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Back to Search108. Can animals and plants tell when the moon is full?
Season 8 Episode 108
Explore how the full moon affects plants and animals, including nocturnal behavior, moonlight changes, and possible plant responses to lunar cycles.
…5 months ago
107. Who's taking care of plants when no one's watching?
Season 9 Episode 107
Plants keep growing even when no one is around. So what's helping them? Learn how sunlight, water, soil, and air work together to support plant life …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
106. Why do people tell stories about animals?
Season 9 Episode 106
Why do so many classic stories feature talking animals? In this episode, we'll think about how animal characters help authors share big ideas in memo…
6 months ago
105. What are some of the coolest things you can see in the night sky?
Season 9 Episode 105
From shooting stars to glowing comets to the Northern Lights, learn about some of the most amazing things you can see in the night sky!
To learn more…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
104. Why do waterfalls make so much noise?
Season 9 Episode 104
Waterfalls don't just sound loud, they roar for a reason. Learn how gravity, turbulence, trapped air, and canyon echoes combine to create one of natu…
7 months ago
103. Can a Tomato Be Cube-Shaped?
Season 8 Episode 103
Can a tomato really be cube-shaped? Mrs. Cindy uses this surprising question to explain how plant traits change over time and how humans influence th…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
102. What Animal Can Punch Like a Superhero?
Season 8 Episode 102
Did you know there's a tiny ocean creature with a punch so powerful, it creates underwater shockwaves? Discover the fascinating mantis shrimp and oth…
8 months ago
101. Why Do Some Animals Seem So Smart?
Season 8 Episode 101
Do some animals really seem smart… or are we just imagining it? In this episode, discover the difference between instinct and intelligence, explore h…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
100. What Was the First Thing Ever Seen Through a Telescope?
Season 8 Episode 100
What did Galileo first see through a telescope in the 1600's? Listen and find out!
In the companion video class for members, 1st-8th graders will lea…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
99. Why Did People Travel with Animals Long Ago?
Season 8 Episode 99
What if your Christmas trip meant riding a camel through the desert or a horse-drawn sleigh through the snow? Find out how animals helped people trav…
9 months, 2 weeks ago