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Pbs Teachers:african Penguins

3rd - 8th
Observe the characteristics and behaviors of African penguins. Watch two kids use the scientific method to determine how three different stimuli affect the behavior of African penguins living at their local aquarium.
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Pbs Teachers: Weevils

3rd - 8th
Explore how melaleuca trees are taking over the Florida Everglades. Watch young scientists use the scientific method to learn how weevils are slowing the spread of melaleuca trees in the Everglades.
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Pbs Teachers: Canine Intelligence

3rd - 8th
Observe the behavior of two different dogs. See how two kids use the scientific method to determine which of their dogs is better at solving problems.
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Pbs Teachers: Colorblind Dogs

3rd - 8th
Discover what "agility dogs" are, and learn how they are trained. Watch two kids use the scientific method to find out if dogs can see colors.
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Pbs Teachers: Rabbits

3rd - 8th
Observe various breeds of rabbits to determine the similarities and differences across breeds. Watch kids use the scientific method to find out what kinds of activities are best suited for specific breeds of rabbits.
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Pbs Teachers:coconauts

3rd - 8th
Consider the different types of foods space explorers can eat. Watch how three kids used the scientific method to learn how a coconut is affected by outer space.
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Pbs Teachers:mars

3rd - 8th
Consider the possiblity that there may be life on Mars. Watch kids use the scientific method to learn how an orbiting satellite can find water underneath the surface of Mars.
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Pbs Teachers:makeup

3rd - 8th
Find out what ingredients are commonly used in cosmetics and how makeup is made. Watch two kids use the scientific method to find the perfect lip gloss formula. [5:11]
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Pbs Teachers: Kites

3rd - 8th
Compare and contrast different kites while watching kids use the scientific method to learn how a kite's shape affects its performance. [8:55]
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Pbs Teachers: Kelp Forest

3rd - 8th
Learn about kelp forests and observe animals that live in these forests. Watch two kids use the scientific method to find out if larger animals live at the top of the kelp forest or at the bottom.
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Pbs Teachers:hockey

3rd - 8th
Examine different types of hockey sticks while watching kids use the scientific method to learn how a hockey stick's flex affects shooting power and accuracy.
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Pbs Teachers: Midway Games

3rd - 8th
Explore how knowledge about motion, forces and energy can help you succeed. Watch kids use the scientific method to figure out how they can win carnival games. [5:29]
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Pbs Teachers: Wind Tunnel

3rd - 8th
Discover how researchers use wind tunnels to test automobiles and airplanes. Watch kids use the scientific method to find out which vehicle shape is the most aerodynamic. [6:06]
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Pbs Teachers:gems

3rd - 8th
Observe kids building a robot. See how they use the scientific method to figure out how they can design a robot that moves quickly and turns in a tight circle.
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Pbs Teachers:f Scale

3rd - 8th
Examine the destruction caused by a tornado in Wisconsin. Watch kids use the scientific method to figure out how to determine the strength of a tornado.
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Pbs Teachers: Whitewater Rafting

3rd - 8th
Explore how water flows through a river. Watch kids use the scientific method to find out why there are rapids in one area of a river and calm areas in another. [7:12]
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Pbs Teachers: Kayaking

3rd - 8th
Learn how water speed determines how rocks, sand and gravel are deposited along a riverbed. Watch two kids use the scientific method to find out why there are different rocks in different rapids.
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Pbs Teachers:caves

3rd - 8th
Explore the California Cavern. Watch two kids use the scientific method to determine how formations change as they travel into deeper parts of a cave.
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Pbs Teachers: Mountain Bike

3rd - 8th
Observe the landscape in Moab, Utah. Watch kids use the scientific method to investigate why the bicycle trails in Moab are so different.
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Pbs Teachers: Forecasting

3rd - 8th
Investigate how people predicted the weather in the days before Doppler radar and computers. Watch kids use the scientific method to find out if you can use folklore to predict the weather.
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Pbs Kids: Dragonfly Tv: Tornadoes

3rd - 8th
Explore how tornadoes form. Watch kids use the scientific method to find out if sidewinds or updrafts are more likely to form a tornado.
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Pbs Teachers:model Airplanes

3rd - 8th
Explore how the wings of an airplane create lift and affect maneuverability. Watch two kids use the scientific method to find out how wing shape affects a plane's performance. [9:20]
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Pbs Teachers: Forensics

3rd - 8th
Watch kids use forensic science to solve a crime mystery. Discover how forensic scientists use fingerprints and splatter analysis.
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Pbs Teachers:coral Castle

3rd - 8th
Explore simple machines. See how two kids used the scientific method to find out how a block and tackle, lever, pulley and winch could be used to build Florida's Coral Castle.