African Americans in Education on PBS LearningMedia
Grade Range: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Explore the experiences of historical figures who fought for American Civil Rights, analyze the various kinds of music that came out of the south and later developed into blues, jazz, R&B, and hip hop, or examine the societal and cultural ideals of Americans at different points in history. PBS LearningMedia offers hundreds of resources pertaining to slavery, race, individuality, identity, music, literature, and more.
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Chuck Vanderchuck's "Something Something," Explosion
Grade Range: K-2, 3-5
An immersive, interactive online experience with the goal of helping students understand the cultural background of music, ear training, and music composition from a variety of musical genres including jazz, salsa, rock and roll, and country.
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Celebrate Weather Week with Dinosaur Train
Grade Range: K-2, 3-5
Explore earthquakes, forest fires, droughts, and hurricanes with brand new episodes of Dinosaur Train, airing February 6-10.
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Register today for these ICN sessions, at no charge to you or your school, to network your students with other learners throughout the state.
Can't make it to any of these sessions? Take a look at IPTV's ICN events calendar to schedule your next opportunity.
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Inside Nature's Giants
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
Go inside giant creatures with Veterinary specialists and biologists as they perform autopsies on large wild animals to uncover the secrets of their anatomy. The series features veterinary scientist Mark Evans, comparative anatomist Joy Reidenberg, and evolutionary biologists Richard Dawkins and Simon Watt.
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February marks the beginning of African American History month: a time to celebrate the extraordinary African Americans upon whose shoulders an entire people were lifted. It's also a chance to remember the considerable hardships these pioneers endured in pursuit of equality. This month and beyond, we encourage you to spend some time with your students celebrating the countless contributions of African Americans.
