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Dot, the fire dog, and her firefighter friends know exactly what to do when the alarm bell rings at the fire station. Based on the book by Lisa Desimini.
(Source: DCMP)
In the top story, Katie speaks with a group of teens who are raising money for Save the Children. Save the Children is an organization that helps kids around the world by providing food, shelter, medicine, and a brighter future. Eden debunks some common health advice. She gets the facts on: going outside with wet hair, how long gum stays in your stomach, whether or not milk actually helps people sleep, and if scaring someone is an effective cure for hiccups. Magdalene reports on the internal navigation of humpbacked whales. Scientists have found that humpbacked whales can do a thousand-mile trip in almost a perfectly straight line. Other segments include the history behind Florida's state flag and the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. Part of the "Teen Kids News" series.
Grab the Chemistry to play and explore concepts related to friction. Note when using the VoiceOver screen reader with this simulation it is easy to activate VoiceOver's Quick Nav mode while moving the Chemistry book. For the best experience, however, we recommend keeping Quick Nav off.
(Source: PhET Interactive Simulations)
Covers Chihuahua history, personality, characteristics, health care, grooming, training, housebreaking, and special abilities. Also includes guidelines for choosing the right dog for a family, and finding a healthy dog and a reputable breeder.
The Grizzly Bear, America's largest, most spectacular predator, was on the brink of extinction in Yellowstone National Park until the 1975 Endangered Species Act made its recovery the biggest success story in conservation history. All wild carnivores need large ecosystems to survive, but when human economic interests, food, or small children encroach into their territory, conflicts between bears and people are inevitable. As we witness the impacts of environmental degradations and human encroachment on the last grizzly habitat in the lower 48 states, we ponder whether this American wilderness icon still faces extinction or if we will be able to co-exist with it.
In part six of the exploration of north Florida and south Georgia, children immerse themselves in turtles, frogs, fish, and butterflies found living along the Ochlockonee River. Part of the "Roaming the Red Hills" series.
Olli cannot understand why a light is turned off when it is not needed, since it is so easy to flick the switch. Thanks to Suzie, the children get to meet "Power," who can indeed create ample electricity. They also learn a lesson about conservation and natural resources. Part of the "My Little Planet" series.
Provides insights on extraterrestrial life from scholars and astronomers at premier research institutions, such as the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and NASA. Shows how proponents of the "aliens are here" theories have compiled a library of books, Internet sites, and documentaries to support their ideas. Includes an interview with Budd Hopkins, author of several alien abduction books, and a hypnosis session of a young man who recalls encountering alien creatures. Also includes a demonstration by an illusionist who shows that hypnosis is nothing more than tricking the mind.
When Hanna helps herself to some water from the river, she finds it very polluted. The children and Suzie work their way upstream searching for clean water. During their journey, they learn about the effects of pollution on the environment. Part of the "My Little Planet" series.
In this episode, host Emily Gralie features stories on current scientific research. One segment highlights the work of Paleontologist Carmen Soriano. She is studying tiny fractures in dinosaur limbs. Another segment focuses on a community group, and their quest to bring back an extinct plant. The final story explains how two scientists discovered fossils of the beardog. Part of the "Natural News From The Field Museum" series.
Life is wonderful for Hanna and Olli, as they lay in the grass by the side of a pond. They are hoping to be lucky enough to witness the metamorphosis of the dragonfly princess. Part of the "My Little Planet" series.
Why is there such an alarming increase in the number of children with food allergies? More than three times as many children have food allergies now than twenty years ago. And one out of every three children is now allergic to something, be it food, animals, or plants. In searching for a fix, scientists are upending the conventional wisdom about what causes allergies and how to deal with them.
For Misty Davies, it was all about making the world a better place. She grew up wanting to be a veterinarian, a writer, a mother, and a scientist. True to her childhood ambitions to be many things when she grew up, Dr. Davies’ path to NASA came only after holding positions as a Shakespearean actress, a waitress, and a veterinary technician. Along the way, she studied how albatrosses fly across the ocean without flapping their wings and why rubber is so stretchy. She is also a mother and learns something new from her two children every day. Part of the "Women@NASA" series.
Fletcher the fox is excited to greet the spring and all it has to offer. As he tumbles into the orchard to celebrate the coming of spring, he is alarmed to see white flakes surrounding him. He thinks it is snow, and he hurries to tell his friends that spring is not here quite yet. Fortunately, the bunnies hop into the orchard to see the snow for themselves, and all the animals get a wonderful surprise. Based on the children's book by Julia Rawlinson.
The Magic School Bus is an award winning animated children’s television series based on the book series of the same title by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. It is notable for its use of celebrity talent and being both highly entertaining and educational. Ms. Frizzle takes the kids to space when Dorothy Ann says she's discovered an asteroid headed straight for their school. During their mission, the class learns the difference between meteor, asteroids and comets. They also try to find a way to change the rotation of the asteroid around the sun so that it doesn't hit Earth.
The Magic School Bus is an award winning animated children’s television series based on the book series of the same title by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. It is notable for its use of celebrity talent and being both highly entertaining and educational. After the illuminating light show at Walkerville's old theatre, Arnold's bossy cousin Janet claims she could put on a much better show. Nobody believes her until Janet and Arnold mysteriously disappear. Ms. Frizzle leads her class into the darkened theatre to look for them. To shed some light on the problem, the kids become beams of light.
The Magic School Bus is an award winning animated children’s television series based on the book series of the same title by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. It is notable for its use of celebrity talent and being both highly entertaining and educational. The class puts Ms. Frizzle on trial for replacing Keesha's prized cucumber with a pickle. Ms. Frizzle tells the class the pickle is the work of the 'Mike Robe' (microbe) Gang. Ms. Frizzle shrinks the class down to the size of microbes so they can figure out exactly what happened to Keesha's cucumber.
Explores how eyes work and how eyes help us understand the world. Explains how safe behaviors and healthy habits can prevent illness and injury to eyes. Discusses what to expect from an eye examination and other eye tests. Talks about how visually impaired children walk with a white cane and read Braille.
A mother and her three children are eager to adopt a rescue dog. With the help of Dr. Lisa, they narrow the pool down to a select few, but then they must make their final choice. Part of the "Rescue Me With Dr. Lisa" series.
It is Fletcher's first autumn, and he is alarmed when the leaves on his favorite tree start to turn brown and fall off. He tries day after day to save the leaves that the tree is losing to the wind. When the tree has no leaves left, Fletcher goes to bed in despair. However, after a cold night, Fletcher wakes up to see his tree sparkling as he has never seen it before. Based on the children's book by Julia Rawlinson.
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Resources to teach younger students about animals
A collection containing 58 resources, curated by DIAGRAM Center
A collection of simulations from PhET.
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Biology related concepts
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Collection of anatomy resources
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Resources related to vision
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3D models and images of the entire periodic table of elements
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