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  • Cyberchase Monster Minutes Chapter 2
    Lesson 2

    Cyberchase Monster Minutes Chapter 2

    MathScience3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

    Hacker thinks his plan has succeeded, but the CyberSquad won't give up that easily.

  • Cyberchase Monster Minutes Chapter 1
    Lesson 01

    Cyberchase Monster Minutes Chapter 1

    MathScience3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

    The CyberSquad is inspiring kids everywhere to be active, but Hacker has a monstrous plan.

  • NREL Energy Basics: Wind

    NREL Energy Basics: Wind

    Science1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Kindergarten

    Learn how wind turbines work in this engaging video by the National Renewable energy Laboratory (NREL). This video is part of an eight-part series teaching abo…

  • Structures
    Lesson 2

    Structures

    ArchitectureMathScience1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten

    How come a bench is able to support your weight and resist the gravity pulling it towards the earth? How do buildings manage to stay upright? And how do all of…

  • Shapes
    Lesson 01

    Shapes

    ArchitectureMathScience1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten

    What are some shapes that you can find right outside your door? Once you see the shapes hidden in any building’s design, you can start to see how the architect…

  • GreenBeats: Help the Garden Grow
    Lesson 4

    GreenBeats: Help the Garden Grow

    ArtScience1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten

     Did you know you can grow things right in your own backyard? Doesn’t matter where you live. All you need is soil to start! Find a sunny spot, and pick your pl…

  • Magnetic Racer
    Lesson 102

    Magnetic Racer

    Science4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

    Mister C and the Science Crew create a magnet-powered race car. Harness the power of magnets to explore magnetic fields, attraction and repulsion.