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Contents:
Understanding science. Ecosystems. Know it Alls. Volcanoes -- Wikids. Animals and more -- Call of nature. Jigsaw puzzle -- Alchemy jam -- The rainforest musical kakamega -- Who am i? Veterinarian -- Did you know? Glaciers -- Did you know? Lemurs -- Did you know? Sloths -- Understanding science. Weather systems -- Understanding science. Ecosystems.
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. Get water! This fun and educational game introduces kids to the water crisis and helps them think critically about the topic of water and its direct impact on education. Travel with Maya on her quest for clean water. The more water Maya can get, the faster she can get back to school; and the more she learns, the more efficiently she can get water. Know it Alls. Volcanoes Learn all about volcanoes in this digital, illustrated book from FarFaria. Wikids: Animals and more Designed for independent discovery, WiKids Encyclopedia encourages children to discover and learn all about what fascinates them! Call of nature. Jigsaw puzzle For children and adults alike to explore a world of mystery and beauty in this HD jigsaw puzzle! Alchemy jam Create a planet and fill it with rivers, forests, living creatures and more!sInvent electricity by starting with basic elements--water, air, earth, and fire and create a world of your dreams. The rainforest musical kakamega Kakamega follows the story of Kaka and Yano, young twins who live in the lush, diverse and endangered rainforest. Join them and many friends on a magical, musical, and educational journey through the rainforest as they learn how to preserve their home and its environment. Who am i? Veterinarian Quiz themed videos, presents all the aspects of cool and inspirational jobs. Can you guess the career, before the answer is revealed? Did you know? Glaciers Science-themed videos explore fascinating facts about topics kids will love, like space and dinosaurs! These animated videos entertain while challenging kids to think deeper about the world around them. Did you know? Lemurs Science-themed videos explore fascinating facts about topics kids will love, like space and dinosaurs! These animated videos entertain while challenging kids to think deeper about the world around them. Did you know? Sloths Science-themed videos explore fascinating facts about topics kids will love, like space and dinosaurs! These animated videos entertain while challenging kids to think deeper about the world around them. Understanding science. Weather systems The Understanding Science series is designed to aid the instructor in explaining difficult scientific concepts in an easy to understand format. The presenter Doctor Science, brings the central focus to students in a fun way that is perfect for introducing basic scientific concepts. This program explains weather systems and it's forms, how weather affects our lives, atmosphere, air density, radiant energy, convection currents, barometer air masses, winds, clouds and storms. Presents weather from the beginning of Earth's history to present day conditions. Understanding science. Ecosystems The Understanding Science series is designed to aid the instructor in explaining difficult scientific concepts in an easy to understand format. The presenter Doctor Science, brings the central focus to students in a fun way that is perfect for introducing basic scientific concepts. This program explains ecosystems, relationship of plants, animals and environments, dispersal, barriers, natural community, the Biomes, artificial ecosystems and rhythms.
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