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Here are some "Timely & Relevant" resources from Discovery Education for the month of May. Be sure to log into your instance of Discovery Education before clicking on the links below.

This Month at DE

• Explore and share the Discovery Education May 2022 Newsletter to learn about all the timely, relevant and featured resources happening this month!

May Activity Calendars

• May 2022 Activity Calendars:
  • K-2 Activity Calendar 
  • 3-5 Activity Calendar 
  • 6-8 Activity Calendar 
• A new calendar is released each month with timely and relevant content, so be sure to subscribe to the Activity Center channel in DE.

Timely May Resources 

• Whether you are looking to celebrate Physical Fitness Month with NFL Play 60, spread awareness for National Mental Health Month with Child Mind Institute, or commemorate the rich heritage of Asian American and Pacific Islanders during May, DE has the right resources for you and your educators. 

Creatively Engage Students During Testing Review 

• SOS Instructional Strategies are the perfect way to keep students engaged while reviewing key content from the school year. With categories in summarizing, identifying key ideas and details, sequencing, and more, combining these strategies with DE resources adds some fun to learning and review. Educators can also find our recommended strategies for a variety of subjects and skills if they need help getting started.

Keep the Learning Momentum Going This Summer 

• Whether you're looking for curriculum support, at-home activities for students, or professional learning resources, we’ll help you make this summer one to remember! Check out our revamped Summer of Learning Channel today. And, be sure to share the Summer Learning Activities Channel with all educators - it is full of ready-to-use activities for every grade level to support summer school plans. 

Become a DEN STAR!

• Do you enjoy staying in the know about all things DE? Would you like access to exclusive resources? Join our DEN STAR program to connect with a community of like-minded educators and maximize DE's impact in your school or district. Learn more HERE and share with your teacher leaders! Application is open until May 6.

If you're looking for curriculum support, at-home activities for students, or professional learning resources, Discovery Education has a Summer Learning Activities DE Channel, which is full of ready-to-use activities that cover a wide range of topics, subjects, and grades. In addition, they have tons of subject-specific content resources perfect for summer learning, as well as engaging at-home resources that get the whole family involved! If there is a need for professional learning, DE has a variety of on-demand eLearning opportunities for educators also. 

Be sure to log into your instance of Discovery Education to view all these resources and more can in the Summer of Learning Channel. Take a moment to view this flyer, that can be shared with educators and families, from Discovery Education for more information. 

Here are some "Timely & Relevant" resources from Discovery Education for the month of April. Be sure to log into your instance of Discovery Education before clicking on the links below.

This Month at DE

• Explore and share the Discovery Education April 2022 Newsletter and the This Month at DE Studio Board to learn about all the timely, relevant and featured resources happening this month!

April Activity Calendars

• The April Activity Calendars are ready-to-use activities will help teachers plan their lessons while providing engaging experiences for students. Here are some highlights from each calendar:
  
  • Question Words (K-2): Students learn about question words while investigating plants.
    
  • Comparing Numbers with Decimals (3-5): Help students practice comparing numbers with decimals and learn about money.
    
  • Mindfulness (6-8): Use this activity to learn about the value of mindfulness.

• April 2022 Activity Calendars:
  • K-2 Activity Calendar 
  • 3-5 Activity Calendar 
  • 6-8 Activity Calendar 
• A new calendar is released each month with timely and relevant content, so be sure to subscribe to the Activity Center channel in DE.

April is Financial Literacy Month
Help your students be financially aware! Explore comprehensive curriculums with videos, self-paced modules, and cross-curricular activities. Equip students with the knowledge, tools, and practice they need to make informed decisions and reach their goals and dreams.

• Cha-Ching Money Smart Kids (K-5)
• Pathway to Financial Success (6-12)
• Discover Venture Valley (6-12)
• Econ Essentials (9-12)
• Financial Literacy Channel (K-12)
• Money Channel (K-12)

Quiz Library is LIVE!
Available within the Quiz tile, teachers can search, find, and utilize over 300+ pre-made quizzes spanning various subjects and grade levels. Explore subject-specific, assessment-style quizzes, as well as morning-meeting style activities and conversation starters to suit all classroom needs.

Explore New Resources from Future U by Boeing

• FUTURE U. provides educators with the tools they need to inspire their students to use creativity, collaboration, persistence and problem-solving to change the world. Geared towards students in grades 6–12, FUTURE U. uses hands-on, experiential learning to ignite excitement and inspire them to become tomorrow’s innovators.

Discovery Education offers a wide variety of exciting challenges and sweepstakes that give schools a go-to framework for continuous student inspiration and engagement. Get students involved in making their lives and communities better with one good idea in a Discovery Education student challenge. From community improvement to STEM innovation, there are many exciting ways for students to turn simple problem-solving into real-world success.

Upcoming Social Impact Student & Community Challenges:

• Innovation Generation Trade Champions Challenge, Grades 9-12, Open until April 15, 2022
• Siemans STEM Day Possibility Grant Sweepstakes, Ages 13-18, Open until April 22, 2022
• 3M Young Scientist Challenge, Grades 5-8, Open until April 26, 2022
• Stronger than Hate Challenge, Ages 13-18, Open until May 26, 2022
• Innovation Ignition Student Challenge, Grades K-12, Open all year

For more information, view the Discovery Education - Spring 2022 Student & Community Challenges Flyer.