In North American Wood Ducklings Take a Trust Fall, narrator Gordon Buchanan describes how baby ducks hatch inside the hollow of a tree over 60 feet above the ground. Though they are safe there, they must get down to the water to feed. The mother calls to them from the water below and the babies, unable to fly, survive the long fall by stretching out their bodies. They then waddle to the water where they are safe. This video is excerpted from BBC's Animal Babies, a heartwarming show that follows the first breaths, first steps, and first feeds of some adorable baby animals, revealing the challenges they face to survive in some of the toughest but most beautiful places on the planet.
In A Fall Chill in Southern Swamps, learn how American alligators adjust to the colder fall weather in the Southern swamps. Watch a manatee and her calf setting off on a journey to warmer waters. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
For the fall season, we've pulled together some of our favorite Bluey printables just for you and your PreK-Grade 2 students! And we've got your covered from Back to School all the way through Halloween. We picked out some great "all about me"-type activities to kick off the year plus spooky arts and crafts for later on. Here's what's included:
- Time for School coloring page
- New Bestie cut-and-paste activity
- Bluey story writing activity
- My Home worksheet
- Home Sweet Home coloring page
- My Family Scrapbook page
- Bluey Bus game
- Library pretend play
- Story Time cut-and-paste activity
- Creepy coloring page
- Bluey Halloween crafts
- Scary story cut-and-paste activity
In The Go Jetters' Hydroelectric Adventure at Niagara Falls, the Go Jetters crew goes on an adventure to the incredible Niagara Falls. This huge waterfall isn’t just beautiful — it helps make electricity too! Watch how the fast-flowing water spins a giant wheel to turn water power into electric power, helping both the United States and Canada stay powered up! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In Iguazu Falls and Human Interference, learn how piraputanga leap out of the clear waters to feed on berries growing on the branches above. However, the future of animals in this area may be at risk from humans using nearby waters for hydroelectric power. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In Venezuela's Angel Falls, learn how many sandstone plateaus have been created by rivers. Venezuela is home to Angel Falls — the world's tallest waterfall. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In The Go Jetters Explore Niagara Falls, the Go Jetters crew visits Niagara Falls, one of the biggest waterfalls in the world. Did you know Niagara Falls is so big it takes up space in two countries — Canada and the United States? With enough water rushing over it every second to fill over 1 million bathtubs, it is a roaring, exciting sight! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In Gandhi’s Campaign and the Fall of an Empire, host Andrew Marr details how Gandhi sent a letter to the Viceroy demanding freedom from British rule. When the letter was ignored, Gandhi began his campaign for Indian freedom. Inspired by the Boston Tea Party, and using the media to garner support, Gandhi engaged in protests that led to India’s independence. This video is excerpted from BBC’s A History of the World, a story of human history that uses reenactments, modern footage, and storytelling to explain history’s greatest achievements.
In Silver, Tribute, and the Fall of Assyria, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains the economic relationship between the Phoenicians and the Assyrians. As the Assyrians demanded more and more tribute from the Phoenicians, the Phoenicians were forced to the sea to bring back silver. Eventually, they brought so much silver that there was a surplus which destabilized the economy. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
In The Peloponnesian War and the Fall of Athens, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explores the impact of the Peloponnesian War on Athens’ ultimate downfall with stories of conquest, surrender, and philosophy. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
In The Fall of Alexander the Great, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explores the downfall of Alexander the Great. As his ambitious conquest of the known world marched on, Alexander’s prior physical and psychological traumas caught up to him and he died in June 323BC. He left behind no clear heir, and no cohesive administration. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
One woman recounts how she lost her first home due to coastal erosion, and is now watching her second home get dangerously close to the ocean. In just one week, as much as 32 feet (10 meters) of land are lost to the sea. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
In North American Wood Ducklings Take a Trust Fall, narrator Gordon Buchanan describes how baby ducks hatch inside the hollow of a tree over 60 feet above the ground. Though they are safe there, they must get down to the water to feed. The mother calls to them from the water below and the babies, unable to fly, survive the long fall by stretching out their bodies. They then waddle to the water where they are safe. This video is excerpted from BBC's Animal Babies, a heartwarming show that follows the first breaths, first steps, and first feeds of some adorable baby animals, revealing the challenges they face to survive in some of the toughest but most beautiful places on the planet.
In A Fall Chill in Southern Swamps, learn how American alligators adjust to the colder fall weather in the Southern swamps. Watch a manatee and her calf setting off on a journey to warmer waters. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
For the fall season, we've pulled together some of our favorite Bluey printables just for you and your PreK-Grade 2 students! And we've got your covered from Back to School all the way through Halloween. We picked out some great "all about me"-type activities to kick off the year plus spooky arts and crafts for later on. Here's what's included:
- Time for School coloring page
- New Bestie cut-and-paste activity
- Bluey story writing activity
- My Home worksheet
- Home Sweet Home coloring page
- My Family Scrapbook page
- Bluey Bus game
- Library pretend play
- Story Time cut-and-paste activity
- Creepy coloring page
- Bluey Halloween crafts
- Scary story cut-and-paste activity
In The Go Jetters' Hydroelectric Adventure at Niagara Falls, the Go Jetters crew goes on an adventure to the incredible Niagara Falls. This huge waterfall isn’t just beautiful — it helps make electricity too! Watch how the fast-flowing water spins a giant wheel to turn water power into electric power, helping both the United States and Canada stay powered up! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In Iguazu Falls and Human Interference, learn how piraputanga leap out of the clear waters to feed on berries growing on the branches above. However, the future of animals in this area may be at risk from humans using nearby waters for hydroelectric power. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In Venezuela's Angel Falls, learn how many sandstone plateaus have been created by rivers. Venezuela is home to Angel Falls — the world's tallest waterfall. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In The Go Jetters Explore Niagara Falls, the Go Jetters crew visits Niagara Falls, one of the biggest waterfalls in the world. Did you know Niagara Falls is so big it takes up space in two countries — Canada and the United States? With enough water rushing over it every second to fill over 1 million bathtubs, it is a roaring, exciting sight! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In Gandhi’s Campaign and the Fall of an Empire, host Andrew Marr details how Gandhi sent a letter to the Viceroy demanding freedom from British rule. When the letter was ignored, Gandhi began his campaign for Indian freedom. Inspired by the Boston Tea Party, and using the media to garner support, Gandhi engaged in protests that led to India’s independence. This video is excerpted from BBC’s A History of the World, a story of human history that uses reenactments, modern footage, and storytelling to explain history’s greatest achievements.
In Silver, Tribute, and the Fall of Assyria, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explains the economic relationship between the Phoenicians and the Assyrians. As the Assyrians demanded more and more tribute from the Phoenicians, the Phoenicians were forced to the sea to bring back silver. Eventually, they brought so much silver that there was a surplus which destabilized the economy. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
In The Peloponnesian War and the Fall of Athens, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explores the impact of the Peloponnesian War on Athens’ ultimate downfall with stories of conquest, surrender, and philosophy. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
In The Fall of Alexander the Great, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explores the downfall of Alexander the Great. As his ambitious conquest of the known world marched on, Alexander’s prior physical and psychological traumas caught up to him and he died in June 323BC. He left behind no clear heir, and no cohesive administration. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Ancient Worlds, an epic series with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles as he explores the roots of civilization from Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire.
One woman recounts how she lost her first home due to coastal erosion, and is now watching her second home get dangerously close to the ocean. In just one week, as much as 32 feet (10 meters) of land are lost to the sea. This video is excerpted from BBC News.