Science Fiction - January 2

Science Fiction - January 2

What Might Happen Learning

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Today is World Introvert Day, National Cream Puff Day, Swiss Cheese Day, National Buffet Day, and National Science Fiction Day

Today's Birthdays
Songs of the Day
Today's Theme: Science Fiction
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ON THIS DATE

  • 1788 - Georgia becomes the fourth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
  • 1974 - The maximum U.S. speed limit is lowered to 55 MPH to conserve gas.

BIRTHDAYS

SONGS OF THE DAY 

  • Styx - Mr. Roboto - LISTEN
  • Sammy Hagar -  I Can't Drive 55 - LISTEN

THEME:  Science Fiction

  • Grades PreK-1 - Sesame Street - Starship Surprise  (3:27) - VIEW
  • Grades PreK-1 - Sesame Street - Starship Surprise Next Generation (3:32) - VIEW
  • Grades 5-12 - PBS LearningMedia - STEM in 30 - Star Trek At 50: Science Fiction or Fact? (28:10) - VIEW
  • Grades 6-12 - PBS LearningMedia - Introducing Science Fiction Collection - VIEW and DO
  • Grades 6-12 - PBS LearningMedia - American Masters - Pushing Boundaries: Science Fiction and Feminism: Ursula K. Le Guin (2:30) - VIEW
  • Grades 6-12 - PBS LearningMedia - American Masters - Science Fiction and Fantasy as Serious Literature: Ursula K. Le Guin (1:37) - VIEW
  • Grades 6-12 - PBS LearningMedia - American Masters - Paving the Way for Fantasy Fiction: Ursula K. Le Guin (4:38) - VIEW
  • Grades 6-12 - PBS LearingMedia - The Great American Read - Frankenstein (4:49)  - VIEW and DO
  • Grades 7-12 - PBS LearingMedia - The Great American Read - Heroes and Hope in Frank Herbert's Dune (2:35) - VIEW and DO
  • Grades 7-12 - NHPBS Video - Monstrum - The Origins of Big Bug Science Fiction (11:43) - VIEW
  • Grades 7-12 - PBS LearningMedia - It's Lit - Octavia Butler: The Grand Dame of Science Fiction (14:34) - VIEW, READ, DO
  • Grades 7-12 - NHPBS Video - It's Lit - What We Don't Know About the Father of Science Fiction (17:12) - VIEW
  • Grades 7-12 - NHPBS Video - It's Lit - Why Science Fiction is a Mirror on Society (6:04) - VIEW
  • Grades 7-12 - NHPBS Video - Retro Report On PBS - May the Space Force Be With You (4:37) - VIEW
  • Grades 7-12 - NHPBS Video - Great American Read - Other Worlds (52:24) - VIEW
  • Grades 7-12 - NHPBS Video - Be Smart - When Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact (7:36) - VIEW
  • Grades 7-12 - NHPBS Video - Off Book - The New Rules of Robot/Human Society (8:54) - VIEW
  • Grades 7-12 - NHPBS Video - The Art Assignment - Become a Sci-Fi Character (8:25) - VIEW
  • Grades 7-12 - NHPBS Video - PBS Space Time - Is The Alcubierre Warp Drive Possible? (7:21) - VIEW
  • Grades 7-12 - NHPBS Video - Pioneers of Television - Rod Serling on Science Fiction (1:15) - VIEW
  • Grades 7-12 - PBS NewsHour - Science Fiction Stories - VIEW
  • Grades 9-12 - PBS LearningMedia - MIT Science Out Loud - The Science of Warp Drives (5:32) - VIEW
  • Grades 9-12 - Annenberg Learner - The Expanding Canon: Teaching Multicultural Literature in High School - Octavia Butler  - LISTEN, READ, DO

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More Learning Resources

Looking for some super cool crafts to do with your kids? Or maybe you need some expert parenting resources to help raise your child? You can find it all right here:

PBS KIDS CRAFTS & PBS PARENTING TIPS

PBS LearningMedia

PBS LearningMedia

NHPBS and PBS have curated FREE, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for educators. You can also create your own lessons and assignments to meet the needs of your students.

Annenberg

Annenberg Learner

Searchable online video courses and interactives across the curriculum and grade levels in areas like chemistry, literature, music, the visual arts, social studies, world languages storytelling, spelling and lots more.

Brainpop

Brainpop

Features over 1,000 animated shorts and quizzes for students in grades K-12 covering science, social studies, English, math, the arts, health, and technology.  The service is free to schools closed due to COVID-19.

Scholastic

Scholastic Learn At Home

Everyday Scholastic will feature four learning experiences, built around a story or video.

Storyline Online

StoryLine Online

A series of imaginatively produced videos featuring celebrated actors reading children's books.

Local Learning Resources

The best of NH learning resources from around the state.

  • Cheshire County Historical Society

  • New Hampshire Public Radio:

    • Civics 101 -  Tons of great (and free!) audio, activities, resources, and lessons to help you stay engaged with civics.
    • Ask Sam - Ask Sam features Outside/In host Sam Evans-Brown answering listener questions about the mysteries and quirks of the natural world.

  • Seacoast Science Center in Odiorne Point State Park

    • Learning Connection - Even though their doors are closed, we’re still here to connect you to the inspirational powers of nature and engage you in learning. 

  • Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

  • Strawbery Banke Museum

    • Online Learning - Virtual Tours, the Virtual Classroom, artifacts of the week, featured items from the Collections, Horticulture Learning Center materials, and more.

  • Tiger Takes On

 

PBS KIDS!

PBS Kids for Teachers/Caregivers/Parents

  • PBS for Parents
    A guide of PBS resources targeted for parents teaching kids, features a great activity finder
  • PBS Education
    The greatest teachers ignite a love of learning and a sense of possibility that motivates students to reach their full potential.
  • PBS Teachers' Lounge
    This site has great teaching tips, ideas, resources and support for teachers.
  • PBS KIDS Games app
    Offers nearly 200 educational games, which can be downloaded for offline play anytime, anywhere. 

Contact Us

Susan Adams
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