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While most holidays honor events in the past, Arbor Day is all about looking to the future. All across the country, Americans plant trees to recognize the important role they play on Earth. Part of the “All About the Holidays” series.
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May Day is a celebration of the arrival of spring. Communities host festivals with food and dancing around a maypole. Part of the “All About the Holidays” series.
Students can take to the skies and celebrate National Aviation Day on August 19th. Inspire an interest in design, engineering, and exploration with this look back on aviation history. Part of the “All About the Holidays” series.
April 22 is Earth Day. It is a national day to focus on the environment, and rallies are held to promote sustainable alternatives for a healthy planet. Part of the “All About the Holidays” series.
What causes day and night? This program uses animations to help answer this often difficult-to-teach concept. The position of Earth and the sun, as well as the process of rotation are clearly illustrated.
For Dr. Oakley, some days are spent performing lifesaving surgeries, others involve helping with conservation projects, but most of her days consist of routine exams. As the only all-species vet for hundreds of square miles, she has to help any and all animals. Part of the "Wilderness Vet" series.
Part of the animated "Johan, the Young Scientist" series. Doubting that his mom is telling him the truth, Johan goes to ScienScape to learn how fish breathe underwater. From there Johan, Ani, and Moki go on a quest to find the fastest fish in the sea with the help of Juanita.
Part of being an active citizen is taking care of the environment. In this episode, students learn all about the history of the environmental movement in the United States and the origins of the holiday known as Earth Day. Part of the "Constitution Hall Pass."
Is it time for spring or six more weeks of winter? Why does a groundhog get to decide? Find out more about the history of this holiday and Punxsutawney Phil. Part of the “All About the Holidays” series.
The colorful rock formations at John Day Fossil Beds preserve a world class record of plant and animal evolution, climate change, and ecosystems that span over 40 million years. With over 10,000 square miles of land, visitors can explore the prehistoric past of Oregon and see the impact of geologic forces on earth’s landscape.
Scientists have identified a crustacean that likes to feast on wood. The squat lobster scavenges for fallen trees and even the occasional shipwreck. This discovery is helping scientists learn more about animals colonizing the deep sea. Part of the "News of the Day" series.
Part of a series that features a wide variety of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and labels. Begins with a simple definition of the term and concludes with a critical thinking question. For this particular video, students will focus on the terms day and night. Part of the Science Video Vocab Series.
In Australia, scientists have found dolphins using tools to find food. The bottlenose dolphin has been observed covering their beaks with basket sponges as they forage for food. The sponge helps them uncover fish hiding in the sandy sea bottom and protects their snouts from scrapes and stings. Part of the "News of the Day" series.
The Palo Alto Humane Society tells the story of a compassionate and caring community that rides to the rescue of a sad and lonely dog. The story is told through a unique collaboration of art forms and artists, combining puppet artistry, circus art, mime, and dogs trained in theater performance. Puppets give voice to the story, while professional circus artists and their dogs enact the plot of caring, rescue, and love.
There’s fool's gold in the ocean, and this mineral helps support life in the ocean. Scientists have been studying how bacteria and small plants in the ocean get the iron they need for energy and growth. Well, new research points to mineral sources on the seafloor. Part of the "News of the Day" series.
For centuries, man has searched for the fountain of youth hoping to find the answer to immortality. Well, it appears one creature has the answer. Scientists have discovered that a hydrozoan named Turritopsis nutricula is biologically immortal, and the key is in its life cycle. Part of the "News of the Day" series.
There is a massive southern ocean current almost two miles below the ocean's surface. Recent measurements found it’s the strongest current ever recorded at this depth and transports 40 times as much water as the Amazon River. The current carries dense, oxygen-rich water and has a direct influence on temperatures around the world. Part of the "News of the Day" series.
Scientists have recently discovered that the California mantis shrimp can talk. Well, it’s not the same as human speech, but it is audible communication. Researchers studying sounds on the ocean floor had long suspected that burrow-dwelling creatures made noise, and they decided to spy on a group of shrimp by dropping recording devices into their habitat. What they heard was fascinating. The California mantis shrimp not only made noise, but each individual seemed to have its own unique voice. Part of the "News of the Day" series.
For Dr. Oakley, no two days are the same. She is the only all-species vet for hundreds of square miles, and she sees some interesting cases. With patients like alpaca, reindeer, and moose, it's easy to see why being a wilderness vet is no walk in the park. Part of the "Wilderness Vet" series.
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