Dear Educators,
Welcome to November! As we move deeper into the school year, KLRN is excited to share PBS LearningMedia resources that help students explore history, culture, geography, science, and the world around them.
This month, educators can recognize Native American Heritage Month, honor veterans, celebrate STEM Day, explore Geography Awareness Week, and approach Thanksgiving with opportunities to learn about Indigenous food sovereignty and history. Explore the resources below and find engaging ways to connect these themes to your classroom.
Featured Resources for the Classroom
PBS LearningMedia offers media-rich lessons, videos, interactives, and collections for learners of all ages. Here are a few November highlights:
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
• Molly & Elizabeth | Molly of Denali (K–2)
• Indigi-Genius Collection (Grades 3–8)
• Native Nations and British Colonial America: Sovereignty, Diplomacy, and Resistance (Grades 6–12)
These resources offer opportunities to explore Native perspectives, history, sovereignty, and cultural contributions. Encourage students to engage thoughtfully with Indigenous stories and experiences.
Honor Veterans Day – November 11
• Veterans Day | All About the Holidays (K–5)
• Lesson Plan: Veterans Day and the Meaning of Sacrifice (Grades 6–12)
Explore STEM All Month Long
• Learn STEM With Stu! | Lyla in the Loop (K–2)
• Middle School Science Collection (Grades 3–12)
Geography Awareness Week – November 16–20
• What Are Maps? | Young Explorers (PreK–K)
• PBS World Explorers Collection (Grades 3–8)
• Importance of Geography | Geospatial Revolution (Grades 6–12)
Thanksgiving: Food, History & Inquiry – November 26
• Indigenous Food Sovereignty and Thanksgiving | Molly of Denali (K–2)
• Thanksgiving | All About the Holidays (Grades 3–5)
• The Chemistry of Tender Turkey | NOVA (Grades 6–12)
These lessons can help students connect science and history while making space for a more complete exploration of Thanksgiving, including Indigenous perspectives and food traditions.
Join Us for Professional Learning!
KLRN continues to offer opportunities for educators to learn, connect, and explore new ways to bring PBS resources into the classroom. Be sure to visit the KLRN Events page for upcoming educator sessions, professional learning opportunities, and registration information.
Visit the KLRN Events page for registration and additional educator opportunities.
KLRN’s Healthy Kids Project
Support healthy habits in the classroom with KLRN’s Healthy Kids Project. The project offers engaging videos and TEKS-aligned lesson plans that encourage children to make healthy choices, stay active, and support one another. Explore the resources and consider how they can complement conversations about wellness and caring for our communities.
Explore The Healthy Kids Project | For more information, email Education@klrn.org.
Thank you for all you do to inspire curiosity, build connections, and make a difference in the lives of your students. We’re grateful to learn and grow alongside you this November!
With Appreciation,
The KLRN Education Team
