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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 23, 2015

Contacts:
Joanne Schioppi Joanne_Schioppi@discovery.com
Elizabeth Hillman Elizabeth_ Hillman@discovery.com
Christina Scripps Christina_Scripps@discovery.com

SCIENCE CHANNEL AND DISCOVERY EDUCATION PARTNER


TO LAUNCH THE SUPPORT OUR SCIENCE INITIATIVE
-- Multi-Pronged Initiative Partners with Districts to Grant Houston and Atlanta Area
Schools STEM Transformations --- Kick off of National Sweepstakes for One School to Receive Interactive STEM Assembly
through Science Channels Website -(SILVER SPRING, MD)- In an announcement made today by the White House, Science
Channel, the network that dares to question everything, and Discovery Education, the leading
provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, announce the
launch of SUPPORT OUR SCIENCE (S.O.S.). Through a unique combination of digital
content, customized educator support and professional development, student engagement
activities, Science Channel content and hands-on digital tools and resources, this on-going effort
is designed to ignite students curiosity while providing educators with the means to build skills
and knowledge in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
In partnership with The Planetary Society, Girls Inc., and Maker Ed, SUPPORT OUR
SCIENCEs first initiative will offer two deserving elementary or middle schools in Houston,
Texas, and Atlanta, Ga., areas the opportunity of a lifetime with a comprehensive STEM program
for their school communities. Additionally, a third school will be awarded a high-octane STEM
assembly through a nationwide sweepstakes that kicks off May 1. Parents, teachers, and
community members have an opportunity to enter a school of their choice by submitting an entry
via www.ScienceChannel.com/SupportOurScience.

Children possess a natural curiosity about the world around them--how things work and why
things happen. Science Channel is excited to help students ignite that natural curiosity into a
passion for science and technology for the future, says Rita Mullin, general manager of Science
Channel.
Discovery Education is pleased to collaborate with Science Channel and our other partners on
this very important effort, said Bill Goodwyn, President and CEO of Discovery Education.
Initiatives like SUPPORT OUR SCIENCE help educators engage students in STEM subjects,
accelerate student achievement, and build the problem solving, critical thinking and
collaboration skills needed for success in the workplace of tomorrow.
In collaboration with the Houston Independent School District and Fulton County Schools,
Science Channel and Discovery Education will provide one school in each city with a
customized STEM education program. Each STEM program will be customized to meet the
goals and needs of the schools, and could include:

Access to thought-provoking, engaging Science Channel programming for use as a


learning catalyst for educators and schools to start their own science conversation.

Robust professional development provided by Discovery Education experts to support


educators integration of digital STEM resources into classroom instruction.

Dynamic, digital resources like Discovery Education Streaming, Discovery Education


Science Techbook and recently introduced, Discovery Education Math Techbook.

Hands-on science activities, like Discovery Education STEM Camp a dynamic series
of standards-aligned curricula that engages students in STEM lessons and which can be
used as part of summer camps, after-school STEM programs or wherever support is
needed.

State-of-the-art STEM lab with science and technology resources including computers,
tablets, science tools, etc.

A STEM attitudinal study to measure program impact.

Thank you Science Channel and Discovery Education for developing this innovative program
for our educators and students, said Dr. Scott Muri, Deputy Superintendent of Academics at
Fulton County Schools. Creative partnerships like this add real value to the education process
and we look forward to working with Discovery Educations expert team to create dynamic
digital learning environments that will engage my students in STEM.

Science Channel continues to provide smart and entertaining programming that highlights the
idea that science is everywhere. From the everyday and hypnotic processes of HOW ITS
MADE, to programs that ask the big questions such as THROUGH THE WORMHOLE
WITH MORGAN FREEMAN. The programming slate focuses on STEM content all the while
trying to inspire the next generation of dreamers, doers and disrupters.
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About Science Channel
Science Channel, a division of Discovery Communications, Inc, is home for the thought
provocateur, the individual who is unafraid to ask the killer questions of "how" and "why not."
The network is a playground for those with audacious intellects and features programming
willing to go beyond imagination to explore the unknown. Guided by curiosity, Science Channel
looks for innovation in mysterious new worlds as well as in its own backyard. Science Channel
and the Science Channel HD simulcast reaches over 76 million U.S. households. The network
also features high-traffic online and social media destinations, including ScienceChannel.com,
facebook.com/Science Channel and twitter.com/ScienceChannel.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-based digital content and professional
development for K-12, transforming teaching and learning with award-winning digital textbooks,
multimedia content that supports the implementation of Common Core, professional
development, assessment tools, and the largest professional learning community of its kind.
Available in over half of all U.S. schools and primary schools in England, community colleges
and in 50 countries around the world, Discovery Education partners with districts, states and
like-minded organizations to captivate students, empower teachers, and transform classrooms
with customized solutions that accelerate academic achievement. Discovery Education is
powered by Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the number one
nonfiction media company in the world. Explore the future of education at
www.discoveryeducation.com.
About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the worlds #1 pay-TV programmer
reaching nearly 3 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 220 countries and territories. For 30 years
Discovery has been dedicated to satisfying curiosity and entertaining viewers with high-quality content
through its global television brands, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation
Discovery and Science, as well as U.S. joint venture network OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Discovery
controls Eurosport, the leading pan-regional sports entertainment destination across Europe, Asia Pacific,
the Middle East and Africa. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to
schools, including an award-winning series of K-12 digital textbooks, through Discovery Education, and
a digital leader with a diversified online portfolio, including Discovery Digital Networks. For more
information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.

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