Science & Environment
Light pollution is getting worse. Colorado state parks are working to protect the night skies.
12 Colorado state parks seek dark sky certification to reduce light pollution and lure astro-tourists.
Stripy Safari/Wool
The Cat introduces scientific inquiry skills, teaching core science concepts and vocabulary while taking your preschoolers on fun-filled adventures.<br/> <strong>Ages:</strong> 2-5<br/> <strong>Educational Goal:<\/strong> Science, Language and Literacy
Stripy Safari/Wool
Season 1 Episode 32 | 23m 31s | CC
Sally and Nick learn that stripes serve different purposes for different species. A coral snake's stripes tell other animals to stay away, zebra stripes help zebras identify each other, and the stripes on an iris attract birds and bees. / A visit to Finola's farm teaches Sally and Nick how wool yarn is made from sheep to scarf.
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