Charlotte, NC) – To keep students engaged in learning over the summer break, Discovery Education and select partners have created free dynamic digital resources for students and caregivers to use at home. Discovery Education is the world leader in educational technology whose next-generation digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.
The following selection of family activities that connect families with engaging learning experiences wherever learning takes place:
build the change: Take the power of play beyond the classroom with collaborative activities that inspire students and families to learn by playing by solving creative challenges together as they explore their own local environments with these activities from Build the Change, a program of the LEGO Sustainability Team. Group.
conservation station: Explore the unexpected connections at the heart of the energy-water nexus and discover how to conserve water and energy with engaging at-home activities from Conservation Station: Creating a More Resourceful World, an educational initiative with Itron.
Path to financial success in schools: Nationally recognized with the Jump$tart Coalition’s 2021 Innovation Award, Pathway to Financial Success in Schools is a personal finance education resource with Discover Financial Services. These family resources are easy-to-use resources to help families have very important conversations with their teens. Students can take learning further with 40 self-paced modules that put what they learn into practice.
science at home: The 3M Science at Home video series is a collection of simple science experiments that you can see and then do, featuring 3M scientists and special guests using common household items to reinforce basic science principles and engage learning. of STEM more accessible. Through these at-home activities, STEM solution-seekers can experience scientific phenomena through fun and creative projects ranging from engineering with marshmallows to chemistry with baking soda.
STEM Forward with Olympic swimmer Katie LedeckyJoin Katie Ledecky, 3-time Olympian, 7-time Olympian gold medal swimmer, proud STEM advocate, and Team Panasonic athlete, for a deep dive into the revolutionary technology that powers society and improves our lives. The Winning with STEM virtual field trip created in partnership with Panasonic transports students to five Innovation Centers across the United States with accompanying family activity that connects STEM principles to everyday life.
Working in Harmony: Inspire collaborative learning experiences through country music. Celebrate the power of STEAM with easy-to-use activities designed to bring the whole family together by creating a backyard light show and music production. These activities are from Working in Harmony, a partnership with the Country Music Association.
“At Discovery Education, we are committed to preparing students for tomorrow by creating innovative learning experiences connected to the world of today. That means keeping learning alive and exciting over the summer,” said Amy Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Social Impact at Discovery Education. “These partners have worked hard to ensure that all students can continue learning.”
For more information about Discovery Education prize digital resources, which can be purchased with federal stimulus funds—and professional learning services, visit www.discoveryeducation.comand stay connected with Discovery Education on social media via Twitter and LinkedIn.
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About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the world leader in educational technology whose next-generation digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in more than 100 countries and territories. Inspired by global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with trusted districts, states and organizations to empower teachers with leading educational technology solutions that support the success of all students. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
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