Support for PBS In Education provided by:
PBS LearningMedia is a free digital media resource designed to support curriculum-based
teaching and learning from for Pre-K through 12th grade. The service offers video clips, audio
recordings, photographs, interactive games, primary source documents, and more. For access to
PBS LearningMedia's library, register today - it's free!
Explore Resources
Search by Subjects
Arts
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Browse All
Search Online Courses
Instructional Strategies
Math
Science
Reading Language Arts
STEM
Instructional Technology
Social Studies
Content on PBS LearningMedia
provided by:
Digital Resources
Math is most meaningful when it's connected to everyday experiences that resonate
with your students. Use this collection of interactive games, video clips, and lesson
plans to reinforce the role math plays in real world situations.To search for more
classroom resources that support your teaching, register for PBS LearningMedia!
Remember: "LIKE" us on Facebook now through November 21st for the
chance to win prizes - click here to enter.
Job Play: Pharmacist
Grades 3-5 | Interactive Game | Word Problems + Multiplication
Students step into the role of the pharmacist to make important math-based decisions
and correctly dispense prescription drugs to their patients. Use this interactive with
your students to practice word problems and multiplication.
Add This: Using Recipes for Fractions
Grades 4-7 | Lesson Plan + Video | Fractions
What do fractions have to do with cupcakes? Let your students uncover the connection
with this lesson plan that challenges them to double a cupcake recipe, multiply
fractions, and work with mixed numbers.
Dunk Tank: Area of Squares & Rectangles
Grades 6 | Interactive Game | Area of Squares and Rectangles
For a lively math moment, challenge your students to determine the area of squares
and rectangles and discover how to calculate the area of composite shapes in this
exciting game show activity.
Area of Circles with Dive Dog
Grades 7-8 | Interactive Game | Geometry, Measurement
In this interactive activity, students learn about the area of a circle - and then apply the
formula A=Πr2 to multiple scenarios involving Spot the Dog.
Reroofing Your Uncle's House
Grades 9-12 | Interactive Game | Polygons, Area, Multiplication
Students use a virtual tape measure, notepad, and calculator to solve construction
problems in this interactive. Use this resource to illustrate the practical application of
measurement and multiplication skills.
BONUS: ¡Arte y Más! Count with Me
Grades PreK-3 | Video | Speaking and Listening in Spanish
Join Señora Alicia as she shares her bolsa de sorpresas with the students and teaches
them to count to 10 in Spanish!
Professional Development
PBS is dedicated to providing educators with high quality professional
development support. Get a sneak peek at two upcoming Winter Term
courses from PBS TeacherLine:
Featured Video
Super Cyberchase: Math in Science
& Engineering DVD
COURSE: MATH181: Math in Everyday Life for Grades K-5
Grades K-5 | 15 Hours | Syllabus | Sign Up | Catalog
Make mathematics "real" for your young students with a fresh look at problem solving,
calculators, and the Internet in the classroom. As part of the class, you will develop a
"walking field trip" through tasks that occur in your students' daily lives.
COURSE: MATH270: Developing Algebraic Thinking (Grades 3-5)
Grades 3-5 | 30 Hours | Syllabus | Sign Up | Catalog
Help your 3rd to 5th-graders think algebraically by learning strategies for incorporating
algebra in your classroom. Explore the algebraic content in your current teachings and
develop a connection between algebra and mathematics.
Winter Term is just around the corner!Courses begin on January 23rd - enroll today to
reserve your spot.
Buy the DVD!