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Contents:
Tiki Beach Battle - Environmental Responsibility -- All About Rain -- Dolphins of the Caribbean -- Miniwalla the Forest Story -- Migalolo -- The Turtle with the Sunglasses -- On Safari with Nala - African Lion -- How to Save Water -- Om Nom Stories: Super-Noms - Trash monster (Episode 76) -- Om Nom Stories: Nibble-Nom - Watermelon Farm (Episode 157) -- Volcanoes -- Invasive Species and Unwelcome Guests.
Summary:
"The goal of the Nature & Environment Module is to ignite kids’ curiosity to explore the connectedness of the natural world around them. Topics in this module include cause and effect, biology, plants, weather, geology, wildlife. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day." Publisher description. Tiki Beach Battle - Environmental Responsibility This story teaches kids the importance of cleaning up our trash in a fun way! All About Rain For more than 65 years, Highlights for Children has been helping kids become their best selves through Fun with a PurposeTM magazines, games, books, and digital products. Do you like it when it rains outside? Grab your umbrella and some boots and get ready for rainy day games and puzzles. Dolphins of the Caribbean Let's go on a fantastic adventure trip in the Caribbean. On Tirimoa island a 3D animal simulation meets an exciting pirate story. Take care of the dolphins and find the treasure! Miniwalla the Forest Story On the rainforest island of Java in Indonesia, there is a fascinating animal sanctuary called Miniwalla, a place that is home to many exciting animals. Follow Henry, a courageous boy, as he learns how to use his love of animals to help protect them. Miniwalla is a musical journey that will help children learn about geography, animals, and how to take care of the world around them. Migalolo Migalolo is an musical invitation for children to experience and learn about the ocean in a fun, interactive way. Sing along with original songs by award-winning composer Shirley Choi, delight in the rich graphics and learn about many diverse sea creatures while also becoming aware of the seas and how to help preserve their beauty. The Turtle with the Sunglasses A cute story with an environmental theme, reinforcing the message "don't litter". eKidz is an award-winning language learning application that helps kids develop reading skills. Each title features interactive listening and reading practice, simultaneous narration adapted by level, reading comprehension, and much more, while providing the opportunity for children to celebrate culture and heritage through exclusive content. On Safari with Nala - African Lion Nala finds a resting pride of lions; one of the largest and most social big cats. How to Save Water Water is an indispensable resource for life on planet Earth, that's why we should learn how not to waste it. In this video, children will learn how to save water with little tricks like making sure water taps are completely turned off, not using the toilet as a garbage bin and many more. Om Nom Stories: Super-Noms - Trash monster (Episode 76) The Trash monster appeared in the city - he eats trash and grows in size. Looks like he is ready to eat the whole dumpster! Om Nom and Om Nelle are here to help, but will they be quick enough to save the city from the hungry monster? Om Nom Stories: Nibble-Nom - Watermelon Farm (Episode 157) Watermelons are sweet and have so many seeds! Have you ever tried to plant one? Watch Om Nom and Nibble Nom plant a bunch of watermelons and face all the challenges that come with farming! Volcanoes What exactly is a volcano and where in Ireland can you find an extinct one? Invasive Species and Unwelcome Guests Over millions of years, plants and animals have evolved to suit the environment or habitat in which they live.
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