Featured Classroom Resources
PreK-2 Classroom Resources
Fill this journal with lovely nature things. Start by circling the weather. Is it sunny, cloudy, rainy, or rainbow-y? Next, finish coloring a beautiful rainbow. Name and draw your favorite bug and then circle all the things you like to do in nature. Ask a grown-up to help you make a fruity rainbow with strawberries, mandarins, bananas, sliced grapes, and blueberries.
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!
Fill this journal with lovely nature things. Start by circling the weather. Is it sunny, cloudy, rainy, or rainbow-y? Next, finish coloring a beautiful rainbow. Name and draw your favorite bug and then circle all the things you like to do in nature. Ask a grown-up to help you make a fruity rainbow with strawberries, mandarins, bananas, sliced grapes, and blueberries.
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!
Teaching Grades 3-5
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.
News is happening all the time, everywhere. So how do journalists choose what to share? Introduce your students to the processes involved in gathering the news they consume every day. In this lesson, they’ll learn the importance of curiosity in shaping news.
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.
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.
News is happening all the time, everywhere. So how do journalists choose what to share? Introduce your students to the processes involved in gathering the news they consume every day. In this lesson, they’ll learn the importance of curiosity in shaping news.
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.
Classroom Resources for Grades 6-8
Journey through India’s rich landscapes, vibrant cultures, and fascinating history in this captivating video collection. From the majestic Taj Mahal and bustling city streets of Jodhpur to the wild teak forests and flavorful samosa snacks, these videos bring India to life. Explore stories of legendary leaders like Ashoka and Gandhi, encounter curious langur monkeys, and dive into conversations around equality and tradition. Perfect for sparking global curiosity and cultural appreciation in your classroom!
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.
Bring your students on an underwater adventure into the coral reef ecosystem! Whether you're exploring the vast beauty of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia or diving into the rich, biodiverse waters of Indonesia, coral reefs are some of the most vibrant and important ecosystems on Earth.
✨ Perfect for Grades 3–8, here’s what you need to bring ecosystems to life:
- Iconic BBC Videos: Share the clips on this page to introduce the location, plants, animals, and climate of the coral reefs. (Don't miss the tusk fish an octopuses!) Brought to you by world-class BBC programs like Planet Earth, Blue Planet, Animal Babies, and Life.
- Free Printable: Use the Coral Reef Brochure Template to help students pull it all together in an ecosystem report with facts they’ve learned (and a little extra research).
It’s everything you need to make ecosystems easy to teach and truly memorable for your students.
Journey through India’s rich landscapes, vibrant cultures, and fascinating history in this captivating video collection. From the majestic Taj Mahal and bustling city streets of Jodhpur to the wild teak forests and flavorful samosa snacks, these videos bring India to life. Explore stories of legendary leaders like Ashoka and Gandhi, encounter curious langur monkeys, and dive into conversations around equality and tradition. Perfect for sparking global curiosity and cultural appreciation in your classroom!
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.
Bring your students on an underwater adventure into the coral reef ecosystem! Whether you're exploring the vast beauty of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia or diving into the rich, biodiverse waters of Indonesia, coral reefs are some of the most vibrant and important ecosystems on Earth.
✨ Perfect for Grades 3–8, here’s what you need to bring ecosystems to life:
- Iconic BBC Videos: Share the clips on this page to introduce the location, plants, animals, and climate of the coral reefs. (Don't miss the tusk fish an octopuses!) Brought to you by world-class BBC programs like Planet Earth, Blue Planet, Animal Babies, and Life.
- Free Printable: Use the Coral Reef Brochure Template to help students pull it all together in an ecosystem report with facts they’ve learned (and a little extra research).
It’s everything you need to make ecosystems easy to teach and truly memorable for your students.
Teaching Grades 9-12
