We often talk about the beauty of nature. Well, sometimes you have to dig a little deeper to appreciate the beauty of some funny looking creatures. In this lesson students will vote for what they consider to be the ugliest animal, observe the animal’s features and predict how the animal’s unique features help it to survive, and create a… Leer más

This lesson introduces students to some fascinating members of the reptile kingdom, focusing on lizards and snakes. Students first view segments from the NATURE episode “The Dragon Chronicles”, and then they  will complete a chart comparing and contrasting lizards and snakes. They will then focus on defense mechanisms, using information from… Leer más

LOOP SCOOPS are short, funny videos to get YOU thinking about the stuff in your life and what this stuff can do to the environment. Each SCOOP tells the story of something you use or see everyday — a juice box, a magazine, an electronic gadget, a glass of juice, a pile of garbage. We hope the videos will get you thinking in new ways and asking new… Leer más

By examining the concept of "needs vs. wants", students learn that the things that make us happy are not necessarily things that cost money. Students will begin by discussing needs, wants, price, and value. Then they will watch the "Happiness" video, which will prompt further discussion and help students consider the relationship between consumer… Leer más

Do you hear that? What is that smell? Let me see that. What is that taste? Do you feel that? Although we may use these questions quite often, it may be hard to define what each sense is. You use your sight, hearing, tasting, touching and smelling senses everyday. They are so common that one doesn't even know they are doing it. Evaluating the… Leer más