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Planet Pals, Bird Babies, and a Super Swamp

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Pre-Watch Hook

"When you look up at the sky or observe an animal outside, what clues help you figure out what you’re seeing and how can you watch in a way that keeps nature safe? "

Ask the class before hitting play to activate prior knowledge.

Main Takeaway

"We can learn a lot about our world—from planets to animals to habitats—by observing carefully and respecting nature while we explore and protect it."

binoculars

Definition: Binoculars are a tool you look through to make faraway things seem closer.

"During our one-minute skywatch after dinner, we used binoculars to spot two bright planets sitting close together above the horizon."

livestream

Definition: A livestream is a video that you watch while it is happening in real time.

"The scientists shared a livestream of the osprey nest so we could quietly observe the parents feeding their chicks without disturbing them."

ecosystem

Definition: An ecosystem is a community of living things and their environment all working together.

"The swamp ecosystem includes plants, insects, fish, birds, and reptiles that depend on the wet, muddy habitat to survive."

wetlands

Definition: Wetlands are places where land and water mix, like marshes and swamps.

"Wetlands can soak up extra rainwater like a sponge and provide safe homes for animals like frogs and turtles."