Here are some "Timely & Relevant" resources from Discovery Education for the month of November 2023. Use Discovery Education as your daily hub of resources for your classroom with digital media and ready-to-use learning activities. Be sure to log into your instance of Discovery Education before clicking on the links in this post.

Timely and Relevant Resources

• Check out the November 2023 DE Newsletter for a list of resources that supports student learning throughout the summer.  Click on the link above or the image to open and download this month's newsletter.

Explore the Ready-to-Use-Activities

• Explore DE's ready-to-use activities These time-saving activities can be used as-is or modified to meet the needs of their classroom! From Background Builders to Sentence Fix-Its to Choice Boards and more – teachers can find quick grab and go resources to use anytime in the Instructional Activities Channel.

• There you’ll find past month's Activity Calendars and this November's Activity Calendars for Grades K-2 and Grades 3-5. Use them as they are or make your own copy to edit and share.

Monthly & Timely Celebrations

• National Native American Heritage Month - Check out the Celebrating Native American Heritage Channel to "learn about Native American heritage all year long and experience the stories of modern-day activists, innovators, and leaders."
• Veteran's Day (11/11) - Check out the Veteran's Day Channel - "Let's salute all who served in the military! Veterans Day began as a commemoration for those who served in World War II, and the day has grown to pay tribute to anyone who has served in the armed forces. This federal holiday gives citizens a chance to reflect on how war has shaped the United States and a space honor those who have fought for freedom."
• Thanksgiving (11/23) - Check out the Thanksgiving Channel - "Let's give thanks for Thanksgiving! This annual holiday is based primarily in the United States and Canada, started as a day of gratitude for the harvest bounty. In this collection, consider the history and tradition of Thanksgiving. Additionally, browse through resources that highlight the evolving values, customs, and new interpretations of this holiday in modern times."

Upcoming Virtual Field Trip

• Arctic Adventures: Polar Bears at Play - November 2, 2023 | 1:00pm ET | Grades K–8
  • Do polar bears play? Join us LIVE as the LEGO Group’s sustainability team, Polar Bears International and Discovery Education travel to Churchill Manitoba and the Polar Frontier Exhibit at the Columbus Zoo in search of polar bears at play! Students will meet polar bear and play experts as we uncover how arctic animals use play to learn just like humans, while inspiring students to use their voice to change their planet for the better. ​Learn more and register! 

• Bridge to the Future: A Virtual Field Trip into Extended Reality - November 9, 2023 | 1:00pm ET | Grades 6–12
  • Transport students to the possibilities of the immersive world while they virtually visit the Verizon Innovation Lab in Boston, Massachusetts to discover how XR is connecting people and redefining the possibilities of how we interact. Students will explore the differences between Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), and learn how XR is helping to revolutionize on-the-job training, gaming, entertainment, manufacturing and more. Learn more and register!

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Here are some "Timely & Relevant" resources from Discovery Education for the month of October.  The new school year is in full swing and Discovery Education can be your daily hub of resources for your classroom with digital media and ready-to-use learning activities. Be sure to log into your instance of Discovery Education before clicking on the links in this post.

Timely and Relevant Resources

• Check out the October 2023 DE Newsletter for a list of resources that supports student learning throughout the summer.  Click on the link above or the image to open and download this month's newsletter.

Explore the Ready-to-Use-Activities

• Explore DE's ready-to-use activities These time-saving activities can be used as-is or modified to meet the needs of their classroom! From Background Builders to Sentence Fix-Its to Choice Boards and more – teachers can find quick grab and go resources to use anytime in the Instructional Activities Channel.

• There you’ll find past month's Activity Calendars and this October's Activity Calendars for Grades K-2 and Grades 3-5. Use them as they are or make your own copy to edit and share.

30 Ways to Discovery Education

• Learn how Discovery Education can serve as your daily learning platform with 30 Ways to DE Calendar! From signing in to creating engaging learning experiences to utilizing Quiz, this calendar features our most popular tools, features, and resources. Here a flyer to print and share with teachers with the top 5 tips to help you get started.

Monthly & Timely Celebrations

• National Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Check out the Girls4Tech Channel that "helps bridge the gap between opportunity, awareness, and readiness by providing schools and community organizations with free resources to educate, inspire, and equip young girls with the skills and confidence they need to envision themselves as future professionals in STEM fields."
• Bullying Prevention Month - Check out the Prevent Bullying Channel - "In this channel, explore content that helps students understand what bullying is, provides strategies to stop the behavior, and teaches how to be socially responsible."
• Red Ribbon Week - An alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. Raise your awareness of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and violence, and learn what you can do to help celebrate Red Ribbon Week.

DE VirtCon 2023: Ignite the Classroom Spark

• Join DE for a day of inspiration and hear how members of the Discovery Educator Network are using DE’s compelling content to engage students and build new opportunities for curiosity in their classrooms.
• Learn more and register today!

Upcoming Virtual Field Trip

• The Science & Behavior of Safe Driving: It Takes All of Us Virtual Field Trip on Monday, October 16 at 1:00 PM ET - Take students behind the scenes of the automotive industry to discover the exciting careers and problem-solvers at Honda powering a safer future for our world. Students will be transported to Honda’s one-of-a-kind Auto Development Center and Driving Simulator Laboratory to explore how Honda is innovating the future of safety and striving to create a collision free future for everyone. ​Learn more and register! 

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Here are some "Timely & Relevant" resources from Discovery Education for "Back to School - 2023".  It's an exciting time of year for teachers, students and parents. Discovery Education can be your daily hub of resources for your classroom with digital media and ready-to-use learning activities. Be sure to log into your instance of Discovery Education before clicking on the links in this post.

Timely and Relevant Resources

• Check out the September 2023 DE Newsletter for a list of resources that supports student learning throughout the summer.  Click on the link above or the image to open and download this month's newsletter.

Explore the Ready-to-Use-Activities

• Explore DE's ready-to-use activities These time-saving activities can be used as-is or modified to meet the needs of their classroom! From Background Builders to Sentence Fix-Its to Choice Boards and more – teachers can find quick grab and go resources to use anytime in the Instructional Activities Channel.

• There you’ll find past month's Activity Calendars and this month's Activity Calendars for Grades K-2 and Grades 3-5. Use them as they are or make your own copy to edit and share.

Building Classroom Culture

• Use the Creating Classroom Culture Choice Board to support students as they develop a collaborative mindset, share what’s important to them, and learn about each other. There is a different choiceboard for Grades K-2 and for Grades 3-5. 

NFL PLAY 60 

• Celebrate the start of the NFL season and register your students to get up and moving for 15 minutes of fitness and fun with the American Heart Association and the National Football League! The NFL PLAY 60 Kick Off Fitness Break on Sept 7th at 1pm ET is the perfect way to celebrate the new school year and help your students add more movement to their day. ​Register today!

Don't miss our first Virtual Field Trip of the year!

• An Ounce of Prevention Virtual Field Trip on Sept 13, 2023 at 1pm ET for Grades 6-12 . Communities across the United States are being impacted by the sharp increase in the use of counterfeit drugs, fake pills, and fentanyl. An Ounce of Prevention empowers students with knowledge they can use to make healthy decisions and become advocates for prevention in their communities. Register to stay up to date and have early access to companion Educator Guide with activities and tips to aid with classroom integration. ​Learn more and register! 

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Here are some "Timely & Relevant" resources from Discovery Education for the Summer of 2023. Teachers - Ditch the end-of-year movie days and use these fun activities instead! Keep student minds sharp as they head into summer break with exciting new content and ready-to-use activities! Or, share the newsletter with parents for activities to help their children keep learning all summer long.

Be sure to log into your instance of Discovery Education before clicking on the links in this post.

Timely Summer Resources

• Check out the Summer DE Newsletter for a list of resources that supports student learning throughout the summer.  Click on the link above or the image to open and download this month's newsletter.

Explore the Ready-to-Use-Activities

• Explore DE's ready-to-use activities These time-saving activities can be used as-is or modified to meet the needs of their classroom! From Background Builders to Sentence Fix-Its to Choice Boards and more – teachers can find quick grab and go resources to use anytime in the Instructional Activities Channel.

Keep Learning Going This Summer

• Find everything you need for summer learning—whether you're looking for curriculum support, at-home activities for students, or even professional learning resources! Check out our revamped Summer of Learning Channel today. 

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Here are some "Timely & Relevant" resources from Discovery Education for the month of May 2023. May is full of celebrations and we’ve got plenty of timely, engaging resources to share! Be sure to log into your instance of Discovery Education before clicking on the links below.

Timely Content for March

• Save time with the DE May Newsletter for a curated list of resources that support timely events like Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, Physical Fitness Month, National Space Day, Memorial Day, and more.  Click on the link above or the image to open and download this month's newsletter.

Ready-to-Use-Activities

• Explore DE's ready-to-use activities These time-saving activities can be used as-is or modified to meet the needs of their classroom! From Background Builders to Sentence Fix-Its to Choice Boards and more – teachers can find quick grab and go resources to use anytime in the Instructional Activities Channel.

• There you’ll find the recent Activity Calendars, such as these for May, for Grades K-2 and Grades 3-5. Use them as they are or make your own copy to edit and share.
  

Support Literacy with DE 

• Whether you're looking to support with decoding and comprehension, looking for primary sources or storybooks for students, Discovery Education has you covered with a variety of channels!  

Differentiating Instruction with Discovery Education

• Join Dane Sadownyk to explore easy ways to maximize DE resources when planning differentiated learning experiences for students. Use this professional learning resource to expand your understanding of how Discovery Education can support you in transforming teaching and learning.

Junior Fire Marshal Training Academy - New Content!!!

• Life-saving lessons for students & families Knowledge is power—and it can save lives! With fire safety and prevention skills, every student can step up in their own households and ensure that their families are prepared. Junior Fire Marshal® Training Academy encourages K–3 students to explore the essentials of fire safety and earn their Junior Fire Marshal Certificate, through a collection of standards-aligned classroom resources.

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