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Join the WALKING WITH DINOSAURS Virtual Field Trip
The greatest stories of all time are true. On this thrilling Walking With Dinosaurs Virtual Field Trip, Grade 3-8 students will meet six iconic dinosaurs emerging from incredible digs. Ready to get started? Send your class directly to the Interactive Map to begin the field trip! Be sure to print and give a copy of the Paleontologist Field Journal to each student. You can also find a full lesson plan and more in our Teacher Guide.
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My Pet and Me Video Collection
Cats. Dogs. Potbellied pigs?! Kids LOVE pets — and we do too! That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the most adorable, engaging video clips from BBC's My Pet and Me and turned them into ready-to-go resources for your K–2 classroom. Each clip comes with quick discussion questions and fun follow-up activities in our Lesson Express format. Don’t miss the free printable Pet Report Flip Book — perfect for young writers to show off what they’ve learned about their favorite animal friend!

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6 Ways to Supercharge Science Lessons With Video
Practical tips from fellow teachers for using video to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and make science stick.
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Have Your Students Do Animal Report One-Pagers!

We designed these worksheets for use in grades 3–8. Show one of our many short animal videos, and use the worksheets to get students to synthesize and extend their learning. Students can choose which worksheet to complete based on their interests, or you can assign one that best fits their learning needs.

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Seasonal Fun With Sarah and Duck

Consider this your introduction to one of BBC's most beloved children's programs. Sarah & Duck is a kids' show about the adventures of seven-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck. These short episodes are perfect for teaching your PreK-Grade 2 students seasonal content and social-emotional skills. Each of these 10 videos comes complete with a Lesson Express. Show a video and then pick and choose from: Questions, Vocabulary, Writing Prompt, and Student Activities. This makes a great activity for morning meeting or a Friday reward!

Playlist (13 resources)
Engines, Wheels, and Wings: The High Speed Playlist

Get ready for a speedy adventure! This BBC Learning Hub playlist, packed with clips from Grace’s Amazing Machines, takes students on a high-octane journey through land, sea, and sky. From gyrocopters and tugboats to superbikes and supercars, each video introduces a powerful machine — and the science that makes it move.

Perfect for teaching concepts like forces and motion, energy, friction, and transportation technology, these clips are a fun, fast-paced way to explore how things go, glide, float, and fly. Each video comes with discussion questions, hands-on activities, and more to help kids think, tinker, and learn like real engineers. Buckle up — it’s going to be a wild ride!

Playlist (9 resources)
The Emperor Penguin Playlist: Survival, Chicks, and Chilly Adventures

Waddle into the wild with one of nature’s most beloved birds: the penguin! This BBC Learning Hub playlist follows the lives of these flightless wonders as they brave the cold, dive through icy waters, and care for their fluffy chicks.

Meet the determined emperor penguins of Antarctica and discover how they adapt to harsh environments, work together in colonies, and avoid danger from predators like leopard seals. With narration from Blue Planet and other BBC favorites, this collection offers a closer look at the strength, smarts, and sheer adorableness of penguins in the wild.

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The Planets of Our Solar System Playlist

From the scorching surface of Mercury to the icy winds of Neptune, this BBC Learning Hub playlist takes you on an awe-inspiring voyage across our celestial neighborhood. Explore the mysteries of alien worlds, witness dramatic planetary weather, uncover the origins of Saturn’s rings, and ponder life on Mars. Whether you're a curious stargazer or a space science enthusiast, these video clips from landmark BBC series like The Planets and Wonders of the Solar System will ignite learner's imagination and deepen your cosmic curiosity.

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Tourists Flock to Hogwarts Express

The Scottish highlands where the Jacobite Steam Train can be seen has become inundated with international tourists eager to see the famous Harry Potter scene in real life. The tourist attraction has become a nuisance to residents and a safety hazard due to the lack of parking and a busy main road. This video is excerpted from BBC News.

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A Buzzing Café Complete With DJ … and Chess?

A new generation is finding new interest in the game of chess while a DJ plays music at the Chesscafe. Chess is the fastest growing game in the world and members of Gen Z are enjoying the café ’s in-person social interaction as an alternative to the ubiquitous bar scene. This video is excerpted from BBC News.

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Leave Your Smartphones at the School Door

Schools are increasingly restricting or banning smartphones from the classroom. As a result, social skills among students have improved and bullying has decreased, but ultimately students are still spending over four hours a day on their phones at home. This video is excerpted from BBC News.

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Blast Off to Number Planet With This Numberblocks Game!
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Blast Off to Number Planet With This Numberblocks Game!

Roll the die to color this space scene! Here's how to play:
1. Find a friend and a die to roll. Choose who will be player 1 and who will be player 2.
2. Take turns throwing the die. Color the parts of the picture that contain the number you roll. If they’re already colored in, miss a turn.
3. The first player to color their picture is the winner!
 

The Poop-Propelled "Headless Chicken Monster" of the Deep Sea
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The Poop-Propelled "Headless Chicken Monster" of the Deep Sea
The article "The Poop-Propelled "Headless Chicken Monster" of the Deep Sea" from Science Focus explores the Enypniastes eximia, a bizarre deep-sea sea cucumber. This transparent, glowing creature feeds on marine snow and can shed its skin to evade predators, playing a crucial role in deep-sea ecosystems.
The Oceans Lesson Collection
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The Oceans Lesson Collection

Explore the impact of human activity on our oceans with this comprehensive lesson collection. Featuring curated BBC video clips and printable activities, these resources dive into topics like pollution, overfishing, and ocean habitats, helping students understand the challenges facing ocean life and inspiring them to become ocean conservation advocates.

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Don't Miss This Amazing Fall Bluey Bundle of 12 Fun Printables

For the fall season, we've pulled together some of our favorite Bluey printables just for you and your PreK-Grade 2 students! And we've got your covered from Back to School all the way through Halloween. We picked out some great "all about me"-type activities to kick off the year plus spooky arts and crafts for later on. Here's some of what's included:

  • New Bestie: Snip, stick, and doodle a new friend for Bingo and Bluey using the included bits 'n' bobs!
  • My Family Scrapbook: Fill this journal with loads of lovely stuff!
  • Scary Story: Cut out the story cards and paste them in any order to make an epic spooky story!

Want more? We have tons on the site. Just search "Bluey"!