@image /content/dam/pebblegodev/blog/march-release-thumbnail-26.png PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next science and biography modules displayed on laptop with astronaut, DNA, and Albert Einstein content. The days are getting longer. There’s that first hint of warmth in the air. Some days bring raindrops; others still leave behind slush. The seasons are shifting, and the sun is finally sticking around a little longer. What better time to explore a fresh batch of PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next articles? Later this month, we’re releasing [b]20 new articles across Biographies and Science in PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next[/b] in English and Spanish. These topics were selected to strengthen standards alignment, expand representation, fulfill student requests, and add meaningful STEM connections in areas teachers are already covering. Here’s what’s new along with some classroom ideas you can use with your students. @h5 Biographies That Are A Home Run Our newest biographies introduce a mix of athletes, scientists, musicians, and historical figures. [b]New Biographies include: [/b] * Debi Thomas * The 6888th Battalion * BLACKPINK * Trinity Rodman * Jalen Hurts * Shohei Ohtani The 6888th Battalion highlights the first all-Black, all-female military unit to serve overseas during World War II. While the article about Debi Thomas reinforces readers that a love for STEM and athletics can coexist. Trinity Rodman, Shohei Ohtani, and Jalen Hurts bring high-interest sports connections into informational reading blocks. And yes, after reading about Jalen Hurts and practicing a touchdown dance, students can pivot to learning about the global impact of the K-pop group, BLACKPINK. These articles support reading standards around main idea, cause and effect, and text structure. They also strengthen social studies connections around civic contributions and historical impact. [b]Try This:[/b] After reading about The 6888th Battalion, have students: * Make a project in the Creation Tool titled “Unsung Heroes.” * Name one problem the unit had to solve * Explain their impact on the world It’s a strong fit for informational writing standards and gives students practice summarizing and synthesizing ideas. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/blog/march-release-blog-26.png PebbleGo science and biography modules highlighting new articles with astronaut science content and Albert Einstein biography. @h5 Science Topics That Support What You’re Already Teaching On the science side, we’ve added: [b]PebbleGo Science:[/b] * Collisions * Heating and Cooling Matter * Seed Dispersal * Landslides * Mesas These topics map directly to common elementary science units. Heating and Cooling Matter supports NGSS standards around properties of matter. Seed Dispersal fits naturally into plant life cycles. Collisions connect to forces and motion. Landslides strengthen Earth science units. You can read the article, complete the built-in activity, and extend learning in a few simple ways. [b]Try This:[/b] After reading Heating and Cooling Matter: * Use images and text in the Creation Tool to explain how heating changes something in everyday life (ice, butter, chocolate). * List examples of solids, liquids, and gases. * Discuss what happens when temperature changes. For Seed Dispersal: * Compare two different ways seeds travel. * Design a model seed that could travel farther than the rest. @h5 Engineering Career Connections [b]PebbleGo Next Science[/b] includes new articles on different types of engineers: * Chemical * Civil * Electrical * Environmental * Mechanical These are great for career exploration weeks, STEM rotations, or early exposure to engineering pathways. [b]A simple extension:[/b] Have students choose one type of engineer and create a “Day in the Life” project explaining what problems that engineer solves. This supports informational writing, career awareness standards, and NGSS engineering practices. @h5 Why These Articles Were Selected Each PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next release is thoughtfully curated to support what teachers and students are learning in the classroom. These new articles were selected to help strengthen coverage in key standards areas, introduce timely and relevant biographies, and expand STEM topics that connect to common elementary units. Many additions are also influenced by feedback from educators and students, which helps guide how we prioritize new content and shape future updates. @h5 How These Articles Connect to Classroom Learning These articles support Common Core informational reading standards, NGSS science practices, and social studies connections through biography and historical analysis. If you’re already teaching these units, the content is coming soon. If you’re planning ahead for spring, this provides fresh entry points for reading, writing, science, and project-based learning. @h5 Managing Content and Staying Updated All new articles appear automatically for subscribers, and building administrators can [url=https://www.pebblego.com/resources/help-center/admin-support/content-management]easily tailor[/url] which modules and topics are visible to best align with their school’s learning needs. We can’t wait for your school to start exploring the latest PebbleGo articles later this month!