Dive into the wonders of Antarctica with this multi-grade lesson collection! Tailored for K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12, each unit includes engaging activities, thought-provoking discussions, and hands-on projects to uncover the mysteries of the frozen continent. Enhance your teaching with stunning BBC video clips showcasing Antarctic wildlife, research stations, and breathtaking icy landscapes. Printable resources like animal fact sheets, scientist journal templates, and conservation challenges bring the learning to life for your students. Perfect for science, geography, and environmental lessons!
The article "Habitats and Ecosystems: Understanding Their Differences and Impact on Biodiversity" from BBC's Discover Wildlife explains the differences between habitats, ecosystems, environments, and niches, as well as how these concepts affect biodiversity and the importance of understanding them for conservation efforts.
In In Search of Seeds, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers are in search of seeds! Join them as they investigate pine cones, observe squirrels, and feed ducks, all while learning about the role that seeds play in the environment. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In Welcome to the Park!, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers visit a city park. Join them as they learn why parks are good for the environment and for animals and insects, like bees, and humans, like us! This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In Can the Earth Bounce Back From Our Actions?, geologist Iain Stewart explains how rising temperatures are causing glaciers to shrink, leading to higher sea levels and threatening cities. Discover how melting ice in Siberia is releasing methane, which could speed up climate change. And travel to the Yucatán, where the Mayan civilization once thrived, reminding us that powerful societies can fall. While Earth can recover, the way humans are impacting the planet threatens the future, showing it's not Earth in danger, but humanity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Earth: The Power of the Planet, a documentary series in which Dr. Iain Stewart discovers how Earth's forces can shape nature, species, and even the climate.
In The Go Jetters Down on the Farm, the Go Jetters crew learns how crops grow in different climates and how farmers move water to farmland so crops have what they need to grow. Grandmaster Glitch has an idea to make crops larger, but his mischief shrinks the Go Jetters instead. Will they get swept away by the sprinkler system? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters at the Chocolate Hills, the Go Jetters crew learns that Grandmaster Glitch has turned the hills into real chocolate! Ubercorn shares some cool facts about these unique brown hills. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Go to Greenland, the Go Jetters crew is in the icy land of Greenland. Ubercorn shares funky facts about how icebergs, glaciers, and sleds are part of this frosty landscape. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Learn About the Christmas Island Crab Migration, the Go Jetters crew visits Christmas Island to learn about the annual red crab migration. Ubercorn shares funky facts about the island and how the islanders help the crabs during their migration from the center of the island to the sea. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Learn All About Nomads in Mongolia, the Go Jetters crew visits Mongolia and finds a nomadic community. They learn about the culture and traditions of nomadic people. When Grandmaster Glitch steals the nomads’ horses, the Go Jetters work with the nomads to get the horses back. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Climb the Tepui Mountains of Venezuela, the Go Jetters crew is in Venezuela and climbs to the top of a tepui, an extraordinary rock formation. Ubercorn shares funky facts about tepuis, including how they are older than dinosaurs and home to unique plant life. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Turn Trash Into Energy , the Go Jetters learn how food waste can be recycled back into heating, cooking, and even powering vehicles. Ubercorn shares three funky facts about biogas. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
Dive into the wonders of Antarctica with this multi-grade lesson collection! Tailored for K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12, each unit includes engaging activities, thought-provoking discussions, and hands-on projects to uncover the mysteries of the frozen continent. Enhance your teaching with stunning BBC video clips showcasing Antarctic wildlife, research stations, and breathtaking icy landscapes. Printable resources like animal fact sheets, scientist journal templates, and conservation challenges bring the learning to life for your students. Perfect for science, geography, and environmental lessons!
The article "Habitats and Ecosystems: Understanding Their Differences and Impact on Biodiversity" from BBC's Discover Wildlife explains the differences between habitats, ecosystems, environments, and niches, as well as how these concepts affect biodiversity and the importance of understanding them for conservation efforts.
In In Search of Seeds, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers are in search of seeds! Join them as they investigate pine cones, observe squirrels, and feed ducks, all while learning about the role that seeds play in the environment. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In Welcome to the Park!, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers visit a city park. Join them as they learn why parks are good for the environment and for animals and insects, like bees, and humans, like us! This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In Can the Earth Bounce Back From Our Actions?, geologist Iain Stewart explains how rising temperatures are causing glaciers to shrink, leading to higher sea levels and threatening cities. Discover how melting ice in Siberia is releasing methane, which could speed up climate change. And travel to the Yucatán, where the Mayan civilization once thrived, reminding us that powerful societies can fall. While Earth can recover, the way humans are impacting the planet threatens the future, showing it's not Earth in danger, but humanity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Earth: The Power of the Planet, a documentary series in which Dr. Iain Stewart discovers how Earth's forces can shape nature, species, and even the climate.
In The Go Jetters Down on the Farm, the Go Jetters crew learns how crops grow in different climates and how farmers move water to farmland so crops have what they need to grow. Grandmaster Glitch has an idea to make crops larger, but his mischief shrinks the Go Jetters instead. Will they get swept away by the sprinkler system? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters at the Chocolate Hills, the Go Jetters crew learns that Grandmaster Glitch has turned the hills into real chocolate! Ubercorn shares some cool facts about these unique brown hills. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Go to Greenland, the Go Jetters crew is in the icy land of Greenland. Ubercorn shares funky facts about how icebergs, glaciers, and sleds are part of this frosty landscape. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Learn About the Christmas Island Crab Migration, the Go Jetters crew visits Christmas Island to learn about the annual red crab migration. Ubercorn shares funky facts about the island and how the islanders help the crabs during their migration from the center of the island to the sea. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Learn All About Nomads in Mongolia, the Go Jetters crew visits Mongolia and finds a nomadic community. They learn about the culture and traditions of nomadic people. When Grandmaster Glitch steals the nomads’ horses, the Go Jetters work with the nomads to get the horses back. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Climb the Tepui Mountains of Venezuela, the Go Jetters crew is in Venezuela and climbs to the top of a tepui, an extraordinary rock formation. Ubercorn shares funky facts about tepuis, including how they are older than dinosaurs and home to unique plant life. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Go Jetters Turn Trash Into Energy , the Go Jetters learn how food waste can be recycled back into heating, cooking, and even powering vehicles. Ubercorn shares three funky facts about biogas. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.