Dad.Have.a.Great.Big.Fight./.D.W.’s.Perfect.

Wish.#315.. Arthur.and.D.W..Clean.Up./.The.Long,.Dull.Winter.

For.descriptions.of.each.show.episode,.log.on.to.pbs4549.org/goguide.htm.

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#401.. D.W.’s.Library.Card./.Arthur’s.Big.Hit#402..Hide.and.Snake./.Muffy’s.New.Best.Friend#403..Buster’s.Breathless./.The.Fright.Stuff#404.. The.Contest./.Prove.It#405.. The.Blizzard./.The.Rat.Who.Came.to.Dinner#406..D.W..Tale.Spins./.Prunella.Gets.It.Twice#407.. Binky.Barnes,.Wingman./.To.Beat.or.Not.to.Beat#408..1001.Dads./.Prunella’s.Prediction#409..What.Is.That.Thing?./.Buster’s.Best.Behavior#410.. My.Music.Rules./.That’s.a.Baby.Show!

#501.. Arthur.and.the.Big.Riddle./.Double.Dare#502..Kids.Are.From.Earth,.Parents.Are.From.Pluto./.Nerves.of.

Steal#503.. It’s.a.No-Brainer./.The.Shore.Thing#504.. The.World.Record./.The.Cave#505.. The.Lousy.Week./.You.Are.Arthur#506.. The.Election./.Francine.Goes.to.War#507.. Sleep.No.More./.Pet.Peeved#508.. The.Last.of.Mary.Moo.Cow./.Bitzi’s.Beau#509.. Just.Desserts./.The.Big.Dig#510.. Arthur’s.Family.Feud./.Muffy.Gets.Mature

#601.. Sue.Ellen.Gets.Her.Goose.Cooked./.Best.of.the.Nest#602..Arthur.Plays.the.Blues./.Buster’s.Sweet.Success#603.. Prunella’s.Special.Edition./.The.Secret.Life.of.Dogs.and.

Babies#604.. Muffy’s.Soccer.Shocker./.Brother,.Can.You.Spare.a.

Clarinet?#605.. The.Boy.Who.Cried.Comet./.Arthur.and.Los.Vecinos#606..Citizen.Frensky./.D.W.’s.Backpack.Mishap#607.. The.Boy.With.His.Head.in.the.Clouds./.More!#608..Rhyme.for.Your.Life./.For.Whom.the.Bell.Tolls#609.. The.Good.Sport./.Crushed#610.. Arthur.Loses.His.Marbles./.Friday.the.13th

#701.. Cast.Away./.The.Great.Sock.Mystery#702.. Francine’s.Split.Decision./.Muffy.Goes.Metropolitan#703..Ants.in.Arthur’s.Pants./.Don’t.Ask.Muffy#704.. To.Tibble.the.Truth./.Waiting.to.Go#705.. Elwood.City.Turns.100!.(Parts.I.&.II).#706.. Pick.a.Car,.Any.Car./.Jenna’s.Bedtime.Blues#707.. D.W.’s.Time.Trouble./.Buster’s.Amish.Mismatch

#708.. The.World.of.Tomorrow./.Is.There.a.Doctor.in.the.House?#709.. Prunella.Sees.the.Light./.Return.of.the.Snowball#710.. April.9th.(Parts.I.&.II)

#801.. Dear.Adil./.Bitzi’s.Break-Up#802.. Fernfern.and.the.Secret.of.Moose.Mountain./.Thanks.a.

Lot,.Binky#803..Arthur’s.Snow.Biz./.Bugged#804.. Fernkenstein’s.Monster./.D.W.,.Dancing.Queen#805..Vomitrocious!./.Sue.Ellen.Chickens.Out#806.. Postcards.From.Buster,.Parts.I.&.II#807.. Desk.Wars./.Desperately.Seeking.Stanley#808..Muffy’s.Art.Attack./.Tales.From.the.Crib#809.. Flea.to.Be.You.and.Me./.Kiss.and.Tell#810.. Big.Horns.George./.Bleep

#901.. Castles.in.the.Sky./.Tipping.the.Scales#902.. Francine’s.Big.Top.Troubles./.George.Blows.His.Top#903..Arthur.Weighs.In./.The.Law.of.the.Jungle.Gym#904.. Buster’s.Green.Thumb./.My.Fair.Tommy#905.. Lights,.Camera.....Opera!./.All.Worked.Up#906..Arthur.Makes.Waves./.It.Came.From.Beyond#907.. Three’s.a.Crowd./.A.Is.for.Angry#908.. The.“A”.Team./.Emily.Swallows.a.Horse#909..D.W..Beats.All./.Buster.the.Myth.Maker#910.. Binky.Goes.Nuts./.Breezy.Listening.Blues.

#1001..Happy.Anniversary.(Parts.I.&.II)#1002..The.Squirrels./.Fern.and.Persimmony.

Glitchet#1003..Desert.Island.Dish./.The.Secret.About.

Secrets#1004..Feeling.Flush./.Family.Fortune#1005..D.W..Aims.High./.Flaw.And.Order#1006..The.Curse.of.the.Grebes./.

Arthur.Changes.Gears#1007..Unfinished./.D.W.,.Bossy.Boots#1008..Binky.vs..Binky./.Operation:.Dw#1009..Do.You.Speak.George?./.World.Girls#1010..What’s.Cooking?./.Buster’s.Special.

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Cyberchase

Ages 6 to 11

Series goals and themes•.Encourage.children.to.develop.a.“can-do”.attitude.toward.math.

•.Motivate.children.to.approach.mathematics.with.enthusiasm,.confidence.and.competence.

•.Help.increase.youngsters’.math.knowledge.and.skills.and.involve.them.in.reasoning.and.problem.solving..

Why is the series beneficial for young children?The.educational.objectives.and.content.of.Cyberchase.have.been.guided.by.and.are.consistent.with.the.principles.and.standards.of.the.National.Council.of.Teachers.of.Mathematics.(NCTM)..Each.component.of.the.project.demonstrates.several.defining.characteristics.of.mathematics:.Math.is.problem.solving,.math.can.be.collaborative.and.math.is.for.everyone.

introduction to the characters.Matt.is.a.cyber-detective.with.a.yo-yo,.a.backpack.full..of.gadgets.and.a.knack.for.uncovering.clues.

Jackie.is.smart.and.funny,.and.she.always.has.a.plan..Sometimes.she’s.a.bit.over-the-top,.but.she’s.on.a..mission.to.save.the.future.of.Cyberworld!

Inez.is.a.little.girl.with.a.big.vocabulary..She.is.curious.about.everything..

Digit.is.a.lovable.klutz.who.is.a.first-class.pal.to.the.kids..

Motherboard.is.the.wise.and.powerful.ruler.of.Cyberworld..

Hacker.is.a.pompous.and.power-hungry.scoundrel..He’s.primped.and.primed.to.take.over.the.Cyberworld.—.and.he’s.not.about.to.let.anyone.ruin.his.plan.

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Cyberchase.is.a.multimedia.project.that.encourages.children.to.see,.think.and.do.mathematics..The.Web.site.enhances.the.TV.show.by.using.online.puzzles,.lesson.plans.and.print.activities.that.have.been.carefully.designed.to.support.math.education.and.reflect.the.curriculum.standards.of.the.National.Council.of.Teachers.of.Mathematics.

Web contents

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Today’s StuffStudents.can.visit.this.section.to.find.out.what.today’s.episode.entailed.and.what’s.coming.up.tomorrow..Each.day.features.a.game.that.complements.the.episode.of.the.day.

Weekly Poll Students.are.asked.a.simple.question.in.this.section..They.enter.in.their.vote.and.their.age.and.then.they.are.shown.the.results..Pie.graphs.and.percentages.are.shown.to.represent.the.results.

Games Central You.guessed.it.—.40.online.games.featuring.math-related.topics.for.your.students.to.enjoy!.

Cyberchase Club Your.students.can.share.their.own.math.success.stories.with.the.Web.site’s.Cyber.Story.page..They.can.share.when.Cyberchase.has.helped.them.with.math.at.home.or.at.school..The.club.section.also.has.plenty.of.downloads,.masks,.cards.and.money.and.math.activities.

Meet the Cyber Squad Students.click.on.each.character.from.Cyberchase.and.learn.all.there.is.to.know.about.them..All.of.the.characters.are.listed:.the.good,.the.bad.and.the.real.kids.

Web Adventures Students.can.go.back.in.time.to.when.it.all.started..They.can.read.through.the.comic.book-type.pages.of.the.first.three.“webisodes”.of.Cyberchase..Each.story.allows.the.students.to.interact.by.playing.simple.games.using.patterns.and.sequencing.

E-Cards Students.can.send.their.friends.secret.messages.through.the.Web.site.e-cards..They.can.also.choose.from.a.variety.of.cards.as.well.as.write.in.a.message.

TV Schedule This.page.provides.a.map.of.the.United.States.and.allows.students.to.choose.their.state..It.explains.public.broadcasting.and.helps.them.locate.their.local.station.and.its.programming.schedule.

Teachers and ParentsThis.area.has.all.of.the.information.you’ll.need.to.help.your.students.have.fun,.think.and.do.math.with.Cyberchase.on.TV,.online,.in.the.classroom.and.at.home..You.will.find.lessons.and.activities.and.a.math.topic.search.

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Episode Guide

#101...Lost.My.Marbles.(topic:.Navigation)#102...Castleblanca.(topic:.Finding.Meaning.From.Data)#103...R-Fair.City.(topic:.Probability.and.Chance)#104...Snow.Day.to.Be.Exact.(topic:.Estimation)#105...Sensible.Flats.(topic:.Area)#106...Zeus.on.the.Loose.(topic:.Fractions)#107...The.Poddleville.Case.(topic:.Patterns)#108...And.They.Counted.Happily.Ever.After.(topic:.Number.

Sense)#109...Clock.Like.an.Egyptian.(topic:.Timekeeping)#110...The.Secrets.of.Symmetria.(topic:.Symmetry)#111... A.Day.at.the.Spa.(topic:.Combinations)#112...Of.All.the.Luck.(topic:.Logic)#113...Eureeka!.(topic:.2-.and.3-D.Geometry)#114...Cool.It.(topic:.Liquid.Volume)#115...Find.Those.Gleamers!.(topic:.Algebraic.Variables)#116...Codename:.Icky.(topic:.Codes)#117...Return.to.Sensible.Flats.(topic:.Line.Graphs)#118. Problem.Solving.in.Shangri-La.(topic:.Problem.Solving)#119...Send.in.the.Clones.(topic:.Multiplication)#120...Trading.Places.(topic:.Money)#121...Less.Than.Zero.(topic:.Negative.Numbers)#122...Model.Behavior.(topic:.Using.Models)#123...Fortress.of.Attitude.(topic:.Linear.Measurement)#124...Size.Me.Up.(topic:.Scale.and.Size)#125...A.Battle.of.Equals.(topic:.Equations)#126...Out.of.Sync.(topic:.Music).

#201...Hugs.and.Witches.(topic:.Data.Clusters)#202...Totally.Rad.(topic:.Perimeter/Area)#203...Harriet.Hippo.and.the.Mean.Green.(topic:.Equivalent.

Fractions)#204...True.Colors.(topic:.Counter.Examples)#205...All.the.Right.Angles.(topic:.Angle.Measurement)#206...Mother’s.Day.(topic:.Decimals)#207...The.Eye.of.Rom.(topic:.Inverse.Operations)#208...A.Whale.of.a.Tale.(topic:.Ballpark.Estimation)#209...Double.Trouble.(topic:.Growth.by.Doubling)

#210...Raising.the.Bar.(topic:.Bar.Graphs)#211...The.Wedding.Scammer.(topic:.Making.Hard.Problems.

Easier)#212...The.Guilty.Party.(topic:.Point.of.View)#213...A.Time.to.Cook.(topic:.Elapsed.Time)#214...Trick.or.Treat.(topic:.Functions)

#301...EcoHaven.CSE.(topic:.Body.Math)#302...The.Borg.of.the.Ring.(topic:.Circles)#303...A.World.Without.Zero.(topic:.Zero)#304...A.Piece.of.the.Action.(topic:.Percent)#305...The.Creech.Who.Would.Be.Crowned.(topic:.Direction.

and.Distance)#306...The.Grapes.of.Plath.(topic:.High-Low.Estimation)#307...A.Perfect.Fit.(topic:.Tessellations)#308...Be.Reasonable.(topic:.Deductive.Reasoning)#309...The.Snelfu.Snafu.—.Part.1.(topic:.Saving.Money)#310...The.Snelfu.Snafu.—.Part.2.(topic:.Spending.Money)#311...Shari.Spotter.and.the.Cosmic.Crumpets.(topic:.Mixed-

Number.Fractions)#312...Starlight.Night.(topic:.Finding.a.Simpler.Case).

#401.. Balancing.Act.(topic:.Budgeting.Money)#402.. The.Icky.Factor.(topic:.Factoring)#403.. Penguin.Tears.(topic:.Angles.in.Bouncing)#404.. Past.Perfect.Prediction.(topic:.Predicting.From.Data)#405..Measure.for.Measure.

(topic:.Choosing.Units.of.Measure)

#406..A.Change.of.Art.(topic:.Interpreting.Change.in.Line.Graphs)

#407.. The.Case.of.the.Missing.Memory.(topic:.Missing.Information)

#408..A.Crinkle.in.Time.(topic:.Gears)#409..A.Broom.of.One’s.Own.(topic:.

Time/Distance/Speed)#410. A.Tikiville.Turkey.Day.(topic:.Patterns.in.

For.descriptions.of.each.show.episode,.log.on.to.pbs4549.org/goguide.htm.

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dragonflyTV

Ages 9 to 12

Series goals and themes•.Foster.a.greater.interest.in.science.and.the.process.of.scientific.inquiry.among.children.aged.9.

to.12,.with.special.emphasis.on.racial.minorities,.girls.and.underserved.communities.

•.Give.children.encouragement.and.the.confidence.to.conduct.their.own.scientific.investigations.

•.Provide.formal.and.informal.educators.with.videos.that.model.authentic.explorations.of.science.that.all.children.can.do.

Why is the series beneficial for young children?The.educational.philosophy.of.DragonflyTV.is.echoed.in.its.mission:.To.give.children.and.scientists.a.national.forum.where.they.can.share.the.excitement.of.scientific.discovery..This.mission.is.achieved.by.using.several.complementary.media.in.addition.to.the.TV.series:.publications.for.children,.teachers.and.caregivers;.outreach.targeting.underserved.children.in.informal.settings;.and.a.well-publicized,.highly.interactive.Web.site..

introduction to the characters.DragonflyTV.presents.real-life.science.investigations.in.a.style.of.television.that.captures.the.attention.of.today’s.MTV.and.video-game.generation..Against.a.pop-music.soundtrack,.real.children.tell.about.their.investigations,.communicating.the.infectious.excitement.that.comes.with.making.their.own.discoveries.

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pbskids.org/dragonflytv

The.DragonflyTV.Web.site.is.designed.to.get.kids.excited.about.science..By.showcasing.real.kids.finding.science.in.the.things.they.love,.kids.learn.that.science.can.be.fun,.edgy.and.exciting..Plus,.the.site.is.full.of.immediate.ideas.for.hands-on.science.activities.that.kids.love.to.do,.both.online.and.offline.

Web contentsDiscover DFTV

This.section.leads.you.to.the.various.science.investigations.on.the.Web.site.as.well.as.video.clips.from.the.TV.program..Discover.the.areas.of.science.listed:.brain.and.body,.earth.and.space,.living.things,.matter.and.motion,.and.technology.and.innovation.

Do It You.guessed.it.—.41.science-related.activities.to.try!.Students.are.given.directions.on.how.to.do.the.experiments;.then.they.can.submit.the.results.online.

Games Students.can.choose.from.a.variety.of.online.games.that.pose.problems.relating.to.the.world.around.them..They.can.choose.easy,.moderate.or.hard.levels.when.playing.each.game.

Riddles Students.can.choose.between.20.online.science.riddles..Each.riddle.includes.a.clue.followed.by...three.possible.answers..The.correct.answer.is.revealed.with.the.correct.click.of.the.button!

Message Boards Students.can.share.ideas.and.ask.questions.by.posting.them.on.the.message.board.

Science Fair Do.your.students.need.science.fair.project.ideas?.Every.investigation.featured.on.the.show.has.its.own.Web.page.where.the.kids.describe.exactly.what.they.did..It.follows.what.they.asked,.what.kinds.of.experiments.they.tried.and.what.they.found.out..

Science Surprises Ten.fun.and.intriguing.experiments.are.listed.on.this.page..They.invite.students.to.try.a.simple.experiment.and.then.provide.explanations.as.to..why.it.does.or.doesn’t.work.

Real Scientists Students.can.watch.videos.of.46.different.real-life.scientists..They.can.listen.and.learn.how.science.plays.a.role.in.everyday.life.

Reel ScienceStudents.can.choose.from.eight.different.science.experiments.completed.by.other.children..Each.experiment.is.on.a.video.clip.that.plays.from.this.page.

Teachers and Parents Download.the.DragonflyTV.Educator’s.Guides.to.get.kids.started.on.their.own.inquiry.investigations..The.activities.are.developed.with.the.National.Science.Teacher’s.Association..They’re.aligned.with.today’s.science.standards,.and.they’re.ideal.for.the.classroom.or.for.after-school.programs.

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Episode Guide

#101.. Investigate!#102.. Wheels#103.. Animal.Behavior#104.. Water#105.. Rocks#106.. Flight#107.. Weather#108.. Technology#109.. Plants#110.. Air#111.. Human.Behavior#112.. Space#113.. Human.Body

#201.. Investigate!#202..Structures#203..Sports.Science#204.. Spinning#205.. Propulsion#206..Human.Body#207.. Sound#208.. Technology#209.. Ecosystems#210.. Underwater#211.. Mammals#212.. Earth.Explorations#213.. Creepy.Crawlies

#301.. Investigate!#302..Sports.Science#303..Wind#304.. Forensics#305.. Engineering#306.. Earth.Systems#307.. Animal.Behavior

#308..Speed#309..Health#310.. Habitats#311.. Games#312.. Space/Astronomy#313.. Dogs

#401.. Energy#402.. Engineering#403..Animal.Behavior#404.. Friction#405..Sound#406..Canines#407.. Science.at.Play#408.. Earth.Systems#409..At.the.Zoo#410.. Chemistry#411.. Human.Body#412.. Animal.Behavior#413.. Simple.Machines.

#501..Pittsburgh#502..Dallas.and.Ft..Worth#503..Los.Angeles#504..Minneapolis.and.St..Paul#505..New.York#506..Arizona#507..San.Francisco

For.descriptions.of.each.show.episode,.log.on.to.pbs4549.org/goguide.htm.

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Maya and

Miguel

Ages 6 to 8

Series goals and themes•.Promote.the.value.of.a.culturally.diverse.society.by.supporting,.respecting.and.validating.the.

variety.of.perspectives,.traditions,.languages.and.experiences.that.populate.today’s.world.

•.Support.English.language.acquisition.and.usage.in.personal,.social.and.cultural.interactions.

Why is the series beneficial for young children?Maya.&.Miguel.is.designed.to.entertain.and.educate.all.children,.to.promote.cultural.diversity.and.to.encourage.English.language.acquisition,.particularly.among.Hispanics..Equally.important,.the.initiative.addresses.the.growing.need.in.the.U.S..for.positive.media.representations.of.Hispanic.children,.one.of.the.fastest-growing.population.segments,.which.is.currently.underserved.due.to.a.lack.of.relevant.children’s.television.programming.

pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel

introduction to the charactersMaya.is.smart,.creative,.curious,.ambitious,.well-intentioned.and.a.true.romantic.at.heart..Quite.simply,.she.is.a.force.of.nature..She.isn’t.happy.unless.she.is.dreaming.up.a.“big.idea”.to.improve.the.lives.of.those.around.her..Everyone.knows.when.they.hear.Maya’s.famous.words.“¡Eso.es!”.(“That’s.it!”).or.“Tengo.una.idea!”.(“I.have.an.idea!”),.they’re.in.for.an.adventure!

Miguel.is.three.minutes.older.than.Maya.and.quite.her.opposite.—.practical.where.she.is.romantic,.careful.where.she.can.be.reckless..He.is.patient,.modest.and.very.“¡Chevere!”.(“Cool!”)..When.caught.up.in.one.of.Maya’s.plans,.he’s.often.the.one.who.gets.the.pie.in.his.face..Known.for.his.phrase.“Yo.te.conozco,.Maya....”.(“I.know.you,.Maya....”),.Miguel.is.yin.to.Maya’s.yang.

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The.Maya.&.Miguel.Web.site.is.designed.to.support.and.extend.the.educational.goals.of.the.Maya.&.Miguel.television.program..Both.the.site.and.the.television.show.are.designed.to.support.English.language.acquisition.while.promoting.the.value.of.a.culturally.diverse.society..The.Maya.&.Miguel.Web.site.gives.children.the.opportunity.for.open-ended.exploration.with.language-building.activities,.and.presents.a.variety.of.cultures.and.perspectives.within.its.activities..

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Games Students.can.choose.games.from.a.variety.of.interests:.cooking,.drawing,.sports.and.music.—.all.with.a.multicultural.flair!

Friends Each.character.is.listed.on.this.page..Students.can.click.on.each.character.to.reveal.a.question-and-answer.page.answering.questions.about.the.character’s.likes,.dislikes.and.other.personal.items.

Printables Find.all.sorts.of.activities.on.this.page,.including.coloring.pages,.bookmarks,.craft.ideas.and.recipes.

TV Central For.major.fans.only!.Students.can.take.the.Maya.&.Miguel.fan.quiz.to.test.their.know-how..Episode.descriptions.as.well.as.a.vocabulary.glossary.can.be.found.at.this.page,.including.Spanish.words.used.in.the.program.

Teachers and ParentsThis.area.is.where.you.can.learn.more.about.the.television.series.and.Web.site,.and.access.lots.of.useful.resources.and.activities.to.do.with.children..Lesson.plans.and.program.descriptions.are.also.listed.

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Episode Guide

#101.. Mala.Suerte#102.. The.Matchmaker#103.. When.Maya.Met.Andy#104.. The.Autograph#105.. Rhymes.With.“Gato”.#106.. La.Nueva.Cocinita#107.. The.Letter#108.. Teacher’s.Pet#109.. La.Calavera#110.. Politics.Unusual#111.. Tito’s.Mexican.Vacation#112.. Prince.Tito#113.. The.Bully.and.the.Bunny#114.. Family.Time#115.. Surprise,.Surprise#116.. An.Okri-Dokey.Day#117.. Chrissy’s.Big.Move#118.. Career.Day#119.. I’ve.Got.to.Be.Mi-Guel#120.. Soccer.Mom#121.. The.Adventures.of.Rabbit-Bird.Man#122.. Maya.&.Miguel,.Come.on.Down!.#123.. The.Wrestler.Next.Door#124.. A.Little.Culture#125.. The.Bet.#126.. The.Cheery.Chipper.Cupid.Sisters#127.. Team.Santos#128.. Friends.Forever?.#129.. The.Slump#130.. The.Dogwalkers#131.. Recipe.for.Disaster#132.. The.Pen-Pal

#133.. Abuela.Upmanship#134.. Fashionistas#135.. Maya.Quixote.and.Miguel.Panza#136.. The.Taming.of.Mr..Shue#137.. Tito’s.Pet#138.. Real.Twins#139.. Give.Me.a.Little.Sign#140.. A.Star.Is.Born.#141.. Paper.Girl#142.. Miguel’s.Wonderful.Life#143.. The.Video.#150. Mother’s.Day#152. The.Best.Thanksgiving.Ever#153. Cupid#163. Every.Day.is.Earth.Day

For.descriptions.of.each.show.episode,.log.on.to.pbs4549.org/goguide.htm.

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Postcards From

Buster

Ages 6 to 8

Series goals and themes•.Build.awareness.and.appreciation.of.the.many.cultures.of.North.America.

•.Support.elementary.school-age.English.language.learners.

Why is the series beneficial for young children?In.today’s.world,.it.is.important.to.learn.about.people.who.are.different.from.ourselves..In.each.episode,.Buster.meets.kids.from.all.walks.of.life:.different.regions,.different.religions,.different.backgrounds.and.different.interests..And.Buster,.always.curious,.acts.as.a.representative.for.all.viewers.

Each.episode.also.focuses.on.particular.language.functions.and.vocabulary.fields..Language.functions.include.such.actions.as.offering.encouragement,.expressing.feelings.and.asking.for.advice..Vocabulary.fields.deal.with.words.related.to.particular.topics.covered.in.each.episode..

pbskids.org/buster

introduction to the characters

Buster.is.Arthur’s.best.friend..Since.his.parents.divorced,.Buster.has.lived.with.his.mom,.Bitzi..But.now.he’s.traveling.with.his.dad,.Bo..Buster.is.one.of.the.world’s.great.explorers..He’s.interested.in.everything.around.him..He.loves.food.and.he.dreams.of.aliens..To.keep.in.touch.with.all.his.friends,.Buster.sends.them.video.postcards.using.a.camera.his.mom.gave.him.

Bo,.Buster’s.dad,.is.a.professional.pilot..Los.Viajeros,.a.Latin.American.rock.group,.hired.Bo.to.fly.them.on.their.multi-city.tour.across.the.United.States.—.with.forays.into.Mexico,.Canada.and.Puerto.Rico..Bo.really.enjoys.the.chance.to.spend.more.time.with.his.son..

Carlos.and.Mora.Velasquez.are.the.husband-and-wife.team.who.front.the.band,.Los.Viajeros.(“The.Travelers”)..Carlos.is.from.the.western.Puerto.Rican.town.of.Rincon..He.sings.back-up.vocals.and.plays.the.lead.guitar.plus.many.Latin-American.string.instruments..Mora’s.parents.are.from.Mexico,.but.she.grew.up.in.New.York.City..She.sings.lead.vocals,.but.often.plays.the.accordion.that.her.dad.brought.with.him.when.he.first.arrived.from.Mexico..

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With.its.unique.mix.of.animation.and.live.action,.Postcards.From.Buster.strives.to.achieve.two.goals:.cultural.awareness.and.English.language.learning.

Web contents

My Blog Each.week.Buster.writes.about.a.new.place.he.has.visited..Students.can.read.about.his.adventure,.look.at.maps.and.locations.and.read.about.past.places.he.has.seen..There.are.links.to.video.clips.showing.music,.dance.and.other.cultural.tidbits.from.his.location.

Games Do.you.need.some.travel.games?.There.are.six.travel.amusement.games.listed.for.your.traveling.enjoyment..Students.can.play.travel.bingo,.connect.the.states.and.more..Where’s.Buster?.is.featured.for.students.to.learn.basic.U.S..geography.while.trying.to.track.down.Buster..All.50.U.S..states.and.Washington,.D.C.,.are.featured..

Video Clips Students.can.watch.video.clips.of.some.of.Buster’s.featured.highlights..Rodeo.racing,.conjuncto.music.and.clogging.are.some.of.the.featured.clips.

RecipesEverywhere.Buster.goes,.there.are.great.recipes..Your.students.can.choose.from.a.variety.of.multicultural.recipes.

Teachers and ParentsIn.this.area,.Buster.provides.lesson.plans,.recommended.books.and.much.more.to.help.you.get.the.most.from.his.travels.

pbskids.org/buster

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Episode Guide

#101.. Meet.Me.at.the.Fair.(Knox,.Ind.)#102.. A.Sense.of.Direction.(Chicago,.Ill.)#103.. Buster.and.Beatrice.(San.Antonio,.Texas)#104.. The.Giant.Pumpkins.(Mt..Hood.and.Canby,.Ore.)#105.. Among.the.Hmong.(Madison,.Wis.)#106.. Sleepy.in.Seattle.(Seattle,.Wash.)#107.. Up.the.River.(Mandan.and.Bismarck,.N.D.)#108.. Rodeo.Cowgirl.(Houston,.Texas)#109.. Buster’s.Buffalo.Round-Up.(Rapid.City,.S.D.)#110.. Moose.on.the.Loose.(Jackson.Hole,.Wyo.)#111.. Rock.and.Roll.(Boulder,.Colo.)#112.. Hoops.and.Drums.(Lander,.Wyo.)#113.. Swimming.in.the.Desert.(Phoenix,.Ariz.)#114.. Good.Ol’.Tyme.(Whitesburg,.Ky.)#115.. Buster’s.Road.Rules.(Tucson,.Ariz.)#116.. Bayou,.by.Me.(Slidell.and.Larose,.La.)#117.. Best.Friends.(Winchester,.Ky.)#118.. Winter.Gold.(Park.City,.Utah)#119.. Star.Search.(Charleston,.S.C.)#120.. We.Are.Family.(Salt.Lake.City,.Utah)#121.. Buster’s.League.of.Champions.(Virginia.Beach,.Va.)#122.. A.Bridge.Back.Home.(Brooklyn,.N.Y.)#123.. Lost.and.Found.(Guanajuato,.Mexico)#124.. The.Music.Mystery.(New.Orleans,.La.)#125.. The.Lowriders.(East.Los.Angeles,.Calif.)#126.. Beats.by.the.Bay.(San.Francisco,.Calif.)#127.. A.City.View.(Manhattan,.N.Y.)#128.. Homes.Sweet.Homes.(Miami,.Fla.)#129.. Riding.the.Wave.(Cocoa.Beach,.Fla.)#130.. Buster’s.Lucky.Year.(San.Francisco,.Calif.)#131.. Spring.Break.(Iqaluit,.Canada)#132.. Buster.Gets.on.Board.(Los.Angeles,.Calif.)

#134.. Buster’s.Sweet.Song.(Leiper’s.Fork,.Tenn.)#135.. Family.Reunion.(Nashville,.Tenn.)#136.. Alien.Adventure.(Roswell,.N.M.)#137.. Coming.Together.(Seattle,.Wash.)#138.. Treasure.Island.(San.Juan,.Puerto.Rico)#139.. Step.by.Step.(Hartford,.Conn.)#140.. Buster’s.Big.Goal.(East.Boston,.Mass.)

For.descriptions.of.each.show.episode,.log.on.to.pbs4549.org/goguide.htm.

PBS KidS Go! online Projects

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pbskids.org/africa

Africa for KidsVisit.Africa.for.Kids.to.find.teacher.tools.to.help.bring.Africa.alive.to.your.students.in.grades.3-12..Lesson.plans.focus.on.African.ecology,.ethnicity,.culture.and.economics..Also.available.online.is.a.downloadable.teacher.guide.and.information.about.additional.resources.such.as.books.and.Web.sites.

Web contents

My WorldKids.from.four.schools.in.Africa.use.cameras.to.showcase.their.world.and.make.a.My.World.album.to.tell.other.students.about.where.they.live..

Thumb Piano TunesStudents.can.play.some.cool.tunes.on.a.thumb.piano..They.can.listen.to.tunes.or.even.record.some.of.their.own..

Make a MaskYour.students.have.four.masks.to.choose.from..Students.can.click.on.“about.this.mask”.to.find.information.pertaining.to.its.origin.and.use..Video.clips.are.also.available.to.show.how.the.masks.are.used.

Swahili FolktaleStudents.can.listen.to.a.story.about.a.Swahili.boy.named.Prince.Sadaka..To.find.his.brothers,.he.has.to.complete.three.tests.and.your.students.can.help.him..Children.can.listen.to.the.story.by.clicking.on.the.speaker.symbols.or.they.can.read.the.story.themselves..

Teachers and ParentsFrom.its.diverse.ecosystems.to.its.kaleidoscope.of.cultures,.Africa.offers.a.wealth.of.valuable.learning.opportunities..The.Web.site’s.teacher.tools.show.how.to.make.them.come.alive..Want.to.make.Africa.an.interactive.classroom.experience?.Four.featured.lesson.plans.for.grades.3-12.will.show.you.how..Use.the.Web.to.explore.such.topics.as.African.ecology,.ethnicity,.society,.culture.and.economics.

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pbskids.org/aaworld

African American World for KidsDuring.this.online.adventure,.students.can.play.a.game.to.match.African.American.heroes.with.their.famous.events..Students.can.also.read.the.“Kid.Talk”.section.of.the.Web.site,.which.is.devoted.to.the.thoughts.and.opinions.of.other.students..Read.about.their.heroes.and.thoughts.about.life.

Web contents

Find the Face Students.get.a.chance.to.match.African.American.heroes.with.the.events.that.made.them.famous.

E-Cards There.are.14.e-cards.from.which.students.can.choose..Once.they.pick.a.card.to.e-mail.to.their.friends,.they.can.read.an.information.section.about.the.picture.on.the.card..The.cards.date.from.the.1600s.to.present-day.African.American.life.and.culture.

Kid Talk Kids.talk.about.their.heroes,.dreams.and.more..Students.can.check.back.often.to.read.other.Kid.Talk.submissions.

Find Out MoreThis.page.provides.more.links.throughout.the.entire.PBS.Web.site.that.feature.African.American.topics.and.information.

ClassroomWant.to.bring.abolitionism,.jazz.and.Marcus.Garvey.into.your.classroom?.Check.out.these.PBS.lesson.plans.and.get.your.students.excited..Links.to.PBS.resources.are.featured.on.this.page.

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pbskids.org/wayback

American Experience WayBackAmerican.Experience.is.known.for.its.award-winning.documentaries.and.Web.site.about.the.presidents..American.Experience.WayBack.looks.at.a.few.colorful.aspects.of.presidential.history.in.a.format.designed.especially.for.kids.

Web contentsKids for President

Students.can.read.what.other.kids.are.saying.about.what.it.would.be.like.to.be.president..

Secrets About the Presidents Even.presidents.have.their.secrets!.Students.find.out.some.facts.that.not.many.people.know.

Hit the Trail! Students.can.hit.the.campaign.trail.with.two.online.campaign.pros.

Back YakThis.page.is.a.report.card.for.the.Web.site..Students.can.submit.questionnaires.that.rate.its.usefulness.

More WayBacksThere.are.links.to.eight.other.American.Experience.WayBack.programs.for.kids..They.feature.various.history.topics.geared.for.children,.including.discrimination,.the.future,.family.ties,.the.Gold.Rush.and.more.

Teachers and ParentsThis.section.focuses.on.the.“Secrets.About.the.Presidents”.section.of.the.Web.site.

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Backyard JungleScience.and.the.environment.for.children.—.in.their.own.backyard!.Children.from.across.the.globe.can.load.in.photos.and.drawings.about.their.own.local.parks,.neighborhoods.and.yards.

Web contentsExplore Backyards

Students.explore.various.backyards.that.have.been.submitted.by.other.children..A.backyard.is.a.Web.page.that.a.child.makes.to.show.everyone.things.found.in.a.yard,.park,.school,.farm.or.anywhere.outside!.Kids.can.search.the.backyard.information.by.searching.for.certain.habitats,.locations.or.neighborhoods.

Explore Members Students.who.become.members.of.the.site.can.create.a.member.page,.design.backyards,.add.discoveries.to.the.Web.site,.vote.on.the.best.backyard.and.send.messages.to.other.members.

Explore Discoveries Students.explore.anything.natural.that.is.found.outside.—.animal,.plant.or.bird..Even.dead.or.alive!.They.can.put.it.in.their.own.backyard.so.everyone.can.see..The.discoveries.can.be.searched.by.animal.type,.location.and.habitat.

Challenges Students.are.given.challenges.that.invite.them.to.participate.in.observing.and.recording.behavior.of.the.environment.right.outside.their.front.doors..Current.and.past.challenges.can.also.be.found.on.this.page..

Teachers and ParentsAccess.lesson.plans.and.background.information.about.the.project..Parents.and.teachers.can.also.sign.up.to.receive.e-mail.updates.featuring.new.items.and.projects.on.the.site.

pbskids.org/backyardjungle

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pbskids.org/bigapplehistory

Big Apple History Students.can.learn.all.they.want.to.know.about.New.York..They.can.use.the.online.time.line.to.explore.New.York.history.by.date,.or.they.can.click.on.one.of.the.page’s.drop-down.menu.titles.to.investigate.by.topic..Information.about.what.life.was.like,.important.events.and.cool.people.from.the.past.are.provided.for.each.of.the.topics.listed.below.

•.Early.New.York.

•.Coming.to.America.

•.Building.the.Big.Apple

•.Arts.and.Entertainment.

•.Business.and.Politics.

•.New.York.Living

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Activities Both.off-line.and.online.activities.are.provided.for.each.of.the.above.topics..Students.can.click.on.drop-down.menus.for.each.to.uncover.a.list.of.activities.

Parents and Teachers This.area.provides.lesson.plans.as.well.as.a.resource.section.devoted.to.helping.children.discover.the.history.of.their.own.state.and.town..Another.page,.called.Volunteer.Basics,.provides.information.on.encouraging.children.to.volunteer.in.their.communities.

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pbskids.org/democracy

democracy ProjectThe.activities.and.lesson.plans.on.the.Democracy.Project.site.have.been.designed.to.introduce.the.structure.and.duties.of.government,.describe.the.duties.of.the.U.S..president.and.explain.the.history.of.voting.rights.in.America..

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Be President for a Day Students.can.apply.to.be.president.for.a.day!.They.need.to.enter.their.first.name,.the.state.they.live.in.and.the.answers.to.a.few.questions..Once.the.Web.site.knows.the.child’s.demographic,.it.tailors.a.“day-in-the-life”.of.being.a.president.just.for.him.or.her..

How Does Government Affect Me? Students.are.presented.with.a.map.of.a.town..They.are.encouraged.to.click.on.any.location.to.find.out.how.government.affects.their.daily.life..For.instance,.if.the.student.clicks.on.the.school.bus,.it.tells.about.the.role.government.plays.in.funding.public.schools..

Step Inside the Voting Booth Students.can.explore.three.main.sections.on.this.page:.What.a.Difference.a.Vote.Makes,.Step.Into.a.Voting.Machine.and.Cast.Your.Vote..Students.learn.how.one.vote.has.made.the.difference.during.past.campaigns,.how.to.step.into.someone.else’s.shoes.throughout.history.and.discover.who.has.and.has.not.been.able.to.vote.and.how.to.become.a.future.voter.

Classroom ResourcesFind.related.lessons.for.each.of.the.above.features.of.the.Web.site.as.well.as.a.standards.correlation.for.the.lessons.

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pbskids.org/dontbuyit

don,t Buy it: Get Media Smart

Media.literacy.skills.are.the.focus.of.this.online.project,.which.encourages.young.people..to.become.“critical.viewers”.and.smart.consumers..Media.literacy.skills.such.as.analyzing,.questioning.and.evaluating.are.practiced.in.a.variety.of.ways..Students.learn.advertising.tricks.and.tips.on.buying.smart..Empowerment.is.offered.by.giving.the.students.a.section.titled,.“What.You.Can.Do.”

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Advertising Tricks Students.discover.the.secrets.of.selling.by.seeing.firsthand.the.advertising.tricks.for.selling.food..They.are.asked.to.identify.slogans,.jokes.and.other.catchy.gimmicks..They.can.also.become.an.“ad.detective”.by.finding.hidden.ads.in.pictures.

Buying Smart Each.section.offers.asking.points.and.simple.games.to.get.students.thinking.about.commercials.and.advertisements.that.may.be.misleading..

Your Entertainment Students.can.go.behind.the.scenes.of.TV.and.magazines.to.uncover.the.secrets..They.can.discover.the.hidden.impact.of.background.music,.cover.model.secrets.and.more.

What You Can Do Students.can.have.power.over.the.media.in.their.lives.by.taking.action.if.they.don’t.like.what.they.have.seen.in.the.media..

Free Stuff Students.can.get.wallpaper,.stickers.and.screensavers.that.promote.media.literacy.

Teachers This.section.provides.activities.intended.for.children.in.grades.3-5.

Parents Parents.can.download.a.guide.that.helps.to.explore.the.effects.of.media.in.their.lives.

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pbskids.org/eekoworld

EekoWorld EekoWorld.(Environmental.Education.for.Kids.Online).is.designed.to.help.children.between.the.ages.of.6.and.9.learn.about.the.important.role.they.can.play.in.taking.care.of.the.earth..Through.the.two.main.Web.site.interactive.games,.children.can.create.a.unique.EekoCreature.and.help.the.creature.overcome.environmental.issues..

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Eeko Creature Youngsters.can.have.loads.of.fun.creating.their.very.own.creature..The.site.offers.a.variety.of.habitats.and.animals.to.choose.from,.allowing.them.to.pick.and.choose.body.parts.from.different.creatures..Once.the.creature.is.“living”.in.its.new.home,.the.children.can.feed.the.creature,.move.it.or.create.another.

Eeko House This.page.invites.students.to.navigate.through.a.house.in.order.to.find.eco-friendly.ways.of.living,.such.as.changing.to.different.light.bulbs.and.turning.down.the.thermostat.when.leaving.home.

The Environment Students.choose.to.explore.the.tundra,.grassland,.desert,.aquatic.or.forest.environments..Once.inside,.they.learn.about.that.environment’s.native.animals,.plants.and.weather.by.following.online.characters..

Garbage and Recycling Children.follow.an.online.character.as.it.walks.them.through.what.happens.when.they.throw.out.a.piece.of.trash..

Air and Water Students.learn.the.facts.of.life.about.air.and.water..Pollution,.and.the.problems.it.can.cause.to.living.things.and.the.environment,.is.discussed.and.exhibited.via.online.video.

Plants and Animals Children.learn.why.plants.and.animals.are.important.through.a.video.that.explains.the.food.chain..They.are.encouraged.to.find.ways.to.speak.up.for.endangered.species.in.their.home.environments.

The Future Students.can.explore.an.inventions.section,.featuring.fun.facts.such.as.how.soda.bottles.are.recycled.into.T-shirts!.They.can.also.choose.to.go.on.a.future.field.trip,.looking.20.years.into.the.future.to.see.what.might.happen.to.a.beach,.a.forest.and.a.city..

Eeko Exchange This.section.gives.students.a.chance.to.voice.their.opinions.and.thoughts.about.topics.such.as.water.conservation,.recycling,.waste.management.and.much.more.

Teachers and Parents In.this.section,.parents.and.teachers.can.read.an.overview.of.the.goals.and.educational.mission.of.the.Web.site,.as.well.as.download.a.family.guide,.a.teacher.guide.and.lesson.plans.

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pbskids.org/license

Get Your Web License Help.your.students.better.understand.the.world.of.the.Internet.by.encouraging.them.to.get.their.Web.license..By.following.the.Web.site’s.path,.students.learn.critical.Web.surfing.skills.and.learn.about.meeting.people,.borrowing,.downloading.and.much.more..

Children.work.their.way.through.the.sections.on.this.site.in.order.to.get.their.“Web.license.”.They.are.invited.to.enter.their.first.name.(in.order.to.have.it.on.their.official.license)..Kids.navigate.through.the.following.10.stops.on.the.road.to.getting.their.license:

•.Borrowing

•.Be.nice

•.Privacy.policy

•.Passwords

•.Surf.time

•.Net.vs..TV

•.Be.safe

•.C.is.for.cookies

•.Downloading

•.Meeting.people

Each.stop.asks.children.questions.related.to.the.topic..If.he.or.she.answers.incorrectly,.an.explanation.follows.to.describe.why.that.action.might.be.unsafe..Students.can.keep.selecting.answers.until.they.choose.the.correct.one.and.are.able.to.move.on.to.the.next.step..They.learn.valuable.lessons.and.facts.about.the.workings.of.the.Internet,.how.to.best.protect.themselves.and.how.to.be.a.skilled.user..

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pbskids.org/historydetectives

History detectives for KidsStudents.are.encouraged.to.use.their.“sleuthing.skills”.to.look.for.pictures.of.mysterious.places,.old.objects.and.much.more..The.online.printables.encourage.students.to.solve.the.mystery..Online.games.are.designed.to.encourage.thinking.skills.by.cracking.codes.about.the.age.of.houses.and.more.“guess.the.year”.games.

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Games Your.students.can.play.four.main.games.in.this.section..They.can.guess.the.ages.of.homes.in.How.Old.Is.This.House;.play.Eye.Spy.by.guessing.what.object.is.under.a.microscope;.follow.clues.to.Guess.the.Year.to.find.out.when.a.time.capsule.was.buried;.and.even.test.their.social.studies.skills.by.taking.History.Detective.Quizzes.

Detective Kit Children.can.become.real.detectives.by.using.the.tools.on.this.page.to.make.business.cards,.labels,.bookmarks,.nameplates.and.a.detective.notebook..There.is.also.a.Tools.of.the.Trade.page.that.explains.the.essential.tools.needed.to.solve.mysteries.

The Vault Children.can.view.a.selection.of.objects.uncovered.by.other.kids..Categories.for.these.objects.include.Mysterious.Places,.From.Your.Home,.Historical.Toys.and.Games.and.more..

CodebreakerChildren.can.use.this.device.anywhere.on.the.Web.site..It.helps.them.play.the.games,.look.up.words.and.solve.mysteries.

Teachers and Parents This.page.offers.information.on.how.to.use.the.Web.site,.content.for.including.investigation.and.problem-solving.in.the.classroom.and.family.fun.quizzes.to.test.history.know-how.at.home.

Submit Your Story Students.can.submit.a.story.or.mystery.on.this.page.

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pbskids.org/itsmylife

it,s My Life

To.quote.from.the.Web.site,.“It’s.My.Life.deals.with.life.and.the.stuff.we.deal.with.every.day..Whatever.problem.you.are.dealing.with,.believe.it.or.not,.other.children.and.teens.have.gone.through.the.same.thing..You.can.read.informative.articles,.share.your.stories,.play.games,.take.quizzes.and.polls,.get.advice.from.older.children.and.experts.and.contribute.your.own.comments.and.questions.”.This.online.project.was.created.for.children.ages.9-12.

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Students.can.watch.videos.and.play.games.related.to.a.variety.of.topics..Following.is.a.list.of.the.topics,.plus.the.subjects.that.are.discussed..

Friends When.friends.fight..Gossip.and.rumors..Crushes.

Family Family.vacations..Sibling.rivalry..Home.alone.

School Time.management..My.teacher.hates.me..High.school.

BodyEating.disorders..Team.sports..Solo.sports.

EmotionsDealing.with.anger..Dealing.with.stress..Depression.

Money Making.money..Managing.money..Mad.money.

You Said ItThis.button.appears.on.each.topic’s.main.page..It.gives.children.a.place.to.answer.questions.and.voice.opinions.

AdviceThe.It’s.My.Life.mentors.and.experts.try.to.answer.as.many.advice.questions.as.possible..This.page.offers.a.drop-down.menu.of.advice.topics.that.students.can.read.before.submitting.their.own.question..

GamesYou.guessed.it.—.15.games.related.to.life.skills.topics..

VideoStudents.can.listen.to.other.children.sharing.their.feelings.and.opinions..The.computer.must.have.Real.Player.to.watch.the.video.segments.

Parents and TeachersRead.the.online.IML.NewsFlash.Newsletter.for.Parents.and.Teachers,.which.highlights.new.material.and.other.content..Offline.printable.activities.include.journal.pages,.discussion.questions,.worksheets.and.more.

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pbskids.org/jazz

Jazz Based.on.Ken.Burns’.documentary.Jazz,.this.online.project.allows.students.to.explore.the.world.of.jazz.by.helping.to.develop.a.basic.timeline..Students.are.also.introduced.to.jazz.greats.and.can.watch.videos.of.present-day.jazz.musicians..Join.the.band.or.the.bandleader.as.you.explore.all.that.jazz.has.to.offer.

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Jazz GreatsStudents.can.learn.about.seven.jazz.greats.including.Louis.Armstrong,.Miles.Davis.and.Billie.Holiday..Each.musician.has.an.entire.page.devoted.to.telling.the.story.of.his.or.her.life.and.career..Students.can.also.read.about.other.children.just.like.themselves.and.the.role.that.music.plays.in.their.lives.

TimelineStudents.can.click.on.an.interactive.timeline.that.takes.them.through.the.history.of.jazz.in.America..They.can.learn.about.places.where.jazz.was.played.and.people.who.created.it.

BandleaderChildren.can.choose.what.they.want.to.be.—.the.percussion,.bass,.lead,.accompaniment.or.rhythm.section.of.a.band..They.can.explore.each.section.and.the.variety.of.instruments.that.can.be.found.in.each.

Meet a Musician Students.can.play.video.of.a.jazz.musician.being.interviewed..There.are.topics.listed.on.the.page.from.which.students.can.choose.

Join the Jazz BandChildren.test.their.jazz.know-how.by.taking.a.quiz..If.they.answer.the.questions.correctly,.they.know.they.are.ready.to.be.in.a.jazz.band!

Lesson PlansThe.online.activities.are.designed.for.students.in.grades.K-5,.with.accompanying.lesson.plans.for.language.arts.(LA),.social.studies.(SS),.music.(MU).and.math.(MA).teachers..

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pbskids.org/stantonanthony

Not for ourselves AloneThis.is.the.story.of.Susan.B..Anthony.and.Elizabeth.Cady.Stanton..Four.areas.of.the.Web.site.document.how.these.two.women.helped.to.change.opportunities.for.women..

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A Day in the Life: History GameStudents.get.to.walk.a.mile.in.someone.else’s.shoes..In.this.section.they.can.imagine.what.it.would.be.like.to.live.in.another.time,.in.another.place,.as.some.other.person..They.are.able.to.ask.themselves.how.life.would.be.the.same.or.different.compared.to.today..Youngsters.see.how.they.would.survive.a.day.in.the.life.of.one.of.these.19th-century.boys.and.girls.

•.1865.African.American.boy•.1860.Frontier.girl•.1850.Irish.immigrant.boy•.1875.Upper-class.girl

Kids’ Bill of Rights: Talk BackThe.site.has.collected.ideas.from.children.all.across.the.country,.with.their.suggestions.for.the.Kids’.Bill.of.Rights..This.section.has.posted.some.of.the.most.popular.answers..Students.can.read.the.list.and.see.if.they.agree..They.can.try.making.their.own.list.for.the.youngsters.in.their.own.neighborhood,.school,.or.town.

Photo GalleryStudents.can.click.through.the.photo.gallery.to.see.images.of.what.life.was.like.in.the.late.1800s.and.the.early.1900s..They.can.see.how.their.favorite.things.to.do,.like.swinging,.bicycling.and.sledding,.have.changed.or.haven’t.changed!.They.can.also.submit.their.own.ideas.for.creative.captions.for.the.photos.in.the.PBS.Kids.photo.gallery.

Take Action: In Your TownStudents.are.asked,.“Are.you.ready.to.take.action.in.your.community?.Are.there.people.in.your.town.or.school.who.don’t.have.the.same.opportunities.or.rights.as.others?.Think.about.how.you.might.help.”.The.page.offers.students.some.examples.of.helping.others.and.ideas.on.how.to.get.involved.locally.

Notes for TeachersThis.page.contains.curriculum.ideas.and.activities.focusing.on.the.various.areas.of.the.Web.site..Games.and.book.lists.are.included.

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Wonders of the African WorldStudents.can.explore.African.history,.civilizations.and.cultures.with.the.spider.Anansi..They.can.follow.a.variety.of.online.and.offline.activities.dealing.with.the.African.continent.

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The Quest for the Magic Calabash!Using.an.online.secret.map,.students.can.go.on.a.treasure.hunt.that.guides.them.through.Africa.to.discover.untold.riches.

Offline ActivitiesStudents.are.invited.to.make.items.that.appear.throughout.their.treasure.hunt..Material.lists.and.how-to.lists.are.provided.for.the.following.activities:

•.Make.Your.Own.Anansi.the.Spider!

•.Create.Your.Own.Adinkra.Cloth!

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pbskids.org/zoom

ZooM The.ZOOM.Web.site’s.1,000+.pages.offer.an.online.opportunity.to.discover.the.TV.show,.its.content.and.cast..“Send.It.to.ZOOM!”.is.a.vehicle.for.children.to.have.an.idea.sent.to.the.site..Also,.each.week,.nearly.75.separate.areas.on.the.site.are.updated.with.the.latest.stuff.from.kids.

Web contentsActivities From the Show

Students.can.look.up.any.activity.they.have.seen.on.the.show..Activities.are.divided.into.categories.such.as.ZOOMdo,.ZOOMsci,.CafeZOOM,.ZOOMgames.and.preschool.activities..Each.activity.lists.the.materials.needed,.a.how-to.list.and.the.name.and.age.of.the.child.who.submitted.the.idea.to.the.show.

New From You!This.section.is.where.all.the.opinions,.comments,.experiment.results.and.general.“chit-chat”.happens..Students.share.anything.from.poetry,.to.their.most.embarrassing.moments,.to.how.they.are.making.a.difference.by.volunteering.

GamesChildren.can.play.a.variety.of.games.that.are.online.and.offline..Plenty.of.printable.gizmos.and.downloads.are.available!

The CastThis.section.offers.information.about.the.show’s.cast.members,.past.and.present.

Behind the ScenesStudents.can.sign.up.for.the.ZOOM.newsletter,.find.out.where.the.closest.ZOOM.Zone.is.to.their.hometowns,.see.candid.snapshots.taken.from.the.show.and.sneak.a.peek.inside.the.program’s.studio.

PrintablesThis.section.offers.printable.items.for.volun-teering,.planning.parties,.coloring.and.more.

Teachers and ParentsFind.everything.you.need.to.bring.ZOOM.into.a.child’s.world,.including.resources.about.the.following:

•.ZOOMsci.training.(how.to.lead.science.activities)

•.ClubZOOM.(how.to.start.a.local.club)•.ZOOM.Into.Engineering.(getting.children.

into.engineering)•.ZOOM.Into.Action.(getting.children.into.

volunteering)•.Activity.pages.and.more…

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pbskids.org/go

PBS Kids Go!

The programPBS.Kids.Go!.is.funded.in.part.by.a.Ready.To.Learn.cooperative.agreement.with.the.U.S..Department.of.Education.and.the.Corporation.for.Public.Broadcasting..This.new.place.on.PBS.is.for.big.kids.—.those.who.like.to.play.games,.solve.puzzles,.share.their.own.stories.and.much.more..PBS.Kids.Go!.airs.weekday.afternoons.and.is.the.place.to.find.Arthur.and.Cyberchase,.as.well.as.our.new.shows,.Maya.&.Miguel.and.Postcards.From.Buster..

on the WebThe.home.of.the.Web.sites.for.PBS.Kids.Go!.programs.is.pbskidsgo.org.which.also.has.links.to.PBS.TV-related.sites.like.History.Detectives.for.Kids.and.Web-only.sites.like.It’s.My.Life.and.Don’t.Buy.It..You.can.find.a.list.of.these.sites.at.More.PBS.Kids.Go!

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PBS Parents

PBS Parents is about:•.Together.Time.—.the.time.you.spend.playing.and.learning.with.your.child..

•.Parent.Time.—.the.time.you.spend.learning.how.to.be.a.better.parent

A.“PBS.Parent”.is.a.mom.or.a.dad,.a.grandma.or.grandpa,.a.friend.or.a.caregiver.—.any.adult.who.helps.a.child.learn.and.grow.

Parents can access:•.TV.program.information

•.Parenting.issues.and.advice

•.Fun.and.games

pbs.org/parents

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pbs.org/teachers

PBS TeacherSourcePBS.TeacherSource.materials.are.developed.by.trained.and.practicing.educators.with.a.variety.of.teaching.backgrounds..In.addition.to.having.teachers.create.curriculum.materials,.PBS.regularly.seeks.educator.feedback.through.surveys.and.focus.groups,.receives.ongoing.guidance.from.the.team.of.exemplary.teachers.who.make.up.the.TeacherSource.Advisory.Group.and.conducts.periodic.“reality.checks”.with.the.PBS.Board.of.Directors’.Education.Committee.representing.various.educational.organizations..

Teachers can explore resources including:•.Education’s.best.resources.for.grades.Pre-K.to.2

•.In-depth.online.professional.development.through.PBS.TeacherLine

•.Details.on.PBS.station.outreach.activities.in.your.community

•.Tips.on.how.to.effectively.teach.with.technology

•.Much.more!

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PBS 45 & 49,s ohio Ready To LearnThe.PBS.45.&.49.Ohio.Ready.To.Learn.Web.site.offers.online.access.to.the.valuable.resources.available.through.this.program..Visitors.to.the.site.can.register.for.workshops.and.read.or.download.a.variety.of.helpful.publications,.activities.pages.and.caregiver.tips.

The Web site offers:•.Workshop.information.and.registration.links

•.A.program.schedule.for.Ohio.Ready.To.Learn.

•.Online.access.to.the.current.edition.of.newsletter.The.Ones.to.Grow.On

•.PBS.45.&.49’s.PBS.Kids.Go!.Guide

•.“Watch,.Do.and.Read”.resources

•.PBS.45.&.49’s.Media.Literacy.Guide

•.Caregiver.and.literacy.tips

•.Much.more!

pbs4549.org/RTL.HTM

The Learning Triangle

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Curriculum Planning: Program Taping Guide

How do i find out what is on PBS 45 & 49

and when a show will air?Visit.our.Web.site.on.a.regular.basis.(www.pbs4549.org)..Browse.through.the.program.listings.to.check.for.interesting.themes..Tape.the.programs.for.immediate.or.future.use.

Where.to.look.on.our.Web.site:

•.Click.on.the.word.“Programming.”.This.is.the.first.word.listed.on.the.left.sidebar.on.our.home.page.

•.Click.on.the.first.choice.listed:.“PBS.45.&.49.Weekly.Schedule.”

•.Choose.the.week’s.listings.that.you.would.like.to.view.

•.Click.on.the.name.of.the.program.that.interests.you..(Most.of.the.children’s.programs.will.be.listed.in.the.morning.and.afternoon.grids.).You.will.access.a.listing.of.that.show’s.episodes.for.the.week..

The Learning Triangle

PBS.45.&.49.encourages.you.to.use.“The.Learning.Triangle”.when.you.watch.our.children’s.shows..

After you WATCH a.TV.program,.

do a.hands-on.activity.and.

REAd a.related.book..

doRead

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Learning Triangle Themes

Fine Arts•.Dance

•.Drama/Theater

•.Music

•.Visual.Art

Mathematics •.Number,.Number.Sense.and.Operations

•.Measurement

•.Geometry.and.Spatial.Sense

•.Patterns,.Functions.and.Algebra

•.Data.Analysis.and.Probability

•.Mathematical.Process

English Language Arts •.Phonemic.Awareness,.Word.Recognition.

and.Fluency

•.Acquisition.of.Vocabulary

•.Reading.Process:.Concepts.of.Print,.Comprehension.Strategies.and.Self.Monitoring.Strategies

•.Reading.Applications:.Informal,.Technical.and.Persuasive.Text

•.Reading.Applications:.Literary.Text

•.Writing.Process

•.Writing.Applications

•.Writing.Conventions

•.Research

•.Communication:.Oral.and.Visual

Social Studies •.History

•.People.in.Societies

•.Geography

•.Economics

•.Government

•.Citizenship.Rights.and.Responsibilities

•.Social.Studies.Skills.and.Methods

Science •.Earth.and.Space

•.Life.Sciences

•.Physical.Sciences

•.Science.and.Technology

•.Scientific.Inquiry

•.Scientific.Ways.of.Knowing

Technology •.Nature.of.Technology

•.Technology.and.Societal.Interaction

•.Technology.for.Productivity.Applications

•.Technology.and.Communication.Application

•.Technology.and.Information.Literacy

•.Design

•.Designed.World

Note: The Learning Triangle themes are based on State of Ohio content standards.

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Fine.Arts

dance

Watch Arthur.#804B.D.W.,.Dancing.Queen

Maya.&.Miguel.#110.Politics.Unusual

Postcards.From.Buster.#105.Among.the.Hmong.(Madison,.Wis.)

Postcards.From.Buster.#107.Up.the.River.(Mandan.and.Bismarck,.N.D.)

Postcards.From.Buster.#114.Good.Ol’.Tyme.(Whitesburg,.Ky.)

Postcards.From.Buster.#124.The.Music.Mystery.(New.Orleans,.La.)

Postcards.From.Buster.#139.Step.by.Step.(Hartford,.Conn.)

do Grades K-1: 1. Guess the instrument

Explore.various.instruments.used.in.different.cultural.music..Have.the.children.close.their.eyes.and.listen.to.each.instrument..Can.they.guess.what.it.is.and.what.culture.it.is.from?

2. How do you dance?Have.the.children.describe.what.dancing.is.to.them..What.body.parts.can.they.use?.What.movements.do.they.use.in.their.dance?.Turn.on.different.styles.of.music.and.ask.them.to.show.you.how.they.dance.

3. Balloon Dance activityVisit.the.Arthur.Web.site.for.more.information.on.this.activity,.where.students.use.their.entire.bodies.to.imitate.the.movement.of.a.balloon..Choose.the.link.for.Dramatic.Play.&.Creative.Movement.and.select.Balloon.Dance...(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)

Grades 2-3:1. Art interpretation

The.students.can.describe.movements.as.they.listen.to.a.variety.of.music..They.can.paint.or.draw.to.the.music.while.explaining.the.motion.they.visualize.

2. Movement interpretationThe.students.can.move.their.bodies.while.you.recite.poetry..Encourage.the.use.of.props.by.providing.a.box.of.streamers,.scarves,.etc..This.gives.them.a.chance.to.respond.to.rhythms.and.their.own.interpretations.

Read Grades K-1:

Rap.a.Tap.TapBy.Leo.and.Diane.Dillon

DanceBy.Barry.Gibson

DanceBy.Bill.T..Jones.and.Susan.Kuklin

Grades 2-3:The.Dancing.ManBy.Ruth.Lercher.Bornstein

I.Am.a.DancerBy.Jane.Feldman

Not.Just.TutusBy.Rachel.Isadora

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drama/Theater

Watch Arthur.#105B.D.W..the.Copycat

Arthur.#110B.Francine.Frensky,.Superstar

Arthur.#313A.Arthur’s.Dummy.Disaster

Arthur.#905A.Lights,.Camera.….Opera!

Maya.&.Miguel.#110.Politics.Unusual

Maya.&.Miguel.#112.The.Doubtful.Prince

Postcards.From.Buster.#112.Hoops.and.Drums.(Lander,.Wyo.)

Postcards.From.Buster.#119.Star.Search.(Charleston,.S.C.)

do Grades K-3: 1. Puppet theater

The.students.can.imitate.voices,.discuss.feelings.and.retell.stories.by.using.puppetry..Below.is.a.list.of.possible.materials.for.making.puppets..

•.Paper.cups•.Popsicle.sticks•.Socks•.Mittens•.Gloves•.Cardboard•.Paper.plates•.Felt•.Paper.bags•.Your.own.hands!•.Sticks•.Kitchen.utensils•.Paint.brushes•.Feather.dusters•.Bottle.brushes

2. A Folktale Play activityKids.can.visit.the.Arthur.Web.site,.listen.to.folk.tales.from.around.the.world.and.re-create.one.of.the.stories.in.a.play..Choose.the.link.for.Language.&.Literacy..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)

Grades K-1: 1. Story structure

While.retelling.a.story.using.puppetry,.explain.that.stories.need.a.beginning,.a.middle.and.an.end...

Grades 2-3: 1. Setting the scene

Before.retelling.their.own.dramatic.story,.have.the.students.set.their.plot.and.setting,.and.list.the.main.ideas.in.their.puppet.play.

Read Grades K-1:

PlaysBy.Kelly.Burkholder

Picture.Book.TheaterBy.Beatrice.Schenk.de.Regniers

A.Class.Play.With.Ms..VanillaBy.Fred.Ehrlich

Grades 2-3:William.Shakespeare.and.the.GlobeBy.Aliki

Showtime!By.Reg.Balton

Francine.the.SuperstarBy.Stephen.Krensky

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Music

Watch Arthur.#116A.Arthur.and.the.Crunch.Cereal.ContestArthur.#208A.Arthur.vs..the.PianoArthur.#301B.The.Ballad.of.Buster.BaxterArthur.#306B.Meet.BinkyArthur.#410A.My.Music.RulesArthur.#602A.Arthur.Plays.the.BluesArthur.#604B.Brother,.Can.You.Spare.a.Clarinet?Arthur.#810A.Big.Horns.GeorgeArthur.#905A.Lights,.Camera.….Opera!Arthur.#909A.D.W..Beats.AllPostcards.From.Buster.#103.Buster.and.Beatrice.(San.Antonio,.Texas)Postcards.From.Buster.#114.Good.Ol’.Tyme.(Whitesburg,.Ky.)Postcards.From.Buster.#115.Buster’s.Road.Rules.(Tucson,.Ariz.)Postcards.From.Buster.#122.A.Bridge.Back.Home.(Brooklyn,.N.Y.)Postcards.From.Buster.#124.The.Music.Mystery.(New.Orleans,.La.)Postcards.From.Buster.#126.Beats.by.the.Bay.(San.Francisco,.Calif.)Postcards.From.Buster.#134.Buster’s.Sweet.Song.(Leiper’s.Fork,.Tenn.)

do Grades K-1:1. Daily life

Explore.music.in.daily.life..Create.songs.for.daily.routines..Have.the.children.think.of.other.occasions.that.have.special.songs.(such.as.birthdays,.holidays,.etc.).

2. New Lyrics activityVisit.the.Arthur.Web.site.for.the.New.Lyrics.activity,.listed.under.the.Music.heading..Children.create.new.words.and.movements.to.go.with.a.favorite.familiar.song..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)

Grades 2-3:1. Pantomime

Play.various.cultural.music.selections.and.have.the.students.use.pantomime.to.express.what.they.think.the.song.is.about.

2. Thumb pianoVisit.the.Africa.for.Kids.Web.site.for.simple..information.about.playing.a.thumb.piano..(pbskids.org/africa/piano/haveflash.html)

3. The world of jazzVisit.the.Jazz.Web.site.to.explore.the.world.of.jazz..(pbskids.org/jazz)

Read Grades K-1:

1,2,3.Music!By.Sylvie.Auzary-Luton

Geraldine,.the.Music.MouseBy.Leo.Lionni

Zin!.Zin!.Zin!.A.ViolinBy.Lloyd.Moss

Grades 2-3:Music.From.the.SkyBy.Denise.Gillard

Two.Scarlet.SongbirdsBy.Carole.Lexa.Schaefer

The.Magic.of.MusicBy.Lisa.Weil

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Visual Art

Watch Arthur.#201B.Draw!

Arthur.#202A.Binky.Barnes,.Art.Expert

Arthur.#204A.Arthur.Makes.a.Movie

Arthur.#217A.Francine.Redecorates

Arthur.#808A.Muffy’s.Art.Attack

Maya.&.Miguel.#104.The.Autograph

do Grades K-1: 1. Self-Portrait activity

Visit.the.Arthur.Web.site,.where.students.can.design.a.self-portrait.and.make.an.exhibit.in.the.classroom..Choose.the.Art.link..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)

2. Lucky Pencil activity Kids.can.visit.the.Arthur.Web.site.to.role-play.the.life.of.a.pencil..They.will.get.to.describe.the.things.a.“lucky”.pencil.could.do..The.activity.also.encourages.students.to.use.a.pencil.to.explore.textures.and.designs..Choose.the.Art.link.and.select.Lucky.Pencil..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)

Grades 2-3:1. The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush

activity Visit.the.Reading.Rainbow.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.mimic.painting.symbols.on.animal.skins.by.using.brown.paper.bags.and.paint..(pbskids.org/readingrainbow/family/activities/activity73.html)

2. Renovate a Room activity Kids.can.role-play.an.interior.designer.by.creating.a.collage.of.material.patterns.and.color.schemes..They.can.create.a.“shoebox.bedroom”.and.decorate.it.with.their.own.designs..On.the.Arthur.Web.site,.choose.the.Art.link.and.then.Renovate.a.Room.activity..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities).

Read Grades K-1:

Willy’s.PicturesBy.Anthony.Browne

Museum.ABCBy.The.Metropolitan.Museum.of.Art

I.Spy.a.LionBy.Lucy.Micklethwait

Grades 2-3:Linnea.in.Monet’s.GardenBy.Christina.Bjork

Katie.and.the.Mona.LisaBy.James.Mayhew

Squeaking.of.ArtBy.Monica.Wellington

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Mathematics

data Analysis and Probability

Watch Cyberchase.#102.Castleblanca

Cyberchase.#103.R-Fair.City

Cyberchase.#111.A.Day.at.the.Spa

Cyberchase.#117.Return.to.Sensible.Flats

Cyberchase.#201.Hugs.and.Witches

Cyberchase.#210.Raising.the.Bar

do Grades K-1:1. Candy sorting

Provide.each.child.with.a.baggie.of.colored.candy.and.a.blank.bar.graph..Have.the.students.sort.the.candy.by.color.and.then.place.each.color.on.its.own.line.on.the.graph..Discuss.and.interpret.the.results.

2. Food Pyramid activityStudents.can.choose.this.activity.from.the.Life.Skills.section.of.the.Arthur.Web.site,.and.then.select.Food.Pyramid..There,.they.can.sort.pictures.of.food.on.a.food.pyramid.and.utilize.the.online.graphic.organizer.to.analyze.the.information..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)

Grades 2-3:1. Survey says?

Have.each.student.think.of.a.question.to.ask.other.people..Maybe.they.would.be.interested.in.knowing.everyone’s.shoe.size.or.favorite.color,.for.example..Then.they.can.follow.these.simple.steps.of.completing.a.survey:

•.Decide.on.a.question.to.ask•.Consider.what.the.outcome.might.be•.Gather.data.from.10.or.more.people•.Organize.the.information.for.a.graph•.Display.the.information.on.a.graph•.Interpret.the.information

The.students.can.graph.the.information.by.using.graphs.in.these.formats:.bar,.real,.picture,.pie,.line.or.symbolic.

2. Tongue Rollers activityOn.ZOOM’s.Web.site,.students.can.choose.this.activity.and.add.their.personal.data.to.a.national.survey..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/tonguerollers.html)

Read Grades K-1:

Candy.CountingBy.Lisa.McCourt

Probably.PistachioBy.Stuart.J..Murphy

Fun.With.NumbersBy.Peter.Patilla

Grades 2-3:Dave’s.Down-to-Earth.Rock.ShopBy.Stuart.J..Murphy

Math.CurseBy.Jon.Scieszka.and.Lane.Smith

The.Grapes.of.MathBy.Greg.Tang

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Geometry and Spatial Sense

Watch Cyberchase.#101.Lost.My.Marbles

Cyberchase.#110.The.Secrets.of.Symmetria

Cyberchase.#113.Eureeka!

Cyberchase.#122.Model.Behavior

Cyberchase.#124.Size.Me.Up

Cyberchase.#212.The.Guilty.Party

Cyberchase.#302.The.Borg.of.the.Ring

Cyberchase.#305.The.Creech.Who.Would.Be.Crowned

Cyberchase.#.307.A.Perfect.Fit

do Grades K-1:1. Expandable shapes

Provide.the.students.with.a.piece.of.construction.paper.and.a.large.shape.made.out.of.paper..The.students.can.cut.the.shape.into.a.few.pieces..They.can.then.glue.the.pieces.onto.the.blank.paper,.leaving.space.between.pieces.to.expand.its.size..Ask.the.children.if.the.shape.can.still.be.identified.after.it.is.expanded.

2. Making Shapes activityOn.the.Arthur.Web.site,.students.can.create.greeting.cards..Select.the.Art.link.and.then.select.Making.Shapes..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)

Grades 2-3:1. Letter symmetry

Students.write.each.capital.letter.of.the.alphabet.backwards.to.analyze.which.letters.look.the.same..They.can.then.make.a.list.of.letters.that.are.symmetrical.and.another.of.those.that.are.not.

2. Symmetrizer activityStudents.can.explore.the.concept.of.symmetry.by.choosing.this.activity.on.the.Cyberchase.Web.site..(pbskids.org/cyberchase/games)

Read Grades K-1:

A.High,.Low,.Near,.Far,.Loud,.Quiet.StoryBy.Nina.Crews

Too.Big,.Too.Small,.Just.RightBy.Frances.Minters

Measuring.Book.1By.Ann.Montague-Smith

Grades 2-3:Tiger.MathBy.Ann.Whitehead.Nagda.and.Cindy.Bickel

Sir.Cumference.and.the.Sword.in.the.ConeBy.Cindy.Neuschwonder

Shape.ShuffleEditor:.Melissa.Tucker

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Mathematics

Mathematical Process

Watch Arthur.#108.Arthur.Bounces.Back

Arthur.#204B.Go.to.Your.Room,.D.W.

Arthur.#215A.Grandma.Thora.Appreciation.Day

Cyberchase.#118.Problem.Solving.in.Shangri-La

Cyberchase.#211.The.Wedding.Scammer

do Grades K-3: 1. How Much Will It Cost? activity

Students.can.learn.about.planning.a.party.by.choosing.the.Math.link.on.the.Arthur.Web.site.and.selecting.How.Much.Will.It.Cost..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)

Grades K-1:After.the.activity.is.completed,.have.the.students.make.a.list.of.the.mathematical.vocabulary.used.during.the.process.

Grades 2-3:After.the.activity.is.completed,.ask.the.students.for.other.ideas.dealing.with.using.math.for.everyday.needs..Example:.How.much.does.it.cost.to.take.the.entire.family.to.a.movie?.

Read Grades K-1:

Eating.FractionsBy.Bruce.McMillan

Monster.Musical.ChairsBy.Stuart.J..Murphy

The.Coin.Counting.BookBy.Rozanne.Lanczak.Williams

Grades 2-3:Jump,.Kangaroo,.JumpBy.Stuart.J..Murphy

On.Beyond.a.MillionByDavid.M..Schwartz

SubtractionByAlison.Wells

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Mathematics

Measurement

Watch Cyberchase.#101.Lost.My.Marbles

Cyberchase.#105.Sensible.Flats

Cyberchase.#109.Clock.Like.an.Egyptian

Cyberchase.#114.Cool.It

Cyberchase.#123.Fortress.of.Attitude

Cyberchase.#202.Totally.Rad

Cyberchase.#205.All.the.Right.Angles

Cyberchase.#213.A.Time.to.Cook

do Grades K-1: 1. Crayon measurement

Set.out.plenty.of.crayons..Have.the.children.get.into.groups.of.two..Ask.them.to.estimate.and.then.measure.objects.by.using.crayons..You.may.want.to.provide.them.with.a.list.of.possible.objects..What.else.can.be.used.to.measure.objects.besides.a.ruler?

2. Is It Bigger Than a Bathtub? activityVisit.the.Postcards.From.Buster.Web.site.and.select.this.activity..Students.compare.sizes.of.items.and.learn.new.words.that.are.synonyms.for.“very.big.”.(pbskids.org/buster/parentsteachers/activities.html)

Grades 2-3:1. Past and future clocks

Provide.the.students.with.real.or.created.clocks..Ask.them.a.series.of.questions.related.to.time,.past.and.future..Example:.If.it.is.noon.now,.what.time.will.it.be.in.three.hours?.What.time.was.it.two.hours.ago?

2. Time Travel activityOn.the.Cyberchase.Web.site,.students.can.access.this.activity.and.practice.measuring.elapsed.time..(pbskids.org/cyberchase/parentsteachers/lessonplans/lesson3.html)

Read Grades K-1:

Three.Two.One.DayBy.Debbie.Driscoll

Inch.by.InchBy.Leo.Lionni

One.Lighthouse,.One.MoonBy.Anita.Lobel

Grades 2-3:Exploring.ShapeBy.Andrew.King

Measuring.PennyBy.Loreen.Leedy

Telling.TimeBy.Jules.Older

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Number, Number Sense

and operations

Watch Cyberchase.#104.Snow.Day.to.Be.ExactCyberchase.#106.Zeus.on.the.LooseCyberchase.#108.And.They.Counted.Happily.Ever.AfterCyberchase.#120.Trading.PlacesCyberchase.#121.Less.Than.ZeroCyberchase.#203.Harry.Hippo.and.the.Mean.GreenCyberchase.#206.Mother’s.DayCyberchase.#207.The.Eye.of.RomCyberchase.#208.A.Whale.of.a.TaleCyberchase.#303.A.World.Without.ZeroCyberchase.#.304.A.Piece.of.the.ActionCyberchase.#306.The.Grapes.of.PlathCyberchase.#309.Snelfu.Snafu.—.Part.1Cyberchase.#310.Snelfu.Snafu.—.Part.2

do Grades K-1:1. Funny face

Draw.a.large.circle.on.a.piece.of.chart.paper..Make.cards.that.name.a.part.of.the.face.(eye,.nose,.tooth,.ear,.mouth,.eyebrow,.etc.)..On.a.nearby.table,.provide.dice,.markers.and.face-down.cards..Have.a.child.roll.the.dice.and.then.pick.a.card..If.the.number.was.four.and.the.card.was.“eye,”.then.the.child.must.draw.four.eyes.to.make.a.funny.face..Continue.until.all.of.the.cards.have.been.used.

2. Money Math activityThis.activity.can.be.found.on.the.Arthur..Web.site.in.the.Math.section.(select.Money.Math)..Students.identify.coins.and.sort.them.by.size.and.color..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)

Grades 2-3:1. License plate math

Provide.the.students.with.different.license.plate.numbers..Read.the.plates,.leaving.out.the.letters..Example:.995BS17.would.be.“ninety-nine.thousand,.five.hundred.seventeen.”

2. Make a Match activityVisit.the.Cyberchase.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.experiment.with.equivalent.fractions.and.graphic.representations.of.that.fraction..(pbskids.org/cyberchase/games)

3. Jigsaw Puzzle activityThis.activity.on.the.Cyberchase.Web.site.challenges.students.to.use.whole.numbers.and.fractions.to.increase.or.decrease.the.size.of.puzzle.pieces.so.that.they.fit.into.a.puzzle..Select.the.Make.a.Match.link..(pbskids.org/cyberchase/games)

Read Grades K-1:

1+1.Take.Away.Two!By.Michael.Berenstain

Counting:.Book.1By.Ann.Montague-Smith

Bears.Odd,.Bears.EvenBy.Harriet.Ziefert

Grades 2-3:Minnie’s.DinnerBy.Dayle.Ann.Dodds

Subtraction.ActionBy.Loreen.Leedy

AdditionBy.David.L..Stienecker

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Patterns, Functions and Algebra

Watch Cyberchase.#107.The.Poddleville.Case

Cyberchase.#112.Of.All.the.Luck

Cyberchase.#115.Find.Those.Gleamers!

Cyberchase.#116.Codename:.Icky

Cyberchase.#117.Return.to.Sensible.Flats

Cyberchase.#124.Size.Me.Up

Cyberchase.#125.A.Battle.of.Equals

Cyberchase.#126.Out.of.Sync

Cyberchase.#204.True.Colors

Cyberchase.#209.Double.Trouble

Cyberchase.#214.Trick.or.Treat

Cyberchase.#301.EcoHaven.CSE

Cyberchase.#308.Be.Reasonable

do Grades K-1:1. Egg carton sorters

Make.a.pattern.using.different.colors.of.cotton.balls.in.an.egg.carton..One.row.can.have.a.simple.pattern,.while.the.row.underneath.can.have.all.but.one.or.two.slots.filled..Have.the.students.guess.which.color.of.cotton.ball.is.needed.to.complete.the.pattern.

2. Virtual Goose activityThis.activity.on.the.Arthur.Web.site.encourages.students.to.use.pattern.and.matching.skills..Select.Virtual.Goose..(pbskids.org/arthur/games)

Grades 2-3:1. Monster Frog Function Machine

activityIn.this.activity.found.on.the.Cyberchase.Web.site,.students.practice.using.concepts.such.as.input.and.output,.and.gain.an.understanding.of.changing.quantities.and.values..(pbskids.org/cyberchase/parentsteachers/lessonplans/lesson12.html)

2. Patterns to the Rescue activityStudents.find.the.next.two.terms.in.a.sequence.of.patterns.and.numbers..(pbskids.org/cyberchase/parentsteachers/lessonplans/lesson4.html)

Read Grades K-1:

How.Many.Bears?By.Cooper.Edens

Fun.With.Patterns.By.Peter.Patilla

CountingBy.Henry.Pluckrose

Grades 2-3:Anno’s.Magic.SeedsBy.Mitsumasa.Anno

NumbersBy.David.L..Stienecker

Math.RiddlesBy.Harriet.Ziefert

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English.Language.Arts

Acquisition of Vocabulary

Watch Arthur.#810B.Bleep

Maya.&.Miguel.#101.Mala.Suerte

Maya.&.Miguel.#105.Rhymes.With.‘Gato’

Maya.&.Miguel.#112.The.Doubtful.Prince

Postcards.From.Buster.#109.Buster’s.Buffalo.Round-up.(Rapid.City,.S.D.)

Postcards.From.Buster.#132.Buster.Gets.on.Board.(Los.Angeles,.Calif.)

do Grades K-3:1. Word box

Have.the.children.decorate.shoe.boxes.to.make.their.own.special.word.boxes..Each.time.they.discover.a.new.word.(in.a.book,.on.a.street.sign,.etc.),.they.can.write.it.on.a.piece.of.paper.and.put.it.into.their.word.box..At.the.end.of.each.day.or.week,.have.them.open.the.box.and.review.the.words..This.can.also.be.done.with.one.large.box.for.the.entire.class.

2. It’s All About Word Play activityThis.activity.on.the.Maya.&.Miguel.Web.site.encourages.students.to.identify.picture-word.associations.and.develop.visual.recognition.skills..Select.It’s.All.About.Word.Play..(pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/lessonplans)

3. Arthur’s Reading TipsWith.this.activity.sheet,.children.learn.to.create.a.list.of.successful.strategies.for.figuring.out.new.words..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/learn_to_read)

Read Grades K-1:

OppositesBy.Anael.Dena

I.Read.SymbolsBy.Tana.Hoban

All.Aboard.OvernightBy.Betsy.and.Giulio.Maestro

Grades 2-3:Super.Super.SuperwordsBy.Bruce.McMillan

Harry.Is.Not.HairyBy.Pam.Scheunemann

The.Dove.DoveBy.Marvin.Terban

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English.Language.Arts

Communication: oral and Visual

Watch Arthur.#406A.D.W..Tale.Spins

Maya.&.Miguel.#103.When.Maya.Meets.Andy

Postcards.From.Buster.#105.Among.the.Hmong.(Madison,.Wis.)

Postcards.From.Buster.#116.Bayou,.by.Me.(Slidelland.Larose,.La.)

Postcards.From.Buster.#123.Lost.and.Found.(Guanajuato,.Guanajuato,.Mexico)

Postcards.From.Buster.#128.Homes.Sweet.Homes.(Miami,.Fla.)

do Grades K-2:1. Poster story

Collect.posters.from.grocery.stores,.movie.theaters,.etc.,.and.ask.the.children.to.create.a.story.from.what.they.visually.see.on.the.poster..They.can.share.their.stories.with.everyone.

2. The Question Game activityThis.activity.on.the.Arthur.Web.site.helps.students.develop.oral.language.and.story.comprehension.skills..They.also.create.questions.about.a.story.using.the.words.who,.what.if,.when,.where,.why.and.how..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/storywriting)

Grade 3: 1. Daily news

Students.can.relate.daily.events.from.the.news.or.from.their.lives.by.setting.aside.time.to.share.“news.”.It.can.be.a.form.of.a.show.and.tell,.but.with.events.rather.than.material.things..Each.student.can.have.a.particular.day.of.the.week.to.share.so.that.each.day,.there.are.students.sharing.daily.news.

2. Talk About a Hero/Heroine activityStudents.define.in.conversational.language.what.a.hero.or.heroine.is..They.choose.a.hero.and.share.with.others.about.their.hero..Select.Talk.About.a.Hero/Heroine..(pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/lessonplans)

Read Grades K-1:

The.Neighborhood.Mother.GooseBy.Nina.Crews

The.Book.That.Jack.WroteBy.Jon.Scieszka

How.Many,.How.Many,.How.ManyBy.Rick.Walton

Grades 2-3:Let’s.Pretend.It.Happened.to.YouBy.Bernice.Wells.Carlson

From.Pictures.to.WordsBy.Janet.Stevens

How.I.Spent.My.Summer.VacationBy.Mark.Teague

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Phonemic Awareness, Word

Recognition and Fluency

Watch Arthur.#102B.Arthur’s.Spelling.Trouble

Arthur.#219A.D.W.’s.Name.Game

Arthur.#302B.I’d.Rather.Read.It.Myself

Arthur.#608A.Rhyme.for.Your.Life

Maya.&.Miguel.#105.Rhymes.With.‘Gato’

Grades K-1: 1. Alphabet action

Create.a.movement.for.each.letter.of.the.alphabet..The.children.can.help.you.create.the.master.list..Example:.A-arch,.B–bend,.C-crawl,.etc..Once.you.have.a.master.list,.you.can.play.the.action.game.over.and.over.again.

2. A Is for Arthur activityStudents.experiment.with.letters,.letter.sounds.and.the.alphabet..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/learn_to_read)

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do Grades 2-3:1. Chicken Stacker

Children.can.identify.short.vowel.sounds.in.this.online.game.found.on.the.Between.the.Lions.Web.site..(http://pbskids.org/lions/games/stacker.html)

Grades K-1:Zoe.and.Her.ZebraBy.Clare.Beaton

Word.Bird.Makes.Words.With.CatBy.Jane.Belk.Moncure

AlphabetBy.Mary.Novick.and.Sybel.Harlin

Grades 2-3:Short.“a”.and.Long.“a”.Play.a.GameBy.Jane.Belk.Moncure

There’s.an.Ape.Behind.the.DrapeBy.Bernard.Most

Fun.With.U/uBy.Shelly.Nielsen

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Reading Applications: informal,

Technical and Persuasive Text

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Grades K-3:1. Reading a recipe

Provide.the.students.with.a.few.recipes..Have.the.recipes.range.in.difficulty.and.make.sure.that.they.use.a.variety.of.vocabulary.words..Read.the.recipe.to.the.students.and.write.down.any.questions.that.they.have.about.the.directions.or.the.meaning.of.words..Once.they.understand.the.language.and.directions,.you.can.have.fun.making.the.recipe.

2. Citizen Frensky activityThis.activity.from.the.Arthur.Web.site.looks.at.the.roles.journalists.play.in.writing.messages..Children.can.discover.how.a.picture.caption.can.affect.the.meaning.of.a.message,.choose.captions.for.pictures.and.create.a.title.for.a.news.piece..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/medialiteracy)

3. Dad’s Super SnackChildren.can.have.fun.with.an.Arthur.story.that.explores.a.recipe.by.listing,.counting.and.assembling.ingredients..They.will.also.explore.words.that.describe.the.smell,.taste.and.texture.of.the.super.snack..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/learn_to_read)

Read Grades K-1:

One.Grain.of.RiceBy.Demi

The.Quicksand.BookBy.Tomie.dePaola

What.Is.a.Fossil?By.Meish.Goldish

Grades 2-3:Tremendous.TreksBy.Peter.Kent

Easy.OrigamiBy.Dokuohtei.Nakano

Water.Has.a.Skin.and.Other.Facts.About.WaterBy.Helen.Taylor

Arthur.#104B.Arthur’s.Lost.Library.Book

Arthur.#211B.Buster.Hits.the.Books

Arthur.#214A.Sue.Ellen’s.Lost.Diary

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Reading Applications: Literary Text

Watch Arthur.#110B.Francine.Frensky,.Superstar

Arthur.#128A.I’m.a.Poet

Maya.&.Miguel.#135.Maya.Quixote.and.Miguel.Panza

do Grades K-3: 1. Poem pieces

Ask.the.students.to.create.a.picture.of.something.that.is.beautiful.to.them..Have.them.dictate.the.picture..Take.a.phrase.from.each.of.their.pictures.and.write.each.on.its.own.piece.of.paper..Lay.the.papers.on.a.table.and.have.them.arrange.the.lines.to.make.a.poem..You.can.do.this.in.small.groups.

2. Two versions Read.two.versions.of.the.same.story.to.the.children.and.have.them.compare.the.two..A.good.example.would.be.The.Mitten,.one.version.of.which.is.written.by.Jan.Brett.and.another.by.Alvin.Tresselt.

3. Discovering Poetry activityStudents.create.poems.from.simple.patterns.and.discover.that.all.poetry.does.not.need.to.rhyme..Choose.the.Language.&.Literacy.link.on.the.Arthur.Web.site.and.then.Discovering.Poetry..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)

Read Grades K-1:

You.Read.to.Me,.I’ll.Read.to.You;.Very.Short.Fairy.Tales.to.Read.TogetherBy.Mary.Ann.Hoberman

What’s.the.Hurry,.Fox?.And.Other.Animal.StoriesBy.Zora.Neale.Hurston

The.Legend.of.Sleeping.BearBy.Kathy-Jo.Wargin

Grades 2-3:Petite.Rouge:.A.Cajun.Red.Riding.HoodBy.Mike.Artell

Brown.Honey.in.Broomwheat.TeaBy.Joyce.Carol.Thomas

Lon.Po.Po:.A.Red.Riding.Hood.Story.From.ChinaBy.Ed.Young

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Reading Process

Watch Arthur.#211B.Buster.Hits.the.Books

Arthur.#302B.I’d.Rather.Read.It.Myself

do Grades K-3:1. How will it end?

Allow.the.students.to.make.their.own.predictions.about.a.story.by.giving.them.a.chance.to.come.up.with.their.own.endings..They.can.draw,.write.or.verbally.share.their.story..

2. Say It With Feeling activityIn.this.activity.found.on.the.Arthur.Web.site,.students.read.dialogue.with.expression.by.using.word,.text.and.character.clues..Choose.the.Learn.to.Read.With.Arthur.link.and.select.Say.It.With.Feeling..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson)

3. The Question Game activityChildren.learn.how.to.create.comprehension.questions.about.a.story.using.the.words.who,.what.if,.when,.where,.why.and.how..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/storywriting)

Read

Grades K-1:Near.and.FarBy.Kelly.Doudna

Some.Smug.SlugBy.Pamela.Duncan.Edwards

Beginnings.and.EndingsBy.Henry.Pluckrose

Grades 2-3:How.Big.Is.a.Pig?By.Clare.Beaton

Mother,.Mother.I.Feel.Sick;.Send.for.the.Doctor,.Quick,.Quick,.QuickBy.Remy.Charlip.and.Burton.Supree

Neeny.Coming,.Neeny.GoingBy.Karen.English

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Research

Watch Arthur.#122B.Team.Trouble

Dragonfly.TV.(See.page.16.of.this.guide.for.the.episode.listings..Each.program.investigates.and.researches.various.topics.)

Postcards.From.Buster.#107.Up.the.River.(Mandan.and.Bismarck,.N.D.)

Postcards.From.Buster.#124.The.Music.Mystery.(New.Orleans,.La.)

do Grades K-2:1. Cat Facts activity

The.Arthur.Web.site.offers.an.activity.where.students.learn.how.to.research.a.topic.using.library.resources..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities/acts/cat_facts.html)

2. Family Heritage activityChildren.are.encouraged.to.research.family.heritage.with.this.activity.on.this.Postcards.From.Buster.Web.page..(pbskids.org/buster/parentsteachers/activities.html)

Grade 3:1. Citizenship City activity

The.Democracy.Projects.Web.site.helps.students.research.an.area.of.community.service.and.summarize.their.findings..(pbskids.org/democracy/educators/citizenshipcity.html)

2. Tree Branch Poems: Exploring Endangered Species Around the GlobeChildren.learn.how.to.research.endangered.species.and.organize.facts.with.a.graphic.organizer.on.this.Eeko.World.Web.page..(pbskids.org/eekoworld/parentsteachers/lesson2_1.html)

Read

Grades K-1:Wild.Animals.of.America.ABCBy.Hope.Ryden

B.Is.for.BuckeyeBy.Marcia.Schonberg

My.Hen.Is.DancingBy.Karen.Wallace

Grades 2-3:Speaking.Up,.Speaking.OutBy.Steven.Otfinoski

Research.to.WriteBy.Maity.Schrecengost

Scholastic.Explains.Reading.Homework

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Writing Applications

Watch Arthur.#112A.Arthur.Writes.a.Story

Arthur.#214A..Sue.Ellen’s.Lost.Diary

Arthur.#603A.Prunella’s.Special.Edition

Maya.&.Miguel.#107.The.Letter

Maya.&.Miguel.#121.The.Adventures.of.Rabbit-Bird.Man

Maya.&.Miguel.#132.The.Pen-Pal

do Grades K-2: 1. Thank-you notes

Write.thank-you.notes.as.a.group.whenever.you.can..You.can.thank.visitors,.parents,.grandparents.or.other.teachers..Make.writing.thank-you.notes.common.practice.for.the.class.

2. Friendly Letters activityThe.Maya.&.Miguel.Web.site.offers.an.activity.where.students.use.letter.writing.as.a.way.to.communicate.with.friends..They.also.identify.the.five.parts.of.a.letter..Choose.#107.Friendly.Letter..(pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/activities)

Read Grades K-1:

Wallace’s.ListsBy.Barbara.Bottner.and.Gerald.Kruglik

I.Wanna.IguanaBy.Karen.Kaufman.Orloff

Don’t.Forget.to.WriteBy.Martina.Selway

Grades 2-3:Flip’s.Fantastic.JournalBy.Angelo.DeCesare

Messages.in.the.MailboxBy.Loreen.Leedy

Amelia’s.NotebookBy.Marissa.Moss

Grade 3: 1. Create a Story

Children.can.fill.in.the.blanks.to.create.a.story.in.this.interactive.online.game.found.on.the.It’s.My.Life.Web.site..(pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/solosports/create_story.html)

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Writing Conventions

Watch Arthur.#112A.Arthur.Writes.a.Story

Arthur.#116A.Arthur.and.the.Crunch.Cereal.Contest

do Grades K-3: 1. The “write” stuff

Provide.opportunities.for.students.to.use.age-appropriate.words.and.proper.punctuation..Allowing.them.to.create.their.own.sentences.to.wordless.books.or.comics.is.a.fun.way.to.do.so..Wordless.books.such.as.Changes,.Changes.by.Pat.Hutchins.are.great.for.the.younger.age.groups,.while.taping.off.words.on.comic.strips.would.be.better.for.the.older.students.

Grades K-2:1. Self-Portrait activity

On.the.Arthur.Web.site,.choose.the.Art.link.for.this.activity.and.then.Self-Portrait..Students.create.a.realistic.or.imaginary.self–portrait.and.write.a.short.story..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)

Grade 3:1. It’s All About Word Play activity

Students.practice.identifying.picture-word.associations..They.also.learn.visual.recognition.skills,.correct.language.usage.and.how.to.interpret.conversational.language..Select.It’s.All.About.Word.Play..(pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/lessonplans)

Read Grades K-1:

Proper.NounsBy.Kelly.Doudna

Many.Luscious.LollipopsBy.Ruth.Heller

Punctuation.Takes.a.VacationBy.Robin.Pulver

Grades 2-3:I.and.You.and.Don’t.Forget.WhoBy.Brian.P..Cleary

Fantastic!.WOW!.and.Unreal!By.Ruth.Heller

I.Think.I.Thought,.and.Other.Tricky.VerbsBy.Marvin.Terban

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Writing Process

Watch Arthur.#112A.Arthur.Writes.a.Story

Arthur.#404A.The.Contest

Arthur.#406A.D.W..Tale.Spins

Arthur.#608A.Rhyme.for.Your.Life

Postcards.From.Buster.#124.The.Music.Mystery.(New.Orleans,.La.)

do Grades K-2: 1. Memory list

After.a.field.trip.or.special.event,.make.a.list.of.words.about.the.event..This.will.be.a.visual.list.for.the.children.to.see..Ask.them.to.create.a.story.from.the.event.by.using.the.word.list.

2. Brainstorming Ideas activityThis.chart.helps.students.generate.ideas.for.writing.their.own.Arthur.stories..On.the.Arthur.Web.site,.choose.the.Story.Writing.With.Arthur.link.and.then.Brainstorming.Ideas..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson)

Grade 3:1. Who’s my audience?

Have.different.groups.of.students.write.about.a.topic,.but.assign.them.different.audiences..Example:.One.group.writes.a.story.about.books.for.a.librarian,.while.another.writes.for.a.small.boy..How.would.the.stories.have.to.be.different?.

2. Publishing and Sharing Stories activityStudents.design.and.create.a.book,.complete.with.illustrations..They.also.learn.how.to.publish.and.share.books..On.the.Arthur.Web.site,.choose.the.Story.Writing.With.Arthur.link.and.then.Publishing.and.Sharing.Ideas..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson)

Read Grades K-1:

The.Alphabet.TreeBy.Leo.Leonni

A.Storyteller’s.StoryBy.Rafe.Martin

Best.Wishes.By.Cynthia.Rylant

Grades 2-3:My.Writing.DayBy.David.A..Adler

The.Cat.in.the.Hat.Beginner.Book.DictionaryBy.P.D..Eastman

The.Writing.BugBy.Lee.Bennett.Hopkins

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Social.Studies

Citizenship Rights

and Responsibilities

Watch Arthur.#123A.Bully.for.Binky.

Arthur.#125B.Arthur.Cleans.Up.

Arthur.#128B.The.Scare-Your-Pants-Off.Club.

Arthur.#502B.Nerves.of.Steal.

Arthur.#805B.Sue.Ellen.Chickens.Out.

do Grades K-3:1. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs

by Jon ScieskaRead.this.story.to.the.students.and.have.them.vote.for.either.the.wolf.or.the.pig..Whose.side.do.they.believe?.Provide.a.ballot.box,.voting.“booth”.and.ballots..

2. The Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club activityOn.the.Arthur.Web.site,.choose.the.link.for.Arthur’s.Guide.to.Media.Literacy.and.then.The.Scare-Your-Pants-Off.Club.activity..Students.learn.about.techniques.used.in.creating.messages,.discuss.free.speech.and.create.a.poster..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson)

3. WayBack: It’s Not Fair! activityStudents.play.a.game.to.explore.the.feelings.of.discrimination.and.learn.about.the.lives.of.people.who.fought.for.equal.rights..(pbskids.org/wayback/fair/tp.html)

Grade 3:1. Exercise Your Vote! activity

Students.express.opinions.in.English.or.Spanish.and.discuss.how.it.feels.to.vote..(pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/activities)

2. Step Inside the Voting Booth activityThe.Democracy.Project.Web.site.offers.information.about.voting..(pbskids.org/democracy/vote/index.html)

Grades K-1:The.Berenstain.Bears.and.the.Blame.Game.By.Stan.and.Jan.Berenstain

It’s.Hard.to.Be.Five.By.Jamie.Lee.Curtis.and.Laura.Cornell

Good.Sport.Gwen.By.Valerie.Tripp

Grades 2-3:Let’s.Play.as.a.Team.By.P.K..Hallinan

Judy.Moody.Saves.the.World.By.Megan.McDonald.

Let’s.Talk.About.Staying.in.a.Shelter.By.Elizabeth.Weitzman

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Social.Studies

Economics

Watch Arthur.#105A.Arthur’s.Pet.Business

Arthur.#108B.Arthur.Bounces.Back.

Arthur.#220A.How.the.Cookie.Crumbles.

Arthur.#310B.D.W..Tricks.the.Tooth.Fairy.

Arthur.#602B.Buster’s.Sweet.Success

Arthur.#607B.More!.

do Grades K-2:1. Trade me

Have.the.students.bring.in.one.small,.inexpensive.item.from.home..Place.a.dollar.amount.on.each.item..Discuss.the.concepts.of.trading.and.bartering.with.the.children..Allow.them.to.set.out.their.items.and.trade.with.one.another..Discuss.the.reasons.why.they.traded.for.certain.items.and.why.they.made.certain.choices.

2. Tall, Sturdy Building activityThis.activity.found.on.the.ZOOM.Web.site.encourages.students.to.work.together.on.a.design.and.learn.to.keep.the.cost.of.materials.within.a.set.budget..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/tallsturdybuilding.html)

Grade 3:1. Wants vs. needs

Provide.a.variety.of.magazines.for.the.students..Have.them.find.four.pictures.of.various.items.and.decide.if.each.one.is.a.“want”.or.a.“need.”.Provide.two.large.posters,.one.for.wants.and.one.for.needs..The.students.can.tape.their.magazine.pictures.to.the.correct.poster..Allow.everyone.time.to.discuss.his.or.her.choices.

2. Making Money activityThis.lesson.plan.on.the.It’s.My.Life.Web.site.encourages.students.to.identify.reasons.for.needing.money..They.also.complete.a.self-analysis.to.find.out.what.work.they.are.suited.for..(pbskids.org/itsmylife/parents)

3. Media smartsOn.the.PBS.Kids,.Don’t.Buy.It.Web.site,.students.are.encouraged.to.become.smart.consumers..They.can.also.learn.advertising.tricks.and.tips.on.buying.smart..Use.any.of.the.links..(pbskids.org/dontbuyit)

Read Grades K-1:

Prairie.Town.By.Bonnie.and.Arthur.Geisert

Department.Store.By.Gail.Gibbons

Jelly.Beans.for.Sale.By.Bruce.McMillan

Grades 2-3:Where.Does.Food.Come.From?.By.Althea

Follow.an.Ice.Cream.Cone.Around.the.World.By.Neale.S..Godfrey

Chocolate.From.Start.to.Finish.By.Samuel.G..Woods

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Geography

Watch Arthur.#115A.Arthur’s.Family.Vacation.Arthur.#115B.Grandpa.Dave’s.Old.Country.Farm.Arthur.#209A.Lost!.Arthur.#806A.Postcards.From.Buster,.Part.1.Arthur.#806B.Postcards.From.Buster,.Part.2.Maya.&.Miguel.#111.Tito’s.Mexican.VacationMaya.&.Miguel.#117.Chrissy’s.Big.MovePostcards.From.Buster.#101.Meet.Me.at.the.Fair.(Knox,.Ind.)Postcards.From.Buster.#102.A.Sense.of.Direction.(Chicago,.Ill.)Postcards.From.Buster.#103.Buster.and.Beatrice.(San.Antonio,.Texas)Postcards.From.Buster.#104.The.Giant.Pumpkins.(Mt..Hood.and.Canby,.Ore.)Postcards.From.Buster.#105.Among.the.Hmong.(Madison,.Wisc.)Postcards.From.Buster.#106.Sleepy.in.Seattle.(Seattle,.Wash.)Postcards.From.Buster.#107.Up.the.River.(Mandan.and.Bismarck,.N.D.)Postcards.From.Buster.#108.Rodeo.Cowgirl.(Houston,.Texas)Postcards.From.Buster.#109.Buster’s.Buffalo.Round-Up.(Rapid.City,.S.D.)Postcards.From.Buster.#110.Moose.on.the.Loose.(Jackson.Hole,.Wyo.)Postcards.From.Buster.#111.Rock.and.Roll.(Boulder,.Colo.)Postcards.From.Buster.#112.Hoops.and.Drums.(Lander,.Wyo.)Postcards.From.Buster.#113.Swimming.in.the.Desert.(Phoenix,.Ariz.)Postcards.From.Buster.#114.Good.Ol’.Tyme.(Whitesburg,.Ky.)Postcards.From.Buster.#115.Buster’s.Road.Rules.(Tucson,.Ariz.)Postcards.From.Buster.#116.Bayou,.by.Me.(Slidell.and.Larose,.La.)Postcards.From.Buster.#117.Best.Friends.(Winchester,.Ky.)Postcards.From.Buster.#118.Winter.Gold.(Park.City,.Utah)Postcards.From.Buster.#119.Star.Search.(Charleston,.S.C.)Postcards.From.Buster.#120.We.Are.Family.(Salt.Lake.City,.Utah)Postcards.From.Buster.#121.Buster’s.League.of.Champions.(Virginia.Beach,.Va.)Postcards.From.Buster.#122.A.Bridge.Back.Home.(Brooklyn,.N.Y.)Postcards.From.Buster.#123.Lost.and.Found.(Guanajuato,.Guanajuato,.Mexico)Postcards.From.Buster.#124.The.Music.Mystery.(New.Orleans,.La.)Postcards.From.Buster.#125.The.Lowriders.(East.Los.Angeles,.Calif.)Postcards.From.Buster.#126.Beats.by.the.Bay.(San.Francisco,.Calif.)Postcards.From.Buster.#127.A.City.View.(Manhattan,.N.Y.)Postcards.From.Buster.#128.Homes.Sweet.Homes.(Miami,.Fla.)Postcards.From.Buster.#129.Riding.the.Wave.(Cocoa.Beach,.Fla.)Postcards.From.Buster.#130.Buster’s.Lucky.Year.(San.Francisco,.Calif.)Postcards.From.Buster.#131.Spring.Break.(Iqaluit,.Nunavut,.Canada)Postcards.From.Buster.#132.Buster.Gets.on.Board.(Los.Angeles,.Calif.)Postcards.From.Buster.#134.Buster’s.Sweet.Song.(Leiper’s.Fork,.Tenn.)Postcards.From.Buster.#135.Family.Reunion.(Nashville,.Tenn.)Postcards.From.Buster.#136.Alien.Adventure.(Roswell,.N.M.)Postcards.From.Buster.#137.Coming.Together.(Seattle,.Wash.)Postcards.From.Buster.#138.Treasure.Island.(San.Juan,.Puerto.Rico)Postcards.From.Buster.#139.Step.By.Step.(Hartford,.Conn.)Postcards.From.Buster.#140.Buster’s.Big.Goal.(East.Boston,.Mass.)

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do Grades K-3: 1. Backyard Jungle Web site

Students.learn.about.backyards,.neighborhoods,.towns.and.parks.from.other.children.across.the.globe..(pbskids.org/backyardjungle)

Grades K-2:1. Classroom map

Help.the.students.understand.the.purpose.of.a.map.by.creating.one.for.the.classroom..Create.a.large-scale.outline.of.the.room..Label.a.few.areas.for.the.students.to.see..Have.them.help.you.finish.the.map.by.relating.other.areas.to.the.point.of.their.location..Once.you.have.a.general.map.of.the.room,.place.different.stickers.on.each.area.of.the.map..Have.the.children.go.to.different.parts.of.the.room.that.are.labeled.with.stickers..For.example,.place.a.star.sticker.on.the.map.in.the.reading.area.and.a.circle.sticker.on.the.computer.area..The.students.will.be.able.to.look.at.the.room.map.and.be.able.to.figure.out.where.to.go..They.will.use.the.written.labels.and.the.visual.stickers.

2. Connect the States activityOn.the.Postcards.From.Buster.Web.site,.select.the.Connect.the.States.activity,.which.helps.students.learn.state.facts.such.as.animals,.food.and.flags,.and.develop.matching.skills..(pbskids.org/buster/games)

Grade 3:1. Geography vocabulary

Look.at.a.variety.of.maps.and.pull.out.words.that.the.students.need.to.know..Create.a.list.of.the.words.and.their.definitions.and.hang.them.up.in.the.room..The.students.can.even.help.you.add.to.the.list.when.they.come.across.a.new.word.on.a.map.that.they.do.not.know.

2. Up the River activityOn.the.Postcards.From.Buster.Web.site,.this.activity.helps.students.develop.map.skills.and.learn.new.words.about.directions..(pbskids.org/buster/parentsteachers/lessons.html)

Read Grades K-1:

Latitude.and.Longitude.By.Rebecca.Aberg

You.Are.Here.By.Michael.Berenstain

Mapping.Our.World.By.Janine.Scott

Grades 2-3:The.Great.World.Tour.By.Kamini.Khanduri

Maps.and.Globes.By.Jack.Knowlton

People.and.Places.By.Pam.Robson

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Social.Studies

Government

Watch Arthur.#210A.D.W..Goes.to.Washington.

Arthur.#506A.The.Election.

Maya.&.Miguel.#110.Politics.Unusual

do Grades K-2:1. Washington, D.C. activity

Students.learn.about.our.nation’s.capital.and.explore.landmarks,.buildings.and.historic.locations..They.also.create.a.travel.poster.with.this.activity,.found.on.the.Arthur.Web.site.by.choosing.the.Diversity.Appreciation.&.Understanding.link...(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)

Grade 3:1. If I Were President activity

Students.discuss.the.president.of.the.United.States.and.his.life..They.learn.about.elections.and.pretend.to.set.rules.and.laws.as.if.they.were.president..Visit.the.Arthur.Web.site,.choose.the.Creative.Thinking.&.Problem.Solving.link.and.select.If.I.Were.President..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)

2. American Experience WayBack Web siteStudents.find.out.unknown.presidential.facts.and.track.a.campaign.trail..(pbskids.org/wayback)

3. Democracy Project Web siteStudents.discuss.the.effects.of.government.on.their.lives.and.pretend.to.be.president.for.a.day..Select.Be.President.for.a.Day..(pbskids.org/democracy)

Read

Grades K-1:Vote!.By.Eileen.Christelow

Amelia.Bedelia.4.Mayor.By.Herman.Parish

Mr..Lincoln’s.Way.By.Patricia.Polacco

Grades 2-3:A.Day.in.the.Life.of.a.MayorBy.Liza.N..Burby

The.State.Governor.By.Mary.Firestone

The.Voice.of.the.People.By.Betsy.and.Guilio.Maestro

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Social.Studies

History

Watch Arthur.#304A.Background.Blues

Arthur.#309A.Arthur’s.Treasure.Hunt.

Arthur.#309B.The.Return.of.the.King.

Arthur.#509B.The.Big.Dig.

Arthur.#705B.Elwood.City.Turns.100!.

Postcards.From.Buster.#109.Buster’s.Buffalo.Round-Up.(Rapid.City,.S.D.)

Postcards.From.Buster.#114.Good.Ol’.Tyme.(Whitesburg,.Ky.)

do Grades K-3:1. My life

Students.can.create.a.personal.history.timeline.by.bringing.in.a.variety.of.personal.pictures.or.cutting.pictures.out.of.magazines..They.label.each.phase.of.life.or.time.with.a.picture.or.symbol..

Grades K-2: 1. Calendars activity

This.activity.is.found.on.the.Arthur.Web.site.by.choosing.the.Language.&.Literacy.link.and.then.select.Calendars..Students.learn.about.the.days.of.the.week.and.how.to.use.a.calendar..They.also.make.a.one-month.calendar..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)

Grade 3:1. History Detectives for Kids Web site

Students.crack.codes.about.the.age.of.houses.and.play.“guess.the.year”.activities..They.use.their.sleuthing.skills.to.look.for.old.objects..Select.Play.Detective.Games..(pbskids.org/historydetectives)

2. Time Travel activityOn.the.Cyberchase.Web.site,.students.learn.to.use.standard.units.to.measure.time..(pbskids.org/cyberchase/parentsteachers/lessonplans/lesson3.html)

3. Not for Ourselves Alone Web siteStudents.learn.how.Susan.B..Anthony.and.Elizabeth.Cady.Stanton.changed.opportunities.for.women..(pbskids.org/stantonanthony)

Read Grades K-1:

Thank.You,.Sarah:.The.Woman.Who.Saved.Thanksgiving.By.Laura.Halse.Anderson

My.First.Book.of.Time.By.Claire.Llewellyn

All.Year.Long.By.Nancy.Tafuri

Grades 2-3:A.Day.in.the.Life.of.a.Colonial.Glassblower.By.J.L..Branse

On.This.Spot:.An.Expedition.Back.Through.Time.By.Susan.E..Goodman

Martin’s.Big.Words.By.Doreen.Rappaport

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Social.Studies

People in Societies

Watch Arthur.#101A.Arthur’s.Eyes

Arthur.#101B.Francine’s.Bad.Hair.Day

Arthur.#102A.Arthur.and.the.Real.Mr..Ratburn

Arthur.#106A.Locked.in.the.Library.

Arthur.#106B.Arthur.Accused!.

Arthur.#107A.Arthur.Goes.to.Camp.

Arthur.#107B.Buster.Makes.the.Grade

Arthur.#109A.Arthur.Babysits.

Arthur.#109B.Arthur’s.Cousin.Catastrophe

Arthur.#110A.Arthur’s.Birthday

Arthur.#113B.Buster’s.New.Friend

Arthur.#114B.Arthur.and.the.True.Francine.

Arthur.#117A.Meek.for.a.Week.

Arthur.#117B.Arthur,.World’s.Greatest.Gleeper.

Arthur.#119B.Arthur.Makes.the.Team.

Arthur.#203B.Buster.and.the.Daredevils.

Arthur.#207A.Arthur’s.TV-Free.Week

Arthur.#307A.Arthur.Rides.the.Bandwagon

Arthur.#308A.Popular.Girls.

Arthur.#605B.Arthur.and.Los.Vecinos

Arthur.#707B.Buster’s.Amish.Mismatch.

Arthur.#709A.Prunella.Sees.the.Light.

Maya.&.Miguel.#101.Mala.Suerte

Maya.&.Miguel.#103.When.Maya.Met.Andy

Maya.&.Miguel.#106.La.Nueva.Cocinita

Maya.&.Miguel.#109.La.Calavera

Maya.&.Miguel.#111.Tito’s.Mexican.Vacation

Maya.&.Miguel.#117.Chrissy’s.Big.Move

All.Postcards.From.Buster.episodes,.featuring.different.cultures

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Grades K-3:1. Cinderella story

Read.and.compare.other.countries’.versions.of.the.story.Cinderella..Have.the.students.list.and.discuss.the.differences.

•.The.Turkey.Girl:.A.Zuni.Cinderella.by.Penny.Pollock.

•.Sootface:.An.Ojibwa.Cinderella.Story.told.by.Robert.D..San.Souci.

•.The.Korean.Cinderella.by.Shirley.Climo.

•.Yeh-Shen:.A.Cinderella.Story.From.China.by.Ai-Ling.Louie.and.illustrated.

•.The.Persian.Cinderella.by.Shirley.Climo.

•.The.Egyptian.Cinderella.by.Shirley.Climo.

•.The.Golden.Sandal:.A.Middle.Eastern.Cinderella.Story.by.Rebecca.Hickox.

•.The.Irish.Cinderlad.by.Shirley.Climo.

2. Arthur’s World Neighborhood guideThis.teacher.guide.offers.activities,.resources.and.tips.that.help.students.explore.cultural.diversity.by.looking.at.our.diverse.world..They.search.for.information.through.contacts,.books,.Web.sites.and.maps..Select.Arthur’s.World.Neighborhood..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson)

do Grade 3:1. The Multicultural Game Book by Louise Orlando

Explore.entertainment.and.games.from.other.cultures.with.your.students..After.playing.some.of.the.games,.discuss.how.they.compare.with.games.found.in.this.country.

2. A Sense of Direction activityVisit.the.Postcards.From.Buster.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.compare.different.cultures.and.learn.new.content.words..Scroll.down.and.select.A.Sense.of.Direction..(pbskids.org/buster/parentsteachers/lessons.html)

Read Grades K-1:

It.Takes.a.Village.By.Jane.Cowen-Fletcher

The.Hunterman.and.the.Crocodile.By.Baba.Wagué.Diakité

A.Family.From.Guatemala.By.Julia.Waterlow

Grades 2-3:Look.What.Came.From.the.Netherlands.By.Kevin.Davis

Chopsticks.for.My.Noodle.Soup.By.Susan.E..Goodman

Children.of.Puerto.Rico.By.Michael.Elsohn.Ross

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Social.Studies

Skills and Methods

Watch Arthur.#606A.Citizen.Frensky.

Arthur.#703B.Don’t.Ask.Muffy.

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Grades K-1:Inside.Mouse,.Outside.MouseBy.Lindsey.Barrett.George

More.or.Less.a.Mess.By.Sheila.Keenan

Dark.Cloud.Strong.Breeze.By.Susan.Patron

Grades 2-3:Fair.Is.Fair!.By.Jenifer.Dussling

The.Best.Vacation.Ever.By.Stuart.J..Murphy

Bart’s.Amazing.Charts.By.Dianne.Ochiltree

Grades K-3:1. Arthur’s World Neighborhood Guide

Students.explore.cultural.diversity.by.learning.about.the.world..They.search.for.information.through.contacts,.books,.Web.sites.and.maps..Select.Arthur’s.World.Neighborhood..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson)

Grades 2-3:1. WayBack: Family Ties activity

Children.are.encouraged.to.explore.history.through.the.study.of.family.by.creating.family.trees,.organizing.family.reunions.and.starting.letter-writing.campaigns..(pbskids.org/wayback/family/tp.html)

Read

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Science

Earth and Space

Watch Arthur.#103B.Buster’s.Dino.DilemmaArthur.#404B.Prove.It.Arthur.#405A.The.BlizzardArthur.#504B.The.Cave.Arthur.#605A.The.Boy.Who.Cried.Comet.DragonflyTV.#101.Investigate!DragonflyTV.#104.WaterDragonflyTV.#105.RocksDragonflyTV.#107.WeatherDragonflyTV.#108.TechnologyDragonflyTV.#112.SpaceDragonflyTV.#204.SpinningDragonflyTV.#212.Earth.ExplorationsDragonflyTV.#301.Investigate!DragonflyTV.#303.WindDragonflyTV.#306.Earth.SystemsDragonflyTV.#312.Space/AstronomyDragonflyTV.#408.Earth.SystemsPostcards.From.Buster.#136.Alien.Adventure.(Roswell,.N.M.)

do Grades K-2:1. “Measuring” seasons

Have.the.children.collect.various.items.from.nature.walks..Go.on.a.nature.walk.at.the.beginning.of.each.season..After.the.walk,.have.the.children.sort,.compare,.count,.measure.and.graph.their.seasonal.objects.

2. Spring Break activityStudents.learn.about.different.types.of.weather.and.conduct.a.weather.survey.in.this.activity,.found.on.the.Postcards.From.Buster.Web.site..(pbskids.org/buster/parentsteachers/pdf/Buster_Lessons_31-32.pdf)

Grade 3:1. Rock chart

Provide.students.with.a.variety.of.rocks:.coal,.sandstone,.granite,.limestone.and.any.other.type.that.you.can.find..Have.them.make.a.chart.listing.each.rock’s.color,.smell,.feel,.physical.description.and.effect.when.rubbed.on.paper..Discuss.the.findings.

2. Mountain Bike Trails activityStudents.examine.changes.in.sandstone.in.this.activity.found.on.the.DragonflyTV.Web.site..(pbskids.org/dragonflytv/parentsteachers/tguide_earth.html)

3. Dirt Pudding activityStudents.explore.the.properties.of.soil.in.this.activity.found.on.the.ZOOM.Web.site..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/cafe/dirtpudding.html)

Read Grades K-1:

A.Log’s.Life.By.Wendy.Pfeffer

Re-Cycles.By.Michael.Elsohn.Ross

I’ll.Play.With.You.By.Mary.McKenna.Siddals

Grades 2-3:Rocks.and.Soil.By.Terry.Jennings

Stars.By.Roy.A..Gallant

Sometimes.Moon.By.Carol.Lexa.Schaefer

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Science

Life Science

WatchArthur.#103A.D.W..All.Wet

Arthur.#108A.Arthur’s.New.Puppy.

Arthur.#111A.Arthur’s.Baby

Arthur.#111B.D.W.’s.Baby

Arthur.#113A.So.Long,.Spanky.

Arthur.#118A.Arthur’s.Chicken.Pox.

Arthur.#118B.Sick.as.a.Dog

Arthur.#124A.Arthur’s.Tooth.

Arthur.#403A.Buster’s.Breathless.

Arthur.#407A.Binky.Barnes,.Wingman

Arthur.#503B.The.Shore.Thing

Arthur.#505A.The.Lousy.Week.

Arthur.#903A.Arthur.Weighs.In.

Arthur.#904A.Buster’s.Green.Thumb.

DragonflyTV.#103.Animal.Behavior

DragonflyTV.#104.Water

DragonflyTV.#109.Plants

DragonflyTV.#111.Human.Behavior

DragonflyTV.#113.The.Human.Body

DragonflyTV.#201.Investigate!

DragonflyTV.#203.Sports.Science

DragonflyTV.#209.Ecosystems

DragonflyTV.#210.Underwater

DragonflyTV.#211.Mammals

DragonflyTV.#213.Creepy.Crawlies

DragonflyTV.#307.Animal.Behavior

DragonflyTV.#309.Health

DragonflyTV.#313.Dogs

DragonflyTV.#403.Animal.Behavior

DragonflyTV.#406.Canines

DragonflyTV.#409.At.the.Zoo

DragonflyTV.#412.Animal.Behavior

Postcards.From.Buster.#129.Riding.the.Wave.(Cocoa.Beach,.Fla.)

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Grades K-2:1. Animal habitats

Provide.the.students.with.a.variety.of.pictures..Have.matching.pictures.of.animal.homes..The.students.can.match.the.animal.to.the.habitat..You.can.discuss.that.some.animals.make.their.own.homes,.while.some.homes.are.made.for.them.

2. Animal Habitats activityStudents.discuss.animal.and.insect.habitats.in.this.activity.on.the.Arthur.Web.site..Choose.the.Science.&.Health.link.and.then.select.Animal.Habitats..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)

Grade 3: 1. Baby Animals activity

In.this.activity.on.the.DragonflyTV.Web.site,.students.investigate.and.compare.the.growth.rates.of.animals..They.also.discover.how.mealworms.respond.to.different.stimuli..(pbskids.org/dragonflytv/parentsteachers/tguide_babyanimals.html)

2. Critter Cards activity Students.conduct.classification.activities.in.this.activity..Go.to.the.Shape.of.Life.Web.site.and.select.Critter.Cards..(www.pbs.org/kcet/shapeoflife/resources)

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Read Grades K-1:

A.Dandelion’s.LifeBy.John.Himmelman

Who.Eats.What?.By.Patricia.Lauber

I.Am.a.Leaf.By.Jean.Marzollo

Grades 2-3:Cactus.Hotel.By.Brenda.Z..Guiberson

Digging.Up.Tyrannosaurus.Rex.By.John.R..Horner.and.Don.Lessem

Ohio.Plants.and.Animals.By.Marcia.Schonberg

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Science

Physical Science

Watch Arthur.#216A.Love.Notes.for.Muffy

DragonflyTV.#101.Investigate!

DragonflyTV.#102.Wheels

DragonflyTV.#109.Plants

DragonflyTV.#110.Air

DragonflyTV.#111.Human.Behavior

DragonflyTV.#113.The.Human.Body

DragonflyTV.#201.Investigate!

DragonflyTV.#202.Structures

DragonflyTV.#203.Sports.Science

DragonflyTV.#204.Spinning

DragonflyTV.#205.Propulsion

DragonflyTV.#206.Human.Body

DragonflyTV.#207.Sound

DragonflyTV.#302.Sports.Science

DragonflyTV.#303.Wind

DragonflyTV.#306.Earth.Systems

DragonflyTV.#308.Speed

DragonflyTV.#311.Games

DragonflyTV.#313.Dogs

DragonflyTV.#401.Energy

DragonflyTV.#402.Engineering

DragonflyTV.#404.Friction

DragonflyTV.#405.Sound

DragonflyTV.#407.Science.at.Play

DragonflyTV.#408.Earth.Systems

DragonflyTV.#410.Chemistry

DragonflyTV.#411.Human.Body

DragonflyTV.#413.Simple.Machines

Postcards.From.Buster.#104.The.Giant.Pumpkins.(Mt..Hood.and.Canby,.Ore.)

Postcards.From.Buster.#118.Winter.Gold.(Park.City,.Utah)

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Grades K-2:1. Falling foil

Cut.two.exact.squares.out.of.a.piece.of.foil..Drop.both.pieces.from.a.table..Ask.the.children.to.predict.which.one.will.reach.the.floor.first..Discuss.the.results..Crumple.one.of.the.pieces.into.a.foil.ball..Drop.the.foil.ball.and.the.foil.square.off.the.table..Ask.the.students.the.same.question..Discuss.why.the.ball.hit.the.ground.first.

2. Guitar activityThe.ZOOM.Web.site.offers.this.activity,.where.students.explore.the.sound.of.vibrations.by.constructing.a.guitar..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/guitar.html)

do Grade 3:1. Balancing Act activity

Students.learn.how.center.of.gravity.affects.hanging.objects.and.experiment.with.changes.in.this.activity..Go.to.the.DragonflyTV.Web.site.and.select.Balancing.Act..(pbskids.org/dragonflytv/superdoit)

2. Tops activityThis.ZOOM.Web.site.activity.explores.principles.of.motion.and.friction.and.compares.spin.times.of.tops.cut.in.different.shapes..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/tops.html)

Read Grades K-1:

What.Makes.a.Magnet?..By.Franklyn.M..Branley

Wonderful.Water.By.Bobby.Kalman.and.Janine.Schaub

Pushing.and.Pulling.By.Peter.Riley

Grades 2-3:Motion.By.John.Farndon

Sounds.All.Around.By.Wendy.Pfeffer.Experiments.With.Light.By.Salvatore.Tocci

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Science

Science and Technology

Watch Arthur.#901A.Castles.in.the.Sky.

DragonflyTV.#101.Investigate!

DragonflyTV.#106.Flight

DragonflyTV.#108.Technology

DragonflyTV.#111.Human.Behavior

DragonflyTV.#113.The.Human.Body

DragonflyTV.#201.Investigate!

DragonflyTV.#203.Sports.Science

DragonflyTV.#205.Propulsion

DragonflyTV.#207.Sound

DragonflyTV.#208.Technology

DragonflyTV.#210.Underwater

DragonflyTV.#301.Investigate!

DragonflyTV.#302.Sports.Science

DragonflyTV.#305.Engineering

DragonflyTV.#308.Speed

DragonflyTV.#309.Health

DragonflyTV.#311.Games

DragonflyTV.#312.Space/Astronomy

DragonflyTV.#402.Engineering

DragonflyTV.#404.Friction

DragonflyTV.#405.Sound

DragonflyTV.#409.At.the.Zoo

DragonflyTV.#413.Simple.Machines

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Grades K-2:1. Who made this?

Provide.the.students.with.a.large.number.of.pictures..Cut.pictures.of.a.variety.of.subjects.out.of.magazines,.catalogs.and.store.flyers..Have.groups.of.the.students.sort.the.pictures.into.two.groups.—.man-made.and.natural.

2. Cup Tower activityThis.activity.on.the.ZOOM.Web.site.encourages.students.to.build.a.tower.with.cups.and.discuss.issues.that.structural.engineers.face..They.can.then.report.on.their.experience..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci)

3. Boats Afloat activityStudents.estimate.the.number.of.pennies.that.will.fit.on.a.boat.made.of.foil.and.then.test.their.hypothesis.in.this.activity.found.on.the.ZOOM.Web.site..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/boatsafloat.html)

do Grade 3:1. My tech world

Have.the.students.make.a.list.of.every.kind.of.technology.that.they.use.throughout.each.day..They.can.then.take.that.list.and.make.two.categories,.one.listing.how.each.technology.is.a.good.thing.and.one.listing.any.reasons.why.it.can.have.negative.effects.

2. WayBack: Technology 1900 activityVisit.the.American.Experience.WayBack.Web.site.for.this.activity,.where.students.explore.inventions.from.the.turn.of.the.20th.century.and.learn.how.people.predicted.new.technologies.for.the.future..They.also.learn.about.the.first.female.telephone.operators..(pbskids.org/wayback/tech1900/tp.html)

Read Grades K-1:

Ducky.By.Eve.Bunting

Tools.By.Ann.Morris

Old.MacDonald.Had.a.Woodshop.By.Lisa.Shulman

Grades 2-3:Lenses!.By.Siegfried.Aust

Brush,.Comb,.Scrub.By.Vicki.Cobb

Out.of.Sight.By.Seymour.Simon

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Science

Scientific inquiry

Watch DragonflyTV.#101.Investigate!

DragonflyTV.#102.Wheels

DragonflyTV.#104.Water

DragonflyTV.#105.Rocks

DragonflyTV.#106.Flight

DragonflyTV.#107.Weather

DragonflyTV.#108.Technology

DragonflyTV.#110.Air

DragonflyTV.#112.Space

DragonflyTV.#201.Investigate!

DragonflyTV.#202.Structures

DragonflyTV.#204.Spinning

DragonflyTV.#205.Propulsion

DragonflyTV.#206.Human.Body

DragonflyTV.#207.Sound

DragonflyTV.#208.Technology

DragonflyTV.#209.Ecosystems

DragonflyTV.#210.Underwater

DragonflyTV.#211.Mammals

DragonflyTV.#212.Earth.Explorations

DragonflyTV.#213.Creepy.Crawlies

DragonflyTV.#301.Investigate!

DragonflyTV.#302.Sports.Science

DragonflyTV.#303.Wind

DragonflyTV.#307.Animal.Behavior

DragonflyTV.#308.Speed

DragonflyTV.#311.Games

DragonflyTV.#312.Space/Astronomy

DragonflyTV.#313.Dogs

DragonflyTV.#401.Energy

DragonflyTV.#402.Engineering

DragonflyTV.#403.Animal.Behavior

DragonflyTV.#404.Friction

DragonflyTV.#405.Sound

DragonflyTV.#406.Canines

DragonflyTV.#407.Science.at.Play

DragonflyTV.#408.Earth.Systems

DragonflyTV.#410.Chemistry

DragonflyTV.#411.Human.Body

DragonflyTV.#412.Animal.Behavior

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Grades K-2: 1. Indoor observation

Create.an.indoor.observatory.with.the.students..This.can.be.as.simple.as.posing.the.question,.“What.would.happen.if.a.plant.did.not.receive.its.required.light?”.You.can.test.two.kinds.of.plants,.one.that.requires.a.lot.of.light.and.one.that.prefers.shade..The.students.can.examine.the.results.of.the.test.

2. Nature Journaling activityVisit.the.Backyard.Jungle.Web.site.for.this.activity,.where.students.observe.a.plant.or.animal,.record.information.and.share.the.findings..(pbskids.org/backyardjungle/info/nature_journaling.php)

Grade 3: 1. Volleyball activity

Visit.the.Dragonfly.TV.Web.site.for.this.activity,.where.students.observe.how.people.filter.out.sounds.and.conduct.a.communication.experiment..(pbskids.org/dragonflytv/parentsteachers/tguide_volleyball.html)

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Grades K-1:Coyotes.All.Around.By.Stuart.J..Murphy

Mockingbird.Morning.By.Joanne.Ryder

If.You.Hopped.Like.a.Frog.By.David.M..Schwartz

Read Grades 2-3:

Polly’s.Pen.Pal.By.Stuart.J..Murphy

Millions.to.Measure.By.David.M..Schwartz

Me.and.the.Measure.of.Things.By.Joan.Sweeney

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Science

Scientific Ways of Knowing

Watch Arthur.#130B.Arthur’s.New.Year’s.Eve

DragonflyTV.#103.Animal.Behavior

DragonflyTV.#107.Weather

DragonflyTV.#112.Space

DragonflyTV.#201.Investigate!

DragonflyTV.#206.Human.Body

DragonflyTV.#208.Technology

DragonflyTV.#209.Ecosystems

DragonflyTV.#210.Underwater

DragonflyTV.#211.Mammals

DragonflyTV.#212.Earth.Explorations

DragonflyTV.#213.Creepy.Crawlies

DragonflyTV.#301.Investigate!

DragonflyTV.#302.Sports.Science

DragonflyTV.#306.Earth.Systems

DragonflyTV.#307.Animal.Behavior

DragonflyTV.#309.Health

DragonflyTV.#311.Games

DragonflyTV.#407.Science.at.Play

do Grades K-2:1. Sharing the earth

Have.the.students.examine.their.daily.life.and.make.lists.of.what.they.eat.and.drink,.where.they.like.to.play,.etc..Discuss.how.their.lives.are.related.to.their.surroundings.and.how.plants.and.animals.depend.on.each.other.

2. Earth Empathy activity Visit.the.Berenstain.Bears.Web.site.and.select.Section.3,.Page.3.for.this.activity,.where.students.discuss.disregard.for.the.environment.and.living.things..They.can.clean.up.an.area.around.their.school.and.examine.the.results..(pbskids.org/berenstainbears/caregiver/outreach.html)

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Grade 3:1. Who does what?

Provide.the.students.with.a.list.of.science-related.job.titles..Have.the.students.research.the.titles.to.define.what.they.do..They.can.pick.their.favorite.or.most.interesting.job.and.share.facts.with.the.class..Here.is.a.list.of.science.jobs.and.careers.to.get.you.started:

AgricultureArachnologyAstronomyBiotechnologyBotany.and.Plant.SciencesComputer.ScienceEcologyEnvironmental.SciencesFish.and.Wildlife.ManagementForestryGeneticsLife.SciencesMarine.BiologyMicrobiologyPharmacologyPhysical.Science/ChemistryPhysiologyScience.EducationVeterinary.MedicineVolcanologyZoology

2. What’s My Job? activityVisit.the.Maya.&.Miguel.Web.site.and.select.this.activity.where.students.match.career.descriptions.in.a.game.and.discuss.the.meaning.of.a.mentor..(pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/activities)

3. Occupations activityStudents.explore.job.possibilities.and.make.tools.needed.for.the.job..The.can.also.pantomime.the.job..On.the.Arthur.Web.site,.choose.the.Life.Skills.link.and.then.select.Occupations..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities)

Read Grades K-1:

Squirts.and.Spurts.By.Vicki.Cobb

Magnets.By.Peter.Riley

The.Gift.of.the.Tree.By.Alvin.Tresselt

Grades 2-3:Women.in.Physical.Science.Careers.By.Jetty.Kahn

The.Coast.Mappers.By.Taylor.Morrison

How.Dogs.Came.From.Wolves.and.Other.Explorations.of.Science.in.Action.By.Jack.Myers,.Ph..D.

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Watch DragonflyTV.#108.TechnologyDragonflyTV.#112.SpaceDragonflyTV.#202.StructuresDragonflyTV.#208.TechnologyDragonflyTV.#210.UnderwaterDragonflyTV.#302.Sports.ScienceDragonflyTV.#303.WindDragonflyTV.#305.EngineeringDragonflyTV.#308.SpeedDragonflyTV.#311.GamesDragonflyTV.#312.Space/AstronomyDragonflyTV.#402.EngineeringDragonflyTV.#404.FrictionDragonflyTV.#413.Simple.MachinesPostcards.From.Buster.#125.The.Lowriders.(East.Los.Angeles,.Calif.)

do Grades K-2: 1. How does it work?

Bring.in.a.variety.of.machines.for.the.students..Invite.them.to.study.each.object..Have.them.guess.how.each.one.works..They.can.write.simple.stories.or.illustrate.the.inner.workings.of.the.machines.

2. Imaginative Inventors activity Visit.the.Berenstain.Bears.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.explore.inventions,.inventors.and.patents.and.design.an.original.idea..Select.Section.3,.Page.7..(pbskids.org/berenstainbears/caregiver/outreach.html)

Grade 3:1. Blueprints

Pose.a.problem.to.the.students..(Example:.I.need.a.way.to.sort.the.change.in.my.piggy.bank;.I.need.to.build.something.that.will.help.me.).Have.small.groups.of.students.come.up.with.simple.machines.that.will.solve.the.problem.and.create.a.blueprint.for.the.design..Have.the.groups.switch.blueprints..See.if.they.students.can.read.each.other’s.blueprints.and.build.the.designs.

2. Food Elevator activityVisit.the.ZOOM.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.explore.simple.machines.and.build.a.device.that.can.withstand.a.heavier.force..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/food_elevator.html)

Grades K-1:Personal.Computers.By.Charnan.and.Tomas.Kazunas

Telling.Time.By.Jules.Older

Why.Should.I.Brush.My.Teeth?.By.Louise.Spilsbury

Grades 2-3:Chattanooga.Sludge.By.Molly.Bang

I.M..Pei:.Designer.of.Dreams.By.Pamela.Dell

So.You.Want.to.Be.an.Inventor.By.Judith.St..George

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designed World

Watch DragonflyTV.#108.Technology

DragonflyTV.#112.Space

DragonflyTV.#202.Structures

DragonflyTV.#208.Technology

DragonflyTV.#210.Underwater

DragonflyTV.#302.Sports.Science

DragonflyTV.#305.Engineering

DragonflyTV.#308.Speed

DragonflyTV.#311.Games

DragonflyTV.#312.Space/Astronomy

DragonflyTV.#402.Engineering

DragonflyTV.#404.Friction

DragonflyTV.#413.Simple.Machines

do Grades K-2: 1. Building materials

Bring.a.variety.of.building.materials.into.the.classroom..Allow.the.students.to.explore.them..Have.them.think.of.things.that.could.be.built.with.each.kind.of.material..Choose.some.ideas.and.build.them.as.a.class.

2. Building Blocks activityVisit.the.Boohbah.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.investigate.structures,.explore.what.makes.them.most.stable.and.discover.common.building.materials..(pbskids.org/boohbah/parentsteachers/activity112.html)

Grade 3:1. Living Without Technology activity

Visit.the.1900.House.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.research.inventions.and.their.impact.on.people’s.lives..They.can.give.up.technology.for.a.certain.period.of.time.and.then.write.a.journal.about.their.experience..(pbs.org/wnet/1900house/lessons/lesson2a.html)

2. Unplugged! activityFind.this.activity.on.the.Big.Apple.History.Web.site.by.choosing.the.Building.the.Big.Apple.pull-down.menu..Students.learn.the.importance.of.electricity.and.examine.the.costs.of.energy..They.also.learn.about.conserving.energy..(pbs.org/bigapplehistory/parentsteachers)

Read Grades K-1:

Brooklyn.BridgeBy.Lynn.Curlee

I.Am.a.Pencil.By.Linda.Hayward

Alternative.Energy.By.Christine.Petersen

Grades 2-3:Great.Discoveries.and.Inventions.That.Improved.Human.Health.By.Antonio.Casanellas

Textiles.By.Steve.Parker

The.City.We.Live.In.By.Jill.Wheeler

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Nature of Technology

Watch Arthur.#114A.Arthur.the.Wrecker

Arthur.#601A.Sue.Ellen.Gets.Her.Goose.Cooked

Arthur.#601B.Best.of.the.Next

Dragonfly.TV.#108.Technology

do Grades K-2:1. Technology all around

Students.can.go.on.a.hunt.for.technology.by.first.going.through.the.classroom.and.then.venturing.out.into.the.school..They.can.list.and.even.map.the.various.technologies.that.they.find.

2. Toy-Making activity (Section 4)Visit.the.Berenstain.Bears.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students..compare.and.contrast.handmade.and.store-bought.toys..They.can.create.toy.kites.and.compare.designs..Select.Section.4.and.then.go.to.page.15..(pbskids.org/berenstainbears/caregiver/outreach)

Grade 3:1. Super-human

Have.the.students.think.of.various.technologies.that.allow.human.beings.to.do.things.that.they.otherwise.would.not.be.able.to.do..They.can.then.create.and.illustrate.their.own.superheroes.who.possess.the.same.abilities.of.the.technologies.they.listed.

2. You Can’t Get There From Here activityVisit.the.ZOOM.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.try.to.invent.a.contraption.that.will.extend.human.capabilities..(pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/youcantgettherefromh.html)

Read Grades K-1:

Workshop.By.Andrew.Clements

How.a.House.Is.Built.By.Gail.Gibbons

Cut.It!.By.Henry.Pluckrose

Grades 2-3:Wasting.Water.By.Donna.Bailey

Computers.By.Darcy.Lockman

Underground.By.David.Macaulay

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Applications

Watch Arthur.#601A.Sue.Ellen.Gets.Her.Goose.Cooked.

Arthur.#601B.Best.of.the.Nest

Dragonfly.TV.#111.Human.Behavior

Dragonfly.TV.#208.Technology

do Grades K-2: 1. E-mail address

Create.a.class.Web.page.for.the.students..Allow.them.to.navigate.through.your.created.site..Set.up.e-mail.addresses.for.the.students.and.encourage.them.to.e-mail.one.another..Discuss.the.concept.of.e-mail,.set.the.rules.and.allow.the.students.to.come.up.with.their.own.user.names.

2. Communication Exploration: Blindness activityVisit.the.Arthur.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.explore.systems.such.as.descriptive.narration.for.TV.and.films..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/communication)

Grade 3:1. Clip art story

Have.the.students.create.a.message.or.a.simple.story.using.only.clip-art.pictures.on.the.computer..The.students.can.switch.assignments.and.try.to.guess.or.read.each.other’s.messages.

2. Autograph Art activityVisit.the.Maya.&.Miguel.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.create.an.autograph.through.art..(pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/activities/autograph.html)

Read Grades K-1:

A.Day.in.the.Life.of.a.Newspaper.Reporter.By.Mary.Bowman-Kruhm.and.Claudine.G..Wirths

E-mail.By.Larry.Dane.Brimner

How.Books.Are.Made.By.Lucia.Raatma

Grades 2-3:The.Young.Journalist’s.Book.By.Donna.Guthrie.and.Nancy.Bentley

Working.With.Words.By.Ann.Rooney

Computer.Animation.From.Start.to.Finish.By.Samuel.G..Woods

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Technology and

information Literacy

Watch Arthur.#601A.Sue.Ellen.Gets.Her.Goose.Cooked.

Arthur.#601B.Best.of.the.Nest

Dragonfly.TV.#111.Human.Behavior.

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2. Welcome to the Web activity guide Students.explore.the.workings.of.the.Internet.and.receive.safety.tips..The.guide.is.found.on.the.Arthur.Web.site.by.choosing.the.Parent.Guides.link..(pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/resources)

Read Grades K-1:

A.Day.in.the.Life.of.a.Teacher.By.Mary.Bowman-Kruhm

The.Inside.Outside.Book.of.Libraries.By.Roxie.Munro

Koala.and.the.Flower.By.Mary.Murphy

Grades 2-3:The.Erie.Canal.By.Janey.Levy

Silver.Ribbon.Skinny.By.Marilyn.W..Seguin

Homework.Help.for.Kids.on.the.Net.By.Lisa.Trumbauer

Grades K-3:1. Web talk

Invite.students.to.create.a.Web.vocabulary.list.for.the.classroom..They.can.add.to.the.list.whenever.they.come.across.Web.talk.that.they.do.not.understand..Post.the.list.by.the.computers.

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Societal interaction

Watch Arthur.#304B.And.Now.Let’s.Talk.to.Some.Kids

Arthur.#601A.Sue.Ellen.Gets.Her.Goose.Cooked.

Arthur.#601B.Best.of.the.Nest

Dragonfly.TV.#108.Technology

do Grades K-2: 1. Recycle center

Discuss.recycling.with.the.students.and.create.a.recycled.items.drive.for.the.class.or.the.school..The.students.can.brainstorm.materials.they.will.take.for.the.center.and.then.create.uses.for.them.

2. Recycling: Old to New activityVisit.the.Clifford.Web.site.for.the.this.activity.where.students.explore.the.concept.of.recycling..(pbskids.org/clifford/parentsteachers/activities)

Grade 3:1. Oral history

Have.the.children.interview.an.older.person.in.their.family..They.can.explore.how.various.technologies.have.changed.and.impacted.that.person’s.life.through.the.years..

2. Summer Vacation activityVisit.the.American.Experience.WayBack.Web.site.for.this.activity.where.students.research.and.explore.the.history.of.the.automobile.and.its.impact.on.family.vacations..(pbskids.org/wayback/summer/tp.html)

Read Grades K-1:

Telephones,.Televisions.and.Toilets.By.Melvin.and.Gilda.Berger

Charlie.Needs.a.CloakBy.Tomie.de.Paola

Milking.Machines.By.Hal.Rogers

Grades 2-3:Everyday.Life.By.Paul.Dowswell

Hazy.Skies.By.Jonathan.D..W..Kahl

Recycled.Paper.From.Start.to.Finish.By.Samuel.G..Woods

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Technology for Productivity

Applications

Watch Arthur.#204A.Arthur.Makes.a.Movie

Arthur.#311B.Arthur’s.Almost.Live.Not.Real.Music.Festival.

Dragonfly.TV.#108.Technology

Postcards.From.Buster.#119.Star.Search.(Charleston,.S.C.)

Postcards.From.Buster.#121.Buster’s.League.of.Champions.(Virginia.Beach,.Va.)

do Grades K-2: 1. Online gifts

Provide.a.variety.of.links.on.your.class.Web.page.that.allow.students.to.make.personal.items.for.friends.and.family..Link.pages.for.greeting.cards,.coupons.and.other.fun.gifts.

2. Magic Keyboard activityVisit.the.Caillou.Web.site.for.this.activity,.where.students.can.practice.using.the.computer.keyboard..(pbskids.org/clifford/parentsteachers/activities)

Grade 3:1. Charting height

Have.the.students.measure.one.another’s.height..Students.enter.their.data.on.a.spreadsheet.next.to.their.name..Show.the.students.how.you.can.create.a.simple.chart.from.a.spreadsheet.program...

2. WayBack: The Future activityVisit.the.American.Experience.WayBack.Web.site.for.this.activity..Students.will.explore.life.before.plastics,.discover.how.plastics.can.be.recycled.and.create.virtual.plastic.objects..(pbskids.org/wayback/future/tp.html).

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Grades 2-3:Lost.in.CyberspaceBy.Stan.and.Jan.Berenstain

Music.CDs.From.Start.to.FinishBy.Mindi.Rose.Englart

Inside.a.Web.Site.By.Mike.Flynn

Grades K-1:Personal.Computers.By.Charnan.and.Tomas.Kazunas

Staying.Safe.at.Home.and.On-lineBy.Cynthia.MacGregor

InternetBy.Chris.Ward-Johnson

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