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Maryland Public Television’s free PreK-12 education website featuring standards-aligned learning resources, activities, PD opportunities, and more!

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Educator Webinar Series: Learning from the Past, Leading Our Future

Part I: Thursday, February 16 at 7pm - Becoming Frederick Douglass

Part II: Tuesday, March 21 at 7pm - Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom

Learn more and register: https://t.co/3yKjCL0w5k

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Media use comes with pros and cons. Here are a few ways you can help your family stay safe online while enjoying the good and avoiding the bad parts of the Internet! https://t.co/V63QOPqszQ

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Do your students know how to safeguard their digital life or spot a cyber scam? In this @novapbs Cybersecurity Lab, complete a series of cybersecurity challenges to help thwart a cyber attack! (Grades: 6-12) https://t.co/V6bi4VewPP

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#GivingTuesday originated in 2012 out of hashtag activism, and has since evolved into a global generosity movement! Introduce the concept of generosity with this interactive @arthurpbs game. (Grades: K-5) https://t.co/ZLp008pGGL

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For #GivingTuesday tomorrow, give your family a "Word of the Week": generous! What does being generous mean to you? https://t.co/gp8ucWGSUl

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Family traditions, gatherings, and turkey dinners are the hallmarks of #Thanksgiving. But there is much to learn about the real origins of Thanksgiving, which we can do without losing our family traditions. https://t.co/lkzBad9tsv

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Are you familiar with the dreaded dry, overcooked turkey? 🦃 Learn all about the chemistry behind brining meat, just in time for Thanksgiving! (Grades: 6-12) https://t.co/sR2Hd3GSYj

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Teach your class about three incredible Indigenous women heroes through an escape-room-style virtual gallery walk!

In this lesson, they'll learn about Queen Lili’oukalani, Zitkála-Šá, and Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte. (Grades: 6-12) https://t.co/ugzpX9IGAg

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Explore the Indigenous and colonial history of the state of Georgia through the lives and stories of such prominent figures as Sequoyah, creator of the Cherokee system, Mary Musgrove, a bicultural diplomat, and many others. (Grades: 3-12) https://t.co/7TAReI1Vg1

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Ready to go exploring with Molly? Invite your kids to along on an Alaskan nature adventure with the @MollyOfDenali book, “Crane Song." After watching, ask your child "What animals can you observe near your home?" https://t.co/u3harTWW77

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Gratitude fosters hope and happiness, and leads to greater empathy for ourselves and others! Try a few of these strategies to help your family reinforce that for which you are grateful. https://t.co/IHRLkEf3VI

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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by reading the diverse stories of Indigenous Peoples with your child, from "How the Stars Fell into the Sky: A Navajo Legend" to "Iktomi and the Coyote: A Plains Indian Story"! https://t.co/usz2OkaDPk

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Does your family recycle? In what ways? In this challenge, kids can earn a @NatureCatShow "recycling expert" badge when they learn to sort recyclable materials into their correct bins! https://t.co/k9VXvtWJ3p

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Wondering what to do with all of the magazines you get in the mail? Recycle them! Ask your students if they can think of creative ways to reuse and recycle magazines. (Grades: K-5) https://t.co/ctRvXVMzMN

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Being kind is being inclusive! Here are a few strategies to help your kids be kind and compassionate humans by acting as “includers." https://t.co/fAe1wy6UMu

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How are you and your students celebrating #WorldKindnessDay? Create a paper kindness tree inspired by @arthurpbs to learn all the ways you can be kind to others! (Grades: K-5) https://t.co/C9k5o7Ku3M

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Airing tonight at 7 on MPT!

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Expressing gratitude to the people we love is one of the best feelings in the world! For Thanksgiving, create a nature-themed 'thankful tree' and spark a family conversation about what everyone is thankful for. https://t.co/ZzCNIJbJsN

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Thank you for your service! #VeteransDay

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Veterans Day became an official holiday in 1954 when President Eisenhower signed it into law. Learn why November 11 was chosen as the day to honor veterans with @pbsteachers "All About the Holidays." (Grades: K-5) https://t.co/Fl2LPyVECx