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Mystery Animal Episode

Learn about animal identification and classification as you figure out the identity of a garden visitor. NGSS learning targets 1-LS3.B, 3-LS3.B, and 4-LS1.A (DCI) through Analyzing and Interpreting Data and Engaging in Argument from Evidence (SEP) with a focus on Patterns and Structure and Function (CCC).

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Plant Need Episode

Learn about plant needs as we figure out why the same plant is growing differently in response to their environment. NGSS Learning targets: K-LS1.C, 2-LS2.A, 4-LS1.A, and 5-LS1.C (DCI) through Asking Questions and Planning and Carrying Out Investigations (SEP) and focusing on Cause and Effect and Structure and Function (CCC).

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Balanced Forces Episode

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Let's learn about balance and unbalanced forces as we find the balancing point of objects and make a hanging mobile. NGSS Learning Targets: 3-PS2.A, 3-PS2.B, and 5-PS2.B (DCI) through Planning and Carrying Out Investigations (SEP) with a focus on Cause and Effect (CCC).

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Animals in Winter 

Part One

Learn about how animals survive during cold winter months. Students will examine animal classifications, structure and function.  NGSS learning targets LS1.A and LS2.C (DCI), through Analyzing and Interpreting Data (SEP) with a focus on Cause and Effect (CCC). 

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Animals in Winter

Part Two

Learn about how some animals stay active all winter long.  Review classifications and think like a materials engineer.  NGSS learning targets LS1.A, LS2.C, and PS1.A (DCIs) as students plant and Plan and Carry Out Investigations (SEP) with a focus on identifying Structure and Function (CCC). 

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Animals in Winter

Part Three

Learn how some animals survive the winter months by leaving the area.  Why do animals migrate?

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