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Easy, joyful activities for PreK–2 inspired by Bluey and her family.
"Learning isn't just in books. It's everywhere!" Teachers, parents, and kids all over the world love Bluey for its humor, charm, and life lessons. And now, you can get 10 free fun and easy activities (+ amazing, ready-to-go printables) based on freely-available episodes of your favorite children's show.
In celebration of his vision and in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the BBC Learning Hub has curated resources specifically for grades 3-5 and 6-12. Videos, articles, and printables to help your students engage with MLK's enduring message.
Easy, joyful activities for PreK–2 inspired by Bluey and her family.
"Learning isn't just in books. It's everywhere!" Teachers, parents, and kids all over the world love Bluey for its humor, charm, and life lessons. And now, you can get 10 free fun and easy activities (+ amazing, ready-to-go printables) based on freely-available episodes of your favorite children's show.
In celebration of his vision and in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the BBC Learning Hub has curated resources specifically for grades 3-5 and 6-12. Videos, articles, and printables to help your students engage with MLK's enduring message.
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In Rhino Poaching in Africa, naturalist Steve Backshall explains the impact that poachers are having on the endangered white rhinoceros. Poachers kill rhinos to sell their horns. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Inside a Rhino Wildlife Sanctuary, naturalist Steve Backshall visits a high-security wildlife sanctuary in South Africa. Here he meets baby rhinos that have lost their mothers. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In The Story of Thandi the Rhino, naturalist Steve Backshall goes in search of Thandi, one of the only white rhinos known to have survived a poacher attack. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Protecting Rhinos From Poachers, naturalist Steve Backshall flies across a wildlife reserve to locate Rodney, a male rhino. Rodney is tranquilized, then Steve attaches a collar to him so that he can be located and protected in the future. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Meet the Spitting Cobra of Mozambique, naturalist Steve Backshall visits the Reptile Rescue Center to meet Don, a snake expert. Steve entices the snake to spit venom directly at him. He then explains how the snake uses venom and how its teeth and jaw help it shoot accurately. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Rhino Poaching in Africa, naturalist Steve Backshall explains the impact that poachers are having on the endangered white rhinoceros. Poachers kill rhinos to sell their horns. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Inside a Rhino Wildlife Sanctuary, naturalist Steve Backshall visits a high-security wildlife sanctuary in South Africa. Here he meets baby rhinos that have lost their mothers. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In The Story of Thandi the Rhino, naturalist Steve Backshall goes in search of Thandi, one of the only white rhinos known to have survived a poacher attack. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Protecting Rhinos From Poachers, naturalist Steve Backshall flies across a wildlife reserve to locate Rodney, a male rhino. Rodney is tranquilized, then Steve attaches a collar to him so that he can be located and protected in the future. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Meet the Spitting Cobra of Mozambique, naturalist Steve Backshall visits the Reptile Rescue Center to meet Don, a snake expert. Steve entices the snake to spit venom directly at him. He then explains how the snake uses venom and how its teeth and jaw help it shoot accurately. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
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Follow Brenda, a favorite local crossing guard, as she commutes to work for the final time after 40 years. Her community surprises her with a retirement celebration. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Discover how the Roblox platform has gone from a small company to the UK’s most popular gaming platform for kids ages 8-12 with more than 40 million user-generated games. Critics worry that Roblox exposes children to inappropriate content, but Roblox co-founder and CEO, Dave Baszucki, says Roblox has no tolerance for inappropriate content and will continue to introduce new safeguards in the future. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Ten wallets are purposely dropped around Belfast to see how many of them would be returned. Places where people believe strangers are kind is one way to predict overall happiness in a country. A sense of community and shared meals are also strong predictors of happiness. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
A group of people at the Weald & Downland Living Museum have committed to living as if it’s 1461, without central heat, electricity, or phones. Working, sleeping, and dining according to medieval custom, they have realized one thing that they don’t miss is — their phones! This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Learn about the first mother and son to ever go through training together in the Royal Navy’s over-500-year history. Michele is qualifying as an equipment technician, and Thomas, her son, is training to be a submarine engineer, but they find time to play badminton together. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Follow Brenda, a favorite local crossing guard, as she commutes to work for the final time after 40 years. Her community surprises her with a retirement celebration. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Discover how the Roblox platform has gone from a small company to the UK’s most popular gaming platform for kids ages 8-12 with more than 40 million user-generated games. Critics worry that Roblox exposes children to inappropriate content, but Roblox co-founder and CEO, Dave Baszucki, says Roblox has no tolerance for inappropriate content and will continue to introduce new safeguards in the future. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Ten wallets are purposely dropped around Belfast to see how many of them would be returned. Places where people believe strangers are kind is one way to predict overall happiness in a country. A sense of community and shared meals are also strong predictors of happiness. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
A group of people at the Weald & Downland Living Museum have committed to living as if it’s 1461, without central heat, electricity, or phones. Working, sleeping, and dining according to medieval custom, they have realized one thing that they don’t miss is — their phones! This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Learn about the first mother and son to ever go through training together in the Royal Navy’s over-500-year history. Michele is qualifying as an equipment technician, and Thomas, her son, is training to be a submarine engineer, but they find time to play badminton together. This video is excerpted from BBC News.