Forces of Nature Grades 3-12
September 8, 2009
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May 28, 2010 40 minutes; Life, Earth, Physical Science and Technology
Hold your breath, here we go!
With National Geographic’s trademark combination of scientific excellence, storytelling and human emotion, Forces of Nature showcases the incredible spectacle of earthquakes, volcanoes, and severe storms. Students travel the globe with volcanologists, geophysicists and meteorologists to learn how they use innovative technologies to predict how ad where nature’s most chaotic forces might strike next.
What a way to build student knowledge about energy, cycles, systems, forces and the nature of science.
Forces of Nature to preview educational content and download classroom activities.
Dolphins Grades: K- 12
September 8, 2009
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February 26, 2010 45 minutes; Life Science
What student wouldn’t want to swim alongside a dolphin?
Hurry onboard our marine science research vessel, the adventure is about to begin! Students will be mesmerized as they watch marine scientists study dolphin physiology, communication, intelligence, and interdependence with the marine ecosystem. Not only will the dolphins delight your students, they’ll also help them deepen their understanding of the unifying concepts and processes of science.
This film embodies science as inquiry, systems, evidence and models, change and consistency, equilibrium, form and function.
Bugs: A Rainforest Adventure Grades: K- 12
September 8, 2009
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May 28, 2010 45 minutes; Life Science
Journey to another world where insects rule!
What a way for students to build their conceptual understanding of ecosystems, life cycles, heredity, diversity and organism adaptations! Students will be totally engaged with lush rainforests of
Borneo
and an amazing praying mantis and caterpillar – the real stars of Bugs!
Bugs! Teacher's Guide - PDF to preview educational content and download classroom activities.
Grand Canyon
Adventure: River at Risk Grades: 3- 12
September 8, 2009
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December 18, 2009 40 minutes; Earth Science
Take an exhilarating white-water adventure through the Grand Canyon on the
Colorado River
with explorers as they investigate the worldwide water crisis and the drought now plaguing the American Southwest.
