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Students explore the Chesapeake Bay through digital tools, and serve as virtual research assistants for a video production company looking for stories about the science of the bay. (Grades 6-9)
Complete a series of missions to photograph plants and animals living in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and learn how they adapted to the ecosystem. (Grades 1-4)
Learn about volcanoes in the Ring of Fire and their relationship to earthquakes and mountain ranges with this game featuring PBS KIDS character Ruff Ruffman. (Grades 3-5)
In this interactive lesson, students compare the seasonal weather at their location with another U.S. location by collecting and recording the data for the two locations in order to find patterns. (Grades 3-5)
In this interactive lesson, students learn about the four phases of the water cycle, the ways in which watersheds are crucial to healthy water, and the best ways to manage local watersheds. (Grades 4-5)
In this self-paced lesson, students build on knowledge of observed seasonal changes as they analyze data—and look for patterns—on the changing duration of daylight throughout a year. (Grades 3-5)
In this interactive lesson, students compare and contrast renewable and nonrenewable energy, make awindmill and discover the answer to the burning question, “What on earth is a nutria?” (Grades 3-5)
In this interactive lesson, students practice making comparisons and using cause and effect to learn about physical features and adaptations that help living creatures survive. (Grades 3-5)
In this interactive lesson, students learn the rock cycle, view gorgeous rock formations, find natural geometric shapes, watch rock artists at work and write thier own rock song. (Grades 3-5)
With a little help from Jet and his friends Sidney, Sean, and Mindy, your students will explore the various properties of water in both its liquid and solid forms as they broaden their understanding of material properties.
Learn about kitchen chemistry alongside Ruff Ruffman in this Teacher's Guide. Students will use videos, games, and activities from The Ruff Ruffman Show to investigate solids and liquids, and explore the science behind heating and cooling.
Learn about sports science alongside Ruff Ruffman in this Teacher's Guide from The Ruff Ruffman Show. Teach your students about sports science and how to use force and motion to rescue Ruff's plushie.