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Go on a virtual field trip to the Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park to explore an ancient watering hole preserved in time! This immersive experience helps students investigate prehistoric animals and ecosystems while stepping back into Nebraska’s distant past. (Grades: K-8)

Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park | Virtual Tour | Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 Social Studies Teaching and Lesson Resources Welcome to the Ashfall Fossil Beds Virtual 360° Tour [N42 25.255', W98 09.435'].  This virtual field trip gives you an eye view of the original discovery site, the Hubbard Rhino Barn, bronze sculptures by artist Gary Staab, and much more, taking in 360 degree vistas along the way. Meet the Giant ...

How do spinner dolphins communicate with one another or work together while hunting? For , invite students to examine the complex interactions they have within and across species in marine ecosystems. (Grades: 6-12)

Understanding Spinner Dolphin Relationships | Spy in the Ocean | Grades 6-8, 9-12 Science Teaching and Lesson Resources See how spy animals help uncover complex relationships in marine ecosystems in this video from Nature’s Spy in the Ocean: Deep Relationships. Spinner dolphins provide an excellent example of complex relationships in the animal kingdom. In this resource, students will have an opportunity to examine...

How can a monument tell the story of a nation’s expansion? Use this resource to guide students in exploring the Gateway Arch and its connection to Westward Expansion, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. (Grades: 6-12)

Saarinen’s St. Louis Gateway Arch, Monument Design, and Westward Expansion | Grades 6-8, 9-12 The Arts Teaching and Lesson Resources Explore monument design and Westward Expansion in this video about the St. Louis Gateway Arch. Eero Saarinen’s famous arch sits on the Mississippi River and is considered the “gateway to the West.” Saarinen’s structure commemorates Thomas Jefferson and his efforts to open the West through th...

Invite students to examine how became a pivotal moment in bringing about the end of World War II in Europe. This resource supports thoughtful analysis of one of history’s most consequential military operations. (Grades: 9-12)

D-Day Invasion | The War | Grades 9-12 Social Studies Teaching and Lesson Resources On June 6, 1944, D-Day in the European Theater, 1.5 million Allied troops embarked on one of the greatest missions in history: the invasion of France. Learning Objective: Students will analyze how integral D-Day was to bringing about the end of World War II in Europe. About the Author: Eden McCausli...

How do local museums help tell a community’s story? Go on a virtual tour of the Kittson County History Center in Minnesota and show students how artifacts and exhibits preserve regional history and identity. (Grades: 3-12)

Kittson County History Center | Prairie Mosaic Shorts | Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 Social Studies Teaching and Lesson Resources Learn about the Kittson County History Center in Lake Bronson, Minnesota. A large and fascinating museum nestled in the state's far Northwest corner, longtime Director Cindy Adams is passionate about preserving and showcasing its valuable artifacts.

How are pigs cared for on farms and at shows? Guide students in exploring pig traits, animal care, and farming practices through visits to the Kentucky State Fair and Shady Rest Farm. (Grades: K-5)

Visit a Pig Show and a Kentucky Pig Farm | Kentucky Farms Feed Me | Grades K-2, 3-5 Science Teaching and Lesson Resources Kylie visits the Kentucky State Fair to learn how Colton shows his pig. Then she visits Shady Rest Farm in LaRue County to learn how pigs are raised in a large pig operation that the owner, Caleb Ragland calls “Hog Heaven”.  In this video, students will explore the following:  Pigs are evaluat...

Big questions can come up when scary things happen — the Meet the Helper toolkit helps you guide those conversations with care and confidence. (Grades: PreK-2)

Meet the Helpers | PBS LearningMedia Many children have questions and can feel uneasy when emergencies occur in their communities. Meet the Helpers introduces “helpers” and explains the role they play in emergency situations. Included are videos and hands-on activities that provide educators and families with developmentally approp...

Meet Indigenous dancer Abuela M’api Rainflowa and learn about Aztec dancing! 💃 Support students with resources that explore identity, history, and the impact of colonial systems on this powerful art form. (Grades: 9-12)

Reclaiming Indigenous Identity through Dance | The Express Way with Dulé Hill | Grades 9-12 Expression Through Dance Teaching and Lesson Resources Students will meet Indigenous dancer Abuela M’api Rainflowa, and learn how Aztec dancing can connect to the identities and histories of Indigenous peoples today, as well as its past relationship to the colonial systems that surrounded it. Learning Objective Students will aim to understand…  How...

Guide students in exploring and understanding how veterans’ experiences shape mental health, and what those experiences reveal about the long-term costs of war. (Grades: 9-12)

The War Within | Minnesota Documentaries | Grades 9-12 Health and Physical Education Teaching and Lesson Resources Learn about how the experiences of veterans has shaped their mental health and what those experiences reveal about the long-term costs of war.

Help students discover creative ways to protect the environment! This resource highlights how student-led projects in Hawaii use beneficial microorganisms to improve water quality and support thriving ecosystems. (Grades: 9-12)

Genki Balls at Work: Turning Wastewater Into Cleaner Water | Grades 9-12 Science Teaching and Lesson Resources Introduce students to the Genki Ala Wai Project and the use of genki balls as an innovative, community-based approach to improving water quality in Hawaiʻi, particularly the Ala Wai Canal. Through a media gallery featuring three videos created by students from Hawaiʻi, students explore how benefic...