On this day that celebrates, here are some lovely PBS LearningMedia resources to help you and students of all ages embrace the spirit of Saint Valentine:
We have received a new DVD, just in time for Black History Month. Narrated by Denzel Washington, 
documents the renowned and historic 1963 March on Washington for jobs and freedom. It was a watershed moment of the civil rights movement and brought together a huge coalition of powerful and revered civil rights organizations, labor unions, and civil rights leaders. Continue reading
This week, PBS LearningMedia celebrates the popularity of the PBS hit shows Downton Abbey and Sherlock with the content theme British Invasion, offering students an insider’s look at London and a deep dive into England’s mysteries and famous literature. Continue reading
Since February is Black History Month, we hope to post resources for you throughout the month. Here’s one about a very motivated person hoping to put an end to the month-long celebration through his documentary film, More Than a Month. Continue reading
Are our day’s numbered? Here is a thought-provoking video. Last Days of Man is a scientific examination of the top ten disasters that have the capacity to annihilate the human race — and it’s not just the usual threats from nuclear weapons, climate change, and meteorite impacts. Continue reading
Sir Derek Jacobi leads an impressive cast featuring actress Vanessa Redgrave and actor Mark Rylance on a quest to uncover the truth behind the world’s most elusive author, William Shakespeare, and discovers a forgotten nobleman whose story could solve the mystery and rewrite history. The video is titled Last Will & Testament. Borrow this fascinating DVD for a month by clicking here. You’ll also find scores of teaching and learning resources on the bard at PBS LearningMedia.
Two Interesting video packages arrived recently which are timely, as Lincoln’s birthday is coming up in February. The term packages is apt, because not only do these package contain a DVD, but several reproductions of maps, newspaper clippings, personal letters, etc. These documents add a new dimension to audio/visual materials. Continue reading
In “Harvest of Fear,” FRONTLINE and NOVA explore the intensifying debate over genetically-modified (gm) food crops, interviewing scientists, farmers, biotech and food industry representatives, government regulators, and critics of biotechnology. WGBH, producer of FRONTLINE and NOVA, and PBS LearningMedia offer a range of resources Continue reading
An addition to our Video Lending Library is sure to be of interest to English teachers. The Classic English Literature collection (volume 1) contains three classic stories: Great Expectations, by Dickens; Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte; Wuthering Heights, by Emily Bronte; and Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austin. You can also find classroom resources Continue reading
Write Now! video writing prompts for grades 6 – 12 at PBS LearningMedia are tools for educators and students to use in the classroom to encourage creative writing. The topics covered in these clips are general/social topics that challenge students to evaluate common day occurrences or items in different ways. Continue reading