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PBS Activity Packs
American Identity
Reflect on what it means to be patriotic, a good citizen, an American.
Arts Everywhere
Music, art, and words can evoke our emotions and also unify us in protest, joy, and sorrow.
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders
Immigration, assimilation, discrimination, prejudice, pride: all are part of the history of the interaction of the predominant American culture and Asian Americans.
China
Travel the Great Wall and the Three Gorges Dam. Explore Chinese astrology and symbolism. Discuss difficulties of sufficient food production and Tibet's sovereignty.
Citizenship
Investigate citizenship, including voting for issues and politicians, volunteering within your community. Could YOU pass the citizenship test?
Community Health
Gauge your community's health, investigate the impact of rising health care costs, and how your self-image is shaped by the media.
Earth Day
Every day is Earth Day if we take care of our blue planet and make wise decisions about legislation, recycling, and solve local environmental problems.
Forensic Science
Detective work related to DNA, human remains, and fingerprints help identify a victim and to determine the cause of death.
Healthy Choices
Create an action plan about choices you make regarding diet, the way you resolve conflicts, and other health decisions.
How's the Weather?
Global warming, weather and natural disasters, and weather prediction help us answer the question.
Indigenous Cultures
Examine why indigenous cultures are threatened in modern times as well as in the past.
Innovation & Inventions
Debate pros and cons of inventions and innovations, and research the men and women who developed the inventions.
Music in Every Classroom
Create a musical instrument, learn about rhythm, sound, and how music affects mood and the role it plays in our lives.
Patriotism
Patriotism can be expressed in many forms, from the symbolism of the flag to singing patriotic songs, and also the right to dissent.
The Presidency
Younger students learn about the presidents and their legacies. Older students discuss polling and women candidates.
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