 All About Cells & Body Systems Introduces the concept that cells make up organs, and organ systems work together. Learn the functions of each system and relationships between cells, tissues and organs. |
| All About Simple Machines Learn how a simple machine uses one force to overcome another. See how the lever, pulley, wheel, screw and others, form the basis for most tools and machines. Hands-on activity. |
| Defying the gods Featurs ancient Greek myths that were stories designed to warn people against poor judgement and excessive pride or hubris. Tales include that of Arachne the boastful weaver and Athena, and Daedalus and his foolhardy son Icaraus. |
| Early settlers Discusses the early colonial settlements of Plymouth and Williamsburg and the first Thanksgiving. |
| The gods of Olympus Provides an overview of the major characters in Greek mythology and sheds light on their relationships with each other and with humans. Ovserve the creation of the universe from chaos, learn how Zeus became king of the gods, and examine life on Moutn Olympus. |
| Measure For Measure : Length, Weight, TemperatureLooks at various systems of measurement, how they originated, and explores the history behind measuring devices. |
| National Observances Explains why we celebrate Veterans's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, Election Day and the history of voting in America. |
| Native American Life Discusses who are Native Americans, their cultural diversity, and their relationship to the earth. Features the stories of Pocahontas and Tecumseh. |
| Nature Myths Looks at how the ancient Greeks attempted to explain natural phenomena through the tales the created. Learn the mythical rationale behind the cycle of the seasons through the story of Persephone, and learn the story of Helios, the sun god. |
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