Episodes in this Series
- 101. Dinosaurs
- State-of-the-art animatronic dinosaurs help to re-create what life was like 70 million years ago. Students will learn the names and distinctive features of the most common dinosaurs, discover how fossils are formed, and see what clues fossils can give us about how dinosaurs lived and died. 15 minutes.
- 102. Seeds and Plants
- In a demonstration of the tremendous diversity of the plant kingdom, students learn to identify various plant seeds. Detailed diagrams show the different parts of a plant, while colorful animation shows how nutrients and water move through the plant. 13 minutes.
- 103. Habitats
- Live-action footage of animals as well as animated sequences show why habitats are important. Students will explore the tundra, deserts, grasslands, forests, and waterways of the world and learn about the plants and animals that live in each. 17 minutes.
- 104. Simple Machines
- The six simple machines—the inclined plane, the wedge, the screw, the lever, the wheel and axle, and the pulley—are defined and described. Real-life examples demonstrate the function and purpose of each machine. 16 minutes.
- 105. Rocks and Minerals
- Footage of various rock formations and field trips to a rock quarry, a mine, and a cave help students learn to recognize specific rocks and minerals. Colorful graphics and animation show the layers of the Earth and how rocks are formed. 17 minutes.
- 106. The Solar System
- Viewers are introduced to ancient astronomers, telescopes, observatories, and space exploration and discover exciting facts about planets, orbits, gravity, revolution, and rotation. The program also features discussions about the sun, comets, asteroids, and meteors. 21 minutes.
- 107. Weather and Climate
- The relationships among water, air, and heat and how they interact to make weather happen. Animated diagrams explain the terms atmosphere, condensation, evaporation, and precipitation. 17 minutes.
- 108. Trash and the Environment
- By taking trips to a recycling center, a landfill, and a town dump, kids learn what happens to trash after they "throw it away." The program focuses on the environmental problems created by solid waste and offers suggestions for ways to alleviate them. 13 minutes.
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