Brownsville Free Public Library is the newest member of WQED s Inquire Within program, which aspires to re-imagine media-first partnerships that create impactful educational experiences in learning for children and families.
Happy June! Many South Carolina schools are either already out for summer break or will be getting out soon, which means that parents and caregivers may be searching for summer programs or activities for their early learners. SCETV and PBS are both here to help!
Thu, May 20 2:30 A.M.
Sparks Crew is on a training mission to find their schoolmates, Petie Heat and Freeze Louise, who are hiding somewhere in Citytown. The team follows hot and cold clues to lead them to find their friends. Curriculum: Heating or cooling a substance may cause changes that can be observed. / The kids are shocked to see their teacher, Mr. Sparks, on the weekend, outside of school. But, when Mr. Sparks loses an important package, our heroes have to save the day without the use of the superhero technology they usually have with them on school days. Curriculum: When current technology is not available, there are other ways to solve problems.
Save the date: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. CT
Calling all superheroes! Join us for our virtual
Hero Elementary Family Science event. This event will screen one episode of
Hero Elementary and do simple science experiments LIVE featuring simple items you have at home. Bring your superpowers of science and your science notebook capes and masks optional!
This virtual event will be held on Zoom. Registration info and more details coming soon!
Additional Resources
When a nose accidentally breaks off one of the faces on Hero Hill, our heroes must figure out how to repair the monument. Sparks Crew makes various sticky mixtures, hoping to find one strong enough to stick the nose back on. Curriculum: When two or more substances are mixed together, the resulting substance may have different properties than each material on its own. / Sparks Crew tries to help change a broken wheel on a hot dog cart. But, with Sara playing teacher for the day, how can they lift the heavy cart without her so they can change the wheel? Curriculum: Using a lever can make it easier to lift a heavy object.