PBS Debuts Earth Day Lesson Plan, SAT Test Prep, Preschool
Content In recognition of Earth Day (April 22), PBS has debuted
a new global warming-themed lesson plan for grades 9 through 12.
PBS has also launched resources for SAT preparation through its
NOW Classroom program. According to PBS, its Global Warming
lesson plan is aimed at social studies, debate, language arts,
government/citizenship, and current events high school classes
and aligns with McRel Content Knowledge standards. Additional
resources include interviews, video programs, and links to
outside sources, such as environmental organizations. The free
Global Warming lesson plan and additional resources can be found
here. NOW Classroom has also launched two SAT preparation
resource sites focused on reading comprehension and essay prep.
Both sites feature learning activities in a downloadable PDF
format that ties in with transcripts from NOW on PBS programs.
In other PBS news, PBS Kids this week announced that it will
debut new Spanish-language con