ATLANTA, July 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Georgia
Public Broadcasting has announced that it will launch Chemistry
Matters, a free, online digital series accessible at
gpb.org/chemistry-matters to teachers across the state of
Georgia just in time for the
2016-2017 school year.
Chemistry Matters is made possible in part by a grant
from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement and the Georgia
Power Foundation. The series supports STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics) objectives by encouraging
inquiry-based learning, problem solving, critical thinking,
exploration and discovery. A team of certified educators designed
the program to align with the latest Georgia Standards of
Excellence for science.
"GPB's education division provides top-quality digital learning
resources designed to reach all Georgia learners," said GPB President and CEO
Teya Ryan. "Thanks to the generosity
of partners like the Governor's Office of Student Achievement and
the Georgia Power Foundation, we've been able to produce this
original series that provides educators with a powerful tool to
emphasize the STEM integrated approach to learning."
Chemistry Matters consists of 12 units, each comprised of
different segments that will be accessible at
gpb.org/chemistry-matters. The series has downloadable resources
created specifically for teachers, as well as toolkits with
supporting materials and "Closer Look" videos designed to support
students' individual paces of learning.
The series helps students learn important chemistry concepts
while also demonstrating its real-world applications. Teachers and
students will be able to follow along as the Chemistry
Matters crew conducts interactive, hands-on labs and
experiments in the studio and in actual Georgia classrooms. The series also features
professionals in various career fields who utilize chemistry every
day.
"We are committed to supporting the work done in Georgia classrooms every day to prepare
students for the careers of tomorrow," said Paul Bowers, chairman, president and CEO of
Georgia Power. "This new resource is the product of a strong
collaboration with GPB that will enhance the classroom experience
and enrich the STEM curriculum."
About Georgia Public Broadcasting
As one of the largest PBS stations in the nation, Georgia Public
Broadcasting (GPB Media), has been creating content worth sharing
for over 50 years. With nine television stations, 18 radio stations
and a multi-faceted digital presence, GPB strives to educate,
entertain and enrich the lives of our viewers and listeners with
programming that includes statewide radio news, current affairs,
high school sports, educational resources for teachers and students
and enlightening programs about our state like "Georgia Outdoors,"
"On Second Thought," "Political Rewind" and more. For more
information, visit www.gpb.org.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest subsidiary of Southern Company
(NYSE: SO), one of the nation's largest generators of
electricity. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and
Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.5
million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to
delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates
below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse,
innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, 21st century coal
and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric
and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering
world-class service to its customers every day and the company is
consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry
leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook
(Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
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