Take your students on a romp through the grasslands! From the African savanna to the Great Plains of North America grasslands are nature’s wide-open playground.
✨ Perfect for grades 3–8, here’s what you need to bring ecosystems to life:
- Iconic BBC Videos: Share the clips on this page to introduce the location, plants, animals, and climate of the grasslands. (Don't miss the giraffes and bison!) Brought to you by world-class BBC programs such as Planet Earth, The Americas With Simon Reeve, and Seven Worlds, One Planet.
- Free Printable: Use the Grasslands Brochure Template to help students pull it all together in an ecosystem report with facts they’ve learned (and a little extra research).
It’s everything you need to make ecosystems easy to teach and truly memorable for your students.
What animal laughs during play, uses tools to solve problems, and shares nearly 99% of its DNA with you? Meet the chimpanzee — one of the smartest and most fascinating animals on Earth.
This fact file takes learners on a journey into the world of chimpanzees, from the rainforests and savannas they call home to the remarkable ways they communicate, work together, and care for their families. Along the way, learners will discover how chimpanzees use tools, build friendships, raise their young, and face challenges in the wild.
Explore the wide-open world of grasslands and discover the amazing animals that live in one of Earth’s largest biomes. From enormous elephants and powerful buffalo to towering Kori bustards, hardworking leafcutter ants, and rare Saiga antelope, students will learn how animals survive and thrive in these vast landscapes of grasses and few trees.
This Kahoot explores the unique features of grassland ecosystems, including climate, food chains, migration, and the special adaptations that help animals find food, avoid predators, and survive changing seasons. Students will also discover the differences between tropical savannas and temperate grasslands and the incredible diversity of life found in each.
Watch the related BBC videos (below), then invite your Grade 3–8 students to test their knowledge and uncover the wonders of life on the grasslands.
With Mother’s Day coming up in the U.S., what better way to celebrate than by spotlighting some of nature’s most devoted moms?
This fun, feel‑good 8‑video BBC playlist dives into the incredible bond between animal moms and their babies — and the wild ways they raise them. Watch puma cubs practice their hunting skills, a baby orangutan learn the ropes high in the treetops, humpback whale calves set off on their first epic journeys, and prairie dog pups turn playtime into survival training.
From feeding and protection to movement and life lessons, these clips show just how much it takes to grow up in the wild — and how moms make it all possible.
Featuring favorites like prairie dogs, orangutans, polar bears, and humpback whales, this playlist pulls from iconic BBC series like Animal Babies and Planet Earth.
Because mom love? It’s everywhere in the animal kingdom!
Celebrate the incredible work of Sir David Attenborough — a storyteller who has helped millions of students and viewers explore the natural world. On the occasion of his 100th birthday on May 8, 2026, we honor his enormous accomplishments in the field of environmental advocacy and his role in revolutionizing nature documentaries.
This playlist brings together 10 unforgettable clips from landmark BBC series like Planet Earth, Blue Planet, and Frozen Planet. Each video showcases amazing wildlife, powerful storytelling, and moments that spark curiosity and wonder.
Perfect for the classroom or at home, these videos help students connect with nature, understand our planet, and feel inspired to protect it.
Step into the (very large) footsteps of Earth’s gentle giants. This playlist of eight video clips from BBC programs Planet Earth; Seven Worlds, One Planet; and Animal Babies follows elephants as they search for water, navigate Congo forests, communicate, and rely on the matriarch to stay safe. Learn how elephant families work together, adapt to challenges, and shape their ecosystems. Perfect for sparking curiosity about wildlife and habitats.
Around the world, over one-third of the grass that grows will be harvested by insects! First watch The Industrious Insects of the Grasslands, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough introduces you to grass cutter ants, who harvest grass to feed underground fungus that they feed upon, and termites, who can digest grass and in turn become food for the giant anteater.
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
Introducing the grassland's small but mighty hunter! First watch The Serval's Hunt, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough takes you up close and personal with the serval which uses its long legs and radarlike ears to hunt with precision in the African savanna. The serval’s ability to hear the smallest sounds helps it track its prey, like the vlei rat, even in tall grass.
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
Invite your students on an adventure across the world’s amazing grasslands! From the roaring lions of the African savanna to the thundering bison of the Great Plains, these ecosystems are bursting with life. After watching our videos, challenge your students to become ecosystem experts by creating their own colorful report filled with fascinating facts. (They’ll need to dig deeper with extra research, too!) Inside the brochure, students will uncover and share:
- Location of the ecosystem on a world map
- Adjectives that describe the ecosystem
- Three animals that live in the ecosystem
- Three plants that grow in the ecosystem
- The climate of the ecosystem
- What makes the ecosystem important
- Their favorite fun facts
Your students will summarize the most important details in their own words while keeping it clear and easy to understand. As they choose what to include, they’ll sharpen their ability to evaluate and combine information from different sources. Best of all, they’ll show off their creativity and communication skills by designing a brochure that’s as fun to read as it is informative!
In African Elephant River Crossing, host Andy Day spies a family of African elephants. They’re about to cross a river. Will the elephants, including the baby of the herd, make it through the deep, predator-infested water? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Aquatic Adventures, in which Andy Day jets all over the world to meet amazing animals living in and nearby water.
Get ready for cuteness overload with this heartwarming playlist of baby animal videos! Watch ducklings wobble, elephants splash, wildebeests race, seals snooze, and otters play with endless charm. Perfect for captivating your class while sneaking in a little science, these clips will have your students saying “aww” while you say, “This totally counts as learning!”
The article "The Amazon Rainforest: Could It Become a Desert?" from BBC's Science Focus investigates the consequences of deforestation and fires in the Amazon. With increasing tree mortality rates, scientists warn that the rainforest could transition into a dry savannah if destruction continues.
Take your students on a romp through the grasslands! From the African savanna to the Great Plains of North America grasslands are nature’s wide-open playground.
✨ Perfect for grades 3–8, here’s what you need to bring ecosystems to life:
- Iconic BBC Videos: Share the clips on this page to introduce the location, plants, animals, and climate of the grasslands. (Don't miss the giraffes and bison!) Brought to you by world-class BBC programs such as Planet Earth, The Americas With Simon Reeve, and Seven Worlds, One Planet.
- Free Printable: Use the Grasslands Brochure Template to help students pull it all together in an ecosystem report with facts they’ve learned (and a little extra research).
It’s everything you need to make ecosystems easy to teach and truly memorable for your students.
What animal laughs during play, uses tools to solve problems, and shares nearly 99% of its DNA with you? Meet the chimpanzee — one of the smartest and most fascinating animals on Earth.
This fact file takes learners on a journey into the world of chimpanzees, from the rainforests and savannas they call home to the remarkable ways they communicate, work together, and care for their families. Along the way, learners will discover how chimpanzees use tools, build friendships, raise their young, and face challenges in the wild.
Explore the wide-open world of grasslands and discover the amazing animals that live in one of Earth’s largest biomes. From enormous elephants and powerful buffalo to towering Kori bustards, hardworking leafcutter ants, and rare Saiga antelope, students will learn how animals survive and thrive in these vast landscapes of grasses and few trees.
This Kahoot explores the unique features of grassland ecosystems, including climate, food chains, migration, and the special adaptations that help animals find food, avoid predators, and survive changing seasons. Students will also discover the differences between tropical savannas and temperate grasslands and the incredible diversity of life found in each.
Watch the related BBC videos (below), then invite your Grade 3–8 students to test their knowledge and uncover the wonders of life on the grasslands.
With Mother’s Day coming up in the U.S., what better way to celebrate than by spotlighting some of nature’s most devoted moms?
This fun, feel‑good 8‑video BBC playlist dives into the incredible bond between animal moms and their babies — and the wild ways they raise them. Watch puma cubs practice their hunting skills, a baby orangutan learn the ropes high in the treetops, humpback whale calves set off on their first epic journeys, and prairie dog pups turn playtime into survival training.
From feeding and protection to movement and life lessons, these clips show just how much it takes to grow up in the wild — and how moms make it all possible.
Featuring favorites like prairie dogs, orangutans, polar bears, and humpback whales, this playlist pulls from iconic BBC series like Animal Babies and Planet Earth.
Because mom love? It’s everywhere in the animal kingdom!
Celebrate the incredible work of Sir David Attenborough — a storyteller who has helped millions of students and viewers explore the natural world. On the occasion of his 100th birthday on May 8, 2026, we honor his enormous accomplishments in the field of environmental advocacy and his role in revolutionizing nature documentaries.
This playlist brings together 10 unforgettable clips from landmark BBC series like Planet Earth, Blue Planet, and Frozen Planet. Each video showcases amazing wildlife, powerful storytelling, and moments that spark curiosity and wonder.
Perfect for the classroom or at home, these videos help students connect with nature, understand our planet, and feel inspired to protect it.
Step into the (very large) footsteps of Earth’s gentle giants. This playlist of eight video clips from BBC programs Planet Earth; Seven Worlds, One Planet; and Animal Babies follows elephants as they search for water, navigate Congo forests, communicate, and rely on the matriarch to stay safe. Learn how elephant families work together, adapt to challenges, and shape their ecosystems. Perfect for sparking curiosity about wildlife and habitats.
Around the world, over one-third of the grass that grows will be harvested by insects! First watch The Industrious Insects of the Grasslands, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough introduces you to grass cutter ants, who harvest grass to feed underground fungus that they feed upon, and termites, who can digest grass and in turn become food for the giant anteater.
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
Introducing the grassland's small but mighty hunter! First watch The Serval's Hunt, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough takes you up close and personal with the serval which uses its long legs and radarlike ears to hunt with precision in the African savanna. The serval’s ability to hear the smallest sounds helps it track its prey, like the vlei rat, even in tall grass.
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
Invite your students on an adventure across the world’s amazing grasslands! From the roaring lions of the African savanna to the thundering bison of the Great Plains, these ecosystems are bursting with life. After watching our videos, challenge your students to become ecosystem experts by creating their own colorful report filled with fascinating facts. (They’ll need to dig deeper with extra research, too!) Inside the brochure, students will uncover and share:
- Location of the ecosystem on a world map
- Adjectives that describe the ecosystem
- Three animals that live in the ecosystem
- Three plants that grow in the ecosystem
- The climate of the ecosystem
- What makes the ecosystem important
- Their favorite fun facts
Your students will summarize the most important details in their own words while keeping it clear and easy to understand. As they choose what to include, they’ll sharpen their ability to evaluate and combine information from different sources. Best of all, they’ll show off their creativity and communication skills by designing a brochure that’s as fun to read as it is informative!
In African Elephant River Crossing, host Andy Day spies a family of African elephants. They’re about to cross a river. Will the elephants, including the baby of the herd, make it through the deep, predator-infested water? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Aquatic Adventures, in which Andy Day jets all over the world to meet amazing animals living in and nearby water.
Get ready for cuteness overload with this heartwarming playlist of baby animal videos! Watch ducklings wobble, elephants splash, wildebeests race, seals snooze, and otters play with endless charm. Perfect for captivating your class while sneaking in a little science, these clips will have your students saying “aww” while you say, “This totally counts as learning!”
The article "The Amazon Rainforest: Could It Become a Desert?" from BBC's Science Focus investigates the consequences of deforestation and fires in the Amazon. With increasing tree mortality rates, scientists warn that the rainforest could transition into a dry savannah if destruction continues.