| Overview |
| Reading & Writing |
| Math |
| Science |
| Social Studies |
| Art |
| Music |
| Health & PE |
| News Roundup |
Subject Coverage: Overview
From core subjects like Math and English to more specialized subjects like Art and Health, Espresso has you covered. Go "deep and wide" into Espresso, and you'll find so many different types of resources to address the varying needs of your students.
Are you implementing a multi-disciplinary approach to teaching in your school in support of the new Common Core standards? Look no further - Espresso has already made the cross-curricular connections for you. Easily search and find resources that can be used or 'repurposed' across different subjects or topic areas.
All resources are aligned to Common Core and state curriculum standards. Use our "Browse Standards" search to quickly pin-point content that meets your specific standards.
Subject Coverage: Reading & Writing
Topics covered include:
- Communication
- Forms of Writing
- Handwriting
- Reading skills
- Writers on Writing
Our favorite modules:
Jarrett J. Krosoczka & Jacqueline Woodson - Take a look at the lives of authors Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Jacqueline Woodson. Learn about their writing processes, where they get their ideas from and the importance of reading.
Subject Coverage: Math
Topics covered include:
- Measurement
- Numbers and Counting
- Operations
- Problem Solving
- Shapes and Patterns
Our favorite module:
Area, Perimeter & Coordinates - This sports-themed module includes video and activities that show students how to find measures of area and perimeter as well as looking at coordinates and grids.
Subject Coverage: Science
Topics covered include:
- Earth & Space Science
- Healthy Living
- Life Science
- Observation & Experiment
- Physical Science
Our favorite module:
Habitats - How animals adapt to their environments - This module explores key animals and plants that have adapted to survive and thrive in different habitats around the country. High-quality video takes you on a tour of the diverse and beautiful landscapes of the Unites States and introduce you to the creatures that live there. Supporting resources reflect the characteristics that make these animals and habitats unique.
Subject Coverage: Social Studies
Topics covered include:
- American History
- Ancient Civilizations
- Civics
- Communities
- Cultures
- Current Events
- Geography
- World History
Our favorite module:
Arriving in America: The making of a Multicultural Nation 1880-1920 - Explore a great wave of immigration into the Unites States between the 1880s and 1920s. Compare different points of entry to the Unites States, and what each process was like. Locate countries with large numbers of immigrants coming to America during this time period, their reasons for leaving home, and how they contributed to American society. Learn about factors that contribute to similarities and differences among immigrants from around the world.
Subject Coverage: Art
Topics covered include:
- Art History
- Creative Process
Our favorite module:
Artists Collection - This collection brings together videos that offer examples of the works of a number of famous artists. The videos are presented in a virtual gallery which includes a floor plan with direct links to four major artistic periods. Students will enjoy this colorful introduction to the world of artists.
Subject Coverage: Music
Topics covered include:
- Creative Process
- Dance
- Songs
- Sound and Music
Our favorite module:
Music Search - The Music Search module features video and other resources that explore the five elements of music: rhythm, dynamics, pitch, tempo, and timbre. Examples of each element are provided and video and audio resources give pupils opportunities to examine how the mood of a piece of music is affected by changes to this element.
Subject Coverage: Health & PE
Topics covered include:
- Health
- Sports
Our favorite module:
Food - The Food module has been developed to help children develop an understanding of how what foods we eat can affect our health. The video is organized into four sections and includes important messages about healthy eating to promote class discussion.
Subject Coverage: News Roundup
Our weekly News Roundup videos and USA TODAY articles bring the real world into the classroom through topical, age-appropriate stories that will help your students understand the world around them.