Explores the various places that communities are built and how the geography, natural resources, and climate affects the kind of food the people eat, the clothes they wear, and the houses they build.
Traces the history and culture of early Native American communities, the growth of early colonial settlements and pioneers into the West, and how the industrial age and inventions changed communities worldwide.
Helps young students understand the purpose of maps, showing how real life locations can be depicted in small models, and how that information can then be placed on maps.
Dramatizes the events of December 7, 1941, when a peaceful day on the Hawaiaan island of Oahu was destroyed with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which drew the U.S. into World War II.
Explores the power, diversity, and ecological influence of the world's oceans, featuring two episodes that introduce the blue whale, the largest creature ever to live on the planet, and visiting the habitats of the Arctic and Antarctic.
Looks at beverages as a factor in the growing obesity problem, discussing the effects of beverages on weight gain, the nutritional value and calorie content of various drinks, and the benefits of drinking water.
Get the inside scoop on what stores do to get you to spend more at the checkout. Join Megan and Josh as they venture their way through the store with the same list to see who gets the better nutrition value and price.
