In The Go Jetters Learn About Upside-Down Trees, the Go Jetters crew explores the Avenue of the Baobabs in Madagascar. Ubercorn shares funky facts about these trees, including why they are called the "upside-down tree," and why they are important to nocturnal animals. 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 Protecting the Redwoods, Earth's Tallest Trees, host Simon Reeve journeys to the towering redwoods, some of the oldest and tallest trees on the planet. These giants are in danger, with 95% of the original redwoods already cut down and poachers still threatening their survival. But conservationists are stepping up, using methods like biomimicry to bring these mighty trees back to life, all while Simon climbs 250 feet to see it firsthand! This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.
Historical buildings are often protected by law, but what about older trees? The Woodland Trust is working on a Heritage Trees Bill, planting new trees, and attempting to create a national database to make sure these living legends are also protected by the law. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
In Snag Tree Secrets, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers come upon a dead tree called a snag. Join the kids as they learn about the various ways animals use snag trees. 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 Ecosystem in a Tree Stump, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers find dead wood, sticks, and a tree stump. Join them as they investigate the tree stump and learn about the ways the tree stump provides a habitat for insects and animals. 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 Seed Dispersal, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers are on a quest to find seeds, but the seeds are blowing away! Learn how different trees produce seeds that are great at getting away by blowing on the wind, being eaten by animals, and even floating away. 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 Acorn Adventure, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers are on a quest to find acorns! These tiny nuts grow into huge trees, but what happens when acorns fall onto the ground? Join the Ramblers to learn more about this amazing seed. 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 Discover Living Walls, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers notice a plant growing out of a building! How does this happen? Join the Ramblers as they learn about living walls and how city parks and trees help people and 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 Seasons in Deciduous Forests, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how trees and plants respond to the changing seasons. The leaves’ vibrant shift to red can even be seen from space! This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Invite your students to explore the life cycles of common organisms with these life cycle sequencing cards. The cards cover the bean plant, butterfly, birch tree, apple tree, honeybee, ladybug, and frog. They come already mixed up, so kids can color, cut, and put them in order. Use as an introductory task, check for understanding, center activity, or study guide!
As you introduce life cycles, focus on key concepts such as stages of growth, changes in form and function, and the idea that all living things follow a pattern from beginning to end. Encourage students to ask questions, make predictions, and notice patterns across plants and animals.
Teaching life cycles in elementary school is not only standards-based, it's also a great way to help students understand how living things grow and change over time. At this level, students are ready to explore clear, observable stages — like seed to plant or egg to adult—and begin comparing similarities and differences across species.
In JoJo and Gran Gran Look for Leaves, JoJo searches for leaves to complete her checklist until she realizes she can’t find a green leaf. Gran Gran suggests a solution. Real-life friends collect leaves that have fallen from the trees. This video is excerpted from BBC’s JoJo & Gran Gran, a children's animated television series following JoJo, an inquisitive and cheerful 4-and-a-half-year-old girl and her loving Gran Gran, who always has something new to teach her.
In Great Grey Owls Learn to Fly young grey owls learn to fly in early summer, leaping from tall trees. The tallest of these is a giant sequoia known as General Sherman. Nearby, the oldest trees have been growing for 5,000 years! This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In The Go Jetters Learn About Upside-Down Trees, the Go Jetters crew explores the Avenue of the Baobabs in Madagascar. Ubercorn shares funky facts about these trees, including why they are called the "upside-down tree," and why they are important to nocturnal animals. 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 Protecting the Redwoods, Earth's Tallest Trees, host Simon Reeve journeys to the towering redwoods, some of the oldest and tallest trees on the planet. These giants are in danger, with 95% of the original redwoods already cut down and poachers still threatening their survival. But conservationists are stepping up, using methods like biomimicry to bring these mighty trees back to life, all while Simon climbs 250 feet to see it firsthand! This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.
Historical buildings are often protected by law, but what about older trees? The Woodland Trust is working on a Heritage Trees Bill, planting new trees, and attempting to create a national database to make sure these living legends are also protected by the law. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
In Snag Tree Secrets, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers come upon a dead tree called a snag. Join the kids as they learn about the various ways animals use snag trees. 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 Ecosystem in a Tree Stump, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers find dead wood, sticks, and a tree stump. Join them as they investigate the tree stump and learn about the ways the tree stump provides a habitat for insects and animals. 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 Seed Dispersal, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers are on a quest to find seeds, but the seeds are blowing away! Learn how different trees produce seeds that are great at getting away by blowing on the wind, being eaten by animals, and even floating away. 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 Acorn Adventure, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers are on a quest to find acorns! These tiny nuts grow into huge trees, but what happens when acorns fall onto the ground? Join the Ramblers to learn more about this amazing seed. 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 Discover Living Walls, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers notice a plant growing out of a building! How does this happen? Join the Ramblers as they learn about living walls and how city parks and trees help people and 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 Seasons in Deciduous Forests, narrator Sir David Attenborough explains how trees and plants respond to the changing seasons. The leaves’ vibrant shift to red can even be seen from space! This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Invite your students to explore the life cycles of common organisms with these life cycle sequencing cards. The cards cover the bean plant, butterfly, birch tree, apple tree, honeybee, ladybug, and frog. They come already mixed up, so kids can color, cut, and put them in order. Use as an introductory task, check for understanding, center activity, or study guide!
As you introduce life cycles, focus on key concepts such as stages of growth, changes in form and function, and the idea that all living things follow a pattern from beginning to end. Encourage students to ask questions, make predictions, and notice patterns across plants and animals.
Teaching life cycles in elementary school is not only standards-based, it's also a great way to help students understand how living things grow and change over time. At this level, students are ready to explore clear, observable stages — like seed to plant or egg to adult—and begin comparing similarities and differences across species.
In JoJo and Gran Gran Look for Leaves, JoJo searches for leaves to complete her checklist until she realizes she can’t find a green leaf. Gran Gran suggests a solution. Real-life friends collect leaves that have fallen from the trees. This video is excerpted from BBC’s JoJo & Gran Gran, a children's animated television series following JoJo, an inquisitive and cheerful 4-and-a-half-year-old girl and her loving Gran Gran, who always has something new to teach her.
In Great Grey Owls Learn to Fly young grey owls learn to fly in early summer, leaping from tall trees. The tallest of these is a giant sequoia known as General Sherman. Nearby, the oldest trees have been growing for 5,000 years! This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.