Animals​ Week

Explore the animal kingdom for ferocious fun!

Meet the incredible creatures we share the earth with, from birds you’d see in your backyard, to animals on a farm, to rare creatures around the world.

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  • Animal Welfare Tale: Buster and Trio

    Animal Welfare Tale: Buster and Trio

    EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten

    In this episode of Animal Welfare Tales, we share the stories of Buster and Trio, two thoroughbred horses who were rescued from the horse racing industry and f…

  • When the Giraffes First Raised Their Necks

    When the Giraffes First Raised Their Necks

    EnglishSocial Studies1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten

    Why do giraffes stand so tall? Join David, educator and storyteller, as he tells the tale of "When the Giraffes First Raised Their Necks" through visual storyt…

  • Pendulum Art

    Pendulum Art

    Art3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Get into the swing of things with this simple pendulum art activity! Combine the scientific concepts of a pendulum with art patterns to create art masterpieces.

  • Zookeeper

    Zookeeper

    Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Zookeeper Annie Marcum shows investigator Genesis the nutritional science involved in the care of carnivores! From lions to tigers to otters, oh my, Genesis he…

  • Ornithologist

    Ornithologist

    Career Exploration3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

    Janellyn gets a bird’s eye view of ornithology from expert Pam Rasmussen! Ornithologist Pam Rasmussen explains the science behind the study of birds. Pam and J…

  • Missing Bats in Sensible Flats Act 3
    Lesson 1205

    Missing Bats in Sensible Flats Act 3

    Math3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

    Digit's cousin, Brigit, thinks a lack of bats is the reason the flowering cactus plants are not bearing any apple cactus fruit.Click the image above to watch t…

  • Missing Bats in Sensible Flats Act 2
    Lesson 1205

    Missing Bats in Sensible Flats Act 2

    Math3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

    Digit's cousin, Brigit, thinks a lack of bats is the reason the flowering cactus plants are not bearing any apple cactus fruit.Click the image above to watch t…

  • Missing Bats in Sensible Flats Act 1
    Lesson 1205

    Missing Bats in Sensible Flats Act 1

    Math3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

    Digit's cousin, Brigit, thinks a lack of bats is the reason the flowering cactus plants are not bearing any apple cactus fruit.Click the image above to watch t…