Charlotte, NC (Monday, May 13, 2024) — Discovery Education, a global education technology leader, and select corporate partners recently released a series of new free, dynamic digital resources to foster student curiosity and support student achievement.
The newly launched resources are designed to help educators connect classroom learning to the real world to keep students focused on learning as the end of the school year approaches. New content available includes:
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- STEM Forward's Innovators for Impact Virtual Field Trip is a program between Panasonic and Olympian and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Katie Ledecky that aims to help educators inspire student innovation in STEM. Join Katie Ledecky on a virtual trip to Japan to meet and interact with her STEM specialists at Panasonic who are exploring innovative ways of living and working now and in the future. A 3-time Olympian, 7-time Olympic Gold Medalist (10-time Olympic Medalist), and 21-time World Champion, Katie is a proud STEM advocate.
- “Game Plan for the Future: A Virtual Field Trip with the NBA for Grades 3-8” explores how STEM concepts reflect the idea of sustainability in NBA arenas and offices, as well as personal sustainability. We're sparking interest and showcasing how we're helping to improve our communities. they are located.
Virtual reality and augmented reality resources
Educators can find more immersive learning solutions from Discovery Education here.
- Reach for the Sky's Reach for the Sky virtual reality experience, designed at Edge of Hudson Yards, allows students to control their journey and interact with the environment as they explore learning hotspots It's a unique experience. Arrive at the weather station and fly your drone over the New York City skyline.
- Discover the wonders of prehistoric Earth with an immersive learning experience with TimePod Adventures, a program created in collaboration with Verizon. It is available through the 3D Virtual Desktop Experience and is free in the app store. Students will discover topics such as evolution, fossilization, and paleontology as he travels back to the Late Cretaceous period 67 million years ago. Throughout, students are guided by her AI assistant named ADA, who provides additional information. Keyboard controls and mission objectives are always visible. Get ready for a timeless adventure!
Ready-to-use activities
- Educators can find new lesson plan bundles from Conservation Station: Creating a More Resourceful World, an educational initiative created in partnership with Itron. These resources encourage students to explore water conservation, energy, and smart cities, and the accompanying educator guide makes it easy to incorporate these resources into classroom activities.
- Better for Earth, Better for Us classroom activity series. LG's educational programs introduce students to the world of animal adaptation and observe snow leopards in real time. These resources allow students to collaborate with other students to create projects of their choice.
- Amazon Career Tours provides ready-to-use classroom activities that explore the cutting-edge careers of the future and the exciting people and technology behind Amazon's innovations. Resources include space innovation tours, exploring robotic fulfillment centers, data center tours, and more.
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- Discover's new Path to Financial Success in Schools Financial Sense video series features age-appropriate videos and classroom activities that cover important topics like saving, balancing spending, getting paid, taxes, and more. Masu. This continuously updated series is designed to help students in grades 2 through 5 understand their money and cents.
- Working in Harmony's Anatomy of a Hit Song, in partnership with the Country Music Association, takes students behind the scenes of country music production to learn what goes into creating a hit song. Students take a virtual tour exploring the creation of a song, and every step of the way, he learns how STEAM is an important element.
- A new Defying the Digital Dilemma video from the Creative Visions Classroom program explores the potential downsides of social media while showing students how taking a break from social media doesn't necessarily mean missing out on what's going on in the world. is also being addressed. Students will hear from their peers who have learned how to take responsibility for their social media use and distance themselves from algorithms to live healthier, more engaged social lives.
Amy Nakamoto, general manager of corporate partnerships at Discovery Education, said: “As the school year draws to a close, we wanted to make sure educators had new, creative, and engaging ways to foster curiosity in their students.” Our content selection features relevant and engaging resources that cover important topics and use cutting-edge technology to capture and hold students' attention.”
To learn more about Discovery Education's award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions, visit www.discoveryeducation.com. Stay connected with Discovery Education through social media. X (old Twitter)LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook.
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About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is a global edtech leader that supports learning wherever it happens with cutting-edge digital platforms. Through award-winning multimedia content, instructional support, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences that engage all students and drive higher academic achievement worldwide. Let us help you achieve it. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and their 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in more than 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education partners with school districts, states, and trusted organizations to deliver cutting-edge education technology solutions that support the success of all learners. Provided to teachers. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
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