A
great way to supplement your Science curriculum is to incorporate
activities from FETCH!, a PBSKids program funded by a grant
from the National Science Foundation. Part game show, part
reality TV, and part spoof, FETCH! features real kids, real
challenges, real science, and an unreal host named Ruff
Ruffman (yes, he's an animated dog!). Featuring 20 half-hour
episodes, FETCH! mixes live-action with animation and breaks
the mold with its educational and comical take on America's
newest television genre. The series focuses on real world
science, following six young contestants as they pursue
questions, conduct experiments, and actively investigate
the world around them. The program’s primary science themes
are animals, air and space, and invention.
The series encourages children to pursue questions they
encounter, conduct experiments, and actively investigate
the world around them. These problem-solving skills are
an essential component of school success. Click
here for more information…
Click
here to preview the program. |
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for their educational content and alignment to the Arizona
Academic Standards. They include engaging activities for learners
from Thinkfinity and other trusted sources and they
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ASSET resources are connected to 21st Century Learning! ASSET
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library and other selected resources for high-tech cross curricular
connections to this PBS programming. These resources are correlated
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to specifically align to Arizona’s Academic Standards.
Check
out a lesson plan geared for Grade 5 based on the Fetch!
Season 1 Episode 1: 3-2-1 Blast Off! Click here
for the lesson. |
ASSET
Recommends… PBS TeacherLine Professional Development
Join educators from across the nation in PBS TeacherLine professional
development that supports multicultural education with 21st
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on Eight?
Your guide to quality educational
programming on your local PBS station.
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 Connecting
with the Arts
In
Episode #2, Ruff gets a case of the blues. Learn more about
this music genre and let your class compose a melody, using
a 12-bar blues chord progression. More... |
 Calendar
Summer Course Registration with PBS TeacherLine!
Courses begin June 25, 2008. Registration is open now. AZ
educators can receive a $100 discount off National PBS TeacherLine
prices by using this
promotional code.
Children’s Museum of Phoenix –
Opens to the public June 14!
Visit
their website for more details.
Explore what the Arizona Science Center
has happening this summer for teachers! Visit
their website for more details.
Consider joining the Arizona Science Teachers’
Association to connect with your colleagues across
the state. Find out more at their
website!
Challenger
Space Center Arizona has all sorts of summer camps
and activities for kids, parents, and teachers. Explore
the website
for details.
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