At Home with Arizona PBS is a weekly email newsletter designed to bring you the latest information concerning COVID-19 and supply free At Home Learning resources for parents and educators. Arizona PBS is here to help make your time at home more informed, enjoyable and educational.
News Updates
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1 in 10 Maricopa County residents have likely had COVID-19, new study finds
As health experts worry about spiking COVID-19 infections, a study by the Maricopa County health department estimates that 1 in 10 residents may already have had the disease – far more than official counts. Read more
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Young Gilbert resident hosts a blanket drive to help comfort children in crisis
Maddie Andonie wanted to do something to help local children in crisis situations. She hosted a blanket drive and has donated over 100 blankets to the Gilbert Police Department. Read more
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Time is running out to get a *free* Arizona PBS tote bag!
Let us know your thoughts on “Break It Down,” and we’ll send an Arizona PBS tote bag to the first 75 people to respond. All it takes is five minutes — share your feedback now: http://ow.ly/GQbO50Cv4YG
Activities & Resources
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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That
This learning resource will introduce children to the concepts of physical science, specifically motion and stability with help from Nick and Sally testing out the newest slides in Frictionarium. Read more
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Cyberchase Workshop on Facebook Live
Join PBS today, Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. AZ time for a hands-on activity session to make wind-powered boats, inspired by the Cyberchase episode, "A Reboot Eve to Remember!" Read more
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Ready Jet Go! - Engineer a Rocket Spaceship
Engineer a rocket ship in this activity from "Ready Jet Go!" Using paper and string, children can create a pulley system that sends a gliding rocket ship soaring through space. Read more
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NOVA airplane activity
This interactive activity from NOVA allows you to explore the important forces of lift and drag and how they affect everything from airplanes to wind turbines. In order for an object to move through the air in a stable manner, it must balance four forces: lift, gravity, thrust, and drag. Read more
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Polar Extremes by NOVA
What can the past reveal about our planet’s climate today? In this collection, you’ll find resources with excerpts from Antarctic Extremes, a 10-part digital science series. You can also send students on an interactive quest in the NOVA Polar Lab, an immersive experience that uses 360° videos and mini-games to help students learn. Read more
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Friday, Dec. 4, 2020
- Get into a holiday mood with "Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas," on Arizona PBS KIDS Family Night! Curious George is ready for Christmas. There's only one dilemma — what gifts to give? In the end, the true spirit of the season is revealed!
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