Students will distinguish between and/or interpret the types of motion.

Using interactive exercises, students will describe the structure of atoms and the locations of particles with in the atom.

Using interactives, students will demonstrate that gravity is the force that governs the motion of our solar system.

Students will identify how light years are used to measure distances and sizes of components of the universe.

Students will distinguish between descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations.

Given investigation scenarios and lab procedures, students will identify independent variables, dependent variables, constants, and control groups.

Students will identify how global patterns of atmospheric movement influence local weather.

Students will identify the role of the oceans in the formation of weather systems such as hurricanes. 

Students will describe producer/consumer, predator/prey, and parasite/host relationships as they occur in food webs.

Students will examine how organisms and populations in an ecosystem depend on and may compete for biotic and abiotic factors such as quantity of light, water, range of temperatures, or soil composition.

Sing along with Nature Cat, Nature Dog, and their friends and learn about how the ocean currents work with this “Motion of the Ocean” song! From the Nature Cat: Ocean Commotion special.

In this fun clip from Nature Cat: Ocean Commotion, Nature Dog and Sputnik form an unlikely alliance to rescue Mr. Chewinsky and in the process, they find out whether it’s possible to travel around the world using only the ocean currents.

Daniel and Katerina collect leaves and sticks for the birds to use in their nest.

Come on a nature hike with Evie as she explores the woods in her real neighborhood. Carefully Evie and her nature guide explore off trail, looking at plants using a magnifying glass and searching for creatures in a nearby creek.

The Klouste family enjoys being in the park together and watching the sunset. See how a famfily can have fun together outside by reading, playing sports, or simply watching the world around them.