Go Beyond: Cold-Blooded Critters – Ectotherm Animals | Young Explorers

A variety of amphibians and reptiles call Iowa home. Reptiles and amphibians are ectothermic animals. Learn about the characteristics and difference between amphibians and reptiles and what makes them ectothermic during this tour from the Science Center of Iowa.

This segment is from Iowa PBS Education’s Go Beyond series. These fun, inspiring science topics will encourage young explorers to investigate the world and perform activities that show how science is at work in everyday lives. The demonstrations were recorded in partnership with and at the Science Center of Iowa.