Learn about bats -- a diverse group of flying mammals that humans often associate with folklore, legends, ghost stories, and scary tales. But we have more in common with bats than we think -- these tiny mammals are socially intelligent and can have a rich social structure and means of communication with each other. Bats are not only fascinating, but they are also quite beneficial to our environment and play an important role in the habitats we share with them. These animals are in need of our help now more than ever as they face population declines and serious problems, most of which originate from humans.  

This video is part of the Learn and Grow with WHRO TV series. Watch Brandon Thompson teach about being brave and making predictions.

Designed for primary or elementary school learning, Pip tells the dewdrops about her bedtime routine. Everyone, including Pip, needs a goodnight sleep!

Beginners' French: Food and Drink

The students will learn how to talk about food in French. In particular, they will learn how to say what food they like and dislike using the verbs aimer (‘to like’), adorer (‘to love’), and préférer (‘to prefer’) and the negative structure ne … pas.

Provides a facilitator's guide, fact sheets, handouts, scenarios, and other resources for educators to help middle school and high school youth consider digital technology use, online safety, and mental and emotional health.

Designed for primary or elementary school learning, Pip gets a bike from her Papa Oak in this video! Pip talks about how to be safe while riding a bike.

In a 15 minute video, Paul Andersen describes the four major biological molecules found in living things. There are links to two worksheets and a transcript of the videoso you can create your own guided notes for students to complete while watching the video.

Learn about migration, the seasonal movement of animals from one location to another. Join the Center staff and migratory bird experts as they explain why birds migrate, and the dangers that they may face along their journeys. Learn how to help migrating birds and why we should be concerned about more than just our own backyards.

Learn about Black Bears in this episode of UNTAMED. The Wildlife Center staff members illustrate what it's like to care for Black Bear cubs, explain how we're working to understand and treat mange in wild bear populations and demonstrate what you should do if you encounter a Black Bear in need of help.

A practical guide to creating blended learning, with lots of videos to illustrate steps and concepts. Written for higher ed, but definitely usable for anyone.

This video is part of the Learn and Grow with WHRO TV series. Watch Dr. Deborah Fuge teach about words with short /u/ and make connections in a story.

This video is part of the Learn and Grow with WHRO TV series. Watch Amanda Knighton teach about conflict and resolution in a fictional story.

The foamy fun of "Elephant's Toothpaste," also known as the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, helped Camille Schrier win her job as Miss America 2020! In this episode, Camille re-creates this winning chemical reaction and teaches us all about the science of catalysts and decomposition. Explore questions such as: What is a catalyst? What does a catalyst do? Why do we need a catalyst to make "Elephant's Toothpaste"? It’s a HUGE, wonderful, foamy mess that's all powered by science! Developed for students in grades 6 - 10.

Advanced-level students will write narratives from the perspective of slaves depicted in rare photographs, and then create a print depicting a moment from the narratives.

This is a lesson to encourage students to go outdoors and engage their world despite living in a pandemic. 

Bringing Attendance Home
Please note: The materials on this page were created prior to March 2020.

Created with the help of practitioners who have worked successfully with families to improve attendance, this toolkit is filled with ideas, activities and materials that you can use to spark conversations with parents about how good attendance can help them fulfill their dreams and aspirations for their children’s futures.

This Video explains the importance of attendance, identifies challenges, and suggests ways to address challenges.

Students will explore contemporary artist John Baldessari's mixed-media work of art inspired by a 16th-century drawing of a beetle. After writing a story about a bug's journey, each student will create a mixed-media representation of a bug that is inspired by the contemporary artist's work.

This video explores how GigaBeam Networks is expanding and improving the quality of internet access in rural Virginia by providing fiber optic internet connectivity to its customers as well as highlighting some of the jobs available in this industry.

The first lesson of two on Byzantine Empire, students evaluate various sites for a city that is in an ideal location to interact with the three continents bordering the Mediterranean basin. As students examine the local characteristics of the sites, they begin to consider the links between places. Even though the “ownership” of the site of Constantinople (Istanbul) has changed through time, its role as a crossroads has remained constant. Key questions: How does the location of Constantinople influence its ability to interact with the rest of the world? Why is Constantinople a strategic location?