Across America

From coast to coast, explore what it means to be American.

Discover the past and present of our nation, from visiting iconic treasures, exploring our national parks, and learning about the architecture in your own neighborhood.

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  • Top 20 Earth Images of 2020
    Lesson 01

    Top 20 Earth Images of 2020

    Science3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    The men and women who live and work on the International Space Station take thousands of photographs of their home planet every year, and we asked the folks at…

  • Cyberchase Monster Minutes Chapter 1
    Lesson 01

    Cyberchase Monster Minutes Chapter 1

    MathScience3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

    The CyberSquad is inspiring kids everywhere to be active, but Hacker has a monstrous plan.

  • NREL Energy Basics: Wind

    NREL Energy Basics: Wind

    Science1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Kindergarten

    Learn how wind turbines work in this engaging video by the National Renewable energy Laboratory (NREL). This video is part of an eight-part series teaching abo…

  • GreenBeats: Help the Garden Grow
    Lesson 4

    GreenBeats: Help the Garden Grow

    ArtScience1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten

     Did you know you can grow things right in your own backyard? Doesn’t matter where you live. All you need is soil to start! Find a sunny spot, and pick your pl…