In Sarah and Duck Take a Beach Break, Sarah and Duck spend a day at the beach. After they find sand that is just right for sculpting, they get to work forming amazing sand sculptures. Moon finds a tide pool with lots of shells. Then they end the day with a sunset. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of seven-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.
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.
In Sarah and Duck Visit the Penguins, Sarah and Duck go to the zoo. Duck has his penguin suit on and wants to swim, eat, and dive like a penguin. But will he like being a penguin more than a duck? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of seven-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.
In A Spinosaurus Scan, host Andy Day is exploring the prehistoric forest. He comes across a Spinosaurus. When the Spinosaurus steps into the river, Andy gets an idea: He can get a scan of the dino from underwater! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Prehistoric Adventures, in which Andy Day travels back in time to meet the dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.
In Grunting With Gorillas, host Andy Day is in the mountains when he finds a family of gorillas. He grunts to let them know he’s approaching. Then he observes the gorillas taking care of each other. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Wild Adventures, in which Andy Day embarks on wild adventures with his puppet friend, Kip the cat.
In Keeping Warm, Penguin-Style, host Andy Day shrinks down to the size of an emperor penguin so he can waddle, slide, and cozy up to a group of emperor penguins. When he finds the penguins, he shrinks even more so he can keep warm like penguin chicks do. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Wild Adventures, in which Andy Day embarks on wild adventures with his puppet friend, Kip the cat.
In Facing Off With a Triceratops, host Andy Day is in the Cretaceous period. He comes across a herd of Triceratops and notices pairs that are fighting. The Triceratops use their horns and crests to intimidate each other and sometimes fight. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Dinosaur Adventures, in which Andy Day travels back in time to meet the dinosaurs.
Cats. Dogs. Potbellied pigs. Kids LOVE pets. We've taken this high-interest topic and pulled together some amazing teaching resources for grades 2-5 — starting with this printable pet report flip book! We recommend having students take notes and then create a draft before using the template for their final copy. Each flap will focus on a different aspect of pets: appearance, habitat and home setup, diet and feeding, care and exercise, and fun facts. Students will answer questions on each page and draw or paste a visual that connects to the text. To assemble, students cut and stack the pages in order, then attach them at the top with staples.
Hint: Watch one of our amazing My Pet and Me video clips to get students inspired and to get information for their reports!
From the iconic Red Rock formations of Arches National Park in Utah and the majestic peaks of the Rocky Mountains, to the unique wetlands of the Everglades, journey through incredible landscapes. Encounter amazing animals like grizzly bears and bobcats, learn about the vital work of protecting ancient redwood forests, and discover how climate change is reshaping these precious wild spaces.
One school has listened to the research around the teenage body clock and changed their start time to prevent kids from going to school chronically sleep-deprived. During adolescence when the teenage brain is still developing, a 7 a.m. wake-up time is equivalent to a 4:30 a.m. wake-up time for an adult brain. This video is excerpted from BBC News, a high-quality news program that provides impartial, distinctive information to educate and entertain.
Get ready for a speedy adventure! This BBC Learning Hub playlist, packed with clips from Grace’s Amazing Machines, takes students on a high-octane journey through land, sea, and sky. From gyrocopters and tugboats to superbikes and supercars, each video introduces a powerful machine — and the science that makes it move.
Perfect for teaching concepts like forces and motion, energy, friction, and transportation technology, these clips are a fun, fast-paced way to explore how things go, glide, float, and fly. Each video comes with discussion questions, hands-on activities, and more to help kids think, tinker, and learn like real engineers. Buckle up — it’s going to be a wild ride!
Delve into the eerie and enchanting world of creatures of Halloween! This BBC playlist explores the mysterious lives of wolves, bats, spiders, and owls, revealing the fascinating hunting strategies, survival journeys, and unique ecosystems that make them so captivating. Perfect for a spooky science lesson or a deep dive into the animal kingdom's more shadowy inhabitants.
In Sarah and Duck Take a Beach Break, Sarah and Duck spend a day at the beach. After they find sand that is just right for sculpting, they get to work forming amazing sand sculptures. Moon finds a tide pool with lots of shells. Then they end the day with a sunset. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of seven-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.
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.
In Sarah and Duck Visit the Penguins, Sarah and Duck go to the zoo. Duck has his penguin suit on and wants to swim, eat, and dive like a penguin. But will he like being a penguin more than a duck? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Sarah & Duck, a kids' show about the adventures of seven-year-old Sarah and her quacky, flappy best friend, Duck.
In A Spinosaurus Scan, host Andy Day is exploring the prehistoric forest. He comes across a Spinosaurus. When the Spinosaurus steps into the river, Andy gets an idea: He can get a scan of the dino from underwater! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Prehistoric Adventures, in which Andy Day travels back in time to meet the dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.
In Grunting With Gorillas, host Andy Day is in the mountains when he finds a family of gorillas. He grunts to let them know he’s approaching. Then he observes the gorillas taking care of each other. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Wild Adventures, in which Andy Day embarks on wild adventures with his puppet friend, Kip the cat.
In Keeping Warm, Penguin-Style, host Andy Day shrinks down to the size of an emperor penguin so he can waddle, slide, and cozy up to a group of emperor penguins. When he finds the penguins, he shrinks even more so he can keep warm like penguin chicks do. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Wild Adventures, in which Andy Day embarks on wild adventures with his puppet friend, Kip the cat.
In Facing Off With a Triceratops, host Andy Day is in the Cretaceous period. He comes across a herd of Triceratops and notices pairs that are fighting. The Triceratops use their horns and crests to intimidate each other and sometimes fight. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Andy's Dinosaur Adventures, in which Andy Day travels back in time to meet the dinosaurs.
Cats. Dogs. Potbellied pigs. Kids LOVE pets. We've taken this high-interest topic and pulled together some amazing teaching resources for grades 2-5 — starting with this printable pet report flip book! We recommend having students take notes and then create a draft before using the template for their final copy. Each flap will focus on a different aspect of pets: appearance, habitat and home setup, diet and feeding, care and exercise, and fun facts. Students will answer questions on each page and draw or paste a visual that connects to the text. To assemble, students cut and stack the pages in order, then attach them at the top with staples.
Hint: Watch one of our amazing My Pet and Me video clips to get students inspired and to get information for their reports!
From the iconic Red Rock formations of Arches National Park in Utah and the majestic peaks of the Rocky Mountains, to the unique wetlands of the Everglades, journey through incredible landscapes. Encounter amazing animals like grizzly bears and bobcats, learn about the vital work of protecting ancient redwood forests, and discover how climate change is reshaping these precious wild spaces.
One school has listened to the research around the teenage body clock and changed their start time to prevent kids from going to school chronically sleep-deprived. During adolescence when the teenage brain is still developing, a 7 a.m. wake-up time is equivalent to a 4:30 a.m. wake-up time for an adult brain. This video is excerpted from BBC News, a high-quality news program that provides impartial, distinctive information to educate and entertain.
Get ready for a speedy adventure! This BBC Learning Hub playlist, packed with clips from Grace’s Amazing Machines, takes students on a high-octane journey through land, sea, and sky. From gyrocopters and tugboats to superbikes and supercars, each video introduces a powerful machine — and the science that makes it move.
Perfect for teaching concepts like forces and motion, energy, friction, and transportation technology, these clips are a fun, fast-paced way to explore how things go, glide, float, and fly. Each video comes with discussion questions, hands-on activities, and more to help kids think, tinker, and learn like real engineers. Buckle up — it’s going to be a wild ride!
Delve into the eerie and enchanting world of creatures of Halloween! This BBC playlist explores the mysterious lives of wolves, bats, spiders, and owls, revealing the fascinating hunting strategies, survival journeys, and unique ecosystems that make them so captivating. Perfect for a spooky science lesson or a deep dive into the animal kingdom's more shadowy inhabitants.