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STEM via PBS
Steps
1. Zoom! Girl Scouts recommended science training.
pbskids.org/zoom/grownups/scitraining
Zoom helps kids understands science. As part of their oferings, they have an adult
training. This one is recommended by GSUSA. Start with this training to see how easy it
is to lead science activities. Feel free to save the materials and resources for use at a later
date. Suggested age for this show / materials is 9 and older.
2. Lesson-Plan-Mania.
www.pbslearningmedia.org
PBS has hundreds of free lessons available. All you have to do is sign up!
3. Fetch! with Ruf Rufman.
www.pbs.org/parents/fetch/training/index.html
Fetch! Is another show featuring science for kids. The training and activities are diferent
from Zoom! Suggested age for this show / materials is 6-10. It also has science training
to help you get started.
NOTE: There is a Girl Scout patch for 6-10 year olds featuring science and engineering
activities. The requirements will be available with the PDF of this badge program. The
badge does not say Girl Scouts, so it can be earned by others as well.
4. Design Squad.
pbskids.org/designsquad/parentseducators/workshop/welcome.html
Design Squad deals with engineering. There is a workshop for educators/adults at the link
in this step. In addition, there are numerous guides and activities you can do with kids.
Activities are designed for kids from Kindergarten through grade 12.
NOTE: There is a Girl Scout patch for Juniors through Ambassadors. The requirements will
be available with the PDF of this badge program. The badge does not say Girl Scouts,
so it can be earned by others as well.
5. Dragony TV!
www.pbs.org/parents/dragonytv/index.html
While this show does not have workshops for adults, it does have numerous educators
guides. It also has numerous scientic activities for kids. Activities are available for
preschoolers through teenagers.
6. NOVA.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/education
The best science show on television, Nova has 37 seasons to show for it. This link is to
the education site. The materials you can use are numerous, so its easier to explore for
yourself. You can nd science, technology, engineering and math for grades 6-12. In
addition, the digital libraries are free.
STEM via PBS
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7. Explore on your own.
PBS science shows are for everyone. Explore pbs.org and see what kind of STEM
programming is available that you can share with others.
Supplements
FOUND_DS_GirlScoutPatch.pdf
Design Squad (engineering) patch program, activity sheets are available in English and Spanish
FOUND_FETCH_GirlScoutPatch.pdf
FETCH! with Ruf Rufman patch program features science and engineering activities
Sites to Explore
pbskids.org/zoom/grownups/scitraining
www.pbs.org/teachers/webinar/archive.html
www.pbs.org/parents/fetch/training/index.html
pbskids.org/designsquad/parentseducators/workshop/welcome.html
www.pbs.org/parents/dragonytv/index.html
www.pbs.org/parents/education
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/education
www.pbslearningmedia.org
www.pbs.org/topics/science-nature
www.pbs.org/topics/technology
www.pbs.org/kqed/oceanadventures/educators
www.pbs.org/saf/educators.htm
pbskids.org/sid
pbskids.org/eekoworld
pbskids.org/cyberchase
www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/math.html
pbskids.org/scigirls
www.pbs.org/parents/catinthehat/explorer_guide_topten_tips.html
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