WMHT Student Resources
Did you know that when TV was invented, many people thought that it would become the greatest educational tool ever created? At WMHT, we still think TV can be that great educational tool, and it can be tons of fun, too. That's why we offer shows you'll love every weekday on WMHT. But it doesn't stop there. Along with our partners at PBS Kids and PBS Kids GO!, we have a whole lot of online games, projects and webisodes just waiting for you to discover. Start poking around!
2012 National STEM Video Game Challenge
Inspired by the 'Educate to Innovate Campaign,' President Obama’s initiative to promote a renewed focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education, the National STEM Video Game Challenge is a multi-year game design competition whose goal is to motivate interest in STEM learning among America’s youth by tapping into students’ natural passion for playing and making video games. Click here for more information on the National STEM Video Game Challenge.
For Teens and Older Students
Get Help With Homework by Watching TV??!?
Are you a student in grades 4-12? Homework Hotline can help with your homework. Dial-a-Teacher for homework help by calling 1-888-986-2345 Mondays through Thursdays from 4-7 p.m., and watch Homework Hotline those same days at 5:30 p.m. on WMHT-TV. Be sure to check out the Homework Hotline Web site for helpful videos on demand and other fun activities.
Hey, all you teens out there: When making money is the aim, the Biz Kid$ play the game. Can you dig it? More 'Biz Kid$' episodes will be coming your way Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
For Younger Kids
Want to play games online with your favorite PBS characters or find out what to watch on TV? See our Kids' TV page.
For kids ages 6-8, focus on food and fun with Fizzy and his crew! Explore Fizzy's Lunch Lab here.
Are you a fan of 'Fetch!,' on WMHT weekdays at 3:30 p.m.? If so, did you know that the Schenectady Museum and Suits-Bueche Planetarium offers a 'Fetch!' Lab for hands-on science fun? It's true. Click here to see the schedule of cool experiments, from cannister rockets to a game of Mindball. What's Mindball, you ask? You'll have to go to the museum to find out.
There's a ton more fun awaiting you at PBS Kids and PBS Kids GO! online. And you can add to the fun by sharing your own special talents with WMHT and the whole PBS community nationwide. Don't be shy; show us what you've got!
Explore Your Library
Your local library is full of wonderful books just waiting to be read by a curious mind like yours, as well as opportunities to join events and/or clubs that match your interests. Many libraries in the area also offer resources for teens, from book recommendations to advice about college to chat rooms. Click on a library below to find out more:
• Albany Public Library
• Clifton Park/Halfmoon Library
• Colonie Town Library
• East Greenbush Library
Note to librarians and library administrators: If you would like us to link to your teen page, e-mail us your link.
By age four, children who live in underserved families will have heard 32 million fewer words than children living in professional families. In response to this word gap, Sesame Street presents the "What's the Word on the Street?" campaign, which aims to excite children and their caregivers about literacy and language.
• Subscribe to 'Sesame' podcasts
