Who likes to daaaaaance? Take this dance cube when you’re out and about and need to... grooove on the mooove! Here's how to put it together:
- Stick this page to cardboard. Then, ask your grown-up to snip along the dashed lines.
- Fold along the dotty lines and stick the tabs shut.
- Roll the die and copy whichever dance move it lands on! Will it be the robot or island rhythms? The worm or fairy dance?
We KNOW that you are an awesome dancer! Doodle a step-by-step guide to one of your amazing dance routines.
Hup, hup, hup. Make the head and wristbands, then pop them on and give these moves a go: mountain hike, thwack, yoga (try the downward dog), juuump!, ballet twirls, power walking, balance, ruuun!, crawl, and chicken dance!
Top Tip: Take this page outside and drop a stone or leaf onto it. Whichever move it lands on... give it a go!
In Grass Extravaganza, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers search for grass. They find lots of grass in the forest, and notice that when there is more Sun, there is more grass! Join them to learn what grass needs to survive, and how grass helps people survive too. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
The article "5 Key Events That Changed the U.S. Civil Rights Movement" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores five defining moments that shaped the fight for racial equality in America.
The article "Martin Luther King’s Dream: The Speech That Changed America" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the origins, message, and legacy of the iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Delivered during the 1963 March on Washington, King’s words captured the hopes of the civil rights movement. The article examines the speech’s impact, historical setting, rhetorical power, and enduring relevance today.
In Billie Holiday and Strange Fruit, host Kathleen Turner recounts how Billie Holiday’s song “Strange Fruit” became an iconic protest anthem during the Civil Rights Movement. Despite struggles with addiction, police harassment, and being blacklisted, Holiday's bravery and artistry made a lasting impact. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Emmeline Pankhurst: A Global Legacy, host Sanjeev Bhaskar explores how Pankhurst’s tireless fight for women’s suffrage transformed Great Britain’s political landscape. Through her activism, she helped secure voting rights for women and became a symbol of perseverance and gender equality, inspiring global movements for women’s rights. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Freeing Up the Flow of Water on Highway 41, engineers did not realize how a permanent structure would affect the constant movement of the Everglades waters. Fortunately, there are solutions to keep the wetlands freely flowing. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World: Florida - America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.
The article "Jim Crow Laws: America’s Era of Racial Segregation" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a guide to how racial segregation shaped American life from the 1870s to the 1960s. It explores the origins of the term "Jim Crow," the laws and court cases that enforced segregation, and the brave individuals and movements that challenged them — leading to major civil rights victories.
In How Playing Ping Pong Boosts Your Brain Power, host Harith Iskander shows how this fast-paced game gives your brain a major workout. From making quick decisions to coordinating hand movements, table tennis engages different parts of the brain, including the motor cortex, cerebellum, and prefrontal cortex. As players react to the ball, plan their moves, and remember their opponent’s patterns, the hippocampus — the memory center of the brain — gets stronger. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
Dive into the dazzling world of coral reefs! From Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to the vibrant reefs of Indonesia, these underwater cities are alive with color, movement, and incredible creatures. After watching our videos, challenge your students to become ecosystem experts by creating their own colorful report filled with fascinating facts. (They’ll need to dig deeper with extra research, too!) Inside the brochure, students will uncover and share:
- Location of the ecosystem on a world map
- Adjectives that describe the ecosystem
- Three animals that live in the ecosystem
- Three plants that grow in the ecosystem
- The climate of the ecosystem
- What makes the ecosystem important
- Their favorite fun facts
Your students will summarize the most important details in their own words while keeping it clear and easy to understand. As they choose what to include, they’ll sharpen their ability to evaluate and combine information from different sources. Best of all, they’ll show off their creativity and communication skills by designing a brochure that’s as fun to read as it is informative!
Meet the Icons of the 20th Century. From brilliant scientists and inspiring activists to legendary athletes and artists, these remarkable individuals changed the world in powerful ways. In this video playlist of clips from BBC's Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, meet Muhammad Ali, Helen Keller, Albert Einstein, Martin Luther King Jr., Pablo Picasso, Jane Goodall, Pelé, Billie Holiday and others — each a trailblazer who shaped history through courage, creativity, and conviction. A perfect playlist to inspire young minds to think big and act boldly!
Who likes to daaaaaance? Take this dance cube when you’re out and about and need to... grooove on the mooove! Here's how to put it together:
- Stick this page to cardboard. Then, ask your grown-up to snip along the dashed lines.
- Fold along the dotty lines and stick the tabs shut.
- Roll the die and copy whichever dance move it lands on! Will it be the robot or island rhythms? The worm or fairy dance?
We KNOW that you are an awesome dancer! Doodle a step-by-step guide to one of your amazing dance routines.
Hup, hup, hup. Make the head and wristbands, then pop them on and give these moves a go: mountain hike, thwack, yoga (try the downward dog), juuump!, ballet twirls, power walking, balance, ruuun!, crawl, and chicken dance!
Top Tip: Take this page outside and drop a stone or leaf onto it. Whichever move it lands on... give it a go!
In Grass Extravaganza, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers search for grass. They find lots of grass in the forest, and notice that when there is more Sun, there is more grass! Join them to learn what grass needs to survive, and how grass helps people survive too. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
The article "5 Key Events That Changed the U.S. Civil Rights Movement" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores five defining moments that shaped the fight for racial equality in America.
The article "Martin Luther King’s Dream: The Speech That Changed America" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the origins, message, and legacy of the iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Delivered during the 1963 March on Washington, King’s words captured the hopes of the civil rights movement. The article examines the speech’s impact, historical setting, rhetorical power, and enduring relevance today.
In Billie Holiday and Strange Fruit, host Kathleen Turner recounts how Billie Holiday’s song “Strange Fruit” became an iconic protest anthem during the Civil Rights Movement. Despite struggles with addiction, police harassment, and being blacklisted, Holiday's bravery and artistry made a lasting impact. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Emmeline Pankhurst: A Global Legacy, host Sanjeev Bhaskar explores how Pankhurst’s tireless fight for women’s suffrage transformed Great Britain’s political landscape. Through her activism, she helped secure voting rights for women and became a symbol of perseverance and gender equality, inspiring global movements for women’s rights. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Freeing Up the Flow of Water on Highway 41, engineers did not realize how a permanent structure would affect the constant movement of the Everglades waters. Fortunately, there are solutions to keep the wetlands freely flowing. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World: Florida - America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.
The article "Jim Crow Laws: America’s Era of Racial Segregation" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a guide to how racial segregation shaped American life from the 1870s to the 1960s. It explores the origins of the term "Jim Crow," the laws and court cases that enforced segregation, and the brave individuals and movements that challenged them — leading to major civil rights victories.
In How Playing Ping Pong Boosts Your Brain Power, host Harith Iskander shows how this fast-paced game gives your brain a major workout. From making quick decisions to coordinating hand movements, table tennis engages different parts of the brain, including the motor cortex, cerebellum, and prefrontal cortex. As players react to the ball, plan their moves, and remember their opponent’s patterns, the hippocampus — the memory center of the brain — gets stronger. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
Dive into the dazzling world of coral reefs! From Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to the vibrant reefs of Indonesia, these underwater cities are alive with color, movement, and incredible creatures. After watching our videos, challenge your students to become ecosystem experts by creating their own colorful report filled with fascinating facts. (They’ll need to dig deeper with extra research, too!) Inside the brochure, students will uncover and share:
- Location of the ecosystem on a world map
- Adjectives that describe the ecosystem
- Three animals that live in the ecosystem
- Three plants that grow in the ecosystem
- The climate of the ecosystem
- What makes the ecosystem important
- Their favorite fun facts
Your students will summarize the most important details in their own words while keeping it clear and easy to understand. As they choose what to include, they’ll sharpen their ability to evaluate and combine information from different sources. Best of all, they’ll show off their creativity and communication skills by designing a brochure that’s as fun to read as it is informative!
Meet the Icons of the 20th Century. From brilliant scientists and inspiring activists to legendary athletes and artists, these remarkable individuals changed the world in powerful ways. In this video playlist of clips from BBC's Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, meet Muhammad Ali, Helen Keller, Albert Einstein, Martin Luther King Jr., Pablo Picasso, Jane Goodall, Pelé, Billie Holiday and others — each a trailblazer who shaped history through courage, creativity, and conviction. A perfect playlist to inspire young minds to think big and act boldly!