Georgia Public Broadcasting: An Abundant Educational Resource
Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) provides a wealth of educational resources, catering to a diverse range of learners, from early childhood to high school and beyond. Through a variety of platforms and initiatives, GPB aims to enhance learning experiences, support educators, and engage families in the educational process.
Comprehensive Digital Learning Platform
PBS LearningMedia stands out as a free, online platform that hosts a vast collection of high-quality, classroom-ready resources. Spanning all grade levels and content areas, this platform offers educators a treasure trove of materials to supplement their teaching and engage students in meaningful ways. This extensive digital library ensures that educators have access to current and relevant content to enhance their curriculum.
Collaboration with the Georgia Department of Education
GPB collaborates with the Georgia Department of Education to provide resources for all grades and subject areas, including K-12 Learning Plans and Let’s Learn GA! This partnership ensures that educational materials are aligned with state standards and meet the specific needs of Georgia's students and educators.
Immersive Learning Experiences
GPB offers immersive learning experiences that bring education to life. The Emmy Award-winning Live Explorations provide fun, educational, and free opportunities for students to explore various topics. Additionally, 3D virtual walking tours allow students to navigate through some of Georgia's most unique museums and historical buildings, all without leaving the classroom. These virtual experiences offer a unique and engaging way for students to learn about their state's rich history and culture.
Early Childhood Education
GPB leverages trusted PBS KIDS content and curriculum to improve kindergarten readiness, family engagement, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and literacy skills for children ages 2-8. Recognizing the critical role of early childhood educators, GPB provides access to high-quality content, training, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Through family engagement opportunities, GPB shares research-based PBS KIDS content and curricula featuring children's favorite characters, fostering a love of learning from an early age. GPB extends its reach to kids in high-needs communities with PBS KIDS television, digital, and hands-on content that builds young children's skills and practices in the areas of scientific inquiry, engineering, and informational text.
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Exploring Georgia's Heritage
GPB offers resources that delve into the history, geography, economics, and culture of Georgia. "Georgia Stories," GPB’s legacy history series, has been reimagined for a new era, offering a fresh perspective on the state's past. GPB’s Georgia Studies collection brings an interactive experience to telling the story of Georgia’s history, geography, economics, and culture. Students can travel all over Georgia and explore our state's rich geography, history, government, and culture. "Georgia Rocks! Georgia Under the Ground" explains how Georgia's geography was shaped and molded by the forces of nature. Students explore the Okefenokee Swamp by canoe as Don Berryhill highlights the unique plants and animals of this special ecosystem. Furthermore, students can explore Georgia’s five state capitals and learn why each move happened.
Subject-Specific Resources
GPB provides resources for various subject areas, catering to diverse learning needs. Students can learn chemistry concepts by following along with teachers and students as they model labs and experiments. Moreover, GPB offers resources for learning Spanish language skills with its award-winning series for children in kindergarten through the third grade.
Interactive Games and Simulations
GPB offers interactive games and simulations that make learning fun and engaging. In GASHA GO!, players help the gashlings keep the GASHA GO! World arcade running smoothly by using their thinking and problem-solving skills. Additionally, students can test their business acumen with resources designed to simulate real-world business scenarios.
Transportation and Logistics
From cargo ships in Savannah to jets flying out of Atlanta, Georgia’s transportation network keeps the world moving. GPB offers resources that explore Georgia’s transportation infrastructure and its impact on the state's economy and global connectivity.
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