DIRT:
Nature's Sandbox

Most children love dirt! They love to dig in it, build in it, explore in it and just plain get dirty in it. And while they play, kids notice that there is life in the dirt, that water and dirt mix to make mud, and that roots from plants and trees can be found burrowed under the soil. This imaginative video helps youngsters understand the real importance of dirt and begins a basic introduction to the natural nature of earth and the study of science. Introducing concepts of: soil, roots, humus, minerals, plants, water, mud, insects, erosion, environment, nutrients, pollution, bacteria, clay, silt, and sand.

" . . . clear and concise, making it easy for children to understand. . .describes dirt and its importance to humans, animals, plants, and our earth."
- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

PONDS:
Nature's Aquarium
Ponds provide a spot where children can play, splash, cool down and even emerge cleaner than they went in. Naturally in nature ponds are also habitats and sources of nourishment for many interesting plants and animals. Introducing concepts of: ponds, tadpoles, frogs, pond animals, hibernation, buoyancy, insects, lilypads, oxygen, pollution, and food chains.

TREES:
Nature's Coolers
Trees are really cool! It's fun climbing, swinging or hiding behind trees. For children, trees provide a place of adventure and independence. But trees are more than natures place to play, they are our breathing partners, and natural air conditioners. Why if we removed too many trees, we might just find ourselves a bit hot and slightly breathless. Introducing concepts of shade, oxygen, carbon dioxide, roots, erosion, evergreen, deciduous, environment, heartwood, bark, and food chain.

CLOUDS:
Nature's Sprinklers
Many kids enjoy a nice warm, sunny day...but clouds are important, too. They add variety to our days and motivate us to find shapes in their ever changing forms while helping us to predict the weather. In the natural nature of things, these high flying puffs carry the moisture needed to sprinkle the thirsty life below assuring the continued water cycle for all plants and animals. Introducing concepts of: evaporation, water vapor, cumulus, stratus, cirrus, forecasting, fog, shadow, raindrop, moisture, hail, snow, sleet, weather, and growth cycle