LPB Teachers
Media Rich Resources for March!
Marie Curie | Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum (K-2) Learn about Marie Curie with this video clip, printable biosketch reader, and support materials.
Fearless Female Scientists | Spot on Science (3-5,6-8) Be introduced us to female scientists who pushed past prejudices to make amazing discoveries - Marie Curie, Marie Tharp and Jane Goodall.
Can Soil Make or Break Our Food Future? | Serving Up Science (6-8, 9-12) Unearth the world beneath our feet and soil's vital role in our food system, as host Sheril digs into the dirt on dirt. Discover the rich tapestry of soil types, the microorganisms that enable its vitality, and its profound contributions to processes such as nutrient cycling and climate regulation. Gain insight into the far-reaching consequences of soil degradation on our food security and what we can do to promote healthy soil conditions.
A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy (6-8, 9-12) Do you have what it takes to be a good citizen? Join Preserving Democracy as we dig into the ten habits of good citizens in a new digital series, A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving Democracy. Explore real-life examples of Americans who are striving to build a healthier democracy and who embody the spirit of a more informed and engaged citizenry—one person at a time.
Civic Duties, Rights, & Responsibilities | Compact Civics (9-12) Determine the differences between civic duties, rights, and responsibilities. Learn how these concepts shape your role in democracy. Use the provided teaching tips and discussion questions to continue the conversation.
Why Louisiana Ain't Mississippi or Any Place Else! (3-5,6-8,9-12) Check out this amazing collection! Aligned with standards, these resources make complex historical topics accessible and engaging for students, fostering critical thinking and meaningful classroom discussions. Each video is paired with teacher guides, student activity sheets, vocabulary lists, and discussion questions to help integrate these pivotal moments into your lessons. Empower your students to explore Louisiana's unique impact on the nation, one lesson at a time.
Discovery Education: Exciting March Resources!
Activity Calendar Grades K-2 AND Activity Calendar Grades 3-5 Explore ready-to-use instructional activities and lessons for the month of March that support timely and relevant topics.
Need to Know Jr. (Prek-2) The world around us is shaped by the actions and decisions of people in our community. To be a good community member we Need to Know how our communities and government work. In this DE Original Series, join us as we explore the fundamentals of civics by discovering how rules, laws, and leaders shape our society.
St. Patrick's Day (K-12) Celebrate Irish culture on St. Patrick's Day! Saint Patrick's Day recognizes the Roman Catholic feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, who died on on March 17 in 461. The Irish first honored this annual holiday as a religious celebration. Today, many countries recognize Saint Patrick's Day as a time to commemorate Irish culture. In this channel, discover images, videos, and articles that explain the history of this holiday and showcase the various ways countries around the world celebrate.
Women In History (K-12) Celebrate the remarkable journeys of legendary women throughout history and learn contemporary stories of women changing the world today. This collection showcases stories of pioneering women who have fought for equality and advocated for meaningful change. Explore the impact women have had politically, in STEM, the arts, sports, leadership positions, and more.
Get Students Excited About Science With CHIP KIDS
HERE’S A BRIGHT IDEA TO GET STUDENTS EXCITED ABOUT SCIENCE!
Aluminum foil. Double A and D batteries. Tape. A light bulb. Copper wire. That’s all it takes to get kids excited about science and electricity – along with a fun new science series on YouTube.
CHIP KIDS is a new web series from East Tennessee PBS designed to get middle school aged students excited about the science behind how microchips are made and how semiconductors influence our everyday lives. Each episode is made in collaboration with educators, engineers, and industry experts and features a fun, hands-on experiment that can be recreated using ordinary, safe materials. The series and the accompanying learning materials aim to inspire and motivate all students to see STEM careers as exciting opportunities they can achieve.
Watch the episode, “Light It Up!” and explore the accompanying lesson plan and downloadable worksheets at www.chipkids.org.
PREK, K-2 News
Campout Confusion Lesson Plan | Work It Out Wombats! - Explore the design process through an animated story and an activity in this lesson from Work It Out Wombats!™ The design process is a foundational engineering and computational thinking (CT) skill. This lesson focuses on one step of the design process: planning.
You, Me & Community - No student is too young to learn how to become civically engaged! Introduce your young learners to basic civics concepts—including making their voice heard and exploring the process of voting. This robust collection will help to spark new conversations in your classroom.
Outdoor Classroom - Help your young students learn about nature and the joys of exploring outdoors with PBS KIDS! Encourage them to observe their natural world as they engage in learning about the wind, mud, flowers, gardening, and all the colorful nature items around them. Use creative hands-on STEM activities to support young learners, develop fine-motor skills, build vocabulary, engage in increasingly complex gross motor movements, and more.
Spring: We Like Worms | Nature Cat - In this lesson, guide children as they learn about worms, their function and why they’re so important to our everyday lives. NOTE: The PDF document assets and Support Materials are also available in Spanish.
Giant Pizza Party | Peg + Cat - Children will count up to 100 as they work together to make a giant pizza.
LDMA : Louisiana’s Trailblazing Women
In honor of Women’s History Month in March, the LDMA is highlighting the stories of Louisiana’s Trailblazing Women! All of these women have made their mark in Louisiana and beyond in diverse fields, including government, the arts, science, business, and the military. Start learning more about their lives and accomplishments in these LPB stories:
Kathleen Blanco - Watch a 2019 LPB documentary honoring the life, career, and legacy of Louisiana’s first female governor.
Lindy Boggs - View a 2006 LPB documentary chronicling the life and career of the first Louisiana woman elected to Congress.
Ella Brennan - See a 1998 Louisiana Legends interview with the late owner of Commander’s Palace Restaurant in New Orleans.
Sherian Cadoria - Watch a profile of Brigadier General Cadoria, the first African American woman to reach the rank of General in the United States Army.
Dr. Carolyn Leech Huntoon - Watch a 2021 Louisiana Legends Gala profile of the first woman to serve as the director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
To see more stories, check out the complete Women’s History Month topic and our past blog posts remembering Kathleen Blanco, Leah Chase, and Cokie Roberts.
March Highlights From LPB
Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli 30th – The Celebration - Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00PM
Experience the world-renowned Italian tenor’s 30th anniversary concert from Tuscany featuring global superstars Ed Sheeran, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Sofia Carson, Brian May, Jon Batiste and more. See Andrea Bocelli live in concert in New Orleans on June 10 and support LPB at the same time. Visit www.lpb.org for ticket details.
Why Louisiana Ain’t Mississppi...or any Place Else! LPB SPECIAL FOCUS - Friday, March 7 & 14 @ 9:30pm
Who says education can’t be fun! Watch the two-night encore presentation of this LPB documentary and you might be surprised about what you’ll learn... and how much fun you’ll have while doing it!
The Best of the 60s: Saturday, March 8 at 6:00PM - From the sounds of pop, rock, folk, and soul – covering the British Invasion to Motown! Among the hits featured are Cherish by The Association, Time of The Season by The Zombies and Born To Be Wild by John Kay & Steppenwolf. Also seen are final performances by Rob Grill of The Grass Roots Let's Live For Today and Scott McKenzie's Summer of Love anthem San Francisco Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair. The special closes with a segment devoted to the late Davy Jones of The Monkees in his last television concert singing favorites such as Daydream Believer.
Women of World War II: The Untold Stories - Tuesday, March 11 at 7PM
Meet the American women who built the planes and flew them, fought on the warfront and the home front, cracked codes and broke barriers. The “secret weapon” that helped win the war, they forever changed the world in the process.
Mark Your Calendar For These Upcoming Educator Professional Development
- Monday, March 10 - Civic Learning Resource Slam
- Monday, March 10 - Empowering a Nation of Student Civic Leaders
- Wednesday, March 12 - The American Revolution and Civic Learning: A Conversation with Filmmakers Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein
- Tuesday, March 25 - Get Ready to Teach Earth Month: Inspire Hope and Student Engagement
*All sessions begin at 6:00PM CST.