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Resources for spooky Halloween activities, civics and some deep discussions on gun violence in this newsletter from WOUB Learning Lab

Posted on: Monday, October 14, 2024

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StoryWalk Clackety Track

Gallipolis Ohio

October 17th 5 – 7 PM

Join us and other sponsors for StoryWalk at the the Gallipolis Railway Freight Station Museum. There will be many activities around the book “ Clackety Track” by author, Skila Brown.

StoryWalk is a way for children and adults to enjoy both the great outdoors and great children’s books. Follow the pages of the story as you walk from frame to frame along the path. StoryWalk promotes literacy, physical activity, and parent/caregiver involvement.

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Meet the Helpers

WUCF PBS

MEET THE HELPERS is a public media initiative designed to introduce children to community helpers and practice emergency preparedness. Research has shown that introducing children to community helpers in a safe and fun environment can help them react better during times of crisis. Explore the video series and learn how you can use it in your home, school or community.

WUCF is excited to announce the launch of two new helpers in their series Meet the Helpers! Videos for a Public Service Worker and an ASL Interpreter are now available.

Plus, you will find two videos about the voting process, Quick Look: How Voting Works and In-Depth: Voting Process, just in time for the election!

Spooky Halloween Science

PBS Learning Media

In these Halloween segments from Sid the Science Kid, kids learn that bats are helpful creatures that catch mosquitoes, spiders are expert web builders, and cats have fantastic leaping abilities. They also learn that skeletons help hold up our bodies, and slime can be a solid or a liquid depending on its composition.

Halloween Spooky Science

Run, Hide, Fight

Growing up under the gun

This is a documentary about young people’s experiences with gun violence, collaboratively produced with PBS News Student Reporting Labs and 14 student producers from five U.S. cities: Philadelphia, Oakland, Washington D.C., Nashville, and East Lansing.

Watch on PBS News YouTube, the PBS App, and PBS.org October 9, and on the WORLD Channel Monday, October 14 at 9 p.m.

Watch the trailer

Simple Civics

PBS Learning Media

You probably took a government or civics class, but many of us still have questions about how it all works. WFYI’s “Simple Civics” is here to help! In each episode, Butler University Professor of Political Science Terri Jett tackles a specific question in just a couple minutes – breaking down the history behind an issue and how it affects us today.

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Host a Playground

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What is a Playground Session?
A Playground Session is not your average workshop! These sessions emphasize hands-on learning, experimentation, and conversation. Designed for teachers to come and go, participants can try out tools, engage in discussions, and get inspired with new ideas to bring back to their classrooms.

Why Host a Playground Session?
Share Your Expertise: Showcase your classroom successes and innovative strategies
Network & Learn: Connect with educators from across Ohio and exchange ideas.
Two Free Conference Registrations: Hosting comes with complimentary access for two to OETC 2025!

This year’s topics

Drones in Education: Showcase how drones can enhance learning and inspire students in innovative ways.

Elementary Ed Tech: Introduce tools and resources to engage young learners with technology in creative, age-appropriate ways.

Literacy Tools & Strategies: Share cutting-edge tech, resources and techniques to improve reading and literacy in the classroom.

Civic Engagement: Explore how technology and tech related resources can empower students to engage with and impact their communities.

For more information email: Deborah Brewer brewerd@woub.org

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