Explore digital media resources for teaching topics in K–12 earth and space science. Topics include waves and light, space, Earth’s systems, weather and climate. These free resources emphasize student engagement with the core ideas and practices of the Next Generation Science Standards and are supported by rich contextual materials. These resources were developed through WGBH’s Bringing the Universe to America’s Classrooms project, in collaboration with NASA*. *This activity is funded by NASA under cooperative agreement award No. NNX16AD71A. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Explore PBS LearningMedia™ (FREE) and discover thousands of classroom-ready, standards-aligned digital resources, including short videos, lesson plans, images, interactives and much more. Sign up (free and easy) to take full advantage of the site’s features, e.g., download resources and save resources to shareable folders. Here are curated collections of resources to get you started: Earth science resources for all grades; science interactive lessons for all grades; Gross Science resources for grades 6-12; NOVA Wonders resources for grades 6-12; and Curious George STEM resources for grades PreK-4.
Check out NOVA Wonders resources on PBS LearningMedia™ for grades 6-12. Here’s an example of what you’ll find: Using Light Signatures in the Search for Alien Life | NOVA Wonders: Are We Alone?, a 3 min. clip where students will learn about the tools and techniques that scientists use in their search for signs of life on distant planets.