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Electronic Field Trip to the Forest
A simple hike through the woods turns into a learning experience for three teenagers in KET’s Electronic Field Trip to the Forest. When a forester from the Kentucky Division of Forestry joins their outing, the young hikers begin an exploration of the history of Kentucky’s forests, the natural and human influences that have shaped them, […]
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Movement and Dance
What’s the difference between movement and dance? Why are both important and enjoyable experiences for young children? This program shows a wide variety of dance and movement activities—from African and Appalachian dance to ballet and modern dance. In St. Louis, youngsters learn a dance from Mali, “ballet babies” explore the stories of dance, and parents […]
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A Resourceful Year in Education | KET’s Educational Resources
High-quality, trusted educational resources like the ones KET provides to Kentucky educators are invaluable to any classroom, no matter where that classroom is. In this particularly challenging year, educators have […]
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Painting a Still Life – Lesson Plan
Students paint a still life, paying special attention to the elements of color and value and the principles of pattern and emphasis. Length: 6 35-minute class periods Grades: 1-3 Concepts/Objectives: Students create still life art, focusing on the elements of color and value as well as the principles of pattern and emphasis. Students analyze their […]
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What if You Really Do Run Out of Money Before You Die?
What if You Really Do Run Out of Money Before You Die? By Edd and Cynthia Staton | Originally published by Next Avenue | October 2, 2025 Share: Studies show […]
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How the VA Cares for Veterans’ Minds and Bodies
How the VA Cares for Veterans’ Minds and Bodies By Elizabeth Hewitt | Originally published by Next Avenue | May 14, 2024 Share: A Vietnam War veteran was having nightmares. […]
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Caregiving and Complicated Family Dynamics
Caregiving and Complicated Family Dynamics By Sheryl Stillman | Originally published by Next Avenue | March 26, 2024 Share: In 2020, AARP identified the number of caregivers at 53 million […]
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Steps to Take When Caregiving Without Assistance Is No Longer an Option
Steps to Take When Caregiving Without Assistance Is No Longer an Option By Patrick Reed | June 20, 2024 Share: As average life expectancy ticks up and the population of […]
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Drama Glossary
This glossary combines with high-quality teaching resources to bring the excitement of the theater into the classroom. Teachers and students can use the definitions and word wall printouts below to better speak the language of the stage. Grade Levels: K-12 Resource Types: Glossary Terms, Word Wall Printouts (3) Table of Contents Word Wall Printouts A […]
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Actors Theatre of Louisville
Episode #604 First Aired: September 22, 2014 A Kentucky Muse Special Presentation: Actors Theatre of Louisville Actors Theatre of Louisville, Louisville’s esteemed and beloved theater institution (and Kentucky’s official state […]
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Locomotor Patterns – Lesson Plan
Through a nursery rhyme and folk dance, students explore origins of food. Students perform dances based on a pattern and create a dance using the same pattern. Length: 5 30-minute lessons Grades: K-2 Concepts/Objectives: Students understand and apply locomotor and non-locomotor movement in performing and creating dances. Students recognize the elements that plants need for […]